Electronic data collection in a multi-site population-based survey: EN-INDEPTH study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic data collection is increasingly used for household surveys, but factors influencing design and implementation have not been widely studied. The Every Newborn-INDEPTH (EN-INDEPTH) study was a multi-site survey using electronic data collection in five INDEPTH health and demographic surveillance system sites.

Methods

We described experiences and learning involved in the design and implementation of the EN-INDEPTH survey, and undertook six focus group discussions with field and research team to explore their experiences. Thematic analyses were conducted in NVivo12 using an iterative process guided by a priori themes.

Results

Five steps of the process of selecting, adapting and implementing electronic data collection in the EN-INDEPTH study are descri

SUBMITTER: Thysen SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7869201 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature