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A conceptional model integrating geographic information systems (GIS) and social media data for disease exposure assessment.
Enoe, Jerry; Sutherland, Michael; Davis, Dexter; Ramlal, Bheshem; Griffith-Charles, Charisse; Bhola, Keston H; Asefa, Elsai Mati.
Afiliación
  • Enoe J; Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. jerry.mitchell@my.uwi.edu.
  • Sutherland M; Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. michael.sutherland@sta.uwi.edu.
  • Davis D; Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. jerry.mitchell@my.uwi.edu.
  • Ramlal B; Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. bheshem.ramlal@sta.uwi.edu.
  • Griffith-Charles C; Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. jerry.mitchell@my.uwi.edu.
  • Bhola KH; Department of Computers and Technology, School of Arts and Science, St George's University. kbhola001@sgu.edu.
  • Asefa EM; School of Environmental Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar. Elsai.mati@haramaya.edu.et.
Geospat Health ; 19(1)2024 03 28.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38551510
ABSTRACT
Although previous studies have acknowledged the potential of geographic information systems (GIS) and social media data (SMD) in assessment of exposure to various environmental risks, none has presented a simple, effective and user-friendly tool. This study introduces a conceptual model that integrates individual mobility patterns extracted from social media, with the geographic footprints of infectious diseases and other environmental agents utilizing GIS. The efficacy of the model was independently evaluated for selected case studies involving lead in the ground; particulate matter in the air; and an infectious, viral disease (COVID- 19). A graphical user interface (GUI) was developed as the final output of this study. Overall, the evaluation of the model demonstrated feasibility in successfully extracting individual mobility patterns, identifying potential exposure sites and quantifying the frequency and magnitude of exposure. Importantly, the novelty of the developed model lies not merely in its efficiency in integrating GIS and SMD for exposure assessment, but also in considering the practical requirements of health practitioners. Although the conceptual model, developed together with its associated GUI, presents a promising and practical approach to assessment of the exposure to environmental risks discussed here, its applicability, versatility and efficacy extends beyond the case studies presented in this study.
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Texto completo: 1 Bases de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Sistemas de Información Geográfica / Medios de Comunicación Sociales Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Geospat Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Bases de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Sistemas de Información Geográfica / Medios de Comunicación Sociales Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Geospat Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article