ISIOLO SMART SURVEY 2023

Kenya

Ministry of Health

Identification

Survey ID Number

DDI-KEN-MOH-SMS-ISL-2023-V001

Title

ISIOLO SMART SURVEY 2023

Country

Name
Kenya

Abstract

Isiolo county is among the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya covering 35,350km2 with an estimated population of 283,139 (Source: KNBS, Nov 2021). It is divided into 3 sub-counties; Isiolo Central, Garbatulla and Merti. In addition Cherab has been gazzetted to become a sub-county [31/2/2022]. Isiolo has 3 main livelihood zones; Pastoral, Agro-pastoral and firewood/ waged labour representing 67%, 26% and 7% respectively. The SMART survey was conducted in the whole county. The main objective of the survey was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 6 - 59 months and women of reproductive age (15-49 Years) in Isiolo County. Specifically, the survey aimed at determining the nutrition status of children 6 to 59 months, the nutritional status of women of reproductive age (15-49 years) based on maternal mid upper arm circumference, immunization coverage; measles (9-59 months), OPV1/3 and Vitamin A supplementation for children aged 6-59months. The survey also was meant to determine deworming coverage for children aged 12-59 months, the prevalence of common illnesses as well as assess water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices and the prevailing food security situation in the County.

Unit of Analysis

Household/Individuals

Version

Version Description

Version: V001

Scope

Topics

Topic
Nutrition

Keywords

Keyword
Smart Survey

Coverage

Geographic Coverage

County level

Universe

County

Producers and sponsors

Primary investigators

Name
Ministry of Health

Producers

Name
Ministry of Health

Funding Agency/Sponsor

Name
Ministry of Health

Sampling

Sampling Procedure

Two stage cluster sampling based probability proportional to Population size (PPS)

Weighting

No weights

Data Collection

Data Collection Mode

Face to Face

Metadata production

DDI Document ID

DDI-KEN-MOH-SMS-ISL-2023-V001

Producers

Name
Ministry of Health