Table 1 Evidence of mortality data utilisation by MSF
From: Implementation and utilisation of community-based mortality surveillance: a case study from Chad
Activity | Entire period studied | Pre-introduction of form: 05–2004 to 11-2007 | Post-introduction of form: 11–2007 to 12-2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
CDR discussed in medical team meetings | Weekly | Weekly | Weekly |
CDR included in monthly report | 75% (n=36/48) | 64% (n=21/33) | 100% (n=15/15) |
Trends noted | 40% (n=19/48) | 12% (n=4/33) | 100% (n=15/15) |
Population figures included in monthly report | 46% (n=22/48) | 21% (n=7/33) | 100% (n=15/15) |
Used for advocacy | 2 occasions | 1 occasion | 1 occasion |
Used for programme evaluation | No evidence | No evidence | No evidence |