An Evaluation of Florida’s Zika Response Using the WHO Health Systems Framework: Can We Apply These Lessons to COVID-19?

• 2020

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• Jennifer Marshall; Blake Scott; Jennifer Delva; Cedrick Ade; Santiago Hernandez; Jaladhikumar Patel
PMID: 32583172DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10995-020-02969-5

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This evaluation focused on Florida's response in caring for pregnant women and families with infants exposed to Zika virus (from 2016-2018). Data from 15 focus groups and interviews with 33 healthcare workers revealed the need for improved coordination, services, data collection, and communication. The findings are framed by the WHO Healthcare Systems Framework, highlighting areas for enhancement in public health and healthcare systems. Key points include improving testing accuracy and speed, better communication among agencies, public education on prevention measures, and ensuring support for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and infants exposed to viruses. It discusses similarities, differences, and implications for the COVID-19 pandemic response.



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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Florida; Health Systems Plans; Infant; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Pregnant Women; Public Health Administration; Coronavirus Infections; Zika Virus; Pandemics; COVID-19

Institutions: University of South Florida

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