Table 2 Study phases and tools
PHASE | Method | Category (sample) | Tools | Key variables captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | Quantitative | Population based screening (37,943, > 18 years) | Screening tool and diagnostics | Blood pressure, blood sugar, anthropometric tests |
Phase 2a | Quantitative | Sample survey (1470) | W.H.O’s STEP questionnaire | Risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, physical activity and diets) related information |
Phase 2b | Quantitative | Survey of all those who had disease (hypertension and diabetes) (157) | Interview Questionnaire | Out of pocket expenses, treatment adherence related details |
Phase 2c | Quantitative | Facility audits (12) | Audit tool | Human resources, medicines, diagnostics, documentation systems related details |
Phase 3 | Qualitative | Focus group discussions (20) and in- depth interviews (10) | FGD guide and interview guide | Knowledge & practices about hypertension and diabetes, treatment adherence and life style modification challenges |