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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Traditional epidemiological surveys often involve manual data collection, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
  • The integration of mobile technology presents an opportunity to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of field data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use of tablets for data collection and analysis in an epidemiological field survey.
  • To assess the benefits and feasibility of employing mobile technology in public health research.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiological field survey was conducted using tablets equipped with Epi Info 7 software (Android version).
  • A database was modeled with variables mirroring traditional survey forms.
  • Twenty-one households were randomly selected, and 75 residents were interviewed.

Main Results:

  • Data collection and analysis were performed using tablets, demonstrating a streamlined process.
  • Household interviews successfully gathered socioeconomic and environmental risk variables from 75 residents.
  • The survey covered 21 randomly selected households within the designated study area.

Conclusions:

  • Tablets are a valuable tool for epidemiological field surveys, improving data collection and analysis.
  • The adoption of this technology offers significant advantages for public health surveillance and research.
  • Mobile data collection enhances the efficiency and potential accuracy of epidemiological studies.