KAP WASH 2017 in South Sudan's Ajuong Thok and Pamir Camps

Mobile Data Collection (MDC) was used to collect the HH data. Apple iPads fitted out with an iFormBuilder software platform were used by enumerators. All questionnaires were written in English, although the interviews were conducted in Arabic, a language widely spoken by the respondents. During training, question translation was mastered to ensure translation consistency among the enumerators. A questionnaire pretest was done to ascertain that the enumerators had understood the questionnaires; any issues emerging were addressed. The data collected using iFormBuilder was uploaded to the server at the end of each day. The iFormBuilder generated a Microsoft (MS) Excel spreadsheet dataset which was then cleaned and analyzed using MS Excel. Six enumerators were recruited and trained for the exercise. Two days of training was given to previously experienced enumerators focusing on the data collection protocol, interviewing skills, and fundamental concepts and vocabulary. Review and translation of the questionnaire formed the main part of the training, as well as an important emphasis on the proper use of the calendar of events, skip patterns, effective probes, etc., to ensure the accuracy of the data collected. Enumerators were trained on how to use the tools, and how to identify HHs for interview, during the two days of training. Data collection occurred over a period of ten days. Qualitative data was collected from focus group discussions (FGDs) with male and female members of the two camps. A total of four FGDs, involving 39 people (18 males and 21 females), were conducted. The collected data was verified on a daily basis prior to data syncing onto the cloud server, and feedback was given to enumerators before beginning data collection the following day. Random spot checks were made on data that was synced and cleaned, to ensure consistency before beginning analysis.