Table 2 Details of the data collection methods, data type and sources
Data Collection Method | Type of data and sources | Nature |
|---|---|---|
Phase I: National Leprosy Programs | ||
 Desk review | Secondary data from scientific papers, archival records and document on national leprosy control programs | Quantitative data on the epidemiology and performance of the programs. Qualitative data on the SOP and policies |
 Direct observation | Primary data | Qualitative observations of the activities such as contact tracing, treatment rehabilitation, etc. |
 Interviews | Primary data | Qualitative data on explanations of epidemiological trends, routine functioning, challenges and solutions |
Phase II: LPEP Program | ||
 Desk review | Secondary data on LPEP service delivery from MIS | Quantitative data on the coverage of services |
 Direct observation | Primary data | Qualitative observations of the LPEP activities such as screening, SDR distribution and recording & reporting |
 Interviews | Primary data | Qualitative data on LPEP routine functioning, challenges and solutions |