Use of handheld computers with global positioning systems for probability sampling and data entry in household surveys

Eng, J. L. V., Wolkon, A., Frolov, A. S., Terlouw, Anja ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5327-8995, Eliades, M. J., Morgah, K., Takpa, V., Dare, A., Sodahlon, Y. K., Doumanou, Y., Hawley, W. A. and Hightower, A. W. (2007) 'Use of handheld computers with global positioning systems for probability sampling and data entry in household surveys'. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 77, Issue 2, pp. 393-399.

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Abstract

We introduce an innovative method that uses personal digital assistants (PDAs) equipped with global positioning system (GPS) units in household surveys to select a probability-based sample arid perform PDA-based interviews. Our approach uses PDAs with GPS to rapidly map all households in selected areas, choose a random sample, and navigate back to the sampled households to conduct an interview. We present recent field experience in two large-scale nationally representative household surveys to assess insecticide-treated bed net coverage as part of malaria control efforts in Africa. The successful application of this method resulted in statistically valid samples; quality-controlled data entry; and rapid aggregation, analyses, and availability of preliminary results within days of completing the field work. We propose this method as an alternative to the Expanded Program on Immunization cluster sample method when a fast, statistically valid survey is required in an environment with little census information at the enumeration area level.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	insecticide-treated bednets immunization coverage measles vaccination equitable coverage expanded program cluster prevalence simulation campaign strategy
Subjects:	QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 600 Insect control. Tick control WA Public Health > Statistics. Surveys > WA 950 Theory or methods of medical statistics. Epidemiologic methods WB Practice of Medicine > Medical Climatology > WB 700 Medical climatology. Geography of disease WC Communicable Diseases > Tropical and Parasitic Diseases > WC 765 Prevention and control
Faculty: Department:	Groups (2002 - 2012) > Child & Reproductive Health Group
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Depositing User:	Ms Julia Martin
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2010 13:30
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2019 13:10
URI:	https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/1191

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