MICS questionnaire for individual women
This questionnaire is to be administered to all women age 15 through 49 (see List of Household Members, column HL7). A separate questionnaire should be used for each eligible woman.
WM5. Interviewer's name and number:
WM6. Day/month/year of interview _ _ / _ _ / 2014
Repeat greeting if not already read to this woman:
We are from the Bureau of Statistics. We are conducting a survey about the situation of children, families and households. The data collected will be used by policy makers to make decisions that will benefit women in your household. I would like to talk to you about these subjects. The interview will take about 40 minutes. All the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and anonymous.
If greeting at the beginning of the household questionnaire has already been read to this woman, then read the following:
Now I would like to talk to you more about your health and other topics. This interview will take about 40 minutes. Again, all the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and anonymous.
[] No, permission is not given (Circle '03' in WM7. Discuss this result with your supervisor.)
WM7. Result of woman's interview
[] 02 Not at home
[] 03 Refused
[] 04 Partly completed
[] 05 Incapacitated
[] 96 Other (specify) ____
WM8. Field editor's name and number:
WM9. Main data entry clerk's name and number
WB1. In what month and year were you born?
_ _ Month
[] 98 DK month
_ _ _ _ Year
[] 9998 DK year
Probe: how old were you at your last birthday? Compare and correct WB1 and/or WB2 if inconsistent.
WB3. Have you ever attended school or nursery?
[] 2 No (Go to WB7)
WB4. What is the highest level of school you attended?
[] 1 Primary
[] 2 Secondary
[] 3 Higher
WB5. What is the highest grade you completed at that level? If the first grade at this level is not completed, enter "00".
[] Primary (WB4=1) (Continue with WB7)
WB7. Now I would like you to read this sentence to me.
Show sentence on the card to the respondent. If respondent cannot read whole sentence, probe: Can you read part of the sentence to me?
[] 2 Able to read only parts of sentence
[] 3 Able to read whole sentence
[] 4 No sentence in required language (specify language) ____
[] 5 Blind/visually impaired
Access to mass media and use of information/communication technology: MT
[] Able to read or no sentence in required language (WB7 = 2, 3 or 4) (Continue with MT2)
[] Cannot read at all or blind/visually impaired (WB7 = 1 or 5) (Go to MT3)
MT2. How often do you read a newspaper or magazine: almost every day, at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?
[] 2 At least once a week
[] 3 Less than once a week
[] 4 Not at all
MT3. Do you listen to the radio almost every day, at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?
[] 2 At least once a week
[] 3 Less than once a week
[] 4 Not at all
MT4. How often do you watch television: would you say that you watch almost every day, at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?
[] 2 At least once a week
[] 3 Less than once a week
[] 4 Not at all
MT5. Check WB2: Age of respondent?
[] Age 25-49 (Go to next module)
MT6. Have you ever used a computer?
[] 2 No (Go to MT9)
MT7. Have you used a computer from any location in the last 12 months?
[] 2 No (Go to MT9)
MT8. During the last one month, how often did you use a computer: almost every day, at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?
[] 2 At least once a week
[] 3 Less than once a week
[] 4 Not at all
MT9. Have you ever used the internet?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
MT10. In the last 12 months, have you used the internet?
If necessary, probe for use from any location, with any device.
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
MT11. During the last one month, how often did you use the internet: almost every day, at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?
[] 2 At least once a week
[] 3 Less than once a week
[] 4 Not at all
CM1. Now I would like to ask about all the births you have had during your life. Have you ever given birth?
[] 2 No (Go to CM8)
CM4. Do you have any sons or daughters to whom you have given birth who are now living with you?
[] 2 No (Go to CM6)
CM5. How many sons live with you? How many daughters live with you?
If none, record "00".
_ _ Daughters at home
CM6. Do you have any sons or daughters to whom you have given birth who are alive but do not live with you?
[] 2 No (Go to CM8)
CM7. How many sons are alive but do not live with you? How many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
If none, record "00".
_ _ Daughters elsewhere
CM8. Have you ever given birth to a boy or girl who was born alive but later died?
If "No" probe by asking: I mean, to a child who ever breathed or cried or showed other signs of life - even if he or she lived only a few minutes or hours?
[] 2 No (Go to CM10)
CM9. How many boys have died? How many girls have died?
If none, record "00".
_ _ Girls dead
CM10. Sum answers to CM5, CM7, and CM9.
CM11. Just to make sure that I have this right, you have had in total (total number in CM10) live births during your life. Is this correct?
[] One or more live births (Continue with birth history module)
Now I would like to record the names of all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had. Record names of all of the births in BH1. Record twins and triplets on separate lines. If there are more than 14 births, use an additional questionnaire.
BH1. What name was given to your (first/next) baby? ____
BH2. Were any of these births twins?
[] 2 Multiple
BH3. Is (name) a boy or a girl?
[] 2 Girl
BH4. In what month and year was (name) born?
Probe: what is his/her birthday?
_ _ _ _ Year
[] 2 No (Go to BH9)
BH6. How old was (name) at his/her last birthday?
BH7. Is (name) living with you?
[] 2 No
BH8. Record household line number of child (from HL1). Record "00" if child is not listed.
BH9. If dead: How old was (name) when he/she died?
If "1 year", probe: How many months old was (name)? Record days if less than 1 month; record months if less than 2 years; or years
[] 1 Days
[] 2 Months
[] 3 Years
BH10. Were there any other live births between (name of previous birth) and (name), including any children who died after birth?
[] 2 No (Go to next birth)
BH11. Have you had any live births since the birth of (name of last birth in birth history module)?
[] 2 No
CM12A. Compare number in CM10 with number of births in the birth history module above and check:
[] Numbers are different (Probe and reconcile)
CM12B. Sometimes women have pregnancies that might not end with a live birth. Have you ever had any pregnancy that was miscarried, ended in a stillbirth, or that was aborted?
[] 2 No (Go to CM12G)
CM12C. How many miscarriages have you had during your lifetime? By miscarriage, I mean an early and involuntary end of pregnancy within the first 5 months of pregnancy.
_ _ Number of miscarriages
CM12D. In how many cases have your pregnancies ended with a stillbirth? By stillbirth, I mean a birth that took place after the 5th month of pregnancy, but the child did not show any signs of life.
_ _ Number of stillbirths
CM12E. And how many abortions have you had during your lifetime? By abortion, I mean a pregnancy that was voluntarily terminated within the first 5 months of pregnancy.
_ _ Number of abortions
CM12F. When did your (last) abortion take place?
_ _ _ _ Year
CM12G. If a woman wants to have an abortion in Guyana, do you think there is adequate support available in the health care system for her to do so?
[] 2 No
[] 3 DK
CM13. Check BH4 in birth history module: Last birth occurred within the last 2 years, that is, since (month of interview) in 2012 (if the month of the interview and the month of the birth are the same, and the year of birth is 2012, consider this as a birth within the last 2 years)
[] One or more live births in last 2 years. (Record the name of the last born child and continue with the next module.)
This module is to be administered to all women with a live birth in the 2 years preceding the date of interview.
Record name of last-born child from CM13 here ____
Use this child's name in the following questions, where indicated.
DB1. When you got pregnant with (name), did you want to get pregnant at that time?
[] 2 No
DB2. Did you want to have a baby later on, or did you not want any (more) children?
[] 2 No more (Go to next module)
DB3. How much longer did you want to wait? Record the answer as stated by respondent.
[] 2 Years _ _
[] 998 DK
Maternal and newborn health: MN
This module is to be administered to all women with a live birth in the 2 years preceding the date of interview.
Record name of last-born child from CM13 here ____
Use this child's name in the following questions, where indicated.
MN1. Did you see anyone for antenatal care during your pregnancy with (name)?
[] 2 No (Go to MN5)
Probe: anyone else? Probe for the type of person seen and circle all answers given.
[] B Nurse/midwife
[] C Single midwife
[] D Medex
[] G Community health worker
MN2A. How many weeks or months pregnant were you when you first received antenatal care for this pregnancy?
Record the answer as stated by respondent.
[] 20 Months _
[] 998 DK
MN3. How many times did you receive antenatal care during this pregnancy?
Probe to identify the number of times antenatal care was received. If a range is given, record the minimum number of times antenatal care received.
[] 98 DK
MN4. As part of your antenatal care during this pregnancy, were any of the following done at least once:
[A] Was your blood pressure measured?
[] 2 No
[B] Did you give a urine sample?
[] 2 No
[C] Did you give a blood sample?
[] 2 No
[D] Were you tested for malaria?
[] 2 No
MN5. Do you have a card or other document with your own immunizations listed?
May I see it please?
If a card is presented, use it to assist with answers to the following questions.
[] 2 Yes (card not seen)
[] 3 No
[] 8 DK
MN6. When you were pregnant with (name), did you receive any injection in the arm or shoulder to prevent the baby from getting tetanus, that is convulsions after birth?
[] 2 No (Go to MN9)
[] 8 DK (Go to MN9)
MN7. How many times did you receive this tetanus injection during your pregnancy with (name)?
[] 8 DK (Go to MN9)
MN8. How many tetanus injections during last pregnancy were reported in MN7?
[] Only one tetanus injection during last pregnancy. (Continue with MN9)
MN9. Did you receive any tetanus injection at any time before your pregnancy with (name), either to protect yourself or another baby?
[] 2 No (Go to MN17)
[] 8 DK (Go to MN17)
MN10. How many times did you receive a tetanus injection before your pregnancy with (name)?
If 7 or more times, record '7'.
[] 8 DK (Go to MN17)
MN11. How many years ago did you receive the last tetanus injection before your pregnancy with (name)?
If less than 1 year, record '00'.
MN17. Who assisted with the delivery of (name)?
Probe: anyone else? Probe for the type of person assisting and circle all answers given.
If respondent says no one assisted, probe to determine whether any adults were present at the delivery.
[] B Nurse/midwife
[] C Single midwife
[] D Medex
[] G Community health worker
[] H Relative/friend
[] Y No one
MN18. Where did you give birth to (name)?
Probe to identify the type of source. If unable to determine whether public or private, write the name of the place.
(Name of place) ____
[] 12 Other home (Go to MN20)
[] 22 Government clinic/health centre
[] 23 Government health post
[] 26 Other public (specify) ____
[] 32 Private clinic
[] 33 Private maternity home
[] 36 Other private medical (specify) ____
MN19. Was (name) delivered by caesarean section? That is, did they cut your belly open to take the baby out?
[] 2 No (Go to MN20)
MN19A. When was the decision made to have the caesarean section? Was it before or after your labour pains started?
[] 2 After
MN20. When (name) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
[] 2 Larger than average
[] 3 Average
[] 4 Smaller than average
[] 5 Very small
[] 8 DK
MN21. Was (name) weighed at birth?
[] 2 No (Go to MN23)
[] 8 DK (Go to MN23)
MN22. How much did (name) weigh? If a card is available, record weight from card.
[] 2 From recall (kg) _ _ _ _
[] 99998 DK
MN23. Has your menstrual period returned since the birth of (name)?
[] 2 No
MN24. Did you ever breastfeed (name)?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
MN25. How long after birth did you first put (name) to the breast? If less than 1 hour, record "00" hours. If less than 24 hours, record hours. Otherwise, record days.
[] 1 Hours _ _
[] 2 Days _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
MN26. In the first three days after delivery, was (name) given anything to drink other than breast milk?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
MN27. What was (name) given to drink? Probe: Anything else?
[] B Plain water
[] C Sugar or glucose water
[] D Gripe water
[] E Sugar-salt-water solution
[] F Fruit juice
[] G Infant formula
[] H Tea/infusions
[] I Honey
[] X Other (specify) ____
This module is to be administered to all women with a live birth in the 2 years preceding the date of interview.
Record name of last-born child from CM13 here ____.
Use this child's name in the following questions, where indicated.
PN1. Check MN18: Was the child delivered in a health facility?
[] No, the child was not delivered in a health facility (MN18=11-12 or 96) (Go to PN6)
PN2. Now I would like to ask you some questions about what happened in the hours and days after the birth of (name).
You have said that you gave birth in (name or type of facility in MN18). How long did you stay there after the delivery?
If less than one day, record hours. If less than one week, record days. Otherwise, record weeks.
[] 2 Days _ _
[] 3 Weeks _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
PN3. I would like to talk to you about checks on (name)'s health after delivery - for example, someone examining (name), checking the cord, or seeing if (name) is ok.
Before you left the (name or type of facility in MN18), did anyone check on (name)'s health?
[] 2 No
PN4. And what about checks on your health - I mean, someone assessing your health, for example asking questions about your health or examining you? Did anyone check on your health before you left (name or type or facility in MN18)?
[] 2 No
PN5. Now I would like to talk to you about what happened after you left (name or type of facility in MN18). Did anyone check on (name)'s health after you left (name or type of facility in MN18)?
[] 2 No (Go to PN16)
PN6. Check MN17: Did a health professional, traditional birth attendant, or community health worker assist with the delivery?
[] No, delivery not assisted by a health professional, traditional birth attendant, or community health worker (A-G not circled in MN17) (Go to PN10)
PN7. You have already said that (person or persons in MN17) assisted with the birth. Now I would like to talk to you about checks on (name)'s health after delivery, for example examining (name), checking the cord, or seeing if (name) is ok.
After the delivery was over and before (person or persons in MN17) left you, did (person or persons in MN17) check on (name)'s health?
[] 2 No
PN8. And did (person or persons in MN17) check on your health before leaving? By check on your health, I mean assessing your health, for example asking questions about your health or examining you.
[] 2 No
PN9. After the (person or persons in MN17) left you, did anyone check on the health of (name)?
[] 2 No (Go to PN18)
PN10. I would like to talk to you about checks on (name)'s health after delivery - for example, someone examining (name), checking the cord, or seeing if the baby is ok. After (name) was delivered, did anyone check on his/her health?
[] 2 No (Go to PN19)
PN11. Did such a check happen only once, or more than once?
[] 2 More than once (Go to PN12B)
PN12A. How long after delivery did that check happen?
PN12B. How long after delivery did the first of these checks happen?
If less than one day, record hours. If less than one week, record days. Otherwise, record weeks.
[] 2 Days _ _
[] 3 Weeks _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
PN13. Who checked on (name)'s health at that time?
[] B Nurse/midwife
[] C Single midwife
[] D Medex
[] G Community health worker
[] H Relative/friend
PN14. Where did this check take place? Probe to identify the type of source. If unable to determine whether public or private, write the name of the place.
(Name of place) ____
[] 12 Other home
[] 22 Government clinic/health centre
[] 23 Government health post
[] 26 Other public (specify) ____
[] 32 Private clinic
[] 33 Private maternity home
[] 36 Other private medical (specify) ____
PN15. Check MN18: Was the child delivered in a health facility?
[] No, the child was not delivered in a health facility (MN18=11-12 or 96) (Go to PN17)
PN16. After you left (name or type of facility in MN18), did anyone check on your health?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
PN17. Check MN17: Did a health professional, traditional birth attendant, or community health worker assist with the delivery?
[] No, delivery not assisted by a health professional, traditional birth attendant, or community health worker (A-G not circled in MN17) (Go to PN19)
PN18. After the delivery was over and (person or persons in MN17) left, did anyone check on your health?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
PN19. After the birth of (name), did anyone check on your health? I mean someone assessing your health, for example asking questions about your health or examining you.
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
PN20. Did such a check happen only once, or more than once?
[] 2 More than once (Go to PN21B)
PN21A. How long after delivery did that check happen?
PN21B. How long after delivery did the first of these checks happen? If less than one day, record hours. If less than one week, record days. Otherwise, record weeks.
[] 2 Days _ _
[] 3 Weeks _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
PN22. Who checked on your health at that time?
[] B Nurse/midwife
[] C Single midwife
[] D Medex
[] G Community health worker
[] H Relative/friend
PN23. Where did this check take place? Probe to identify the type of source. If unable to determine whether public or private, write the name of the place.
(Name of place) ____
[] 12 Other home
[] 22 Government clinic/health centre
[] 23 Government health post
[] 26 Other public (specify) ____
[] 32 Private clinic
[] 33 Private maternity home
[] 36 Other private medical (specify) ____
IS1. Check List of Household Members, columns HL7B and HL15. Is the respondent the mother or caretaker of any child under age 5?
[] No (Go to next module)
IS2. Sometimes children have severe illnesses and should be taken immediately to a health facility. What types of symptoms would cause you to take a child under the age of 5 to a health facility right away? Probe: Any other symptoms? Keep asking for more signs or symptoms until the mother/caretaker cannot recall any additional symptoms. Circle all symptoms mentioned, but do not prompt with any suggestions
[] B Child becomes sicker
[] C Child develops a fever
[] D Child has fast breathing
[] E Child has difficulty breathing
[] F Child has blood in stool
[] G Child is drinking poorly
[] H Child is vomiting for more than 1 week
[] I Child has diarrhoea for more than 1 week
[] J Child has rashes for more than 1 month
[] X Other (specify) ____
[] Y Other (specify) ____
[] Z Other (specify) ____
CP1. I would like to talk with you about another subject - family planning.
Are you pregnant now?
[] 2 No
[] 8 Unsure or DK
CP2. Couples use various ways or methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Are you currently doing something or using any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?
[] 2 No
CP2A. Have you ever done something or used any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
CP3. What are you doing to delay or avoid a pregnancy?Do not prompt. If more than one method is mentioned, circle each one.
[] B Male sterilization
[] C IUD
[] D Injectables
[] E Implants
[] F Pill
[] G Male condom
[] H Female condom
[] I Diaphragm
[] J Foam/jelly
[] L Periodic abstinence/rhythm
[] M Withdrawal
[] X Other (specify) ____
UN1. Check. Check CP1: Currently pregnant?
[] No, unsure or DK (Go to UN5)
UN2. Now I would like to talk to you about your current pregnancy. When you got pregnant, did you want to get pregnant at that time?
[] 2 No
UN3. Did you want to have a baby later on or did you not want any (more) children?
[] 2 No more
UN4. Now I would like to ask some questions about the future. After the child you are now expecting, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
[] 2 No more/none (Go to UN13)
[] 8 Undecided/DK (Go to UN13)
UN5. Check CP3: Currently using "female sterilization"
[] No (Continue with UN6)
UN6. Now I would like to ask you some questions about the future. Would you like to have (a/another) child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
[] 2 No more/none (Go to UN9)
[] 3 Says she cannot get pregnant (Go to UN11)
[] 8 Undecided/DK (Go to UN9)
UN7. How long would you like to wait before the birth of (a/another) child? Record the answer as stated by respondent.
[] 2 Years _ _
[] 993 Does not want to wait (soon/now)
[] 994 Says she cannot get pregnant (Go to UN11)
[] 995 After marriage
[] 996 Other
[] 998 DK
UN8. Check CP1: Currently pregnant?
[] No, unsure or DK (Continue with UN9)
UN9. Check CP2: Currently using a method?
[] No (Continue with UN10)
UN10. Do you think you are physically able to get pregnant at this time?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK (Go to UN13)
UN11. Why do you think you are not physically able to get pregnant?
[] B Menopausal
[] C Never menstruated
[] D Hysterectomy (surgical removal of womb)
[] E Has been trying to get pregnant for 2 years or more without result
[] F Postpartum amenorrheic
[] G Breastfeeding
[] H Too old
[] I Fate
[] X Other (specify) ____
[] Z DK
UN12. Check UN11: "Never menstruated" mentioned?
[] Not mentioned (Continue with UN13)
UN13. When did your last menstrual period start? Record the answer using the same unit stated by the respondent.
[] 2 Weeks ago _ _
[] 3 Months ago _ _
[] 4 Years ago _ _
[] 994 In menopause/has had hysterectomy
[] 995 Before last birth
[] 996 Never menstruated
Attitudes toward domestic violence: DV
DV1. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband right in hitting or beating his wife in the following situations:
[A] If she goes out without telling him?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[B] If she neglects the children?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[D] If she refuses to have sex with him?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
MA1. Are you currently married, living together with a man as if married, or in a visiting relationship?
[] 2 Yes, living with a partner
[] 0 Yes, have a visiting partner
[] 3 No, not in union (Go to MA5)
MA2. How old is your husband/partner? Probe: How old was your husband/partner on his last birthday?
[] 98 DK
MA3. Besides yourself, does your husband/partner have any other wives or partners or does he live with other women as if married?
[] 2 No (Go to MA7)
MA4. How many other wives or partners does he have?
[] 98 (Go to MA7)
MA5. Have you ever been married or lived together with a man as if married?
[] 2 Yes, formerly lived with a man
[] 0 Yes, formerly had a visiting partner
[] 3 No (Go to next module)
MA6. What is your marital status now: are you widowed, divorced, separated or no longer in a visiting relationship?
[] 2 Divorced
[] 3 Separated
[] 4 No longer in a visiting partner
MA7. Have you been married, lived with a man or in a visiting relationship only once or more than once?
[] 2 More than once (Go to MA8B)
MA8A. In what month and year did you marry, start living with a man as if married or start the visiting relationship?
MA8B. In what month and year did you first marry, start living with a man as if married or start the visiting relationship?
[] 98 DK month
_ _ _ _ Year (Go to MA10)
[] 9998 DK year
MA9. How old were you when you first started living with your (first) husband/partner or started your first visiting relationship?
MA10. Was this a marriage, were you living with him, or was it a visiting relation?
[] 2 Living with a partner
[] 0 Visiting partner
Check for the presence of others. Before continuing, ensure privacy.
SB1. Now I would like to ask you some questions about sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of some important life issues. The information you supply will remain strictly confidential.
How old were you when you had sexual intercourse for the very first time?
_ _ Age in years
[] 95 First time when started living with (first) husband/partner
SB2. The first time you had sexual intercourse, was a condom used?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK/don't remember
SB3. When was the last time you had sexual intercourse?Record answers in days, weeks or months if less than 12 months (one year). If 12 months (one year) or more, answer must be recorded in years. Record 00 for today or last night.
[] 2 Weeks ago _ _
[] 3 Months ago _ _
[] 4 Years ago _ _ (Go to SB15)
SB4. The last time you had sexual intercourse, was a condom used?
[] 2 No
SB5. What was your relationship to this person with whom you last had sexual intercourse?
Probe to ensure that the response refers to the relationship at the time of sexual intercourse
If 'boyfriend', then ask: Were you living together as if married? If 'yes', circle '2'. If 'no', circle '3'.
[] 2 Cohabitating partner
[] 3 Boyfriend (Go to SB7)
[] 4 Casual Acquaintance (Go to SB7)
[] 7 Friend (Go to SB7)
[] 0 Visiting partner
[] 6 Other (specify) ____ (Go to SB7)
[] Not married / Not in union / Not in a visiting relationship (MA1 = 3) (Continue with SB7)
If response is "DK?, probe: About how old is this person?
[] 98 DK
SB8. Have you had sexual intercourse with any other person in the last 12 months?
[] 2 No (Go to SB15)
SB9. The last time you had sexual intercourse with this other person, was a condom used?
[] 2 No
SB10. What was your relationship to this person?
Probe to ensure that the response refers to the relationship at the time of sexual intercourse
If 'boyfriend', then ask: Were you living together as if married? If 'yes', circle '2'. If 'no', circle '3'.
[] 2 Cohabitating partner
[] 3 Boyfriend (Go to SB12)
[] 4 Casual Acquaintance (Go to SB12)
[] 7 Friend (Go to SB12)
[] 0 Visiting partner
[] 6 Other (specify) ____ (Go to SB12)
[] Else (Continue with SB12)
If response is DK, probe: About how old is this person?
[] 98 DK
SB13. Other than these two persons, have you had sexual intercourse with any other person in the last 12 months?
[] 2 No (Go to SB15)
SB14. In total, with how many different people have you had sexual intercourse in the last 12 months?
SB15. In total, with how many different people have you had sexual intercourse in your lifetime?
If a non-numeric answer is given, probe to get an estimate. If number of partners is 95 or more, write "95".
[] 98 DK
PR1. Now I would like to talk with you about different activities to prevent certain diseases. A visual inspection of the pelvis with acetic acid (VIA) is a test done for cancer of the cervix which is done during a pelvic examination by a doctor or a nurse. Have you ever had a visual inspection of the pelvis with acetic acid?
[] 2 No (Go to PR3)
[] DK/don't remember (Go to PR3)
PR2. How long has it been since your last visual inspection of the pelvis with acetic acid? If less than one month, record days.
[] 2 Months _ _
[] 3 Years _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
PR3. HPV vaccine protects against some of the most common types of Human Papilloma Virus. It is administered in three doses. Have you ever received a course of the HPV vaccine?
[] 2 No (Go to PR5)
[] DK/don't remember (Go to PR5)
PR4. How many doses of the HPV vaccine have you received?
[] 98 DK/don't remember
PR5. Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer in which cells are gently scraped from the cervix area. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. This sample of cells is sent to a lab for examination. Have you ever had a pap smear test?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
[] DK/don't remember (Go to next module)
PR26 How long has it been since your last pap smear test? If less than one month, record days.
[] 2 Months _ _
[] 3 Years _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
HA1. Now I would like to talk with you about something else. Have you ever heard of an illness called AIDS?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
HA2. Can people reduce their chance of getting the aids virus by having just one uninfected sex partner who has no other sex partners?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA3. Can people get the AIDS virus because of witchcraft/obeah or other supernatural means?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA4. Can people reduce their chance of getting the AIDS virus by using a condom every time they have sex?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA5. Can people get the AIDS virus from mosquito bites?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA6. Can people get the AIDS virus by sharing food with a person who has the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA7. Is it possible for a healthy-looking person to have the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA8. Can the virus that causes AIDS be transmitted from a mother to her baby:
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA9. In your opinion, if a female teacher has the AIDS virus but is not sick, should she be allowed to continue teaching in school?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK/not sure/depends
HA10. Would you buy fresh vegetables from a shopkeeper or vendor if you knew that this person had the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK/not sure/depends
HA11. If a member of your family got infected with the AIDS virus, would you want it to remain a secret?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK/not sure/depends
HA12. If a member of your family became sick with AIDS, would you be willing to care for her or him in your own household?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK/not sure/depends
HA13. Check CM13: Any live birth in last 2 years?
[] One or more live births in last 2 years (Continue with HA14)
HA14. Check MN1: Received antenatal care?
[] Did not receive antenatal care (Go to HA24)
HA15. During any of the antenatal visits for your pregnancy with (name),
Were you given any information about:
[A] Babies getting the AIDS virus from their mother?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[B] Things that you can do to prevent getting the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[C] Getting tested for the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
Were you:
[D] Offered a test for the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
HA16. I don't want to know the results, but were you tested for the AIDS virus as part of your antenatal care?
[] 2 No (Go to HA19)
[] 8 DK (Go to HA19)
HA17. I don't want to know the results, but did you get the results of the test?
[] 2 No (Go to HA22)
[] 8 DK (Go to HA22)
HA18. Regardless of the result, all women who are tested are supposed to receive counselling after getting the result. After you were tested, did you receive counselling?
[] 2 No (Go to HA22)
[] 8 DK (Go to HA22)
HA19. Check MN17: Birth delivered by health professional (A, B, C or D)?
[] No, birth not delivered by health professional (MN17 = else) (Go to HA24)
HA20. I don't want to know the results, but were you tested for the AIDS virus between the time you went for delivery but before the baby was born?
[] 2 No (Go to HA24)
HA21. I don't want to know the results, but did you get the results of the test?
[] 2 No
HA22. Have you been tested for the AIDS virus since that time you were tested during your pregnancy?
[] 2 No
HA23. When was the most recent time you were tested for the AIDS virus?
[] 2 12-23 months ago (Go to next module)
[] 3 2 or more years ago (Go to next module)
HA24. I don?t want to know the results, but have you ever been tested to see if you have the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No (Go to HA27)
HA25. When was the most recent time you were tested?
[] 2 12-23 months ago
[] 3 2 or more years ago
HA26. I don't want to know the results, but did you get the results of the test?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
[] 8 DK (Go to next module)
HA27. Do you know of a place where people can go to get tested for the AIDS virus?
[] 2 No
TA1. Have you ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs?
[] 2 No (Go to TA6)
TA2. How old were you when you smoked a whole cigarette for the first time?
_ _ Age
TA3. Do you currently smoke cigarettes?
[] 2 No (Go to TA6)
TA4. In the last 24 hours, how many cigarettes did you smoke?
TA5. During the last one month, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes?
If less than 10 days, record the number of days. If 10 days or more but less than a month, circle "10". If "every day" or "almost every day", circle "30".
[] 10 days or more but less than a month
[] 30 Every day/almost every day
TA6. Have you ever tried any smoked tobacco products other than cigarettes, such as cigars, water pipe, or pipe?
[] 2 No (Go to TA10)
TA7. During the last one month, did you use any smoked tobacco products?
[] 2 No (Go to TA10)
TA8. What type of smoked tobacco product did you use or smoke during the last one month? Circle all mentioned.
[] B Water pipe
[] D Pipe
[] X Other (specify) ____
TA9. During the last one month, on how many days did you use smoked tobacco products? If less than 10 days, record the number of days. If 10 days or more but less than a month, circle "10". If "every day" or "almost every day", circle "30".
[] 10 days or more but less than a month
[] 30 Every day/almost every day
TA10. Have you ever tried any form of smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip?
[] 2 No (Go to TA14)
TA11. During the last one month, did you use any smokeless tobacco products?
[] 2 No (Go to TA14)
TA12. What type of smokeless tobacco product did you use during the last one month?Circle all mentioned.
[] B Snuff
[] C Dip
[] X Other (specify) ____
TA13. During the last one month, on how many days did you use smokeless tobacco products? If less than 10 days, record the number of days. If 10 days or more but less than a month, circle "10". If "every day" or "almost every day", circle "30".
[] 10 days or more but less than a month
[] 30 Every day/almost every day
TA14. Now I would like to ask you some questions about drinking alcohol. Have you ever drunk alcohol?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
TA15. We count one drink of alcohol as one can or bottle of beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of cognac, vodka, whiskey or rum. How old were you when you had your first drink of alcohol, other than a few sips?
_ _ Age
TA16. During the last one month, on how many days did you have at least one drink of alcohol? If respondent did not drink, circle "00". If less than 10 days, record the number of days.
If 10 days or more but less than a month, circle "10". If "every day" or "almost every day", circle "30".
[] 0 Number of days _
[] 10 days or more but less than a month
[] 30 Every day/almost every day
TA17. In the last one month, on the days that you drank alcohol, how many drinks did you usually have per day?
CI1. Now I would like to ask you about your consumption of fruit and vegetables. I am interested to know whether you had the item even if combined with other foods. Did you eat yesterday during the day or night:
[A] Pumpkin, carrots, squash or sweet potatoes that are yellow or orange inside?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[B] Any dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, callaloo, cabbage/pak choi?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[C] Ripe mangoes, papayas, oranges, cherries, guavas or pomegranate?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[D] Natural juice of mango, papaya, orange or pomegranate?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[E] Any other fruits or vegetables like ochro, pear, pineapple, watermelon, avocado?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
[F] Any foods made from beans, peas, lentils, or nuts?
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK
CI2. In the past week, have you engaged in physical activity (exercise)?
[] 2 No (Go to next module)
[] 8 DK/don't remember (Go to next module)
CI3. Since last (day of the week) about how many hours did you engage in physical activity (exercise) in total? If less than one hour, record minutes.
[] 2 Hours _ _
[] 998 DK/don't remember
LS1. Check WB2: Age of respondent is between 15 and 24?
[] Age 15-24 (Continue with LS2)
LS2. I would like to ask you some simple questions on happiness and satisfaction.
First, taking all things together, would you say you are very happy, somewhat happy, neither happy nor unhappy, somewhat unhappy or very unhappy?
You can also look at these pictures to help you with your response. Show side 1 of response card and explain what each symbol represents. Circle the response code selected by the respondent.
[] 2 Somewhat happy
[] 3 Neither happy nor unhappy
[] 4 Somewhat unhappy
[] 5 Very unhappy
LS3. Now I will ask you questions about your level of satisfaction in different areas.
In each case, we have five possible responses: please tell me, for each question, whether you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, neither satisfied nor unsatisfied, somewhat unsatisfied or very unsatisfied.
Again, you can look at these pictures to help you with your response. Show side 2 of response card and explain what each symbol represents. Circle the response code selected by the respondent, for questions LS3 to LS13.
How satisfied are you with your family life?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS4. How satisfied are you with your friendships?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS5. During the 2013-2014 school year, did you attend school at any time?
[] 2 No (Go to LS7)
LS6. How satisfied (are/were) you with your school?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS7. How satisfied are you with your current job? If the respondent says that she does not have a job, circle "0" and continue with the next question. Do not probe to find out how she feels about not having a job, unless she tells you herself.
[] 1 Very satisfied
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS8. How satisfied are you with your health?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS9. How satisfied are you with where you live?
If necessary, explain that the question refers to the living environment, including the neighbourhood and the dwelling.
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS10. How satisfied are you with how people around you generally treat you?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS11. How satisfied are you with the way you look?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS12. How satisfied are you with your life, overall?
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS13. How satisfied are you with your current income?
If the respondent says that she does not have any income, circle "0" and continue with the next question. Do not probe to find out how she feels about not having any income, unless she tells you herself.
[] 1 Very satisfied
[] 2 Somewhat satisfied
[] 3 Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
[] 4 Somewhat unsatisfied
[] 5 Very unsatisfied
LS14. Compared to this time last year, would you say that your life has improved, stayed more or less the same, or worsened, overall?
[] 2 More or less the same
[] 3 Worsened
LS15. And in one year from now, do you expect that your life will be better, will be more or less the same, or will be worse, overall?
[] 2 More or less the same
[] 3 Worse
WM12. Check List of Household Members, columns HL7B and HL15: Is the respondent the mother or caretaker of any child age 0-4 living in this household?
[] No (End the interview with this respondent by thanking her for her cooperation and proceed to complete the result of woman's interview (WM7) on the cover page.)
Interviewer's observations ________
Field Editor's observations ________
Supervisor's observations ________
Somewhat happy
Neither happy, nor unhappy
Somewhat unhappy
Very unhappy
[Images omitted]
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied, nor unsatisfied
Somewhat unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied
[Images omitted]