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Public health research using cell phone derived AUTHORS: mobility data in sub-Saharan Africa: Ethical issues.

Authors :
Rennie, Stuart
Atuire, Caesar
Mtande, Tiwonge
Jaoko, Walter
Litewka, Sergio
Juengst, Eric
Moodley, Keymanthri
Source :
South African Journal of Science; May/Jun2023, Vol. 119 Issue 5/6, p38-44, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of cell phone data for tracking human mobility patterns to improve public health in sub-Saharan Africa. Topics include the rising adoption of smartphones and mobile health initiatives, the ethical challenges of using cell phone data for research purposes, and the issues of bias and representativeness in mobility data.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00382353
Volume :
119
Issue :
5/6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
South African Journal of Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163994874
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2023/14777