INTRODUCTION
This course provides an introduction to GIS and its applications in epidemiological and public health research. Participants will learn the fundamentals of using and integrating geographical and non-spatial data, working with decoding, visualization, thematic mapping, and comprehending spatial relationships, as well as geographic scale and spatial precision. Particular emphasis will be placed on techniques for spatial linkage of exposure, contextual information, and confounder information for epidemiological or health risk assessment studies. Specific skills and tools will be introduced in relation to assessing exposure to a variety of environmental risks.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the completion of the course, participants will be able to: •Understand the fundamentals of spatial data and its use in decision making •Undertake spatial analysis of environment and health data •Explain why geographic data and tools are crucial for health decision makers
- Distinguish between the various tools used to collect, analyze, and manipulate geographic data.
- Work with technical experts to create program-specific geographic products.
- Understand geography as a unifying framework and GIS as a tool to collect, link, analyze, visualize, manage, and share data and information.
- Investigate spatial patterns of health risks and disease rates through working with and integrating spatial and non-spatial data, geocoding spatial data, displaying spatial data, and integrating data from various geographic scales and spatial precision.
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Public health practitioners, epidemiologists, exposure scientists, quantitative health geographers, risk assessors, students.
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1: GIS for Health Sector Programme Management Introduction
- Introduction to GIS
- Basic concepts in GIS
- GIS for health applications
- GIS advantages in Health
- Introduction to Quantum GIS(QGIS) and its user interface
Module 2: Spatial data collection techniques for health applications
- Digitizing and scanning of maps
- Using GPS
- Using GPS utility software for managing and downloading and managing data
- Using Mobile Phones (ODK) for GIS data collection
- Importing GPS data to Quantum GIS
- Extraction of data from GPS
- Mapping GPS data
- Bringing ODK data into a GIS
Module 3: Data Visualization
- Map layers in GIS
- Composing a GIS layout from GIS layers
- Geoprocessing
- Key elements of a map
- Composing a map
- Case study
Module 4: Geocoding tabular data
- Creating health-care map layers
- Spatially join and aggregate point data to create choropleth maps
- Building and coding the new variables
- Using data from databases database management
- Project maps for health data analysis at different geographic scales
- Techniques of overlaying GIS data
- Extracting subsets of GIS data for mapping
- Prepare incidence and prevalence maps
Module 5: Case Study: Studying disease outbreaks
- Visualize malaria mortality by regions
- Use buffer analysis to identify affected populations
- Participatory mapping for disease outbreaks
GENERAL NOTES
- Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
- The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
- Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
- We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
- The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
- Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org