Epidemiological Survey of Measles Cases in Southeastern Iran During 2014 - 2025
| Author | Mostafa Peyvand | en |
| Author | Khodadad Sheikhzadeh | en |
| Author | Zahra Arab Borzu | en |
| Author | Azita Shahraki-Mohammadi | en |
| Author | Ali Naghi Zadeh | en |
| Author | Mehdi Ali Ahmad | en |
| Orcid | Khodadad Sheikhzadeh [0000-0003-4768-158X] | en |
| Orcid | Zahra Arab Borzu [0000-0003-4924-1510] | en |
| Orcid | Azita Shahraki-Mohammadi [0000-0002-0979-7824] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-01-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Measles remains a highly contagious viral disease and a major global health threat. Despite international elimination efforts, localized outbreaks persist. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of measles in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, in southeastern Iran. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 2014 to 2025. The study population comprised all suspected measles cases reported in the region. Data were collected retrospectively from medical records using a standardized checklist and analyzed using SPSS software, version 22.0. Results: During the study period, 2,159 suspected measles cases were reported, of which 488 (22.4%) were laboratory-confirmed. The highest frequencies were observed among children aged 1 - 4 years and adolescents aged 10 - 14 years, whereas the lowest frequency was observed in the 20 - 24-year age group. Conclusions: The incidence of measles in Sistan and Baluchestan varied considerably during the study period, with notable increases in more recent years. These findings underscore the need for sustained surveillance, improved vaccination coverage, and targeted public health interventions to prevent future outbreaks. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/iji-171888 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/iji/articles/171888 | en |
| Keyword | Measles | en |
| Keyword | Vaccination | en |
| Keyword | Epidemiology | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Epidemiological Survey of Measles Cases in Southeastern Iran During 2014 - 2025 | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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