Vukuzazi Machine Learning Chest X-ray project among individuals aged 15 years and above in rural KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 2018.
South Africa, 2018
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AHRI.Vukuzazi.ClinicalData.2018.v1
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Professor Deenan, Pillay, Dr Olivier, Koole, Dr. Emily, Wong
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Dec 06, 2018
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AHRI.Vukuzazi.ClinicalData.2018.v1
Title
Vukuzazi Machine Learning Chest X-ray project among individuals aged 15 years and above in rural KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 2018.
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| South Africa | ZA |
Abstract
The datasets provided here will be used for devising a machine learning tool to improve upon CAD4TB's triaging of chest x-rays.
Kind of Data
Survey Data
Unit of Analysis
Each chest x-ray image or images are for a Vukuzazi study participant who had chest x-ray done.
The clinical data, each record is for a single participant who participated in Vukuzazi and had chest x-ray done. Some individuals had more than one chest x-ray images and therefore have more than one record.
The clinical data, each record is for a single participant who participated in Vukuzazi and had chest x-ray done. Some individuals had more than one chest x-ray images and therefore have more than one record.
Version
Version Description
V1.0.0
Scope
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Chest x-ray; machine learning; tuberculosis; population health screening | Africa Health Research Institute | www.ahri.org |
Keywords
| Keyword | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | Africa Health Research Institute | www.ahri.org |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
uMkhanyakude district in northern KwaZulu-Natal
Universe
Individuals aged 15 years and above who are resident members of households in the AHRI DSS area.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Professor Deenan, Pillay | UCL; AHRI |
| Dr Olivier, Koole | LSHTM; AHRI |
| Dr. Emily, Wong | AHRI |
Producers
| Name |
|---|
| Africa Health Research Institute |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcome Trust | WT | Core funding |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kobus, Herbst | AHRI | Chief Information Officer |
| Dickman, Gareta | AHRI | Head of Research Data Management |
| Jaco, Dreyer | AHRI | Data management, data cleaning |
| Tumi, Madolo | AHRI | Data management, data cleaning |
| Siyabonga, Nxumalo | AHRI | Data management, data cleaning |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
N/A. All individuals aged 15 years and older who are resident members of households in the DSS area are eligible to participate Vukuzazi study.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 | 2018-09-30 |
Data Processing
Data Editing
NA
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI.AHRI.Vukuzazi.ClinicalData.2018.v1
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Africa Health Research Institute | AHRI |