Cholera Questions Bank

Abstract

These resources are intended to support operational social science research to be used in cholera preparedness and response activities undertaken by: Social scientists and operational actors designing and implementing operational social science research; Field-level staff: implementation staff of local and international NGOs, local national public health authority staff, national MOH staff.

The questions have been developed by the Collective Service team in collaboration with the Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP). The questions draw on existing data collection resources used at country, regional and global level.

Cholera Questions Bank: Quantitative Questions for Community Level Data Collection

This questions bank resource is a menu of quantitative questions related to socio-behavioural factors and Cholera.

This resource seeks to facilitate the collection of quality data on community’s capacity, behaviours, practices and perceptions in relation to cholera prevention and management. It can be used by field teams and / or local research teams working in communities with cholera transmission and those at risk adhering to safety and protection protocols.

Gathering and using high quality data on social, behavioural and community dynamics in relation to cholera prevention and management is vital to: 1. Understand people’s ability, capacity and behaviour in relation to prevent and/or reduce cholera infection risks. 2. Support evidence-based decision-making on communication and engagement strategies that address people’s needs and priorities in an evolving context. 3. Provide data that decision-makers can use to adapt cholera response and preparedness strategies and activities. 4. Support public health promoters and outreach workers in engaging with local populations to strengthen community-led actions. 5. Enhance the knowledge of public health promoters and outreach workers and support them in clearly communicating on cholera prevention and control. 6. Inform the design and adaptation of information content / messages shared and discussed with the local population.

Cholera Questions Bank: Qualitative Questions for Community-Level Data Collection

This resource is a menu of qualitative questions related to socio-behavioural factors and cholera. It seeks to facilitate the collection of quality data on community’s capacity, behaviours, practices and perceptions in relation to cholera prevention and management. It can be used by field teams and / or local research teams working in communities with cholera transmission and those at risk adhering to safety and protection protocols

Cholera Questions Bank: Qualitative Questions for Responders

This resource provides a set of key questions for responders and social scientists to use when collecting data in the context of a cholera outbreak. It also provides guidance on how to approach gaining a better contextual understanding including relevant socio-behavioural factors influencing community’s capacities, perceptions, knowledge and practices in relation to cholera control and preparedness. Using this resource will support responders and social scientists to identify critical areas for primary data collection either using rapid assessments, household level and community level surveys or more in-depth research.