Characterizing human movement patterns using GPS data loggers in an area of persistent malaria in Zimbabwe along the Mozambique border

Characterizing human movement patterns using GPS data loggers in an area of persistent malaria in Zimbabwe along the Mozambique border

Abstract Background Human mobility is a driver for the reemergence or resurgence of malaria and has been identified as a source of cross-border transmission. However, movement patterns are difficult to measure in rural areas where malaria risk is high. In countries with malaria elimination goals, it...

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Main Authors: Marisa Hast, Sungano Mharakurwa, Timothy M. Shields, Jailos Lubinda, Kelly Searle, Lovemore Gwanzura, Shungu Munyati, William J. Moss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
GPS
Malaria
Zimbabwe
Population movement
Cross-border movement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07903-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07903-4

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