Fig. 2: Integrated process for identifying study areas: a multi-stage approach.
From: Perceived risk of child mortality and fertility choices in climate-vulnerable regions of Bangladesh
The column “Progressive stages” outlines the systematic process employed to select study areas for the research, focusing on divisions with the highest total fertility rates (TFR) in Bangladesh. A details the identification of study areas, including the selection of divisions, districts, sub-districts, unions, and villages. Each stage involved a combination of document analysis and key-informant interviews, as depicted in B. The document analysis included historical and recent disaster events, providing essential context for the selection process. Key-informant interviews with Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) and union chairmen were instrumental in identifying highly vulnerable areas. C summarizes the outcomes at each stage, emphasizing the successful identification of divisions, districts, sub-districts, unions, and villages with heightened vulnerability to extreme climate events. This figure serves as a visual guide to the comprehensive methodology utilized in the study area selection, combining analytical approaches and expert consultations.
