Evaluating the usability and acceptability of a geographical information system (GIS) prototype to visualise socio-economic and public health data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the impact of socio-economic inequality on health outcomes is arguably more relevant than ever before given the global repercussions of Covid-19. With limited resources, innovative methods to track disease, population needs, and current health and social service provision are essential. To best make use of currently available data, there is an increasing reliance on technology. One approach of interest is the implementation and integration of mapping software. This research aimed to determine the usability and acceptability of a methodology for mapping public health data using GIS technology.

Methods

Prototype multi-layered interactive maps were created demonstrating relationships between socio-economic and health data (vaccination and admission rate

SUBMITTER: Wells J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8611402 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature