In the last few years we have gathered sufficient knowledge to conduct socio-economic and health related survey. Furnished the details:-
Drowning is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability across the world. An estimated 372,000 drowning deaths occur worldwide annually, although this is very likely to be under-estimated. This Project was initiated to measure the rate of drowning in children aged1-4 and 5-9 years old, as these age groups are hypothesized to be most at risk in Sundarbans
The studies was aiming at understanding socio economic conditions of Sundarbans areas, the role of different stake holders, what leads to drowning incident and assess the protection mechanism thought of.
Previously there was no data available on the rate of drowning of children in the Sundarbans region. The survey has focused on the 19 blocks of two districts called North 24 Pgs. and South 24 Pgs. based on a 10% missing data rate, the total sample size is 76,062 for 5-9 year old and 14,322 for 1-4 year old. However, as these households are not being directly visited, the surveyors need to cover a population of 809,172 within these villages. 210 villages have been randomly selected from census data to cover this population. This Survey has calculated the rate and identifies common risk factors for drowning.
Afflatus foundation under the leadership of CINI and The George Institute for Global Health, Australia architected the research design. The mix of quantitative and qualitative research played a pivotal role to understand all the factors stated above. The study was carried out in 19 blocks where the in-depth understanding of the thought process of community members, community leaders, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, Self-help group members were captured in details.
A total of 120 households were quantitatively surveyed by reaching one and half lakh population. 29 Focused group discussion and In-depth interviews were carried out along with 6 in-depth observations to decide the way forward to protect children from drowning.
In association with CINI, Afflatus foundation has conducted an intensive survey with dedicated questionnaire to provide “Health Seeking Behavioral” Pattern for Diarrhea & Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) at 6 blocks such as Hasnabad, Hingalganj, Sandeshkhali-I, Sandeshkhali-II, Minakhan & Haroa. The survey report has been submitted to CMOH of North 24 Pgs.
Basic Health Survey in District Primary Health Centre & Sub Centre
Health Issue is absolutely important for a large and diverse population in the country like India. In associated with CINI, Afflatus Foundation has taken responsibility of Heath Care services through intensive survey to generate opportunities for improving the fundamental structure and Medical opportunities in rural Health Sector, e.g. Primary Health Centre (PHC) & Sub-Centre (SC). The survey has collected data on the basis of infrastructure as well as Institutional Basic Health Program activity and amenities towards patients. The study will provide a comprehensive assessment of present Health care services and help to determine the gaps in access of qualitative utility. This survey has been conducted across North & South Districts of WB in 2019.
Online Survey on Maternal and Child Health in Covid-19 in West Bengal
In association with WRA & CINI along with other NGOs, Afflatus Foundation has participated to collect information about maternal and child health through online CTO application survey. The objectives of the survey were mainly to analyze the situation of maternal and child health, understand mental health of mothers and identify whether mothers are adopting precautionary measures during COVID 19 pandemic in rural and urban areas across West Bengal. Total 625 respondents were surveyed during 5th June and 5th July, 2020.
Seven documentaries were produced in various local languages regarding the measures to be adopted during pregnancy and post pregnancy. Since many women are turning away from institutional delivery preferring to give birth at home during this pandemic, the documentary gave a message to the pregnant women to give birth at hospital for the safety and protection of mothers as well as new born. The video also encouraged women to avail government schemes provided during and after pregnancy.
The study was aiming at
• To assess the challenges those are faced by children and adolescents in urban slum areas.
• To understand the attitude towards life.
This was a mix of Qualitative and Quantitative survey. We spoke to around 35 children in age group of 10 to 19 years and also with their parents to get a deep insight of challenges they face after Covid and their attitudes towards. Youths in slum area are quite apprehensive of their future. However they are unable to relate the life to hard work. Majority love to hang around with friends and watch movies. Complexity of life is not fully understood. There is not ample opportunities for vocational training or other kinds of training so that they can avail job after completion of training. Abuses of girls are common phenomena leading to dampening of entire environment. People in slum areas are deprived of basic amenities of life. Youths are not very optimistic about future and the environment is not conducive for good life. Children find it difficult to study due to the lack of smart phones availability and data pack charges.
