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Table 2 Methods, purposes, levels and amount of data collected in the study

From: An assessment of implementation and effectiveness of mass drug administration for prevention and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in selected southern Malawi districts

Methods

Purpose of data collected

Data collection - levels and numbers collected

Totals

District

Implementation partners

Health Centre

Village

Household

1. Questionnaire

Knowledge, attitudes and practices

–

–

–

–

379

379

2. In-depth interviews

Process/Perceptions/Benefits/Critical factors

6

3

12

41

–

62

3. Checklists/Observations

Coverage/Disease burden

6

–

12

–

–

18

4. Health Management and Information System

Coverage/Disease burden

3

–

–

–

–

3

5. Focus group discussions

Perceptions/Benefits/Critical factors

–

–

–

12

–

12

6. Document reviews

Policies/Processes/Priorities/Resources/Challenges/Opportunities

6

–

–

–

–

6