Outbreak Preparedness Assessment
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This dataset contains quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of a mixed-methods study assessing outbreak preparedness for emerging viral infections in tertiary hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The data include hospital-level assessments of the ten World Health Organization (WHO) hospital emergency response capacities, as well as sociodemographic and professional characteristics of healthcare workers. This page provides access to the quantitative dataset from our study on outbreak preparedness in Addis Ababa’s tertiary hospitals. It includes hospital-level assessments of the ten WHO emergency response capacities and healthcare worker characteristics. All data are anonymized and ready for reproducibility of the analyses reported in the associated publication.
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Data Collection and Methods Description The data were collected as part of a mixed-methods study assessing outbreak preparedness for emerging viral infections in tertiary hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches to capture a comprehensive picture of hospital preparedness. Quantitative Data Collection: Structured assessment tools were adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO) Hospital Emergency Response Checklist, covering ten core hospital emergency response capacities. Data were collected through on-site surveys and facility audits, documenting availability of emergency plans, training, personal protective equipment, infection prevention and control measures, laboratory readiness, communication systems, and surge capacity. All responses were recorded using standardized data collection forms. Qualitative Data Collection: Key informant interviews were conducted with hospital administrators, infection control officers, and frontline healthcare workers. A semi-structured interview guide explored perceptions of preparedness, barriers, facilitators, and experiences during previous outbreak events. Interviews were audio-recorded with consent, transcribed verbatim, and anonymized prior to analysis. Data Processing and Analysis: Quantitative data were entered into electronic spreadsheets and checked for completeness and consistency. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 30.0. Qualitative data were coded thematically using OpenCode version 4.03 following an inductive coding approach. All instruments, protocols, and coding frameworks are included in the dataset to enable reproducibility. Unique identifiers were assigned to maintain confidentiality while allowing linkage between quantitative and qualitative components. Institutional permissions were obtained, and all data collection followed ethical guidelines approved by the IRB of Myungsung Medical College (protocol PRO-310125) and the Addis Ababa Health Bureau IRB.
Institutions
- MyungSung Medical College