GPS-based fine-scale mapping surveys for schistosomiasis assessment: a practical introduction and documentation of field implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fine-scale mapping of schistosomiasis to guide micro-targeting of interventions will gain importance in elimination settings, where the heterogeneity of transmission is often pronounced. Novel mobile applications offer new opportunities for disease mapping. We provide a practical introduction and documentation of the strengths and shortcomings of GPS-based household identification and participant recruitment using tablet-based applications for fine-scale schistosomiasis mapping at sub-district level in a remote area in Pemba, Tanzania.

Methods

A community-based household survey for urogenital schistosomiasis assessment was conducted from November 2020 until February 2021 in 20 small administrative areas in Pemba. For the survey, 1400 housing structures were prospe

SUBMITTER: Trippler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761264 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature