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

SOP Standard Operating Procedures, MIS Monitoring Information System