Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I ask for help or get more information?

For questions or more information, please contact:

• help@openva.net

• info@openva.net

Please submit openVA issues for bugs or requests on GitHub at

• GitHub issues for openVA (R version)

• GitHub issues for (Python) openVA App

How can I learn more about how to use the openVA software?

The publication on The openVA Toolkit for Verbal Autopsies by Richard Li and the openVA Team is a useful resource for the R implementation of openVA, which includes

• an overview of several VA algorithms (including InSilicoVA and InterVA)

• a description of the data formats

• examples of using the openVA to assign causes of death and examine the results