%0 Journal Article
%T Retrospective Study of an Epidemic <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> in the Central Region of Ghana: An Evidence from Surveillance Data
%A Gideon Kwarteng Acheampong
%A Isaac Owusu
%A Fidelis Zumah
%A Ernest Akyereko
%A Rebecca Ann Mpangah
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 10
%N 9
%P 1-12
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2023
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1110603
%X Background: In October 2016, a cholera outbreak occurred in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region, Ghana, spreading rapidly in peri-urban communities. The Researchers conducted a descriptive analysis of surveillance data to examine the epidemiological characteristics of this outbreak. Methods: The retrospective analysis covered cholera cases from October to December 2016, focusing on onset date, age, sex, rapid diagnostic test (RDT) results, and residence. PearsonĄ¯s chi-square/FisherĄ¯s exact tests were used to find associations. Results: The outbreak comprised 731 cases, resulting in an overall attack rate of 67 per 100,000 population, with no reported fatalities. The epidemic curve exhibited multiple progressive peaks, indicative of a person-to-person transmission outbreak. The mean age of affected individuals was 23, and 40% of cases occurred in the 15 - 24 age group. There was no significant gender difference (p = 0.619). Cape Coast Metropolis accounted for nearly 90% of cases, while Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) and Komenda-Edina-Eguafo Abirem (KEEA) contributed to the remaining 10%. RDT results were significantly associated with bacterial culture (p < 0.001), and sex was linked to final case classification (p = 0.004). Conclusion: The Cholera outbreak was attributed to poor sanitation, hygiene, and water/food quality. Future interventions should prioritize addressing environmental and behavioural factors to prevent similar outbreaks in the future.
%K Cholera
%K Cape Coast Metropolis
%K Attack Rate
%K Retrospective Analysis
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6803141