Abstract
With rapid growth in the global urban population over the next two decades, health will increasingly have an urban bias. The picture of public health is particularly complex in African cities, where rates of urbanisation, poverty and inequity are high. This paper identifies the main data collection problems encountered within a panel study in low-income areas of Johannesburg, with special emphasis on sampling, access and partnerships. The paper will be of relevance to anyone considering research in the cities of developing countries, especially in Africa.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-178 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | International Journal of Social Research Methodology: Theory and Practice |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Developing countries
- Health
- Research methods
- South Africa
- Urban
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences