Table 2 Research instruments
Name | Aim | When is it administered | What does it comprise of | Technological component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WhatsApp practice surveys 1 & 2 | To get the participant comfortable with the WhatsApp/ Survey Node interface | At the point of recruitment | 3 questions | In person Survey Node - WhatsApp |
Enrolment survey | To ascertain socio-demographic profile; health seeking behaviour history; and migratory history of the participant | At the point of recruitment | 66 questions - some closed, others open ended | In person Voice recorded Paper survey |
WhatsApp initiation survey | To ascertain whether the participant is comfortable to respond without assistance to the survey and confirm enrolment | 1–2 weeks after recruitment | 5 questions | Survey Node - WhatsApp |
WhatsApp monthly survey | To collect and track health seeking behaviour and mobility | Once a month for 4 months | 17 questions Open and closed | Survey Node - WhatsApp |