MODULE FOUR Vector Control Data Collection The Importance

MODULE FOUR Vector Control Data Collection

The Importance and Process of Data Collection MODULE FOUR

MODULE 4: OBJECTIVES Summarize the importance of data collection Describe measures a Vector Control Worker will use to collect quality data Know how to collect the information for the vector control form Complete a vector control data form accurately Discuss the importance of providing accurate and truthful data during collection MODULE FOUR

WHAT IS VECTOR CONTROL DATA COLLECTION? WHY COLLECT DATA? • Record of householder information • Monitor householder mosquito breeding sites • Know past vector control interventions • Compare progress between visits • Calculate immature mosquito population indices • Track the quantity of insecticide used WHAT DATA IS COLLECTED? HOW IS THE DATA USED? • Householder information • Container breeding status (positive or negative for larvae and or pupae) • Vector control method used during visit • Amount of insecticide used • Make decisions about how to treat • Inform householder and community of progress • Parish planning MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES: COLLECT AND INPUT DATA Use forms to fill in all required data Identify information that is required, including location, premises, demographic and source details Complete the reporting forms with accurate information Submit the forms on time MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL PAPER SURVEY FORM MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL PAPER SURVEY FORM MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL SURVEY PAPER FORM Type of Source ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ B=Hollow Trees/Bromeliads BA=Barrel/Drum DA=Discarded Appliances or Fixtures DF=Decorative Fountains or Bird Bath PB=Pet Bowls or Livestock Drinking Troughs C=Cisterns ET=Elevated Water Tanks F=Flowerpot and Saucer GC=Garbage Cans, Tins, or other Metal Containers P=Pools PG=Plastic/Glass Container including Bottles T=Tyre or Tyre Rims W=Wells O=Other (Please Specify) Household Status ◦ N=No One Home ◦ T=Treated/Gain Access ◦ A=Abandoned MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL SURVEY WALK-THRU MODULE FOUR

VECTOR CONTROL SURVEY MODULE FOUR

SUMMARY VECTOR CONTROL DATA COLLECTION Data is collected to: ◦ Keep records of households, monitor, know past actions, track Collected data include: ◦ Householder information, breeding status, methods used and amount of insecticide This data is used to: ◦ Make decision and inform Vector Control Worker Responsibilities ◦ Collect and input accurate and timely data MODULE FOUR

PRACTICE COMPLETING THE VECTOR CONTROL FORM 1. Work in small groups of three. One person will be the householder and the other two people vector control workers. Round 1 will last for 20 minutes. ◦ One of the vector control workers lead the discussion and conduct a first time householder visit ◦ The other vector control worker is responsible for completing the form. 2. Switch roles: This will last for 20 minutes. ◦ the vector control worker who led the conversation will now be responsible for completing the vector control survey form ◦ the householder will roleplay the vector control worker who leads the householder visit ◦ the person who completed the form will play the role of the householder. 3. Switch roles one more time. This will last for 20 minutes. MODULE FOUR