This study aims at collecting data from secondary sources to obtain baseline incidence and monitor trends over time (1990 - 2010) of reported gastroenteritis cases, gastroenteritis related hospital discharges and gastroenteritis related deaths in children \< 5 years of age in Panama before and after implementation of Rotarix™ universal mass vaccination.
Data will be collected from systematic review of the databases of epidemiologic surveillance system, hospital discharges and deaths for all cause gastroenteritis related outcomes.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1
Reviewing the Epidemiologic Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health of Panama
Reviewing the Mortality database of the Contraloria General de la Republica
Reviewing the hospital discharge records
GSK Investigational Site
Panama City, Panama
Occurrence of all cause reported gastroenteritis
Time frame: In post vaccine introduction period (2006-2010) compared to pre-vaccination period (1990-2005)
Occurrence of all cause gastroenteritis related hospital discharges
Time frame: In post vaccine introduction period (2006-2010) compared to pre-vaccination period (2000-2005)
Occurrence of all cause gastroenteritis related deaths.
Time frame: In post vaccine introduction period (2006-2010) compared to pre-vaccination period (1990-2005)
Occurrence of all cause gastroenteritis-related cases by year, age groups and region
Time frame: From 1990 to 2010
Occurrence of all cause gastroenteritis related hospital discharge by year, age groups, hospital and setting
Time frame: From 2000 to 2010
Occurrence of all cause gastroenteritis related deaths by year, age groups and region
Time frame: From 1990 to 2010
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