2019-2020 Kosovo MICS


Household Information Panel: HH

HH1. Cluster number: _ _ _

HH2. Household number: _ _

HH3. Interviewer name and number:

HH4. Supervisor name and number:

HH5. Day/Month/Year of interview:

HH6. Area

HH7. Region

HH8. Is the household selected for questionnaire for men?

HH9. Is the household selected for water quality testing?

HH10. Is the household selected for blank testing?

Check that the respondent is a knowledgeable member of the household and at least 18 years old before proceeding. You may only interview a child age 15-17 if there is no adult member of the household or all adult members are incapacitated. You may not interview a child under age 15.

HH11. Record the time.

HH12. Hello, my name is (your name). We are from Kosovo Agency of Statistics. We are conducting a survey about the situation of children, families and households. I would like to talk to you about these subjects. This interview usually takes about 15 minutes. Following this, I may ask to conduct additional interviews with you or other individual members of your household. All the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and anonymous. If you do not wish to answer a question or stop the interview, please let me know. May I start now?

HH46. Result of household questionnaire interview:
Discuss any result not completed with supervisor.
HH47. Name and line number of the respondent to household questionnaire interview:

To be filled after the Household Questionnaire is completed
Total number

HH48. Household members: __ __

HH49. Women age 15-49: __ __

HH50. If household is selected for questionnaire for men (Men age 15-49): __ __

HH51. Children under age 5: __ __

HH52. Children age 5-17: __ __

To be filled after all the questionnaires are completed
Completed number

HH53. Women age 15-49: __ __

HH54. If household is selected for questionnaire for men (Men age 15-49): __ __

HH55. Children under age 5: __ __

HH56. Children age 5-17

List Of Household Members: HL

First complete HL2-HL4 vertically for all household members, starting with the head of the household. Once HL2-HL4 are complete for all members, make sure to probe for additional members: Those that are not currently at home, any infants or small children and any others who may not be family (such as servants, friends) but who usually live in the household.
Then, ask questions HL5-HL20 for each member one at a time. If additional questionnaires are used, indicate by ticking this box: ____

HL1. Line number: _ _

HL2. First, please tell me the name of each person who usually lives here, starting with the head of the household.
Probe for additional household members.
HL3. What is the relationship of (name) to (name of the head of household)?

HL4. Is (name) male or female?

HL5. What is (name)'s date of birth?

HL6. How old is (name)?
Record in completed years. If age is 95 or above, record "95".
HL8. Record line number if woman and age 15-49: _ _

HL9. Record line number if man, age 15-49 and HH8 is yes: _ _

HL10. Record line number if age 0-4: _ _

HL11. Age 0-17?

HL12. Is (name)"s natural mother alive?

HL13. Does (name)'s natural mother live in this household?

HL14. Record the line number of mother and go to HL16: _ _

HL15. Where does (name)'s natural mother live?

HL16. Is (name)'s natural father alive?

HL17. Does (name)'s natural father live in this household?

HL18. Record the line number of father and go to HL20: _ _

HL19. Where does (name)'s natural father live?

HL20. Copy the line number of mother from HL14. If blank, ask: Who is the primary caretaker of (name)?
If "No one" for a child age 15-17, record "90".
Code for HL3. Relationship to head of household

Education 1: ED

ED1. Line number: _ _

ED2. Name and age
Copy names and ages of all members of the household from HL2 and HL6 to below and to next page of the module.
ED3. Age 3 or above?

ED4. Has (name) ever attended school preschool education?

ED5. What is the highest level and grade or year of school (name) has ever attended?

ED6. Did (name) ever complete that (grade/year)?

ED6A. Check ED5: Level of education 4 or 8?
ED6B. Is the highest level of education that (name) has attended part of the old or the new school system?

ED7. Age 3-24?

ED8. Check ED4: Ever attended school or preschool education?
Education 2: ED

ED1. Line number _ _

ED2. Name and age

ED9. At any time during the current school year (2019-2020) did (name) attend school or preschool education?

ED10. During this current school year (2019-2020), which level and grade or year is (name) attending?

ED11. Is (he/she) attending a public school?
If "Yes", record "1". If "No", probe to code who controls and manages the school.
ED15. At any time during the previous school year (2018-2019) did (name) attend school or any early childhood education programme?

ED16. During that previous school year (2018-2019), which level and grade or year did (name) attend?

Household Characteristics: HC

HC2. To what ethnic group does (name of the head of the household from HL2) belong?

HC2A. How many rooms are available to the household?

HC3. How many rooms do members of this household usually use for sleeping?

HC3A. Dwelling type.
Record observation. If observation is not possible, ask the respondent to determine the type of dwelling.
HC4. Main material of the dwelling floor.
Record observation. If observation is not possible, ask the respondent to determine the material of the dwelling floor.
HC5. Main material of the roof.
Record observation.

HC6. Main material of the exterior walls.
Record observation.
HC7A. Does your household have a fixed telephone line?

HC7A1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC7. Does your household have:

C. A bed?

D. A table and chairs?

E. A wardrobe?

F. A sofa?

G. A cupboard?

HC8. Does your household have electricity?

HC9A. Does your household have a television?

HC9A1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC9C. Does your household have a Plasma/LCD/LED television?

HC9D. Does your household have a washing machine?

HC9D1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC9. Does your household have:

B. A refrigerator?

E. A vacuum cleaner?

F. An electric stove?

G. A water heater?

H. A clothes dryer?

I. An air conditioner?

J. A jacuzzi tub?

K. A dish washer?

L. An air cleaner?

M. A solar panel?

HC9ZA. Is there a shower unit or a bathtub in your dwelling?

HC9ZB. Could you tell me if your household replaces furniture, such as a bed, sofa, dresser or cupboard when worn or damaged?

HC9ZB1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC10. Does any member of your household own:

C. A motorcycle or scooter?

D. An animal-drawn cart?

HC10E. Does any member of your household own a car, truck, or van?

HC10E1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC11. Does any member of your household have a computer or a tablet?

HC11A1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC12. Does any member of your household have a mobile telephone?

HC12A1. Is this because you don?t want one, you would like one but cannot afford it, or is there some other reason?

HC13. Does your household have access to internet at home?

HC14. Do you or someone living in this household own this dwelling?
If "No", then ask: Do you rent this dwelling from someone not living in this household? If "Rented from someone else", record "2". For other responses, record "6" and specify.
HC14A. Besides this dwelling, do you or someone living in this household own another dwelling?
HC14A2. Do you or someone living in this household own any dwelling?

HC14B. Is your dwelling too dark, meaning is there not enough day-light coming through the windows?

HC14C. Do you have any of the following problems with your dwelling:

A. A leaking roof?

B. Damp walls, floors, or foundations?

C. Rot in window frames or floor?

HC14D. Do you have any of the following problems related to the place where you live:

A. Too much noise in your dwelling from neighbours or from outside, such as from traffic, business, factory, etc?

B. Pollution , grime, or other environmental problems in the local area, such as smoke, dust, unpleasant smells or polluted water?

C. Crime, violence and vandalism in the local area?

HC15. Does any member of this household own any land that can be used for agriculture?

HC16. How many hectares or ares of agricultural land do members of this household own?

(1 Hectares = 100 Ares) Record the response as ?HH.AA? (H for Hectares, A for Ares). If 95 hectares or more, record ?95.00?. If less than 1 are, record "00". If unknown, record ?98.00?.
HC17. Does this household own any livestock, herds, other farm animals, poultry or beehives?

HC18. How many of the following animals does this household have?
If none, record "00". If 95 or more, record "95". If unknown, record "98".

A. Milk cows or bulls?

B. Other cattle?

C. Horses, donkeys or mules?

D. Goats?

E. Sheep?

F. Chickens?

G. Pigs?

H. Turkey?

I. Beehives?

HC19. Does any member of this household have a bank account?

Material Deprivation: MD

MD1. I would like to ask you some questions about the quality of living conditions of this household. Are you the person in the household who is responsible for the dwelling, that is, the person who pays any utility bills, rent, or mortgage?

MD2. Would you please tell me the name of the person in the household who is responsible for the dwelling?
Record the line number (HL1) of the person in the household who is responsible for the dwelling. Record ?98? if the respondent does not know the name. Record ?99? if the respondent does not want to give the name.
MD3. Is it possible to also speak to (name of additional respondent ) now?

MD5. Record whether the additional respondent has given consent to answer the questions from the module after you have informed him/her on the anonymity and confidentiality of the information thus obtained. If permission is given, continue with additional respondent for the remaining questions in the module. If permission is not given, continue with the original respondent for the rest of the questionnaire.

MD5. Check HC14:
MD6. Does your household currently have a mortgage on this dwelling?

MD7A. In the past year, that is since (month of interview) (year of interview minus 1), has your household been unable to pay rent for the dwelling on time due to financial difficulties?
MD7B. In the past year, that is since (month of interview) (year of interview minus 1), has your household been unable to pay mortgage repayment for the dwelling on time due to financial difficulties?

MD8. In the past year, that is since (month of interview) (year of interview minus 1), has your household been unable to pay utility bills on time for this dwelling due to financial difficulties?
Probe: By utility bills I mean for heating, electricity, gas, water, etc.
MD9. Check MD6: Does household have a mortgage?
MD10A. Besides the mortgage repayment on the dwelling, in the past year, that is since (month of interview) (year of interview minus 1), has your household been unable to pay hire purchase installments or other loan payments on time due to financial difficulties?
MD10B. In the past year, that is since (month of interview) (year of interview minus 1), has your household been unable to pay hire purchase installments or other loan payments on time due to financial difficulties?

MD11. Can your entire household afford to go for a week?s annual holiday, away from home?
Staying in a second dwelling owned by a household member(weekend cottage, etc), or with friends or relatives should be included.
MD12. Can your household afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish every second day?
Vegetarian equivalent should be included.
MD13. Can your household afford an unexpected required expense of 100 euro and pay through its own resources?

MD14. Can your household afford to keep its home adequately warm?

Social Transfers: ST

ST1. I would like to ask you about various external economic assistance programmes provided to households. By external assistance I mean support that comes from the government or from non-governmental organizations such as religious, charitable, or community-based organizations. This excludes support from family, other relatives, friends or neighbours.

ST2. Are you aware of (name of programme)?

ST3. Has your household or anyone in your household received assistance through (name of programme)?

ST4. When was the last time your household or anyone in your household received assistance through (name of programme)?
If less than one month, record "1" and record "00" in Months. If less than 12 months, record "1" and record in Months. If 1 year/12 months or more, record "2" and record in Years.
Household Energy Use: EU

EU1. In your household, what type of cookstove is mainly used for cooking?

EU2. Does this cookstove have a chimney?

EU3. Does this cookstove have a fan?

EU4. What type of fuel or energy source is used in this cookstove?
If more than one, record the main energy source for this cookstove.
EU5. Is the cooking usually done in the house, in a separate building, or outdoors?
If in main house, probe to determine if cooking is done in a separate room. If outdoors, probe to determine if cooking is done on veranda, covered porch, or open air.
EU6. What does your household mainly use for space heating when needed?

EU7. Does this heater have a chimney?

EU8. What type of fuel and energy source is used in this heater?
If more than one, record the main energy source for this heater.
EU9. At night, what does your household mainly use to light the household?

Water and sanitation: WS

WS1. What is the main source of drinking water used by members of your household?
If unclear, probe to identify the place from which members of this household most often collect drinking water (collection point).
WS2. What is the main source of water used by members of your household for other purposes such as cooking and handwashing?
If unclear, probe to identify the place from which members of this household most often collect water for other purposes.
WS3. Where is that water source located?

WS4. How long does it take for members of your household to go there, get water, and come back?

WS5. Who usually goes to this source to collect the water for your household?
Record the name of the person and copy the line number of this person from the list of household members module.

WS6. Since last (day of the week), how many times has this person collected water?

WS7. In the last month, has there been any time when your household did not have sufficient quantities of drinking water?

WS8. What was the main reason that you were unable to access water in sufficient quantities when needed?

WS9. Do you or any other member of this household do anything to the water to make it safer to drink?

WS10. What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink?
Probe: Anything else?
Record all methods mentioned.
WS11. What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use?
If "Flush" or "Pour flush", probe: Where does it flush to?
If not possible to determine, ask permission to observe the facility.
WS12. Has your (answer from WS11) ever been emptied?

WS13. The last time it was emptied, where were the contents emptied to?
Probe: Was it removed by a service provider?
WS14. Where is this toilet facility located?

WS15. Do you share this facility with others who are not members of your household?

WS16. Do you share this facility only with members of other households that you know, or is the facility open to the use of the general public?

WS17. How many households in total use this toilet facility, including your own household?

HH13. Record the time.

HH14. Language of the Questionnaire.

HH15. Language of the Interview.

HH16. Native language of the Respondent.

HH17. Was a translator used for any parts of this questionnaire?

HH18. Check HL6 in the "List of household members" and indicate the total number of children age 5-17 years:
HH19. List each of the children age 5-17 years below in the order they appear in the list of household members. Do not include other household members outside of the age range 5-17 years. Record the line number, name, sex, and age for each child.

HH20. Rank number: _

HH21. Line number from HL1: _ _

HH22. Name from HL2: ____

HH23. Sex from HL4

HH24. Age from HL6: _ _

HH25. Check the last digit of the household number (HH2) from the household information panel. This is the number of the row you should go to in the table below.
Check the total number of children age 5-17 years in HH18 above. This is the number of the column you should go to in the table below.
Find the box where the row and the column meet and record the number that appears in the box. This is the rank number (HH20) of the selected child.

HH26. Record the rank number (HH20), line number (HH21), name (HH22) and age (HH24) of the selected child.

HH27. (When HH18=1 or when there is a single child age 5-17 in the household): Record the rank number as "1"and record the line number (HL1), the name (HL2) and age (HL6) of this child from the list of household members.

HH28. Issue a questionnaire for children age 5-17 to be administered to the mother/caretaker of this child.

HH29. Check HL8 in the list of household members: Are there any women age 15-49?
HH30. Issue a separate questionnaire for individual women for each woman age 15-49 years.

HH31. Check HL6 and HL8 in the list of household members: Are there any girls age 15-17?
HH32. Check HL20 in the list of household members: Is consent required for interviewing at least one girl age 15-17?
HH33. As part of the survey we are also interviewing women age 15-49. We ask each person we interview for permission. A female interviewer conducts these interviews.
For girls age 15-17 we must also get permission from an adult to interview them. As mentioned before, all the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and anonymous.
May we interview (name(s) of female member(s) age 15-17) later?

HH34. Check HH8 in the household information panel: Is the household selected for Questionnaire for Men?
HH35. Check HL9 in the "List of household members": Are there any men age 15-49?
HH36. Issue a separate questionnaire for individual men for each man age 15-49 years.

HH37. Check HL6 and HL8 in the list of household members: Are there any boys age 15-17?
HH38. Check HL20 in the "List of household members": Is consent required for interviewing at least one boy age 15-17?
HH39. As part of the survey we are also interviewing men age 15-49. We ask each person we interview for permission. A male interviewer conducts these interviews.
For boys age 15-17 we must also get permission from an adult to interview them. As mentioned before, all the information we obtain will remain strictly confidential and anonymous.
May we interview (name(s) of male member(s) age 15-17) later?

HH40. Check HL10 in the "List of household members": Are there any children age 0-4?
HH41. Issue a separate questionnaire for children under five for each child age 0-4 years.

HH42. Check HH9 in the household information panel: Is the household selected for water quality testing questionnaire?
HH43. Issue a separate water quality testing questionnaire for this household

HH44. As part of the survey we are also looking at the quality of drinking water. We would like to do a simple test of your drinking water. A colleague will come and collect the water samples. May we do such a test?
If the respondent requests to learn the results, explain that results will not be shared with individual households but will be made available to local authorities.
HH45. Now return to the household information panel and,
Record "01" in question HH46 (Result of the Household Questionnaire interview). Record the name and the line number (from the list of household members) of the respondent to the household questionnaire interview in HH47. Fill the questions HH48 - HH52. Thank the respondent for his/her cooperation and then proceed with the administration of the remaining individual questionnaire(s) in this household.
If there is no individual questionnaire and no water quality testing questionnaire to be completed in this household thank the respondent for his/her cooperation and move to the next household you have been assigned by your supervisor.

Interviewer's Observations ________

Supervisor's Observations ________

Contact Information Panel: CI

CI1. Cluster number: _ _ _

CI2. Household number: _ _

CI3. Respondent's name and number:

CI4. Supervisor's name and number:

CI5. Interviewer's name and number:

CI6. Day/Month/Year of interview:

CI7. As part of this survey we are asking households that have participated, whether they are willing to provide contact details that will, in the future, allow the Kosovo Agency of Statistics to contact the households in order to collect data that will be used to assess how the situation of children, families and households changes over time. In the even that your household is selected for these future activities, would you be willing to provide a telephone number so that we can contact the household?

CI8A. Could you please tell me the name of the contact person in the household?
Record the name, surname and line number of the household number that has been indicated as the contact person.
CI8B. Could you please tell me the telephone number of the contact person?
Record the telephone number of the household member that has been indicated as the contact person in CI8A.
CI9. Results of the contact information form. Record whether the contact information form has been administered.