Housing Interventions for Malaria and Cholera Prevention in Uganda and Mozambique

A 9.5 KB Excel dataset by Giacomo Guido, last updated in April 2026, documents practices implemented in the Familia Modelo program. It compiles information on structural housing modifications and behavioral changes aimed at preventing malaria and cholera transmission. The data was synthesized from literature reviews, local health reports, and field observations in Uganda and Mozambique.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between specific housing modifications (e.g., screened windows, sealed eaves) and reported disease outcomes.
• Compare the documented feasibility and community acceptance of different intervention types across the two case study countries.
• Identify common combinations of structural and behavioral practices (e.g., improved latrines, handwashing facilities) recommended in the literature review.
• Assess the cost-related data points for implementing integrated prevention strategies in endemic regions.

Strengths

• Data is derived from multiple sources including scientific literature and local field observations.
• The dataset has a clear public health focus on two major endemic diseases: malaria and cholera.
• It is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0 for reuse and sharing.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 9.5 KB, indicating limited scope and likely a small number of records or summary data.
• Specific row counts, column names, and granular data points are not provided, limiting analytical depth.
• The geographic coverage is restricted to only two countries, Uganda and Mozambique.

Provenance

Source

Giacomo Guido, published on the figshare platform.

Collection Method

Data were collected from a literature review, local health reports, and field observations.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026, indicating planned future updates.

Geography

Uganda and Mozambique.