Frequently asked questions

SNA Toolbox unlocks critical insights into how social networks influence community health outcomes. By mapping social connections, we provide a clearer picture of how peer influence, social cohesion, and network structures impact physical, mental, and social wellbeing. This can guide more effective public health interventions.

SNA, or Social Network Analysis, is a method of representing and analyzing relationships between individuals as a network of connections. In public health, SNA is used to study how social ties impact health behaviors, disease spread, and community resilience.

Only authorized public health researchers and officials with secure access will be able to view the reports. This ensures that sensitive health data is protected.

The reports provide detailed metrics on physical, mental, and social wellbeing at the community level. They include social network maps, allowing you to explore how individuals are connected and how these connections influence health outcomes. Advanced network analysis helps identify areas for public health improvement, such as isolating vulnerable groups or understanding disease transmission patterns.

To build an accurate map of social networks within a community, we need to know how individuals are connected. This helps us understand the flow of information, health behaviors, and social support structures, which are essential for designing effective public health strategies. While individual identities are collected, reports can anonymize data to ensure privacy.

While we collect identifiable data to map social networks, all names and identifiable information are removed in the reporting process. Only aggregated and de-identified data is shared with public health authorities to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

SNA Toolbox goes beyond traditional health surveys by adding social network maps that show how individuals are connected within a community. This, combined with health metrics like physical health indicators and compliance with health guidelines, provides deeper insights into the social factors influencing public health outcomes.

Reports provide information at both the individual and community level, depending on the study focus. They can highlight key individuals, at-risk groups, and overall community health, offering insights that can help guide public health policy and interventions.

All data is securely stored and protected according to stringent data security protocols, ensuring that individual health data is safeguarded throughout the research process.

The SNA Toolbox Privacy Policy complies with international privacy standards and adheres to regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the protection of personal health information.