Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005
Sierra Leone, 2005
Reference ID
SLE_2005_MICS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Statistics Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone
Metadata
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Daughter - who performed circumcision (FG15)
Data file: wm
Overview
Valid:
0
Valid (weighted):
0
Invalid:
0
Invalid (weighted):
0
Questions and instructions
Literal question
Who did the circumcision?
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 11 | Traditional circumciser |
| 12 | Traditional birth attendance |
| 16 | Other traditional erson |
| 21 | Doctor |
| 22 | Nurse/midwife |
| 26 | Other health profesional |
| 98 | DK |
| 99 | 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
First ask if she knows who circumcised her daughter. Probe to find out the type of person who performed the operation. Circle the code corresponding to the answer given. If she knows it was a traditional person but you are unsure how to code the person mentioned, write the words used to describe the person in the space provided for 'Other traditional' and circle '16'. If she knows it was a health professional but you are unsure how to code the person mentioned, write the words used to describe the person in the space provided for 'Other health professional' and circle '26'. If she does not know who circumcised her daughter, circle '98'.
Description
Universe
Women aged 15-49
Source of information
The eligible woman selected for interview