INTRODUCTION
This course offers an introduction to GIS and how it
is used in public health and epidemiological research. It will introduce participants
to the basics including working with and integrating spatial and non-spatial
data; geographic scale and spatial precision; decoding; visualization; thematic
mapping; and understanding spatial relationships. Specific skills and tools
will be introduced in relation to assessing exposure to a range of
environmental risks, and a particular focus will be given to methods for
spatial linkage of exposure, contextual and confounder information for
epidemiological or health risk assessment studies.
.COURSE
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
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Understand the basics of spatial data and its role in
decision making
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Undertake spatial analysis of environment and health data
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Explain why geographic data and tools are important for
health decision makers
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Understand geography as a unifying framework and GIS as a
tool to collect, link, analyze, visualize, manage, and share data
and information
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Distinguish between the different tools used to collect,
analyze, and manipulate geographic data
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Communicate with technical specialists to develop
program-specific geographic products Work with and integrate
spatial and non-spatial data
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Integrate data from different geographic scales and spatial
precision
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Geocode and visualize spatial data
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Investigate spatial patterns of health risks and disease
rates
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Produce thematic maps and reports
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
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Introduction to GIS
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Basic concepts in GIS
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GIS for health applications
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GIS advantages in Health
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Introduction to Quantum GIS(QGIS) and its user interface
Module 2:
Spatial data collection techniques for health applications
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Digitizing and scanning of maps
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Using GPS
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Using GPS utility software for managing and downloading and
managing data
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Using Mobile Phones (ODK) for GIS data collection
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Importing GPS data to Quantum GIS
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Extraction of data from GPS
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Mapping GPS data
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Bringing ODK data into a GIS
Module 3: Data
Visualization
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Map layers in GIS
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Composing a GIS layout from GIS layers
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Geoprocessing
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Key elements of a map
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Composing a map
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Case study
Module 4:
Geocoding tabular data
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Creating health-care map layers
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Spatially join and aggregate point data to create choropleth
maps
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Building and coding the new variables
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Using data from databases database management
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Project maps for health data analysis at different geographic
scales
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Techniques of overlaying GIS data
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Extracting subsets of GIS data for mapping
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Prepare incidence and prevalence maps
Module 5: Case
Study: Studying disease outbreaks
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Visualize malaria mortality by regions
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Use buffer analysis to identify affected populations
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Participatory mapping for disease outbreaksGENERAL NOTES
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This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
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Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
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Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
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We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI
KENYA.
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The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials,
lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for
our participants upon request.
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Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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05/06/2023 - 09/06/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
03/07/2023 - 07/07/2023 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
07/08/2023 - 11/08/2023 | $1350 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
04/09/2023 - 08/09/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
02/10/2023 - 06/10/2023 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
06/11/2023 - 10/11/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
04/12/2023 - 08/12/2023 | $1350 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |