Table 2 Data collection methods and tools
Target groups per village | Data collection activities |
|---|---|
| Â | Rapid appraisal activities (visualisation tools to generate group discussions) |
One group of caregivers and one group of iCCM-trained VHT members (Activities conducted separately with each group) | Transect walk: conducted by participants, with guidance from the moderator. Observed village boundaries, locations and basic characteristics of all health service providers, and other important landmarks so as to acquaint the study team with the village and inform subsequent activities. |
Health service venn diagram: identified all available health service providers and organisations within and beyond the village, including external sources of power or influence; explored the relative importance of various actors; mapped relationships that influence health service delivery and uptake | |
Historical matrices: explored changes pre and post-iCCM introduction in demographic factors, livelihood assets (human, financial, natural and physical capital) and available health services, gathering a detailed description of the dynamic, transitional nature of peri-urban environments | |
Health service delivery matrices: explored relationships influencing service delivery and uptake (covering iCCM implementation, process, results), gathering perceptions of various trends over time related to health service delivery and uptake | |
Problem and solution ranking: participants first identified and prioritised problems related to iCCM, and then discussed and ranked potential interventions to address the identified problems | |
| Â | Key informant interviews |
Community leaders | Historical profile: in depth interviews conducted with community leader or long-term resident exploring present village characteristics, historical information on the village (demographic, household, economic, livelihood assets, transport), available health care services and care seeking practices |
Non-iCCM VHT members | Semi-structured interview: topics covered VHT member role, selection, training, working relationship with iCCM VHT members, and areas for improvement |