What data collection method is used during a CASPER?

The correct answer is door-to-door surveys. During a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER), door-to-door surveys are employed as a primary data collection method. This approach allows trained interviewers to directly gather information from households within a designated area. It is particularly effective in reaching a diverse range of community members and ensuring a representative sample.

Conducting surveys in person helps to build rapport with respondents, facilitates clarity when asking questions, and allows for immediate responses to any concerns or confusion. This method can also yield higher response rates compared to other collection methods, as interviewers can ensure that participants understand the purpose of the survey and its importance to community health planning.

While online surveys and telephone interviews offer convenience and can reach a wider audience efficiently, they may not be as effective in communities with limited internet access or where people are less likely to answer calls. Focus groups, while valuable for qualitative insights, do not provide the broad quantitative data needed for the comprehensive assessments typically conducted in CASPER.