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David Amadi1, Julio Romero-Prieto1, Funny Muthema2
1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Data in Brief
|December 9, 2025
Summary
Mobile Phone Surveys (MPS) provide a cost-effective method for mortality monitoring in areas with weak vital statistics. The Malawi Rapid Mortality Mobile Phone Surveys (RaMMPS) project developed and validated these methods for data collection.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demography
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Limited civil registration and vital statistics systems necessitate alternative methods for mortality estimation.
- Mobile Phone Surveys (MPS) present a potential solution for cost-effective and efficient mortality monitoring.
- Rigorous evaluation of MPS utility for mortality data collection is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate methodologies for collecting mortality data using phone-based surveys.
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the Rapid Mortality Mobile Phone Surveys (RaMMPS) in Malawi.
- To generate datasets for mortality estimation and analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact.
Main Methods:
- Conducted Rapid Mortality Mobile Phone Surveys (RaMMPS) fieldwork in Malawi from January 2022 to July 2023.
- Included survey modules on respondent characteristics, COVID-19 vaccination, recent household deaths, parental and sibling survival, and pregnancy histories.
- Utilized survey paradata to analyze respondent engagement and the data collection process.
Main Results:
- Successfully collected comprehensive mortality data through MPS in Malawi.
- Generated datasets suitable for estimating mortality rates and assessing demographic impacts.
- Demonstrated the potential of MPS for ongoing mortality surveillance.
Conclusions:
- MPS, as exemplified by the RaMMPS project, offer a viable and efficient approach to mortality monitoring in resource-limited settings.
- The collected data can inform public health interventions and pandemic impact assessments.
- Further validation and application of MPS methodologies are recommended for global health surveillance.
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