Table 2 Outcome variables and data sources for the HI evaluation study under the Majete Malaria Project
Outcome | Definition | Approach | Population | Data Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feasibility | The success of implementing an intervention within a specified setting and the extent to which a new treatment or intervention can be successfully carried out | Qualitative | Participants residing in HI villages | Qualitative In-depth interviews Key informant interviews Focus Group Discussions |
Fidelity | The degree to which an intervention was implemented as intended, planned and designed | Mixed-methods | Participants residing in HI villages | Quantitative Household surveys (HI coverage indicators) Qualitative In-depth interviews Key informant interviews Focus Group Discussions |
HI Coverage (Fidelity Component) | The extent to which a (sub)population that is qualified to benefit from an intervention (HI) actually receives it. | Quantitative | Participants residing in HI and non-HI villages. Involved assessment of the households for various parameters on HI coverage. | Quantitative HI Coverage indicators |
Sustainability | The extent to which a newly implemented programme or intervention is maintained or institutionalised within a service setting’s ongoing, stable operations | Qualitative | Participants residing in HI villages | Qualitative In-depth interviews Key informant interviews Focus Group Discussions |