3.4 Data Collection Methods

3.4.1 Quantitative Methods

Structured Household Surveys• Demographics & Socio-economic status• Food security & Dietary diversity• Maternal & Child nutrition (IYCF)• WASH access & behaviours• Livelihoods, Agriculture & Income• Government schemes & Social security

Anthropometric Measurements• Stunting, Wasting, Underweight (Under 5)• MUAC measurements (Standard procedures)

3.4.2 Qualitative Methods

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)• Targets: Women, Men, Youth, Adolescents• Topics: Nutrition, Gender roles, Migration, Services

Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)• Targets: AWWs, ASHAs, Teachers, Leaders• Topics: Service delivery, Governance, Institutional gaps

Community Observations• Sanitation, Water sources, Housing conditions• Physical functioning of AWCs & Schools

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