when was the youngest child sick (q6550)
Data file: WHS-Kenya_F5
Overview
Valid:
1838
Invalid:
2579
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
2
Width:
4
Range:
1 - 5
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
When was the last time [NAME] was sick with fever, diarrhoea, or any other illness?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the last 2 weeks | 553 |
30.1%
|
| 2 | 2 weeks-less than 1 month ago | 270 |
14.7%
|
| 3 | 1 month-3 months ago | 353 |
19.2%
|
| 4 | More than 3 months ago | 351 |
19.1%
|
| 5 | Never was sick | 311 |
16.9%
|
| Sysmiss | 2579 |
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
The point of this question is to identify the child's last period of illness. Three principal causes of death in children under five are diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria. The questions about these and other childhood illnesses aim to determine how children with these problems are treated, and the extent of their contact with the health care system. The time from the child’s last incidence of illness should be recorded in the appropriate box. If the interviewer is not clear about time he/she should probe according to options given in the questionnaire.
Description
Universe
Questions to be asked to households with children under 5 years.