Comparing two survey methods of measuring health‐related indicators: Lot Quality Assurance Sampling and Demographic Health Surveys

Abstract

There is 75.7% agreement across the two surveys. Both methods yield regional results, but only LQAS provides information at less granular levels (e.g. the district level) where managerial action is taken. The cost advantage and localisation make LQAS feasible to conduct more frequently, and provides the possibility for real-time health outcomes monitoring.