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Social and Economic Impact of School Closure Resulted from Pandemic Influenza A /H1N1
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Wan-Chin Chena, Angela S. Huanga, Corresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, Jen-Hsiang Chuanga, Chen-Chung Chiuc and Hsu-Sung Kuob
a Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health, Taiwan, No.6, Linsen S. Rd., Jhongjheng District, Taipei 100, Taiwan
b Department of Health, Taipei 103,Taiwan
c Kuang-FuElementary School, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Received 25 January 2010;
revised 10 January 2011;
accepted 11 January 2011.
Available online 20 January 2011.
Abstract
Objectives
On May 23, 2009, a school was closed for one week plus mass chemoprophylaxis to contain the pandemic after a kindergartener tested positive for pandemic influenza A/H1N1. We evaluated the impact of school closure on the students, families, and the school.
Methods
Households were surveyed using a questionnaire to obtain information on adherence to, socio-economic impact by and inconveniences of school closure. The school principal was interviewed to assess the impact on the staff. Compliance and adverse events of chemoprophylaxis were assessed.
Results
Of the 232 (14%) households surveyed, 29 (13%) went to public places or gatherings at least once during the closure. Sixty-one (27%) of 229 respondents reported workplace absenteeism, and 42 (18%) of 231 respondents had wage loss. Totally, 194 working days lost and 6,433 US dollars wage lost were noted. The school put in 6,573 hours of manpower during the period. For chemoprophylaxis, 6 (6%) kindergartners missed at least one dose; and 6 (6%) reported adverse events, but none sought medical care. Overall, 169 (73%) families were at least moderately supportive of school closure.
Conclusions
With assistance from the school, short-term school closure was supported by the majority of families despite economic inconvenience to the households.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/scienc...8ff78692f340be9e35886b17ff10ee24&searchtype=a
Copyright ? 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Social and Economic Impact of School Closure Resulted from Pandemic Influenza A /H1N1
Purchase the full-text article
Wan-Chin Chena, Angela S. Huanga, Corresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, Jen-Hsiang Chuanga, Chen-Chung Chiuc and Hsu-Sung Kuob
a Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health, Taiwan, No.6, Linsen S. Rd., Jhongjheng District, Taipei 100, Taiwan
b Department of Health, Taipei 103,Taiwan
c Kuang-FuElementary School, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Received 25 January 2010;
revised 10 January 2011;
accepted 11 January 2011.
Available online 20 January 2011.
Abstract
Objectives
On May 23, 2009, a school was closed for one week plus mass chemoprophylaxis to contain the pandemic after a kindergartener tested positive for pandemic influenza A/H1N1. We evaluated the impact of school closure on the students, families, and the school.
Methods
Households were surveyed using a questionnaire to obtain information on adherence to, socio-economic impact by and inconveniences of school closure. The school principal was interviewed to assess the impact on the staff. Compliance and adverse events of chemoprophylaxis were assessed.
Results
Of the 232 (14%) households surveyed, 29 (13%) went to public places or gatherings at least once during the closure. Sixty-one (27%) of 229 respondents reported workplace absenteeism, and 42 (18%) of 231 respondents had wage loss. Totally, 194 working days lost and 6,433 US dollars wage lost were noted. The school put in 6,573 hours of manpower during the period. For chemoprophylaxis, 6 (6%) kindergartners missed at least one dose; and 6 (6%) reported adverse events, but none sought medical care. Overall, 169 (73%) families were at least moderately supportive of school closure.
Conclusions
With assistance from the school, short-term school closure was supported by the majority of families despite economic inconvenience to the households.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/scienc...8ff78692f340be9e35886b17ff10ee24&searchtype=a