Análise espacial dos casos confirmados de Zika Ví­rus no estado de São Paulo, Brasil

Roudom  Ferreira Moura; Aparecido  Batista de Almeida

doi:10.36489/nursing.2020v23i265p4107-4116

Authors

Roudom Ferreira Moura
Aparecido Batista de Almeida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2020v23i265p4107-4116

Keywords:

Zika Virus, Zika Virus Infection, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiological Monitoring

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the spatial distribution of confirmed Zika Virus cases. Method: Ecological, exploratory, epidemiological study, obtained from confirmed cases of Zika Virus, reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System, which occurred in the State of São Paulo in 2016. The georeferencing technique was applied. Spatial analysis was performed using the Kernel density estimator and the scan statistics provided by SaTScan â„¢ version 9.6. Result: The Kernel analysis showed hot areas in the study region. Through the scanning statistics, the Relative Risks clusters of the 645 municipalities were identified. The spatial distribution of Zika Virus followed a heterogeneous pattern, as the outbreaks tended to aggregate in specific areas. The municipalities of the north and northwest regions presented an increasing Relative Risk. Conclusion: This study offers fundamental information to assist public health managers in decision-making at the municipal and state levels.

Author Biographies

Roudom Ferreira Moura

Doctoral student in the Epidemiology Program at the Faculty of Public Health - University of São Paulo / Technician at the Epidemiological Surveillance Center "Prof. Alexandre Vranjac"- São Paulo State Department of Health / Professor at São Judas Tadeu University / São Paulo.

Aparecido Batista de Almeida

Doctoral student in the Epidemiology Program at the Faculty of Public Health - University of São Paulo / Technician at the Epidemiological Surveillance Center "Prof. Alexandre Vranjac"- São Paulo State Department of Health.