SLEAC

Assessing coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition

Assessing coverage of community-based management of acute malnutrition

A single coverage estimator for use in SQUEAC, SLEAC, and other CMAM coverage assessments

A new single coverage estimator is proposed that is a measure of overall programme performance. It can be used with existing survey tools and calculated using previous coverage data. Uncertainty remains regarding the mean length of an untreated SAM episode (included in the calculation); work is ongoing in this regard. The authors recommend the proposed single coverage estimator should be used in preference to using either the point or period coverage estimators.

Semi-Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) / Simplified Lot Quality Assurance Sampling Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SLEAC) Technical Reference

This technical reference document provides guidance for evaluating access and coverage of Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition and other selective feeding programs.

Using SLEAC as a wide-area survey method

SLEAC stands for Simplified LQAS Evaluation of Access and Coverage. It is a quick and simple method for assessing coverage in a programme area such as a health district.