Challenges and motivating factors for integrating geostatistical models in targeted schistosomiasis control: A qualitative case study in Northwestern Tanzania
Geostatistical models like the one presented can feasibly be integrated in decision-making for targeted interventions based on domestic capacity, financial availability and readiness. However, the lack of WHO guidance on the use of these tools calls for action to translate the potential of such models into recommendations that encourage routine integration from national programs. Overcoming this key inhibiting factor will be a crucial first step toward the integration of such models.
Authors
- Anna Samson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2153-2623)
- Ente Rood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8408-7702)
- Jake D. Mathewson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7368-4915)
- Harry Coleman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2279-2921)
- Dunstan J. Matungwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4839-709X)
- Linda van der Spek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0021-8603)
Institutions
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Royal Tropical Institute (NL)
- National Institute for Medical Research (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012770
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.52