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. 2020 Aug 17;103(4):1726–1734. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0551

Table 1.

Data collection techniques, size, and tools

Formative research (FR) method/studies Sample size Data collection tools Analysis
Household survey 486 Households Survey questionnaire R program, SPSS
Spot-check – households 486 Households Checklist SPSS
Spot-check – institutions 31 Schools, two colleges, three market places, 14 restaurants/lodges Checklist SPSS
Focus group discussion 33 Sessions in schools (396 respondents), 16 sessions in communities Guiding checklist NVivo
Household survey 486 Households Survey questionnaire R program, SPSS
Spot-check – households 486 Households Checklist R program
Spot-check – institutions 31 Schools, two colleges, five HF, three market places, 14 restaurants/lodges Checklist R program
Structured observation of hygiene behaviors 245 Households Structured observation checklist R program
Structured observation of hygiene behaviors Public toilets (one bus station, two markets) Structured observation checklist SPSS