Leveraging data science to understand and address multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa: the MADIVA protocol.

Journal: BMJ health & care informatics
Published Date:

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Multimorbidity (MM), defined as two or more chronic diseases in an individual, is linked to adverse outcomes. MM is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa due to rapidly advancing epidemiological and social transitions. The Research Hub (MADIVA) aims to address MM by developing data science solutions informed by stakeholder engagement.

Authors

  • Kerry Glover
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Tabitha Osler
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Kayode Adetunji
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Tanya Akumu
    Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Universitat de Barcelona, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585, Barcelona, 08007, L'Eixample, Spain.
  • Gershim Asiki
    African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Diana Awuor
    Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Palwendé Boua
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Victoria Bronstein
    School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Joan Byamugisha
    IBM Research - Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Jacques D Du Toit
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Barry Dwolatzky
    School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Jaya George
    Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Paul A Harris
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
  • Kobus Herbst
    Africa Health Research Institute, Nelson R. Mandela Medical School, Durban, South Africa. Kobus.Herbst@ahri.org.
  • Karen Hofman
    SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Celeste Holden
    SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Samuel Iddi
    Data Synergy and Evaluation Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Damazo T Kadengye
    African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Kathleen Kahn
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Michelle Kamp
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Nhlamulo Khoza
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Faith Kimongo
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Isaac Kisiangani
    Chronic Disease Management Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Dekuwin E Kogda
    Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Nanoro, Burkina Faso.
  • Michael Klipin
    Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Stephen P Levitt
    School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Dylan Maghini
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Karabo Maila
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Eric Maimela
    DIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa.
  • Daniel Maina Nderitu
    Chronic Disease Management Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Ndivhuwo Makondo
    IBM Research - Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Molulaqhooa Linda Maoyi
    DSI-SAMRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN), South African Medical Research Council, Durban, South Africa.
  • Reineilwe Given Mashaba
    DIMAMO Population Health Research Centre, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa.
  • Nkosinathi Gabriel Masilela
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Theophilous Mathema
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Phelelani Thokozani Mpangase
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Daphine T Nyachowe
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Daniel Ohene-Kwofie
    School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Helen Robertson
    School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Skyler Speakman
    IBM Research - Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Evelyn Thsehla
    SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Siphiwe A Thwala
    IBM Research - Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Roy Zent
    Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
  • Francesc Xavier Gómez-Olivé
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Chodziwadziwa W Kabudula
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Patrick Opiyo Owili
    Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Unit, African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Catherine Kyobutungi
    African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Michèle Ramsay
    Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Stephen Tollman
    MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Scott Hazelhurst
    School of Electrical & Information Engineering and Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.