Data Collection Instrument | Respondents | Thematic area |
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Quantitative | ||
SP questionnaire | 80 SPs, 40 in each state | To obtain information on knowledge of PE/E and its management as well as current practices about PE/E management in the health facilities |
Observational checklist | 80 facilities, 40 in each state | To assess the infrastructure and equipment that are available for management of PE/E at the health facilities; To explore availability of adequate manpower, drugs, equipment and infrastructure that are required to provide prompt and adequate treatment to patients with PE/E |
Qualitative | ||
In-depth interviews with facility managers | 30, 15 in each state | To obtain information from the managers of the health facilities in order to explore individual, organizational and community factors that are associated with the use of magnesium sulphate in the management of PE/E in the health facilities |