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MICS: Questionnaire for Children Under Five


Under--five Child information Panel

This questionnaire is to be administered to all mothers or caretakers (see household listing, column HL8) who care for a child that lives with them and is under the age of 5 years (see household listing, column HL5). A separate questionnaire should be used for each eligible child.
Fill in the cluster and household number, and names and line numbers of the child and the mother/caretaker in the space below. Insert your own name and number, and the date.


UF1. Cluster number: _ _ _

UF2. Household number: _ _ _

UF3. Child's name: ____

UF4. Child's line number: _ _

UF5. Mother's / caretaker's name: ____

UF6. Mother's/ caretaker's line number: _ _

UF7. Interviewer name and number: ____ _ _

UF8. Day/month/year of interview: _ _ / _ _ / 2005

UF9. Result of Interview for children under 5
Codes refer to mother/caregiver
[] 1 Completed
[] 2 Not at home
[] 3 Refused
[] 4 Partially completed
[] 5 Incapacitated
[] 6 Other (specify) ____

Repeat greeting if not already read to this respondent:
We are from Republic Statistical Office / Strategic Marketing Research. We are working on a project concerned with family health and education. I would like to talk to you about this. The interview will take about 20 minutes. All the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and your answers will never be identified. Also, you are not obliged to answer any question you do not want to, and you may withdraw from the interview at any time. May I start now?
If permission is given, begin the interview. If the respondent does not agree to continue, thank him/her and go to the next interview. Discuss this result with you r supervisor for a future revisit.

UF10: Now I would like to ask you some questions about the health of each child under the age of 5 in your care, who lives with you now. Now I want to ask you about (name) in what month and year was (name) born?
Probe: what is his/her birthday? If the mother/caretaker knows the exact birth date, also enter the day; otherwise circle 98 for day.
Date of Birth:

Day: _ _
[] 98 DK day
Month: _ _
Year: _ _ _ _

UF11: How old was (name) at his/her last birthday?
Record age in completed years.
Age in completed years: _

Birth Registration and Early Learning Module: BR

BR1. Does (name) have a birth certificate? May I see it?

[] 1 Yes, seen (go to BR5)
[] 2 Yes, not seen (go to BR2)
[] 3 No (go to BR2)
[] 8 DK (go to BR2)

BR2. Has (name's) birth been registered with the civil authorities?

[] 1 Yes (go to BR5)
[] 2 No (go to BR3)
[] 8 DK (go to BR4)

BR3. Why is (name's) birth not registered?

[] 1 Costs too much (go to BR4)
[] 2 Must travel to far (go to BR4)
[] 3 Did not know it should be registered (go to BR4)
[] 4 Did not want to pay fine (go to BR4)
[] 5 Does not know where to register (go to BR4)
[] 6 Other (specify) ____
[] 8 DK

BR4. Do you know how to register your child's birth?

[] 1 Yes (go to BR5)
[] 2 No (go to BR5)

BR5. Check age of child in UF11: Child is under 3 or 4 years old?
[] Yes (continue with BR6)
[] No (go to BR8)

BR6. Does (name) attend any organized education program, such as a private or government facility, including kindergarten or community child care?

[] 1 Yes (go to BR7)
[] 2 No (go to BR8)
[] 8 DK (go to BR8)

BR7. Within the last seven days, about how many hours did (name) attend?

No. of hours _ _ (go to BR8)

BR8. In the past 3 days, did you or any member of your household over 15 years of age engage in any of the following activities with (name):
If yes, ask: who engaged in this activity with the child-- the mother, the child's father or other adult member of the household (including the caretaker/ respondent)? Circle all that apply.

A. Read books or look at picture books with (name)?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

B. Tell stories to (name)?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

C. Sing songs with (name)?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

C. Take (name) outside the home, compound, yard or enclosure?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

E. Play with (name)?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

F. Spend time with (name) naming, counting, and/or drawing things?
[] A Mother
[] B Father
[] X Other
[] Y No One

Child development: CE

Question CE1 is to be administered only once to each caretaker.

CE1. How many books are there in the household? Please include schoolbooks, but not other books meant for children, such as picture books
If ?none? enter 00
0_ Number of non--children's books
[] 10 Ten or more non--children's books

CE2. How many children's books or picture books do you have for (name)?
If ?none? enter 00
0_ Number of children's books
[] 10 Ten or more books

CE3. I am interested in learning about the things that (name) plays with when he/she is at home.
What does (name) play with?

[] A Household objects (bowls, plates, cups, pots)
[] B Objects and materials found outside the living quarters (sticks, rocks, animals, shells, leaves)
[] C Homemade toys (dolls, cars and other toys made at home)
[] D Toys that came from a store
[] Y No playthings mentioned
If the respondent says "YES" to any of the prompted categories, then probe to learn specifically what the child plays with to ascertain the response
Code Y if child does not play with any of the items mentioned.

CE4. Sometimes adults taking care of children have to leave the house to go shopping, wash clothes, or for other reasons and have to leave young children with others. Since last (day of the week) how many times was (name) left in the care of another child (that is, someone less than 10 years old)?
If 'none' enter 00
Number of times _ _

CE5. In the past week, how many times was (name) left alone?
If 'none' enter 00
Number of times _ _

Breastfeeding Module: BF

BF1. Has (name) ever been breastfeed?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to BF3)
[] 8 DK (go to BF3)

BF2. Is he/she still being breast--fed?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

BF2A. 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.
[] 000 Immediately
Hours 1 _ _
[] 998 DK/Doesn't remember

BF2B. How often is/was (name) breastfed?
Don?t read answers.
[] 1 According to established daily schedule
[] 2 Whenever child wanted
[] 8 DK

BF3. Since this time yesterday, did he/she receive any of the following:
Read each item aloud and record response before proceeding to the next item

A. Vitamin, mineral supplements or medicine?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

B. Plain water?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

C. Sweetened, flavored water or fruit juice or tea or infusion?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

D. Oral rehydration solution (Orosal or Nelit)?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

E. Infant formula? (Bebelac, Impamil...)?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

F. Powdered or fresh milk?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

G. Any other liquids?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

H. Solid or semi--solid (mushy) food?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

BF2I. Since this time yesterday, was he/she given to drink from a bottle with the pacifier?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

BF4. Check BF3H: Child received solid or semi--sold (mushy) food?
[] Yes (continue with BF5)
[] No or DK (go to next module)

BF5. Since this time yesterday, how many times did (name) eat solid, semi--solid, or soft foods other than liquids? (if 7 or more times record 7)
Number of times: ____
[] 8 DK

Care of illness module: CA

CA1. Has (name) had diarrhea in the last two weeks, that is, since (day of the week) of the week before last?
Diarrhea is determined as perceived by mother or caretaker, or as three or more loose or watery stools per day, or blood in stool.
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to CA5)
[] 8 DK (go to CA 5)

CA2. During this last episode of diarrhea, did (name) drink any of the following: Read each item aloud and record response before proceeding to the next item.

A. Breast milk
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

B. Porridge (from cereals, leguminous plants, root vegetables) or soup
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

C. Other (yogurt, sour milk, tea, sugar and salt solution, sugar-free fruit juice)
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

D. Oral saline solutions for rehydration (Orosat, Nelit...)
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

E. Cow/sheep/goat milk or adapted baby milk
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

F. Water and food combined
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

G. Only water
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

H. Sweetened water, sweetened tea or sweetened fruit juice
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

CA3. During (name's) illness did he/she drink much less, about the same, or more than usual?

[] 1 Much less or none
[] 2 Much about the same
[] 3 More
[] 8 DK

CA4. During (name's) illness, did he/she eat less, about the same, or more food than usual?
If "less", probe: much less or a little less?
[] 1 None
[] 2 Much less
[] 3 Somewhat less
[] 4 About the same
[] 5 More
[] 8 DK

CA5. Has (name) had an illness with a cough at any time in the last two weeks, that is, since (day of the week) of the week before last?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to CA12)
[] 8 DK (go to CA12)

CA6. When (name) had an illness with a cough, did he/she breathe faster than usual with short, quick breaths or have difficulty breathing?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to CA12)
[] 8 DK (go to CA12)

CA7. Were the symptoms due to a problem in the chest or a blocked nose?

[] 1 Problem in the chest
[] 2 Blocked nose (go to CA 12)
[] 3 Both
[] 6 Other (specify) ____ (go to CA 12)
[] 8 DK

CA8. Did you seek advice or treatment for the illness outside the home?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to CA10)
[] 8 DK (go to CA10)

CA9. From where did you seek care? Anywhere else?
Circle all providers mentioned, but do not prompt with any suggestions.
[] A Surgery
[] B Health Center
[] C Hospital
[] D Ambulance service
[] E Private doctor
[] F Chemist/pharmacist
[] H Traditional healer
[] I Relative/friend
[] X Other (specify) ____

CA10. Was (name) given medicine to treat this illness?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to CA12)
[] 8 DK (go to CA12)

CA11. What medicine was (name) given?
Circle all medicines given
[] A Cough syrup
[] B Antibiotic
[] C Medicine to reduce fever
[] D Domestic/traditional remedy
[] E Tea
[] X Other (specify) ____
[] Z DK

CA12. Check UF11: Child aged under 3?
[] Yes (continue with CA13)
[] No (go to CA14)

CA13. The last time (name) passed stools, what was done to dispose of the stools?

[] 01 Child used toilet/latrine
[] 02 Put/rinsed into toilet or latrine
[] 03 Put/rinsed into drain or ditch
[] 04 Thrown into garbage (solid waste)
[] 05 Buried
[] 06 Left in the open
[] 96 Other (specify) ____
[] 98 DK

CA14. Sometimes children have severe illnesses and should be taken immediately to a health facility. What types of symptoms would cause you to take your child to a health facility right away?
Ask the following question (CA14) only once for each mother/caretaker.
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
[] A Child not able to drink or breastfeed
[] 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 has convulsions/fits
[] I Child vomits
[] J Child has strong cough
[] K Child complains of strong pains
[] L Child injured him/herself
[] M Child swallowed some object
[] N Child burnt him/herself
[] X Other (specify) ____
[] Y Other (specify) ____

Immunization Module: IM

If an immunization card is available, copy the dates in IM2A--IM8D for each type of immunization or vitamin A dose recorded on the card. IM10--IM18A are for recording vaccinations that are not recorded on the card. IM10--IM18 will only be asked when a card is not available.

IM1. Is there a vaccination card for (name)?

[] 1. Yes, seen
[] 2. Yes, not seen (go to IM10)
[] 3. No (go to IM10) (go to IM10)


A. Copy dates for each vaccination from the card.
B. Write '44' in day column if card shows that vaccination was given but no date recorded.
Date of immunization (DD/MM/YYYY)


IM2A. BCG, V _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM2B. BCG, R _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3a. DPT, I _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3b. DPT (DiTePer), II _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3c. DPT (DiTePer), III _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3d. DPT (DiTePer), R1 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3E. DT, R2 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM3F. DT, R3 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM4. TT, R _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM5a. HepB, I _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM5b. HepB, II _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM5c. HepB, III _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6A. OPV (Polio), I _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6B. OPV (Polio), II _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6C. OPV (Polio), III _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6D. OPV (Polio), R1 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6E. OPV (Polio), R2 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM6F. OPV (Polio), R3 _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM7A. MMR (Morbili), V _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM7B. MMR (Morbili), R _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM8a. HepB*HBsAg, I _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM8b. HepB*HBsAg, II _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM8C. HepB*HBsAg, III _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM8D. HepB*HBsAg, IV _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _

IM9. In addition to the vaccinations shown on this card, did (name) receive any other vaccinations ? including vaccinations received in campaigns or immunization days?

Record 'Yes' only if respondent mentions vaccines that are on vaccinations card list.
[] 1 Yes (Probe for vaccinations and write '66' in the corresponding day column on IM2 to IM8D.) (go to IM19A)
[] 2 No (go to IM19) (go to IM19A)
[] 8 DK (go to IM19) (go to IM19A)

IM10. Has (name) ever received any vaccinations to prevent him/her from getting diseases, including vaccinations received in a campaign or immunization day?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to IM19A)
[] 8 DK (go to IM19A)

IM11. Has (name) ever been given a BCG vaccination against tuberculosis -- that is, an injection in the arm or shoulder that caused a scar?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

IM12. Has (name) ever been given any "vaccination drops in the mouth" to protect him/her from getting diseases -- that is, polio?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to IM15)
[] 8 DK (go to IM15)

IM13. How old was he/she when the first dose was given ? just after birth (within two weeks) or later?

[] 1 Just after birth (within 2 weeks)
[] 2 Later

IM14. How many times has he/she been given these drops?

Number of times _ _
[] 98 DK

IM15. Has (name) ever been given "DPT vaccination injections" - that is, an injection in the thigh or buttocks - to prevent him/her from getting tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria? (Sometimes given at the same time as polio)

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to IM17)
[] 8 DK (go to IM17)

IM16. How many times?

Number of times _ _
[] 98 DK

IM17. Has (name) ever been given "Measles vaccination injections" or MMR -- that is, a shot in the arm between the age of 12 and 18 -- to prevent him/her from getting measles?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

IM18. Has (name) ever been given hepatitis B vaccination, to prevent him/her from getting hepatitis B, that is, an injection in buttocks or arm in three doses administered between the age
of 12 and 24 months?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (go to IM19A)
[] 8 DK (go to IM19A)

IM18A. How many times?

Number of times _ _
[] 98 DK

IM19A. Has (name) ever participated in any nonregular vaccination action besides the regular vaccinations?

[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 8 DK

IM20. Does another eligible child reside in the household for whom this respondent is mother/caretaker?
Check household listing, column HL8.
[] Yes. (End the current questionnaire and then)
Go to questionnaire for children under five to administer the questionnaire for the next eligible child.
[] No. (End the interview with this respondent by thanking him/her for his/her cooperation.)

If this is the last eligible child in the household, go on to anthropometry module.

Anthropometry Module: AN
After questionnaires for all children are complete, the measurer weighs and measures each child. Record weight and length/height below, taking care to record the measurements on the correct questionnaire for each child. Check the child's name and line number on the household listing before recording measurements.

AN1. Child's weight

Kilograms (kg) _ _ _

AN2. Child's length or height
Check age of child in UF11:
[] Child under 2 years old. [Measure length (lying down).]
[] Child age 2 or more years. [Measure height (standing up).]
Length (cm)
[] 1 Lying down _ _ _ . _
Height (cm)
[] 2 Standing up _ _ _ . _

AN3. Measurer's identification code

Measurer code _ _ _ _ _

AN4. Result of measurement

[] 1 Measured
[] 2 Not present
[] 3 Refused
[] 6 Other (specify) ____

AN5. Is there another child in the household who is eligible for measurement?
[] Yes (Record measurements for next child)
[] No (End the interview with this household by thanking all participants for their cooperation)

Gather together all questionnaires for this household and page that all identification numbers are inserted on each page. Tally on the Household Information Panel the number of interviews completed.