Research approaches

The overarching objective of the research project was to study the relationship between meteorological variables, socio-economic, environmental, and socio-sanitary vulnerability factors and the transmission of malaria and schistosomiasis in order to develop appropriate strategies and tools for resilience. This main objective was made up of three specific objectives, and each objective was composed of different research components. The specific objectives were:

Describe the morbidity due to malaria and schistosomiasis as well as their socio-economic, environmental and socio-sanitary determinants in the context of climate change

Analyse the relationship between socio-ecological and climatic systems and the transmission of malaria and schistosomiasis

Develop, on a participative basis, adapted tools and strategies of resilience to malaria and schistosomiasis taking into account the current and future effects of climate change

• Collection and analysis of meteorological data

• Cultural and socioeconomic data collection, such as household surveys

• Observations, interviews and focus group sessions

• Field and lab studies of host populations

• Documentation of facilities involved in adaptation to climate change, as well as the fight against VBDs