Behavior threshold conditions in SIS STD models
In multi-group epidemiological models with nonrandom mixing be- tween people in the different groups, often artificial constraints have to be imposed in order to satisfy the balance conditions. Based on the model in this article, we construct a simple biased mixing model where the balance conditions a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hikari
2009
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13378/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13378/1/Behavior%20threshold%20conditions%20in%20SIS%20STD%20models.pdf |
| Summary: | In multi-group epidemiological models with nonrandom mixing be- tween people in the different groups, often artificial constraints have to be imposed in order to satisfy the balance conditions. Based on the model in this article, we construct a simple biased mixing model where the balance conditions are automatically satisfied as a natural conse- quence of the equations. We propose and analyze a heterogeneous, multigroup, susceptible-infective-susceptible (SIS) sexually transmitted disease (STD) model where the desirability and acceptability in part- nership formations are functions of the infected individuals. |
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