The need for COVID-19 research in low- and middle-income countries.
Glob Health Res Policy
; 5: 33, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-619458
ABSTRACT
In the early months of the pandemic, most reported cases and deaths due to COVID-19 occurred in high-income countries. However, insufficient testing could have led to an underestimation of true infections in many low- and middle-income countries. As confirmed cases increase, the ultimate impact of the pandemic on individuals and communities in low- and middle-income countries is uncertain. We therefore propose research in three broad areas as urgently needed to inform responses in low- and middle-income countries transmission patterns of SARS-CoV-2, the clinical characteristics of the disease, and the impact of pandemic prevention and response measures. Answering these questions will require a multidisciplinary approach led by local investigators and in some cases additional resources. Targeted research activities should be done to help mitigate the potential burden of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries without diverting the limited human resources, funding, or medical supplies from response activities.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Research
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Developing Countries
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Glob Health Res Policy
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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