Using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS) for local program monitoring
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The document discusses Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS) as a low-cost methodology for local program monitoring. LQAS uses random sampling at the supervision area level to identify priority areas and provide accurate coverage measures. It enables targeting interventions within districts. The document provides an example of AMREF using LQAS to monitor activities in 5 sub-counties, measuring indicators like ITN use and ANC attendance. LQAS offered timely data to inform planning. The recommendations include strengthening research and using LQAS data to base proposals and plans on relevant evidence.
Using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS) for local program monitoring
- 1. Using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS) for local program monitoring ABEL MUZOORA
- 2. Background What is Lot Quality Assurance Sampling? • LQAS is a simple, low cost random sampling methodology. Can be used locally, at the level of a “supervision area,” to identify priority areas. Can provide an accurate measure of coverage at a more aggregate level. Can enable targeting of interventions within a district.
- 3. What are the LQAS Principles? Good Nakiitoma Sub County B Sub County C Below desired Sub County D coverage Kakkoge
- 4. Objectives Build consensus on; LQAS as a low cost approach to monitoring and evaluation of AMREF activities Increase on partnership in data collection, analysis and utilization Share LQAS results to strengthen research and Innovation AMREF Project LQAS Baseline Survey done in July 2011
- 5. Application to AMREF Business plan SD 6:Developing a Strengthen strong research and Research and Innovation innovation base to contribute to health Strengthening of improvement in AMREF’s Africa Advocacy Agenda KEY PARTNERS WHO HAVE USED LQAS; MOH,USAID(STAR-EC,UPHOLD)UNICEF
- 6. Methods • Descriptive analytical cross-sectional survey in 5 sub counties (S.A) using LQAS methodology • 19 villages are sampled from each of the five ‘Supervision Areas’ in the district. (Households were randomly sampled.) • Tabulation and analysis of data at a common venue for all sub counties • Key informant interviews(DHT/HWs)s and FDGs(VHTs) were children (0-11 months) Mothers with also applied. Women (15-49)
- 7. Selected results • Availability & use of ITNs by children under 5 years old • Comparing ANC attendance LQAS results • IPT Utilization
- 8. Percentage of married women 15-49 years modern family planning contraceptive methods P 43.2% of U5 sleeping under LLITN
- 9. Comparing LQAS and Other Surveys
- 10. Conclusions • LQAS offers a unique opportunity to obtain evidence based data that is critical for planning. • The speed of collection and ready availability of data provides districts/projects with quick data access.
- 11. Recommendations Strengthen research and Innovation is key for AMREF business plan. Through the LQAS, project proposals and plans will be based on relevant and timely data. AMREF HQ considers rolling and strengthening LQAS methodology in country programs.