A multinational injury surveillance system pilot project in Africa
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2007-12Author
Zavala, Diego E.
Bokongo, Simon
Ime, A. John
Mpanga, Senoga Ismail
Mtonga, Robert E.
Aminu, Zakari Mohammed
Odhiambo, Walter
Olupot-Olupot, Peter
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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.
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J Public Health Policy.Subject
injurysurveillance system
injury surveillance
pilot project
surveillance multinational
pilot
project
health
africa
public
system
zambia
authority
uganda
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