Age Group Sensitivity Analysis of Epidemic Models: Investigating the Impact of Contact Matrix Structure
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| author | Vizi, Zsolt Korir, Evans Kiptoo Bogya, Norbert Rosztóczy, Csaba Makay, Géza Boldog, Péter |
| author_facet | Vizi, Zsolt Korir, Evans Kiptoo Bogya, Norbert Rosztóczy, Csaba Makay, Géza Boldog, Péter |
| contents | Understanding the role of different age groups in disease transmission is crucial for designing effective intervention strategies. A key parameter in age-structured epidemic models is the contact matrix, which defines the interaction structure between age groups. However, accurately estimating contact matrices is challenging, as different age groups respond differently to surveys and are accessible through different channels. This variability introduces significant epistemic uncertainty in epidemic models.
In this study, we introduce the Age Group Sensitivity Analysis (AGSA) method, a novel framework for assessing the impact of age-structured contact patterns on epidemic outcomes. Our approach integrates age-stratified epidemic models with Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) and the Partial Rank Correlation Coefficient (PRCC) method, enabling a systematic sensitivity analysis of age-specific interactions. Additionally, we propose a new sensitivity aggregation technique that quantifies the contribution of each age group to key epidemic parameters.
By identifying the age groups to which the model is most sensitive, AGSA helps pinpoint those that introduce the greatest epistemic uncertainty. This allows for targeted data collection efforts, focusing surveys and empirical studies on the most influential age groups to improve model accuracy. As a result, AGSA can enhance epidemic forecasting and inform the design of more effective and efficient public health interventions. |
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| spellingShingle | Age Group Sensitivity Analysis of Epidemic Models: Investigating the Impact of Contact Matrix Structure Vizi, Zsolt Korir, Evans Kiptoo Bogya, Norbert Rosztóczy, Csaba Makay, Géza Boldog, Péter Quantitative Methods Dynamical Systems Applications Methodology Understanding the role of different age groups in disease transmission is crucial for designing effective intervention strategies. A key parameter in age-structured epidemic models is the contact matrix, which defines the interaction structure between age groups. However, accurately estimating contact matrices is challenging, as different age groups respond differently to surveys and are accessible through different channels. This variability introduces significant epistemic uncertainty in epidemic models. In this study, we introduce the Age Group Sensitivity Analysis (AGSA) method, a novel framework for assessing the impact of age-structured contact patterns on epidemic outcomes. Our approach integrates age-stratified epidemic models with Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) and the Partial Rank Correlation Coefficient (PRCC) method, enabling a systematic sensitivity analysis of age-specific interactions. Additionally, we propose a new sensitivity aggregation technique that quantifies the contribution of each age group to key epidemic parameters. By identifying the age groups to which the model is most sensitive, AGSA helps pinpoint those that introduce the greatest epistemic uncertainty. This allows for targeted data collection efforts, focusing surveys and empirical studies on the most influential age groups to improve model accuracy. As a result, AGSA can enhance epidemic forecasting and inform the design of more effective and efficient public health interventions. |
| title | Age Group Sensitivity Analysis of Epidemic Models: Investigating the Impact of Contact Matrix Structure |
| topic | Quantitative Methods Dynamical Systems Applications Methodology |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.19206 |