The Climate Effect on COVID-19: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic in Jakarta
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Published:2023-07-31
Issue:3
Volume:18
Page:61
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ISSN:2460-0601
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Container-title:Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional
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Short-container-title:Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional
Author:
Saki Vernonia Yora,Deniati Ema Novita,Saputra Yoerdy Agusmal,Susanna Dewi,Efendi Efendi
Abstract
The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented humanity with difficult and unforeseeable hurdles. Among these challenges is understanding how climate-related aspects impact the survival of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, and rainfall, and the spread of COVID-19 cases in different regions. A time-and-place-based ecological study design was adopted, integrating geographic information systems and statistical techniques. Statistical testing revealed a significant association between humidity (p-value = 0.000; r = -0.777) and rainfall (p-value = 0.001; r = -0.561) with COVID-19 instances. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between temperature variables and COVID-19 cases. Due to the impact of changing weather conditions, governments may become concerned about developing tailored preventive and control measures, considering the varying risk levels associated with different locations.
Publisher
Kesmas: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Nasional
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy,Epidemiology