STEPS Survey Tools

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STEPS Survey Tools
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Introduction

• There are generic tools and materials available
  to guide you through the STEPS surveillance
  process
• STEPS Manual and CD
• Implementation
• Instrument, Q by Q guide, Show Cards
• Sampling
• Data Collection
• Data Entry
• Data Analysis
• Reporting

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STEPS Manual and CD

• The STEPS Manual is a comprehensive guide to
  prepare and implement STEPS.
• The accompanying CD contains an electronic copy
  of the manual and all the tools and materials
  available for STEPS.

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Implementation Materials

• Template for the Implementation Plan
• Part 3 of the Manual contains training modules
  and guidance for Data Collection, Entry and
  Analysis.
• Template for the ethical approval.

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Instrument, Q by Q, and Show Cards

• The STEPS Instrument to be adapted by the
  countries.
• Question by Question guide for the interviewers
• Show cards that assist during the interview
  process

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Sampling Materials

• STEPS Sampling Workbook Excel workbook that
  assists countries in correctly selecting and
  documenting their sample
• Interview Tracking Workbook Excel workbook that
  records the results of the data collection
  process (response rates)

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Data Collection Materials

• Interview Tracking Form Records household visits
  and tracks the response rate
• Kish Household Coversheet Assists interviewer to
  randomly select participants
• Additional forms and templates in Part 6 of the
  Manual

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Data Entry Materials

• EpiData Data entry software
• EpiData Templates Templates that match the
  generic STEPS Instrument.

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Data Analysis Materials

• Epi Info Data analysis software
• Epi Info Programs Analysis syntax for Epi Info
  to attach the weights, run Fact Sheet, and Data
  Book

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Reporting Materials

• Fact Sheet Presents key results
• Fact Sheet Analysis Guide Identifies what
  indicators can be calculated based on Instrument
  used.
• Data Book Comprehensive guide to producing
  complete book of results
• Site Report Template Guidance of structuring
  your site report.

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PAHO, CAREC, and WHO

• Dont forget that there is help for you at any
  stage of the STEPS process.
• All you need to do is ask!