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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Special section: A multinational injury surveillance system pilot project in Africa
Journal of Public Health Policy, Volume 28, No. 4, Year 2007
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Description
This paper describes the development of a pilot project to test the implementation of an epidemiological surveillance system for intentional (violent) and non-intentional injuries, at emergency departments in selected hospitals in five African countries applying the World Health Organization's guidelines. We outline obstacles and opportunities encountered during the process. By definition, a surveillance system systematically collects, reviews, and evaluates information to understand the context in which specific injuries occur. Implementation in diverse sociocultural environments in Zambia, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Kenya has provided an opportunity to gather reliable data on injuries for comparisons between these countries. Analysis of the detailed information may permit researchers to generate evidence-based recommendations. Addressed to public authorities, and health authorities in particular, they can help address injury incidence in their communities from a public health perspective. © 2007 Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Zavala, Diego E.
Unknown Affiliation
John, Ime Akpan
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Mtonga, Robert E.
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Odhiambo, Walter A.
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Olopot-Olupot, Peter Simon
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Statistics
Citations: 10
Authors: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1057/palgrave.jphp.3200154
ISSN:
01975897
Research Areas
Violence And Injury
Study Design
Cohort Study
Study Locations
Congo
Kenya
Nigeria
Uganda
Zambia