1. Data Analysis and Reporting

2. Available STEPS Materials
Data Analysis
STEPS database with Epi Info programs
Fact Sheet Analysis Guide
Data Book
Reporting
Fact Sheet
Site Report

3. STEPS Database and Epi Info Programs
There are automated analysis programs in Epi Info that will run the basic analysis (both weighted and unweighted).
These programs can be used by all sites, regardless of the version of the Instrument that was used.
The programs can be found in the Fact Sheet Analysis Guide and the Data Book.

4. Data Book: Analysis
The Data Book contains a complete list of tables that can be used to analyze the generic STEPS Instrument
It contains the questions used in the data book tables and the Epi Info program name that will produce each table.

5. Components of the Data Book
Instrument Questions
Information Presented
Analysis Information

6. Data Book: Reporting
The Data Book can also be used for reporting the data. It provides the following:
potential format for data tables and
suggested analyses for inclusion in the Site Report.
The Data Book can also be included directly in the complete Site report as Annex tables.

7. STEPS Fact Sheet Information about where and when the survey was done
Whether it included Steps 1, 2, and 3
Details on the sample: Size, coverage, age group, etc.
Response rates
Basic data on each risk factor
Where to go for more information

8. STEPS Fact Sheet

9. Fact Sheet Analysis Guide
The Fact Sheet Analysis Guide provides information on how to produce the fact sheet.
It contains the code for the questions used during analysis and the Epi Info program that will run the analysis.
It can also be used as a guide when tailoring the Instrument.

10. Components of the Fact Sheet Analysis Guide
Epi Info Program that will produce the fact
Questions used for fact in analysis (based on coding column)

11. Site Report Main comprehensive report for the survey.
Purpose is to provide the following information:
Overall rationale
Scope of survey
Sampling design used
Methods of data collection
Detailed results of the survey
Implications for future health planning
Appendices, including Instrument used

12. Site Report Outline Scientific journal articles
Cover and content pages
Executive summary
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusions and recommendations
References
Appendices
Scientific journal articles

13. Conclusions
There are a lot of generic tools that will guide you through data analysis and reporting.
These tools can be used and adjusted as the site requires.
The STEPS team is always available to help with any data or reporting needs.