GIS/GPS to document increased access to community-based treatment for tuberculosis in Africa. Geographic information system/global positioning system

D Wilkinson; F Tanser

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01893-0

GIS/GPS to document increased access to community-based treatment for tuberculosis in Africa. Geographic information system/global positioning system

Lancet. 1999 Jul 31;354(9176):394-5. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01893-0.

Authors

D Wilkinson, F Tanser

PMID: 10437874
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01893-0

Abstract

Application of geographic information system (GIS) and global positioning system (GPS) technology in the Hlabisa community-based tuberculosis treatment programme documents the increase in accessibility to treatment after the expansion of the service from health facilities to include community workers and volunteers.

Publication types

Letter
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Community Health Services / supply & distribution*
Community Health Workers / supply & distribution
Developing Countries*
Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
Information Systems
South Africa
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / epidemiology*
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / therapy