Disparities in mobile phone ownership reflect inequities in access to healthcare

Mobilephonedata used for public health underrepresent vulnerable populations, finds new study penn_state PLOSDigiHealth

We conducted interviews in two settlements in the desert of Kaoko in the Kunene region, Namibia, in February of 2015 and October of 2016 . The vast majority of participants self-identified as members of the Himba tribe. Participants also included members of the Tjimba, Ovambo, Zemba, and Twe tribes. The Himba are the majority tribe in Kaoko, and all tribes in the area are Bantu-speaking and participate in the cattle-herding culture and economy.

Interviews were performed in the local language, Otjiherero, with a translator who was the same gender as the participant.Study participants were restricted to adults. The designation of “adult” was locally determined by household responsibilities, interpersonal relationships , or age, in instances when it was known. Locally, individuals are considered adults at approximately 16 years of age.

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