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KAP Survey
- 1. P. Karthika Assistant Professor Department of Food Science and Nutrition Periyar University, Periyar Palkalai Nagar Salem, Tamil Nadu - 636011
- 2. What is a KAP survey? A KAP survey is a representative study of a specific population to collect information on what is known, believed and done in relation to a particular topic — in this case, TB. In most KAP surveys, data are collected orally by an interviewer using a structured, standardized questionnaire.
- 3. These data then can be analyzed quantitatively or qualitatively depending on the objectives and design of the study. A KAP survey can be designed specifically to gather information about TB-related topics, but it may also include questions about general health practices and beliefs.
- 4. Why conduct a KAP survey? KAP survey data are essential to help plan, implement and evaluate the study in-depth. A KAP survey gathers information about what respondents know about TB, what they think about people with TB or about the health system response to TB, and what they actually do with regard to seeking care or taking other action related to TB
- 5. KAP surveys can identify knowledge gaps, cultural beliefs, or behavioral patterns that may facilitate understanding and action, as well as pose problems or create barriers for TB control efforts. They can identify information that is commonly known and attitudes that are commonly held. To some extent, they can identify factors influencing behavior that are not known to most people, reasons for their attitudes, and how and why people practice certain health behaviors.
- 6. KAP surveys can also assess communication processes and sources that are key to defining effective activities and messages in TB prevention and control. KAP surveys may be used to identify needs, problems and barriers in programme delivery, as well as solutions for improving quality and accessibility of services. A survey could also be designed to explore ways to involve all health providers in TB control including outpatient government services, hospitals, and NGOs.
- 7. When conduct a KAP survey? A KAP survey can be conducted at any point during TB control activities, but is most helpful if conducted in the early phases of a project, after the overall programmatic objectives have been determined (such as the implementation of new approaches or interventions to address specific challenges like TB/HIV or MDR-TB) and before extensive project planning has been completed. In this scenario, data from the KAP survey can be used to orient resource allocation and project design, and to establish a baseline for comparison with subsequent, post-intervention KAP surveys.
- 8. Who conducts a KAP survey? A KAP survey will probably require internal human resources as well as external experts with specialized skills. Tasks such as planning, budgeting and writing the survey protocol can be accomplished by project staff who have experience in ACSM, who know the project goals and resource limitations, or who are familiar with survey methodology.
- 12. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Strengthening the legal & policy system (eg. law) 2. Raising awareness to create a supportive environment (to change public attitudes and promote better practices) 3. Supporting parents and promoting dialogue 4. Mobilizing and strengthening community-based responses 5. Strengthening the capacity of families to protect and care for children 6. Expanding research and monitoring intervention
- 13. SURVEY PROTOCOL AND QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPMENT The following is an outline and brief discussion of practical steps for survey protocol and questionnaire development. In general, a survey protocol should include the following items: ➢A statement of the problem or its background ➢Survey goals and objectives ➢Survey methodology including the survey population, survey design, survey sampling plan, enrollment and consent procedures, data collection procedures, data management and analysis plans ➢Plan for use and dissemination of survey results ➢Ethics review ➢Budget (allocation) ➢Project schedule ➢ Questionnaires and interview forms as annexes