Can surveys of women accurately track indicators of maternal and newborn care? A validity and reliability study in Kenya

Abstract

The few indicators that women reported accurately at baseline were consistently recalled with accuracy at 13-15 months follow-up. Although there is deterioration in women's recall in some indicators over time, the extent of deterioration does not appreciably compromise reporting accuracy for indicators with high baseline validity. Indicators related to initial client assessment and the immediate postnatal period have generally low accuracy and poor reporting consistency over time.