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STEPS Survey Tools. 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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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
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.
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.
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
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)
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
Data Entry Materials • EpiData: Data entry software • EpiData Templates: Templates that match the generic STEPS Instrument.
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
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.
PAHO, CAREC, and WHO • Don’t forget that there is help for you at any stage of the STEPS process. • All you need to do is ask!