receive vitamin A (q6517)
Data file: WHS-Kenya_F5
Overview
Valid:
1705
Invalid:
2712
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
2
Width:
4
Range:
1 - 8
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
In the last 12 months did (NAME) receive a vitamin A capsule or supplement (like this)?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 1040 |
61%
|
| 5 | No | 665 |
39%
|
| 8 | Do not know | 0 |
0%
|
| Sysmiss | 2712 |
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.
var_qstn_ivuinstr
These question (Q6517-Q6518) is to be asked only in countries where supplementation programmes exist. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, as well as a major contributing factor to the severity of several other causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. Deficiency in this crucial micronutrient can be avoided by giving children supplements of vitamin A capsule, usually every six months. This two questions ask respondents whether the child has ever received vitamin A supplementation in the last 12 months, and if so how many dose. If there is confusion, the interviewer should show the respondent a sample of vitamin A capsule.
Description
Universe
Questions to be asked to households with children under 5 years.