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Overcoming fieldwork challenges in urban health research in developing countries: a research note

With rapid growth in the global urban population over the next two decades, health will increasingly have an urban bias. The picture of public health is particularly complex in African cities, where rates of urbanisation, poverty and inequity are high. This paper identifies the main data collection...

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Published in:International journal of social research methodology 2010-04, Vol.13 (2), p.171-178
Main Authors: Mathee, Angela, Harpham, Trudy, Naicker, Nisha, Barnes, Brendon, Plagerson, Sophie, Feit, Monica, Swart, André, Naidoo, Shan
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Language:English
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Summary:With rapid growth in the global urban population over the next two decades, health will increasingly have an urban bias. The picture of public health is particularly complex in African cities, where rates of urbanisation, poverty and inequity are high. This paper identifies the main data collection problems encountered within a panel study in low-income areas of Johannesburg, with special emphasis on sampling, access and partnerships. The paper will be of relevance to anyone considering research in the cities of developing countries, especially in Africa.
ISSN:1364-5579
1464-5300
DOI:10.1080/13645570902867742