Evaluating a Social Network Analytic Tool to Support Outbreak Management and Contact Tracing in an Outbreak of Pertussis

Authors

  • Esther Munene Utah Department of Health
  • S. Mottice Utah Department of Health
  • J. Reid Utah Department of Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4555

Abstract

Pertussis (i.e., whooping cough) is on the rise in the US. To implement effective prevention and treatment strategies, it is critical to conduct timely contact tracing and evaluate people who may have been exposed to pertussis. We describe a collaborative effort between epidemiologists and public health informaticists at the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) to determine the feasibility and value of a network-analytic approach to pertussis outbreak management and contact tracing.

Author Biography

Esther Munene, Utah Department of Health

Esther Munene, PhD, MBA, is a CDC/CSTE Public Health Informatics fellow at Utah Department of Health. Her research centers on application of information science and technology to public health research and practice. Her specific research areas are social network analysis, health information privacy, and knowledge management.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Munene, E., Mottice, S., & Reid, J. (2013). Evaluating a Social Network Analytic Tool to Support Outbreak Management and Contact Tracing in an Outbreak of Pertussis. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4555

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Section

Oral Presentations: Surveillance during Mass Gatherings and Outbreaks