Prevention Of The Spreading Of Emerging Infectious Disease

Prevention of the Spreading of Emerging Infectious Disease in the Nursing Field A growing body of research on the spread of infectious diseases indicates the importance and relevance of this topic to the world of nursing. Researchers and educators are interested in specific variables that help to prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in relation to nursing. EIDs may be defined as new, re-emerging, drug-resistant infections whose incidence in humans has increased within the past 20 years, or whose incidence threatens to increase in the near future (Mied). The problem of the spread of these infections may be the most important and necessary area of research when concerned with nursing. The purpose is to provide†¦show more content†¦Nurses never want their patients to die, for it is their job to save this, and not being able to do this is a let-down. In order to prevent spread of infectious diseases, medical officials should be able to know why EIDs occur, a nd why they spread. Some factors that contribute to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases are physical factors, genetic, ecological, social, political, and economic factors. Human demographics, behavior, sanitation, human interaction with wildlife in natural habitats, climate, and weather also lead to the contribution of the spread of these diseases (Mied). When EIDs occur, the victims are usually placed into temporary settlements or camps with inadequate safe water and sanitation, and increased exposure to disease vectors during the acute phase of the emergency (Gayer et al.). This can increase the spread of these diseases, and the goal is to stop the spread. Not having safe water or poor hygiene can cause diarrhoeal diseases. If not suddenly treated, these diseases can be deadly in emergency situations. Climate can also affect spread of diseases in many different ways. â€Å"Flooding after heavy rains can result in sewage overflow and widespread water contamination† (â€Å"No Authors†) Studies show that pathogens can spread through wind as well. Human demographics such as population growth, migration, sexual behavior, and drug use are