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[Health surveys from a planning perspective]
1Núcleo de Estudos de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Prédio do Hospital Universitário, Brasil.
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Household surveys are crucial for evaluating district health systems. However, their practical application in health planning is often limited, suggesting a need for simpler survey methods.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Survey Methodology
Context:
- District-based health systems require robust evaluation methods.
- The literature on health surveys in developing nations is reviewed.
- Methodological challenges in conducting health surveys are discussed.
Purpose:
- To examine the significance of household surveys in assessing district health system implementation.
- To review existing literature and concepts related to health surveys.
- To identify and discuss methodological issues impacting survey applicability.
Summary:
- The study explores the role of household surveys in evaluating health service delivery within district health systems.
- While considered vital by many for health planning, the author notes limited practical examples of their application.
- Alternative, simpler survey approaches are considered to enhance survey integration into health planning.
Impact:
- Highlights the gap between the perceived importance and actual use of household surveys in health planning.
- Suggests the need for more accessible and adaptable survey methodologies.
- Informs future research on optimizing health survey design and implementation for policy relevance.