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Checklist for ensuring the quality of violence against women surveys

Medium 21 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 4 weeks ago
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This checklist helps teams design and run safe, ethical, and reliable surveys on violence against women. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Define clear survey objectives — State what you want to measure and who will benefit from findings.
  2. Select validated measurement tools — Use questions tested for safety and accuracy in similar settings.
  3. Pilot test the questionnaire — Run a small test to check understanding, flow, and timing.
  4. Obtain ethical approval and institutional clearance — Secure review from relevant ethics boards before data collection.
  5. Develop a participant safety and response protocol — Include immediate support, referral pathways, and emergency steps.
  6. Train data collectors on ethics and trauma-informed interviewing — Ensure interviewers can protect confidentiality and respond sensitively.
  7. Teach the informed consent process — Practice explaining rights, risks, and voluntary participation clearly.
  8. Practice referral and support scripts — Prepare clear wording to offer help and local service details.
  9. Run role-play interviews — Use scenarios to build interviewer confidence and safety skills.
  10. Ensure secure data storage and anonymization — Plan encryption, access limits, and remove direct identifiers.
  11. Recruit participants using safe, non-coercive methods — Avoid public recruitment that could expose participants to risk.
  12. Obtain informed consent and confirm voluntary participation — Give time for questions and allow refusal without penalty.
  13. Conduct interviews in private, safe locations or secure remote setups — Verify privacy before asking sensitive questions.
  14. Provide information on support services and referrals — Share local, accessible resources and how to contact them.
  15. Monitor interviewer wellbeing and provide debriefing — Protect staff mental health and limit repeated exposure.
  16. Schedule regular check-ins for interview teams — Hold brief, routine meetings to spot issues early.
  17. Offer counseling resources to staff — Provide access to professional support if needed.
  18. Validate and clean collected data — Check for inconsistencies, duplicates, and missing responses.
  19. Analyze data ethically and report anonymized results — Avoid details that could identify individuals or locations.
  20. Store and dispose of data according to policy — Follow retention schedules and secure deletion methods.
  21. Plan responsible sharing of findings with stakeholders and survivors — Communicate results in ways that protect participants and inform action.
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