On Basic Reproduction Number R0: Derivation and Application

Authors

  • Jimrise O Ochwach Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya Author
  • Mark O Okongo Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya Author
  • Alice Lunani M Murwayi Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JEAST/2023(5)173

Keywords:

Mathematical Modeling, Basic Reproduction ratio, Pandemic, Epidemiology Model, Epidemic model

Abstract

The basic reproductive number (R0 ) is a threshold parameter for a population-level model of infectious disease control. The basic reproduction number is derived by epidemiologists using different techniques. It is used to estimate the basic reproductive rates of infected and susceptible hosts and to
guide intervention strategies. In this paper, we give an overview of the methods used in the derivation of R0  and assess the use of R0
 in the literature. Finally, we discuss some of the limitations and alternatives to the basic reproduction number that have been identified in the literature. The main contribution of this paper is to provide a guideline and shed light on the basic reproduction number to mathematical modellers and policy makers in order to prevent the possible blown out of the epidemic in the susceptible population.

Author Biographies

  • Jimrise O Ochwach, Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya

    Jimrise O Ochwach, Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya.

  • Mark O Okongo, Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya

    Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya

  • Alice Lunani M Murwayi, Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya

    Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P.O. Box 109-60400, Kenya

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Published

2023-07-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2023): Volume 5 Issue 4

Section

Articles