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The use of epidemiological tools in conflict-affected populations: open-access educational resources for policy-makers
Table of Contents
Welcome
Introduction: Epidemiology in crises
Ethical issues in data collection
Need for epidemiologic competence
Surveys - Introduction
What is a survey?
Types of outcomes and indicators measured in a survey
Reasons to do a survey
Questions to ask before beginning or commissioning a survey
Alternatives to conducting new surveys
Limitations of surveys
Valid questions to answer
Formulation of goals and objectives
Surveys - Description of sampling methods
Surveys - Sampling error, bias, accuracy, precision, & sample size
Surveys - Resources required for surveys
Surveys - Critiquing survey reports
Surveillance - When to do surveillance
Surveillance - Methods
Surveillance - Common problems
Programme data
Rapid assessment
Mortality - Indicators and their measurement
Mortality - Data sources
Mortality - Interpretation and action
Nutrition - Introduction and background
Nutrition - Indicators and their measurement
Nutrition - Data sources
Nutrition - Interpretation and action
Health services
Vaccination programmes
Water supply, sanitation, and shelter
Violence
Presentation of results
Formulating conclusions and recommendations
Dissemination and action
Surveys - Introduction
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This section covers:
What is a survey and when and why they are done
Types of outcomes and indicators measured in a survey
Reasons to do a survey
Questions to ask before beginning a survey
Alternatives to conducting new surveys
Limitations of surveys
Formulation of goals and objectives