WASH Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey - 2020
Bangladesh, 2020
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UNHCR_BGD_2020_wash_anon_data_v2.1
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Identification
Survey ID Number
UNHCR_BGD_2020_wash_anon_data_v2.1
Title
WASH Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey - 2020
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Study type
Demographic and Health Survey [hh/dhs]
Abstract
UNHCR Cox’s Bazar Field Office conducted the second round of its WASH Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) survey from 2nd November to 1st December 2020 in UNHCR’s area of operation in Kutupalong and Teknaf. Five WASH partners implemented the survey: NGO Forum, BRAC, OXFAM, Solidarité International and ACF. Preparation began in early November, as UNHCR discussed methodologies with participating organisations.
The objectives of the study were:
1.To monitor and evaluate impacts of UNHCR WASH interventions in camps;
2.To identify and measure weaknesses and gaps in UNHCR WASH interventions in 2019;
3.To provide guidance for UNHCR WASH future interventions and future sustainable WASH programming for Rohingya refugees;
4.UNHCR Bangladesh WASH interventions able to compare to UNHCR Global KAP standards.
The objectives of the study were:
1.To monitor and evaluate impacts of UNHCR WASH interventions in camps;
2.To identify and measure weaknesses and gaps in UNHCR WASH interventions in 2019;
3.To provide guidance for UNHCR WASH future interventions and future sustainable WASH programming for Rohingya refugees;
4.UNHCR Bangladesh WASH interventions able to compare to UNHCR Global KAP standards.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Households
Version
Version Description
v2.1: Edited, cleaned and anonymised data
Version Date
2023-06-15
Scope
Notes
The survey includes the following topics:
- Household main characteristics
- Sources of drinking and non-drinking water
- Information about water collection
- Hygiene of drinking water
- General hygiene practices
- Hand-washing habits and knowledge
- Defecation habits and latrine types
- Waste disposal
- Diarrhea
- Household main characteristics
- Sources of drinking and non-drinking water
- Information about water collection
- Hygiene of drinking water
- General hygiene practices
- Hand-washing habits and knowledge
- Defecation habits and latrine types
- Waste disposal
- Diarrhea
Topics
| Topic |
|---|
| Health |
| Water Sanitation Hygiene |
| Reproductive Health |
| Shelter/Other Infrastructure |
| Basic Needs |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
14 UNHCR WASH supported camps in Cox's Bazar.
Universe
All households in UNHCR managed camps
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
Producers
| Name |
|---|
| Action Against Hunger |
| OXFAM |
| BRAC |
| NGO Forum for Public Health |
| CartONG |
| Solidarités International |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Simple Random Sampling calculated by estimating a 5% non-response rate to reach a 95% confidence level. The number of interviews required was 1316. 1605 responses were obtained.
Weighting
Weights were added ex post. Sample weights for the household data were computed dividing the population by the sample size
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-01 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Data Collection Notes
Each NGO partners collected data from households located in camps other than their own area of operation. This was done to avoid the possibility of bias due to familiarity and acquaintance with the households.
Data Collectors
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
| BRAC |
| NGO FORUM |
| Solidarité International |
| OXFAM |
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Curation team | UNHCR | microdata@unhcr.org |
Citation requirements
UNHCR (2020). Bangladesh: WASH Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey - 2020. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
UNHCR_BGD_2020_wash_anon_data_v2.1
Producers
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
Date of Metadata Production
2023-06-19