Essentials of infectious disease epidemiology /
Manya Magnus.
- Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Pub, c2008.
- viii, 227 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 28 cm.
- Essential public health series .
- Essential public health. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basics Chapter 1, Why learn methods in infectious disease epidemiology? Learning objectives Why is infectious disease epidemiology different from other applications of epidemiology?
How to use this book Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 3, Descriptive infectious disease epidemiology Learning objectives Why methods matter Describing data Person, place, and time Specific methods Case reports Case series Ecologic studies Taking public health action Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 4, Outbreak investigations Learning objectives Outbreak investigation background¿descriptive epidemiology with a specific purpose Steps in an outbreak investigation Epidemic curves and data collection Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 5, Rates and measures Learning objectives Standardization for infectious disease epidemiology Uses for absolute counts, proportions, rates, and ratios Incidence measures Prevalence measures Other infectious disease measures Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 6, Laying the foundation: how to conduct a study Learning objectives Research questions and hypotheses¿structuring your study Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 7, Experimental designs as a foundation for observational studies Learning objectives Experimental designs in broad strokes The drug approval process in the United States How to conduct a randomized controlled trial Strengths and limitations Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 8, From the experimental to the cohort study Learning objectives Discussion questions From the experimental to the cohort study Cohort studies in infectious disease research How to conduct a cohort study Strengths and limitations Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 9, Case-control and cross-sectional studies Learning objectives From the cohort study to the case-control study, and beyond How to conduct a case-control study Strengths and limitations Cross-sectional studies How to conduct a cross-sectional study Strengths and limitations Discussion questions References cited
Chapter 10, Interpretation of epidemiologic data Learning objectives Meet the 2x2 table The relative risk. The odds ratio The prevalence ratio The prevalence odds ratio Discussion questions References
Chapter 11, Threats to internal and external validity of concern in the study of infectious disease epidemiology Learning objectives From ideal study structure to practical realities: real issues in study implementation Essential information biases Essential selection biases Means of reducing or eliminating information bias: Missing information Misclassification Discussion questions References cited Part II: Special Applications
Chapter 12, Surveillance of infectious diseases Learning objectives Methods in practice Introduction to infectious disease surveillance What makes a good surveillance system? Benefits of surveillance activities. Bias in surveillance.
Changing case definitions Discussion questions
Chapter 13, Contexts underlying research in infectious disease epidemiology Still in draft form; may include in reader¿
Chapter 14, Program evaluation in the infectious disease setting Learning objectives Differences between research and evaluation Types of evaluation Developing evaluation studies Discussion questions References cited Index Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: