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Kanyangarara M., Douillot Laetitia, Pison G., Ndiaye C. T., Delaunay Valérie, Helleringer S. (2020). Tracing long- and short-term migrants for participation in demographic and epidemiological studies : evidence from Senegal. Field Methods, 32 (1), 38-57. ISSN 1525-822X.

Titre du document
Tracing long- and short-term migrants for participation in demographic and epidemiological studies : evidence from Senegal
Année de publication
2020
Type de document
Article référencé dans le Web of Science WOS:000496066600001
Auteurs
Kanyangarara M., Douillot Laetitia, Pison G., Ndiaye C. T., Delaunay Valérie, Helleringer S.
Source
Field Methods, 2020, 32 (1), 38-57 ISSN 1525-822X
Migration of participants in demographic and epidemiological studies results in missing data. One approach to reduce resulting losses in statistical power and potential biases is to follow up migrants at their new residence. We describe the follow-up of migrants who were eligible for participation in a trial of a new questionnaire to measure adult mortality in Niakhar, Senegal. We conducted a short inquiry in the migrant's last known household to obtain contact information and then attempted to contact and interview 661 migrants who resided in Dakar, Mbour, and rural areas close to Niakhar. About two-thirds of migrants were successfully enrolled in the study. Having a contact phone number and knowing the name of the head of compound at destination increased the likelihood of successful enrollment. Following up migrants in demographic studies is feasible in low- and middle-income countries, including long-term migrants who have not been contacted for extended periods of time.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050] ; Démographie [108]
Description Géographique
SENEGAL
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010077306]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010077306
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