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Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005

Sierra Leone, 2005
Reference ID
SLE_2005_MICS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Statistics Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone
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Person fetching water (WS4)

Data file: hh

Overview

Valid: 0
Valid (weighted): 0
Invalid: 0
Invalid (weighted): 0
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Width: 1
Range: 1 - 9
Format: Numeric
Weighted variable: V98

Questions and instructions

Literal question
Who usually goes to this source to fetch the water for your household? Probe: Is this person under age 15? What sex?
Categories
Value Category
1 Adult woman
2 Adult man
3 Female child (under 15)
4 Male child (under 15)
8 DK
9 Missing
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
The purpose of this question is to find out the age and gender of the person who usually performs the task of hauling water. This will provide an understanding of whether water hauling responsibilities are given to members of a particular sex or age group. Probe: "IS THIS PERSON UNDER AGE 15? WHAT SEX IS THIS PERSON?" Circle the code that corresponds with the response or '8' if the respondent does not know. Adult refers to anyone age 15 or over, regardless of whether he/she is a household member. Child refers to anyone under the age of 15, regardless of whether he/she is a household member.
Question post text
Circle code that best describes this person.

Description

Universe
Households
Source of information
Head of household or other responsible household member
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