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Interviewing Techniques. Conducting and Interview. Interviewing is an art Building rapport Make a good first impression Always have a positive approach Stress confidentiality Answer questions frankly Interview respondent alone. Additional techniques. Be neutral throughout
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Conducting and Interview • Interviewing is an art • Building rapport • Make a good first impression • Always have a positive approach • Stress confidentiality • Answer questions frankly • Interview respondent alone
Additional techniques • Be neutral throughout • Never suggest answers to the respondent • Do not change the wording or sequence of questions • Do not form expectations • Do not hurry through the interview
Minimizing Refusals • Communication is critical • DHO, District Council • Chiefs • Headmen • Household head • Call backs • Respecting consent
Call backs • Absent HHs should be re-visited up to 3 times • To gain consent • To conduct HH interview • To conduct interviews with eligible women • To test children who may not be present