using lot quality assurance survey (lqas) for local program monitoring

ABEL MUZOORA

Using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS) for local program monitoring

• 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.

Background

What is Lot Quality Assurance Sampling?

What are the LQAS Principles?

Good

Below desired coverage

Nakiitoma

Sub County D

Kakkoge

Sub County C

Sub County B

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

Application to AMREF Business plan

SD 6:Developing a strong research and innovation base to contribute to health improvement in Africa

Strengthen Research and Innovation

Strengthening of AMREF’s Advocacy Agenda

KEY PARTNERS WHO HAVE USED LQAS;MOH,USAID(STAR-EC,UPHOLD)UNICEF

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 also applied.Mothers with children (0-11 months)

Women (15-49)

Selected results

• Availability & use of ITNs by children under 5 years old

• Comparing ANC attendance LQAS results

• IPT Utilization

P

Percentage of married women 15-49 years modern family planning contraceptive methods

43.2% of U5 sleeping under LLITN

Comparing LQAS and Other Surveys

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.

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.