Handling rejections from schools for data collection (Despite permission from concerned departments)
Difficulty in choosing the school representatives, who would give away authentic information regarding schools per se- this was a huge task and needed repeated visits per school
Read aloud technique for the data collectors was a little draining experiences ,as the exercise was to be repeated in each school to ensure the authencity of the information
Lack of Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensuring cooperation among various stakeholders (e.g., school administrations, health departments, and policy makers) often proves challenging. Misalignment in goals and lack of clear roles between sectors can hinder access to necessary data and disrupt the consistency needed for compliance studies.
Data Collection Barriers within Schools: Despite obtaining permissions, schools may still restrict data access due to privacy concerns or disruptions to academic schedules. This hesitancy from schools can limit the scope of data collected, impacting the study's comprehensiveness.
Challenges with Data Validity and Reliability: Maintaining the accuracy and reliability of data is a significant challenge, as data collection in school environments can be affected by biases, such as respondent bias from students or faculty, and the attrition of participants over time. Ensuring statistical power in such dynamic environments remains an ongoing issue