Baseline Survey for PAC Project, Kenya

A baseline data collection exercise was carried out from May to June 2010 in Naivasha District to provide a benchmark against which the RESPOND intervention may be measured during endline evaluation. The evaluation used
a quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups covering six study sites within Naivasha District, with measurements taken at baseline and endline. The baseline data collection comprised three components

  • A community-based survey of approximately 600 women between the ages of 18 and 49
  • An inventory of all public and private health facilities in the study area (n=11)
  • Interviews with providers working at the identified facilities

Results included the following

  • There is a clear need for PAC services at the evaluation sites
  • Utilization of health services during pregnancy and delivery is limited
  • Knowledge of family planning is high, but actual use is significantly lower
  • Reasons for nonuse of family planning highlight the need for the intervention

Source: EngenderHealth

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Evaluating the Impact of Mass Media on Breastfeeding Practices in Viet Nam

This document presents the findings of a 2011 survey that served as the baseline for the evaluation of the Viet Nam mass media campaign.

This report lays out that evaluation plan and shows how a series of surveys over three years will assess the media campaign’s impact on exclusive breastfeeding. Initial analyses of the baseline data show how these early findings are aiding in refining this mass media evaluation plan, particularly the items to track over the life of the campaign, and in identifying the precise triggers of breastfeeding behaviors.

Source: Alive &Thrive

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Family Planning Questionnaire

This questionnaire was developed as part of a wider program to use advanced audience segmentation (AAS) techniques in order to properly direct family planning (FP) messages to specific audiences.

After the initial AAS work was carried out, and the team learned more about the contraceptive needs of men and women, stakeholders wanted to see how this information could be used to improve family planning counseling sessions.

In 2014-2015, the Hewlett Foundation, Nigerien Ministry of Health, and Camber Collective came together with Pathfinder International’s Animas Sutura project to use the Nigerien segmentation results to develop and pilot a series of rapid assessment tools for community health workers who conduct household visits in health centers in Maradi and Tillabéri, Niger.

This kit of materials included this questiosnnaire, a flipbook, and a set of counseling cards.

Source: Pathfinder International

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Bangladesh

In cooperation with the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the organization Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) conducted a nationally representative survey of smallholder households in Bangladesh between February and June 2016. This survey sought to comprehensively map the various activities, interests, aspirations, barriers, and pressures that characterize smallholder families to address three questions:

  • What does the community of practice need to know or do to support smallholder farmer households in building more resilient, productive livelihoods?
  • How can financial mechanisms respond to the needs and desires of smallholder households?
  • What types of market strategies and approaches can cultivate uptake and use of financial mechanisms, including digital financial services?

Source: CGAP

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

National Survey and Segmentation of Smallholder Households in Nigeria

To better understand the needs and aspirations of smallholder families in Nigeria, CGAP conducted a nationally representative survey of smallholder households between November 2016 and March 2017 in close collaboration with the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics, local stakeholders in Nigeria, and InterMedia. This study sought to create a comprehensive map of the many activities, interests, barriers, and pressures smallholder households face.

The questionnaire also explored nonagricultural household activities, financial practices and interests, and the difficulties and aspirations of smallholder families. The study sought to answer the following questions:

  • What does the community of practice need to know or do to help smallholder farmer households build resilient and productive livelihoods?
  • How can financial mechanisms respond to the relevant needs and desires of smallholder households?
  • What types of market strategies and approaches can cultivate uptake and use of financial mechanisms?

This report shares the findings, observations, and insights from the National Survey of Smallholder Households in Nigeria.

Source: CGAP

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019