Management Information Systems (HMIS): A Method for Strengthening HMIS in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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dc.contributor.authorPandey, Chandrashekar
dc.contributor.authorKhobragade, Pravin
dc.contributor.authorJain, Amita
dc.contributor.authorGhosh, Amit
dc.date.accessioned2015-10-23T07:29:38Z
dc.date.available2015-10-23T07:29:38Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Estimates from robust cross sectional surveys have brought into question the accuracy of HMIS of VAS in India, including potential errors as HMIS data is rolled up at various levels from health worker- to state-level, limiting the usefulness of these data for program feedback and improvement. In response, we sought to identify errors in monitoring data at different levels, suggest corrective action and establish coverage by a cross sectional survey triangulated with HMIS data. Methods: This exercise was conducted in 16 districts where 48 primary health centers (PHCs) were selected randomly. Data on Vitamin A coverage recorded at districts, PHCs, sub-health centers (SHCs) and health worker/volunteer level were cross-verified with coverage figures recorded at their respective constituent units. Discrepancies between coverage data recorded at health facilities and that aggregated from their constituent units were computed. A 30X7 cluster survey was also undertaken in each of these centers to establish population-based coverage. Results: Overall, there was a 7% discrepancy between figures reported by PHCs and that aggregated from their SHCs. In some PHCs the discrepancy was as large as 40%. The cross-sectional household survey identified 10% higher coverage than that reported by the state government (52% vs 42%). District specific findings were used to identify and facilitate systemic changes in reporting and data compilation. Conclusions: This is a cost-effective method and useful exercise for improving internal data quality and minimizing reporting error. The involvement of government functionaries in the process increased the ownership of study results and facilitated corrective actions.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPandey Chandrashekar, Khobragade Pravin, Jain Amita, Ghosh Amit. Management Information Systems (HMIS): A Method for Strengthening HMIS in Uttar Pradesh, India. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 2015 Special issue; 5(5): 497-498.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-5641
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/164769
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://sciencedomain.org/abstract/10755en_US
dc.titleManagement Information Systems (HMIS): A Method for Strengthening HMIS in Uttar Pradesh, India.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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