Changes in coordination of departments for major epidemic prevention and control in China before and after the outbreak of COVID-19： an analysis on official documents
10.19428/j.cnki.sjpm.2025.24481
- VernacularTitle:新型冠状病毒感染疫情前后我国重大疫情防控工作协调程度变化
- Author:
Zhonghui HE
1
;
Peiwu SHI
2
;
Qunhong SHEN
2
;
Zheng CHEN
2
;
Chuan PU
2
;
Lingzhong XU
2
;
Zhi HU
2
;
Anning MA
2
;
Tianqiang XU
2
;
Panshi WANG
2
;
Hua WANG
2
;
Qingyu ZHOU
1
;
Chengyue LI
1
;
Mo HAO
1
Author Information
1. School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
2. Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
COVID-19;
prevention and control of major epidemic;
department coordination
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine
2025;37(5):446-450
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze the changes in the degree of coordination of China's major epidemic prevention and control efforts before and after the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), so as to explore the impact of epidemic prevention and control measures on coordination dynamics. MethodsA total of 3 864 policy documents related to epidemic prevention and control from January 2000 to December 2020 across 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) in China were systematically collected. Contents specific to collaborative and cooperative efforts were extracted, and the extent of interdepartmental coordination were quantified to assess the effectiveness of epidemic prevention and control efforts. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was adopted to statistically analyze the differences between the indicators before and after the epidemic. ResultsThe average overall coordination level for major epidemic prevention and control in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) increased from 43.06% to 97.62%, and the average coordination levels in the eastern, central, and western China soared from 42.29%, 37.50%, and 47.46%, to 98.81%, 96.20%, and 97.46%, respectively, with statistically significant differences (all P<0.05). In terms of department categorization, coordination levels in the professional departments and the key support departments peaked at 100.00%, while other support departments rose to 95.43%, with an increase of 77.15%, 181.85%, and 139.89%, respectively, exhibiting noteworthy statistically significant differences (all P<0.001). ConclusionThe scope of coordination departments of China’s major epidemic prevention and control exists a remarkable surge following the COVID-19 outbreak, notable heightened coordination is particularly observed among the key support departments. Future endeavors should prioritize the roles played by diverse departments in epidemic prevention and control, enhancing both the clarity of departmental responsibilities and the effectiveness of interdepartmental coordination.
