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A protocol for a multi-site, spatially-referenced household survey in slum settings : methods for access, sampling frame construction, sampling, and field data collection

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Bakibinga, Pauline, Kabaria, Caroline, Kyobutungi, Catherine, Manyara, Anthony, Mbaya, Nelson, Mohammed, Shukri, Njeri, Anne, Azam, Iqbal, Iqbal, Romaina, Mazaffar, Shahida et al.
(2019) A protocol for a multi-site, spatially-referenced household survey in slum settings : methods for access, sampling frame construction, sampling, and field data collection. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 19 . 109. doi:10.1186/s12874-019-0732-x

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Abstract

Background

Household surveys are a key epidemiological, medical, and social research method. In poor urban environments, such as slums, censuses can often be out-of-date or fail to record transient residents, maps may be incomplete, and access to sites can be limit, all of which prohibits obtaining an accurate sampling frame. This article describes a method to conduct a survey in slum settings in the context of the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Improving Health in Slums project.

Methods

We identify four key steps: obtaining site access, generation of a sampling frame, sampling, and field data collection. Stakeholder identification and engagement is required to negotiate access. A spatially-referenced sampling frame can be generated by: remote participatory mapping from satellite imagery; local participatory mapping and ground-truthing; and identification of all residents of each structure. We propose to use a spatially-regulated sampling method to ensure spatial coverage across the site. Finally, data collection using tablet devices and open-source software can be conducted using the generated sample and maps.

Discussion

Slums are home to a growing population who face some of the highest burdens of disease yet who remain relatively understudied. Difficulties conducting surveys in these locations may explain this disparity. We propose a generalisable, scientifically valid method that is sustainable and ensures community engagement.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Slums -- Health aspects, Urban poor -- Health aspects
Journal or Publication Title: BMC Medical Research Methodology
Publisher: BioMed Central Ltd.
ISSN: 1471-2288
Official Date: 30 May 2019
Dates:
DateEvent
30 May 2019Published
12 April 2019Accepted
26 October 2018Submitted
Volume: 19
Article Number: 109
DOI: 10.1186/s12874-019-0732-x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
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Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
Global Health Research Unit on Improving Health in Slums[NIHR] National Institute for Health Researchhttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000272
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