Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Teleconsultation System Development for Malaria Diagnosis in Remote South Sudan: Acceptability and Accuracy Enhancement

Sarwar Deng, Department of Cybersecurity, University of Juba Nyandeng Dendek, Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau Dallo Machariong, Department of Software Engineering, University of Juba Jok Lenet, Catholic University of South Sudan
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18930374
Published: November 6, 2011

Abstract

Malaria remains a significant health challenge in remote areas of South Sudan, where access to diagnostic facilities is limited. The study employed user acceptability measures and conducted diagnostic accuracy assessments using a mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. A preliminary survey indicated an acceptance rate of 85% from potential users, with a mean age of 42 years. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated against traditional methods, showing a sensitivity of 90%, with confidence intervals indicating robust reliability. The teleconsultation system demonstrated high user acceptability and promising diagnostic accuracy in South Sudan’s remote settings. Further piloting is recommended to refine the system before broader implementation. Malaria, Teleconsultation System, User Acceptability, Diagnostic Accuracy, Remote Health Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Sarwar Deng, Nyandeng Dendek, Dallo Machariong, Jok Lenet (2011). Teleconsultation System Development for Malaria Diagnosis in Remote South Sudan: Acceptability and Accuracy Enhancement. African Applied Remote Sensing (Technology/Methodology), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18930374

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MalariaRemote AreasTeleconsultationDiagnostic AccuracyGeographic Information SystemsCommunity AcceptanceDecision Support Systems

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