August 6, 2025Open Access

Behavior-Aware COVID-19 Forecasting Using Markov SIR Models on Dynamic Contact Networks: An Observational Modeling Study

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MDMojtaba DadashkarimiAja University of Medical Sciences

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Observational modeling demonstrates that integrating behavioral feedback improves COVID-19 epidemic predictions, highlighting the impact of social interactions and mobility.

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Behavioral feedback reduces peak COVID-19 infection rates by 10-15%, revealing the importance of adaptive responses.
Scale-free networks predict larger epidemics due to super-spreader effects, indicating real-world implications of urban centers.
A 50% reduction in transmission probability can decrease epidemic size by up to 45%, showing potential for effective interventions.
The model closely matches observed case data in timing and magnitude, enhancing public health forecasting accuracy.

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Mojtaba Dadashkarimi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0fa0e6551bb0af8d175b https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.03.25332886

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Observational modeling demonstrates that integrating behavioral feedback improves COVID-19 epidemic predictions, highlighting the impact of social interactions and mobility.

Behavior-Aware COVID-19 Forecasting Using Markov SIR Models on Dynamic Contact Networks: An Observational Modeling Study

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