Module 11. Data collection tools, field manual, and database

Developing and testing the main survey questionnaire

Age determination technique and tools

Field manual

Introduction

Data collection materials include the main survey questionnaire and other forms (or tools), such as the specimen collection control form, cluster control form, and anthropometry data form. These tools can be paper-based or electronic, or some of each. For example, where the main survey questionnaire is in electronic format, some of the control forms may be paper-based. See Module 4: Survey design for a more detailed comparison of the use of electronic- or paper-based data collection for the main survey questionnaire.

The Survey coordinator and the relevant technical subcommittee need to spend considerable time developing the questionnaire and related survey tools to ensure that they function as intended so that all collected data can be correctly processed and linked with parallel information, such as food samples or biological specimens. The data collection tools should be as concise as possible while ensuring that they measure indicators that meet the survey objectives. This may be a challenge in a situation where the Technical committee has representation from a wide range of disciplines.

The survey questionnaire and other data collection forms will be extensively reviewed, and interview techniques will be practiced during training. Pilot testing all aspects of the survey generally takes place at the end of the training. The questionnaire should be tested:

  • in one or more local languages, as appropriate
  • using the same data collection method (paper-based or electronic) that will be used during the survey
  • in conditions similar to the field to simulate the actual data collection
  • in a location that is not going to be visited as part of the survey.

Following the pilot testing, all survey teams should convene and discuss the experience and make any necessary modifications to the questionnaire and other data collection forms. More details can be found in Module 12: Training and pilot testing

Cluster Summary Sheet

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Cluster completion monitoring tool

Excel spreadsheet that can be customized to help the survey manager monitor the completion of survey clusters

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Generic Informed Consent Form

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Generic cluster control form

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Laboratory Specimen Log

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Logistics checklist for survey manager

Checklist that can be used by survey managers to manage survey logistics

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Referral Form

Template for referral form

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Referral Log for Anemia

Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having anemia

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Referral Log for Malaria

Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having malaria

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Results slip

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Specimen Tracking Form for Laboratory Technician

Form used by laboratory technicians to track specimen transfer from phlebotomists and specimen processing in the field

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Specimen Tracking Form for Phlebotomist

Form used by phlebotomists to track specimens collected in the field and monitor transfer to the laboratory technicians

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calibration form

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Afghanistan - children under five questionnaire

Preschool child questionnaire used in the Afghanistan 2004 survey

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Afghanistan - household questionnaire

Household questionnaire used in the Afghanistan 2004 survey

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Afghanistan - individual female questionnaire

Women’s questionnaire used in the Afghanistan 2004 survey

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Afghanistan - individual male questionnaire

Men’s questionnaire used in the Afghanistan 2004 survey

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Afghanistan - school-aged children questionnaire

School aged child questionnaire used in the Afghanistan 2004 survey

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Malawi - household questionnaire

Household questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - infant questionnaire

Infant questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - man FRAT questionnaire

Men fortification rapid assessment tool questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - woman questionnaire

Women questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - women FRAT questionnaire

Women fortification rapid assessment tool questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi cluster control form

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Malawi questionnaire overview

Overview of the questionnaires used in the Malawi survey

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Malawi training manual

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Specimen field collection and processing manual

Manual used by phlebotomists and laboratory staff to provide a detailed explanation of specimen collection, processing, and transport

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Uganda - child questionnaire

Preschool child questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Uganda - household questionnaire

Household questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Uganda - woman questionnaire

Women questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Hemocue 301 manual

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Local calendar

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MICS 6 Questionnaire men

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MICS 6 household questionnaire

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MICS 6 women questionnaire

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MICS anthropometry manual

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