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A Comparative Study of COVID-19 Management in Selected Countries and Iran
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Seyed Farshad Amighi    , Leila Riahi* * , Leila Nazarimanesh , Aniseh Nikravan |
| Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. |
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Background & objectives: The emergence of COVID-19 has precipitated a global health crisis, profoundly affecting various dimensions of human life, including social, academic, cultural, economic, and political spheres. This study aims to compare the management strategies employed by South Korea, Japan, and Iran in response to the pandemic, highlighting the effectiveness of their approaches and the resultant outcomes.
Methods: This research employs a comprehensive literature review of articles from scientific databases, including Scopus, Elsevier, Science Direct, PubMed, and ISI. It analyzes the strategies each country implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19, highlighting both successes and challenges encountered during the pandemic.
Results: The findings indicate that countries with prior experience in managing epidemics, such as South Korea and Japan, were better equipped to handle the COVID-19 crisis. South Korea’s rapid response included widespread testing, contact tracing, and the use of technology to monitor the virus's spread. Japan, leveraging its geographical proximity to China and existing health infrastructure, also implemented effective measures, including travel restrictions and public health campaigns. In contrast, Iran faced significant challenges in managing the pandemic. The rapid spread of COVID-19 overwhelmed its healthcare system, exacerbated by pre-existing economic sanctions and health infrastructure deficiencies. Despite various strategies implemented by the Iranian government and the Ministry of Health, including public awareness campaigns and temporary lockdowns, the outcomes were less favorable compared to South Korea and Japan. Inadequate responses to the health crisis resulted in serious social and psychological consequences, worsening the situation.
Conclusion: Countries that effectively managed the new coronavirus pandemic had prior experience with epidemics. Their swift actions and recognition of the critical situation contributed to minimizing human and financial losses.
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| Keywords: Pandemic, COVID-19, Communicable Disease |
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Received: 2024/09/18 | Accepted: 2024/07/31 | Published: 2024/07/31
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