Conducting household surveys on reproductive health in urban settings: lessons from Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data collection is the most critical stage in any population health study and correctly implementing fieldwork enhances the quality of collected information. However, even the most carefully planned large-scale household surveys can encounter many context-specific issues. This paper reflected on our research team's recent experience conducting surveys for a quasi-experimental evaluation of a reproductive health program in urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan. We aim to describe the issues encountered and lessons learned from this process, and present some potential solutions for conducting future household surveys in similar urban environments.

Methods

The study followed a three-stage random sampling design. Initially, a Geographical Information System (GIS) was used

SUBMITTER: Khan MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7890958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature