Comparing quantitative and qualitative verbal and social autopsy tools: does a qualitative supplement improve understanding of the social determinants of under-five deaths in the slums of Kampala, Uganda?

Comparing quantitative and qualitative verbal and social autopsy tools: does a qualitative supplement improve understanding of the social determinants of under-five deaths in the slums of Kampala, Uganda?

# Background Understanding biological causes of death and sociocultural factors influencing outcomes is critical to reducing mortality in low-resource settings. Verbal and Social Autopsy instruments (VASAs) query family members about events leading to an individual's death, resulting in quanti...

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Main Authors: Amy W Blasini, Peter Waiswa, Ann Wolski, Phillip Wanduru, Chelsea Finkbeiner, Ashura Bakari, Lucky Amutuhaire, Cheryl A Moyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Inishmore Laser Scientific Publishing Ltd 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Global Health Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.38743

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https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.38743

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