CENTRAL STATISTICS ORGANIZATION AND MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH

IDENTIFICATION

PROVINCE

DISTRICT

VILLAGE/NAHIA

CONTROLLER AREA

CLUSTER NUMBER

TYPE OF LOCATION

STRUCTURE/BUILDING NUMBER/GATE NUMBER

HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

NAME OF HOUSEHOLD HEAD

NAME AND LINE NUMBER OF WOMAN

WOMAN SELECTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MODULE

INTERVIEWER VISITS

FIRST VISIT
DATE
INTERVIEWER'S NAME
RESULT

NEXT VISIT
DATE
TIME

SECOND VISIT
DATE
INTERVIEWER'S NAME
RESULT

NEXT VISIT
DATE
TIME

THIRD VISIT
DATE
INTERVIEWER'S NAME
RESULT

FINAL VISIT
DAY
MONTH
YEAR
INT. NO.
RESULT

TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS

LANGUAGE OF INTERVIEW

NATIVE LANGUAGE OF RESPONDENT

TRANSLATOR USED?

SUPERVISOR
NAME

FIELD EDITOR
NAME

OFFICE EDITOR
NAME

KEYED BY
NAME

SECTION 1. RESPONDENT'S BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION AND CONSENT

INFORMED CONSENT

As-salamu alaykum. My name is _______________________________________. I am working with Central Statistics Organization. Weare conducting a survey about health all over Afghanistan, which is conducted with the joint effort of the Ministry of Public Health and Central Statistics Organization. The information we collect will help the government to plan health services. Your household was selected for the survey. The questions usually take about 30 to 60 minutes. All of the answers you give will be confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. You don't have to be in the survey, but we hope you will agree to answer the questions since your views are important. If I ask you any question you don't want to answer, just let me know and I will go on to the next question or you can stop the interview at any time.

In case you need more information about the survey, you may contact the person listed on the card that has already been given to your household.
Do you have any questions? May I begin the interview now?

SIGNATURE OF INTERVIEWER:_________________
DATE:_________

101. RECORD THE TIME.

102. In what month and year were you born?

103. How old were you at your last birthday?

COMPARE AND CORRECT 102 AND/OR 103 IF INCONSISTENT.

104. Have you ever attended school?

104A. What type of school (Madrassa) have you attended?

105. What is the highest level of school you attended: primary, secondary, or higher?

106. What is the highest grade you completed?

IF COMPLETED LESS THAN GRADE ONE, RECORD '00'.

107. CHECK 105:

108. Now I would like you to read this sentence to me.

SHOW CARD TO RESPONDENT

IF RESPONDENT CANNOT READ THE WHOLE SENTENCE, PROBE: Can you read any part of the sentence to me?

109. CHECK 108:

110. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?

111. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week, less than once a week or not at all?

112. Do you watch television at least once a week, less then once a week or not at all?

113. To which ethnic group do you belong?

SECTION 2. REPRODUCTION

201. Now I would like to ask about all the births you have had during your life. Have you ever given birth?

202. Do you have any sons or daughters to whom you have given birth who are now living with you?

203. How many sons live with you?

And how many daughters live with you?

IF NONE, RECORD '00'.

204. Do you have any sons or daughters to whom you have given birth who are alive but do not live with you?

205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?

And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?

IF NONE, RECORD '00'.

206. Have you ever given birth to a boy or girl who was born alive but later died?

IF NO, PROBE: Any baby who cried or showed signs of life but did not survive?

207. How many boys have died?

And how many girls have died?

IF NONE, RECORD '00'.

208. SUM ANSWERS TO 203, 205, AND 207, AND ENTER TOTAL. IF NONE, RECORD '00'

209. CHECK 208:

Just to make sure that I have this right: you have had in TOTAL _______ births during your life. Is that correct?

210. CHECK 208:

211. Now I would like to record the names of all your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.

RECORD NAMES OF ALL BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS AND TRIPLETS ON SEPARATE ROWS. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 12 BIRTHS, USE AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE, STARTING WITH THE SECOND ROW).

212. What name given to your (first/next) baby?

213. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?

214. Were any of these births twins?

215. In what month and years was (NAME) born? PROBE: When is his/her birthday?

216. Is (NAME) still alive?

217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?

RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.

218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?

219. IF ALIVE: RECORD HOUSEHOLD LINE NUMBER OF CHILD

RECORD '00' IF CHILD NOT LISTED IN HOUSEHOLD

(GO TO NEXT BIRTH)

220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YR', PROBE: How many months old was (NAME)?

RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.

221. Were there any other live births between (NAME OF PREVIOUS BIRTH) and (NAME), including any children who died after birth?

222. Have you had any live births since the birth of (NAME OF LAST BIRTH)?

IF YES, RECORD THE BIRTH(S) IN TABLE.

223. COMPARE 208 WITH NUMBER OF BIRTHS IN HISTORY ABOVE AND MARK:

224. CHECK 215: ENTER THE NUMBER OF BIRTHS IN 1389 OR LATER.

225. FOR EACH BIRTH SINCE HAMMAL 1389, ENTER 'B' IN THE MONTH OF BIRTH IN THE CALENDAR. WRITE THE NAME OF THE CHILD TO THE LEFT OF THE 'B' CODE. FOR EACH BIRTH, ASK THE NUMBER OF MONTHS THE PREGNANCY LASTED AND RECORD 'P' IN EACH OF THE PRECEDING MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE DURATION OF PREGNANCY. (NOTE: THE NUMBER OF 'P's MUST BE ONE LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF MONTHS THAT THE PREGNANCY LASTED.)

226. Are you pregnant now?

227. How many months pregnant are you?

RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS

ENTER 'P's IN THE CALENDAR, BEGINNING WITH THE MONTH OF INTERVIEW AND FOR THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.

228. When you got pregnant, did you want to get pregnant at the time?

229. Did you want to have a baby later on or did you not want any (more) children?

230. Have you ever had a pregnancy that miscarried, was aborted, or ended in a stillbirth?

231. When did the last such pregnancy end?

232. CHECK 231:

233. How many months pregnant were you when the last such pregnancy ended?

RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS

ENTER 'T' IN THE CALENDAR IN THE MONTH THAT THE PREGNANCY TERMINATED AND 'P' FOR THE REMAINING NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.

234. Since Hammal 1389, have you had any other pregnancies that did not result in a live birth?

235. ASK THE DATE AND THE DURATION OF PREGNANCY FOR EACH EARLIER NON-LIVE BIRTH PREGNANCY BACK TO HAMMAL 1389.

ENTER 'T' IN THE CALENDAR IN THE MONTH THAT EACH PREGNANCY TERMINATED AND 'P' FOR THE REMAINING NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.

236. Did you have any miscarriages, abortions or stillbirths that ended before 1389?

237. When did the last such pregnancy that terminated before 1389 end?

238. When did your last menstrual period start?

239. From one menstrual period to the next, are there certain days when a woman is more likely to become pregnant?

240. Is this time just before here period begins, during her period, right after her period has ended, or halfway between two periods?

SECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION

301. Now I would like to talk about family planning - the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.

Have you ever heard of (METHOD)?

302. CHECK 226:

303. Are you currently doing something or using any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?

304. Which method are you using? CIRCLE ALL MENTIONED.

IF MORE THAN ONE METHOD MENTIONED, FOLLOW SKIP INSTRUCTION FOR HIGHEST METHOD IN LIST.

305. What is the brand name of the pills you are using?

IF DON'T KNOW THE BRAND, ASK TO SEE THE PACKAGE.

(GO TO 308A)

306. What is the brand name of the concoms you are using?

IF DON'T KNOW BRAND, ASK TO SEE THE PACKAGE.

(GO TO 308A)

307. In what facility did the sterilization take place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

308. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?

308A. Since what month and year have you been using (CURRENT METHOD) without stopping?

PROBE: For how long have you been using (CURRENT METHOD) now without stopping?

309. CHECK 308/308A, 215 AND 231:

ANY BIRTH OR PREGNANCY TERMINATION AFTER MONTH AND YEAR OF START OF USE OF CONTRACEPTION IN 308/308A

310. CHECK 308/308A:

YEAR IS 1389 OR LATER: ENTER CODE FOR METHOD USED IN MONTH OF INTERVIEW IN THE CALENDAR AND IN EACH MONTH BACK TO THE DATE STARTED USING. (GO TO 311)

YEAR IS 1388 OR EARLIER: ENTER CODE FOR METHOD USIDE IN MONTH OF INTERVIEW IN THE CALENDAR AND EACH MONTH BACK TO HAMMAL 1389. (GO TO 322)

311. I would like to ask you some questions about the times you or your partner may have used a method to avoid getting pregnant in the last few years.

USE CALENDAR TO PROBE FOR EARLIER PERIODS OF USE AND NONUSE, STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT USE, BACK TO HAMMAL 1389.

USE NAMES OF CHILDREN, DATES OF BIRTH, AND PERIODS OF PREGNANCY AS REFERENCE POINTS.

IN COLUMN 1, ENTER METHOD USE CODE OR '0' FOR NONUSE IN EACH BLANK MONTH.

ILLUSTRATIVE QUESTIONS:

When was the last time you used a method? Which method was that?
When did you start using that method? How long after the birth of (NAME)?
How long did you use the method then?

IN COLUMN 2, ENTER CODES FOR DISCONTINUATION NEXT TO THE LAST MONTH OF USE. NUMBER OF CODES IN COLUMN 2 MUST BE SAME AS NUMBER OF INTERRUPTIONS OF METHOD IN COLUMN 1.

ASK WHY SHE STOPPED USING THE METHOD. IF A PREGNANCY FOLLOWED, ASK WHETHER SHE BECAME PREGNANT UNINTENTIONALLY WHILE USING THE METHOD OR DELIBERATELY STOPPED TO GET PREGNANT.

ILLUSTRATIVE QUESTIONS:

Why did you stop using the (METHOD)? Did you become pregnant while using (METHOD), or did you stop to get pregnant, or did you stop for some other reason?
IF DELIBERATELY STOPPED TO BECOME PREGNANT, ASK: How many months did it take you to get pregnant after you stopped using (METHOD)? AND ENTER '0' IN EACH SUCH MONTH IN COLUMN 1

312. CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR USE OF ANY CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD IN ANY MONTH:

313. Have you ever used anything or tried in any way to delay or avoid getting pregnant?

314. CHECK 304:

CIRCLE METHOD CODE: IF MORE THAN ONE METHOD CIRCLED IN 304, CIRCLE CODE FOR HIGHEST METHOD IN LIST.

315. You first started using (CURRENT METHOD) in (DATE FROM 308/308A). Where did you get it that time?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

315A. Where did you learn how to use the rhythm/lactational amenorrhea method?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

NAME OF PLACE________________

316. CHECK 304:

CIRCLE METHOD CODE: IF MORE THAN ONE METHOD CODE CIRCLED IN 304, CIRCLE CODE FOR HIGHEST METHOD IN LIST.

317. At that time, were you told about side effects or problems you might have with the method?

317A. When you got sterilized, were you told about side effects or problems you might have with the method?

318. Were you ever told by a health or family planning worker about side effects or problems you might have with the method?

319. Were you told what to do if you experienced side effects or problems?

320. CHECK 317:

CODE '1' CIRCLED: At that time, were you told about other methods of family planning that you could use?

CODE '2' CIRCLED: When you obtained (CURRENT METHOD FROM 314) from (SOURCE OF METHOD FROM 307 OR 315), were you told about other methods of family planning that you could use?

321. Were you ever told by a health or family planning worker about other methods of family planning that you could use?

322. CHECK 304:

CIRCLE METHOD CODE: IF MORE THAN ONE METHOD CODE CIRCLED IN 304, CIRCLE CODE FOR HIGHEST METHOD ON LIST.

323. Where did you obtain (CURRENT METHOD) the last time?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

(GO TO 326)

324. Do you know of a place where you can obtain a method of family planning?

325. Where is that? Any other place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

326. In the last 12 months, were you visited by a community health worker who talked to you about family planning?

327. In the last 12 months, have you visited a health facility for care for yourself (or your children)?

328. Did any staff member at the health facility speak to you about family planning methods?

SECTION 4. PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL CARE

401. CHECK 224:

402. CHECK 215: ENTER IN THE TABLE THE BIRTH HISTORY NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS OF EACH BIRTH IN 1389 OR LATER. ASK THE QUESTIONS ABOUT ALL OF THESE BIRTHS. BEGIN WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE LAST 2 COLUMNS OF ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRES).

Now I would like to ask some questions about your children born in the last five years. (We will talk about each separately.)

403. BIRTH HISTORY NUMBER FROM 212 IN BIRTH HISTORY

404. FROM 212 AND 216:

405. When you got pregnant with (NAME), did you want to get pregnant at that time?

406. Did you want to have a baby later on, or did you not want to any (more) children?

407. How much longer did you want to wait?

408. Did you see anyone for antenatal care for this pregnancy?

409. Whom did you see? Anyone else?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF PERSON AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

410. Where did you receive antenatal care for this pregnancy? Anywhere else?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

411. How many months pregnant were you when you first received antenatal care for this pregnancy?

412. How many times did you receive antenatal care during this pregnancy?

413. As part of your antenatal care during this pregnancy, were any of the following done at least once:

414. During (any of) your antenatal care visit(s), were you told about things to look out for that might suggest problems with the pregnancy?

414A. What are the symptoms during pregnancy indicating the need to seek immediate care?

PROBE: Any other?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

415. During this pregnancy, were you given an injection in the arm to prevent the baby from getting tetanus, that is, convulsions after birth?

416. During this pregnancy, how many times did you get a tetanus injection?

417. CHECK 416:

418. At any time before this pregnancy, did you receive any tetanus injections?

419. Before this pregnancy, how many times did you receive a tetenus injection?

IF 7 OR MORE TIMES, RECORD '7'.

420. How many years ago did you receive the last tetanus injection before this pregnancy?

421. During this pregnancy, were you given or did you buy any iron tablets or iron syrup?

SHOW TABLETS (TAQWAI KHON PILLS)

422. During the whole pregnancy, for how many days did you take the tablets or syrup?

IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF DAYS.

423. During this pregnancy, did you take any drug for intestinal worms?

430. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?

431. Was (NAME) weighed at birth?

432. How much did name weigh?

RECORD WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS FROM HEALTH CARD, IF AVAILABLE.

433. Who assisted with the delivery of (NAME)? Anyone else?

PROBE FOR ALL THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED. IF RESPONDENT SAYS NO ONE ASSISTED, PROBE TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY ADULTS WERE PRESENT AT THE DELIVERY.

434. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

434A. How long after (NAME) was delivered did you stay there?

IF LESS THAN ONE DAY, RECORD HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, RECORD DAYS.

435. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean, that is, did they cut your belly open to take the baby out?

436. I would like to talk to you about checks on your health after delivery, for example, someone asking you questions about your health or examining you. Did anyone check on your health while you were still in the facility?

437. Did anyone check on your health after you left the facility?

438. I would like to talk to you about checks on your health after delivery, for example, someone asking you questions about you health or examining you. Did anyone check on your health after you gave birth to (NAME)?

439. Who checked on your health at that time?

PROBE FOR MOST QUALIFIED PERSON.

440. How long after delivery did the first check take place?

IF LESS THAN ONE DAY, RECORD HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, RECORD DAYS.

440A. How many times did you receive postnantal care during this pregnancy?

442. In the two months after (NAME) was born, did any health care provider or a traditional birth attendant check on his/her health?

443. How many hours, days or weeks after the birth of (NAME) did the first check take place?

IF LESS THAN ONE DAY, RECORD HOURS. IF LESS THAN ONE WEEK, RECORD DAYS.

444. Who checked on (NAME)'s health at that time?

PROBE FOR MOST QUALIFIED PERSON.

445. Where did this first check of (NAME) take place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE AND CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE CODE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

446. In the first two months after delivery, did you receive a vitamin A dose like (this/any of these)?

SHOW COMMON TYPES OF AMPULES/CAPSULES.

447. Has your menstrual period returned since the birth of (NAME)?

448. Did your period return between the birth of (NAME) and your next pregnancy?

449. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) di you not have a period?

450. CHECK 226: IS RESPONDENT PREGNANT?

451. Have you had sexual intercourse since the birth of (NAME)?

452. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?

453. Did you ever breastfeed (NAME)?

454. CHECK 404: IS CHILD LIVING?

455. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?

IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS. IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS. OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.

456. In the first three days after delivery, was (NAME) given anything to drink other than breast milk?

457. What was (NAME) given to drink? Anything else?

RECORD ALL LIQUIDS MENTIONED.

458. CHECK 404: IS CHILD LIVING?

459. Are you still breastfeeding (NAME)?

460. Did (NAME) drink anything from a bottle with a nipple yesterday or last night?

461. GO BACK TO 405 IN NEXT COLUMN; OR, IF NO MORE BIRTHS, GO TO 501.

SECTION 5. CHILD IMMUNIZATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

501. ENTER IN THE TABLE THE BIRTH HISTORY NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS OF EACH BIRTH IN 1389 OR LATER. ASK THE QUESTIONS ABOUT ALL OF THESE BIRTHS. BEGIN WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE LAST 2 COLUMNS OF ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRES).

502. BIRTH HISTORY NUMBER FROM 212 IN BIRTH HISTORY

503. FROM 212 AND 216

504. Do you have a card where (NAME)'s vaccinations are written down?

IF YES: May I see it please?

505. Did you ever have a vaccination card for (NAME)?

506. (1) COPY DATES FROM THE CARD. (2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A DOSE WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.

507. CHECK 506:

508. Has (NAME) had any vaccinations that are not recorded on this card, including vaccinations given in a national immunization day campaign?

RECORD 'YES' ONLY IF THE RESPONDENT MENTIONS AT LEAST ONE OF THE VACCINATIONS IN 506 THAT ARE NOT RECORDED AS HAVING BEEN GIVEN.

(GO TO 511)

509. Did (NAME) ever have any vaccinations to prevent him/her from getting diseases, including vaccinations received in a national immunization day campaign?

510. Please tell me if (NAME) had any of the following vaccinations?

510A. A BCG vaccination against tuberculosis, that is, an injection in the arm or shoulder that usually causes a scar?

510B. Hepatitis B-0 dose, that is given at birth, along with BCG?

510C. Polio vaccine, that is, drops in the mouth?

510D. Was the first polio vaccine given in the first two weeks after birth or later?

510E. How many times was the polio vaccine given?

510F. A DPT/PENTAVALENT vaccination, that is, an injection given in the thigh, sometimes at the same time as polio drops?

510G. How many times was the DPT/PENTAVALENT vaccionation given?

510H. A PCV vaccination, that is, an injection given in the thigh, to prevent him/her from getting pneumonia?

510I. How many times was the PCV vaccination given?

510J. A measles injection or an MMR/MR injection-that is, a shot in the arm at the age of 9 months or older- to prevent him/her from getting measles?

510K. How many times was measles or MMR/MR injection given?

511. Within the last six months, was (NAME) given a vitamin A dose like (this/any of these)?

SHOW COMMON TYPES OF CAPSULES.

512. In the last seven days, was (NAME) given sprinkles with iron or any micronutirent powder like (this/any of these)?

SHOW COMMON TYPES OF SPRINKLES/SACHETS.

513. Was (NAME) given any drug for intestinal worms in the last six months?

514. Has (NAME) had diarrhea in the last 2 weeks?

515. Was there any blood in the stools?

516. Now I would like to know how much (NAME) was given to drink during the diarrhea (including breastmilk).

Was he/she given less than usual to drink, about the same amount, or more than usual to drink?

IF LESS, PROBE: Was he/she given much less than usual to drink or somewhat less?

517. When (NAME) had diarrhea, was he/she given less than usual to eat, about the same amount, more than usual, or nothing to eat?

IF LESS, PROBE: Was he/she given much less than usual to eat or somewhat less?

518. Did you seek advice or treatment for the diarrhea from any source?

519. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

520. CHECK 519:

521. Where did you first seek advice or treatment.

USE LETTER CODE FROM 519.

522. Was he/she given any of the following to drink at any time since he/she started having the diarrhea:

523. Was anything (else) given to treat the diarrhea?

524. What (else) was given to treat the diarrhea? Anything else?

RECORD ALL TREATMENTS GIVEN.

525. Has (NAME) been ill with a fever at any time in the last 2 weeks?

526. At any time during the illness, did (NAME) have blood taken from his/her finger or heel for testing?

527. Has (NAME) had an illness with a cough at any timie in the last 2 weeks?

528. When (NAME) had an illness with a cough, did he/she breathe faster than usual with short, rapid breaths or have difficulty breathing?

529. Was the fast or difficult breathing due to a problem in the chest or to a blocked or runny nose?

(GO TO 531)

530. CHECK 525: HAD FEVER?

531. Now I would like to know how much (NAME) was given to drink (including breastmilk) during the illness with a (fever/cough).

Was he/she given less than usual to drink, about the same amount, or more than usual to drink?

IF LESS, PROBE: Was he/she given much less than usual to drink or somewhat less?

532. When (NAME) had a (fever/cough), was he/she given less than usual to eat, about the same amount, more than usual, or nothing to eat?

IF LESS, PROBE: Was he/she given much less than usual to eat or somewhat less?

533. Did you seek advice or treatment for the illness from any source?

534. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

535. CHECK 534:

536. Where did you first seek advice or treatment?

USE LETTER CODE FROM 534.

537. At any time during the illness, did (NAME) take any drugs for the illness?

538. What drugs did (NAME) take? Any other drugs?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

552. GO BACK TO 503 IN NEXT COLUMN; OR, IF NO MORE BIRTHS, GO TO 553.

553. CHECK 215 AND 218, ALL ROWS: NUMBER OF CHILDREN BORN IN 1389 OR LATER LIVING WITH THE RESPONDENT

554. The last time (NAME FROM 553) passed stools, what was done to dispose of the stools?

555. CHECK 522(a) and 522(b), ALL COLUMNS:

556. Have you ever heard of a special product called ORS (e.g. SHEFA) you can get for the treatment of diarrhea?

556A. Sometimes children have severe illness and should be taken immediately to a health facility. What types of symptoms would cause you to take your child to a health facility right away? Any other symptoms?

557. CHECK 215 AND 218, ALL ROWS: NUMBER OF CHILDREN BORN IN 1392 OR LATER LIVING WITH THE RESPONDENT

558. Now I would like to ask you about liquids or foods that (NAME FROM 557) had yesterday during the day or at night. I am interested in whether your child had the item I mention even if it was combined with other foods.

Did (NAME FROM 557) (drink/eat):

559. CHECK 558 (CATEGORIES "g" THROUGH "u"):

560. Did (NAME) eat any solid, semi-solid, or soft foods yesterday during the day or at night?

IF YES, PROBE: What kind of solid, semi-solid, or soft foods did (NAME) eat?

561. How many times did (NAME FROM 557) eat solid, semi-solid, or soft foods yesterday during the day or at night?

IF 7 OR MORE TIMES, RECORD '7'.

SECTION 6. MARRIAGE AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY

601. What is your current marital status: are you married, widowed, divorced, or separated?

604. Is your husband living with you now or is he stayin elsewhere?

605. RECORD THE HUSBANDS NAME AND LINE NUMBER FROM THE HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONNAIRE. IF HE IS NOT LISTED IN THE HOUSEHOLD, RECORD '00'

606. Does your husband have other wives or does he live with other women as if married?

607. Including yourself, in total, how many wives does he have?

608. Are you the first, second, ... wife?

609. Have you been married only once or more than once?

610. CHECK 609:

MARRIED ONLY ONCE: In what month and year did you start living with your husband?
MARRIED MORE THAN ONCE: Now I would like to ask about your first husband. In what month and year did yous tart living with him?

611. How old were you when you first started living with him?

612. CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF OTHERS. BEFORE CONTINUING, MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE PRIVACY.

613. Now I would like to ask some questions about sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of some important life issues.

How old were you when you had sexual intercourse for the very first time?

614. Now I would like to ask you some questions about your recent sexual activity. Let me assure you again that your answers are completely confidential and will not be told to anyone. If we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we will go to the next question.

615. When was the last time you had sexual intercourse?

IF LESS THAN 12 MONTHS, ANSWER MUST BE RECORDED IN DAYS, WEEKS OR MONTHS. IF 12 MONTHS (ONE YEAR) OR MORE, ANSWER MUST BE RECORDED IN YEARS.

628. PRESENCE OF OTHERS DURING THIS SECTION.

629. Do you know of a place where a person can get male condoms?

630. Where is that? Any other place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

631. If you wanted to, could you yourself get a condom?

SECTION 7. FERTILITY PREFERENCES

701. CHECK 304:

702. CHECK 226:

703. Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?

704. Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have (a/another) child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?

705. CHECK 226:

NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE: How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?

PREGNANT: After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?

706. CHECK 226:

707. CHECK 303: USING A CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD?

708. CHECK 705:

709. CHECK 704:

WANTS TO HAVE A/ANOTHER CHILD: You have said that you do not want (a/another) child soon. Can you tell me why you are not using a method to prevent pregnancy? Any other reason?

WANTS NO MORE/NONE: You have said that you do not want any (more) children. Can you tell me why you are not using a method to prevent pregnancy? Any other reason?

RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED.

710. CHECK 303: USING A CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD?

711. Do you think you will use a contraceptive method to delay or avoid pregnancy at any time in the future?

712. CHECK 216:

HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?

NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?

PROBE FOR A NUMERIC RESPONSE.

713. How many of these children would you like to be boys, how many would you like to be girls and for how many would it not matter if it's a boy or a girl?

714. In the last few months have you:

716. CHECK 601:

717. CHECK 303: USING A CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD?

718. Would you say that using contraception is mainly your decision, mainly your husband's decision, or did you both decide together?

719. CHECK 304:

720. Does your husband want the same number of children that you want, or does he want more or fewer than you want?

SECTION 8. HUSBAND'S BACKGROUND AND WOMAN'S WORK

801. CHECK 601:

802. How old was your husband on his last birthday?

803. Did you (last) husband ever attend school?

803A. What type of school (Madrassa) has he attended?

804. What was the highest level of school he attended: primary, secondary, or higher?

805. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?

IF COMPLETED LESS THAN GRADE ONE, RECORD '00'.

806. CHECK 801:

CURRENTLY MARRIED: What is your husband's occupation? That is, what kind of work does he mainly do?

FORMERLY MARRIED: What was your (last) husband's occupation? That is, what kind of work did he mainly do?

807. Aside from your own housework, have you done any work in the last seven days?

808. As you know, some women take jobs for which they are paid in cash or kind. Others sell things, have a small business or work on the family farm or in the family business. In the last seven days, have you done any of these things or any other work?

809. Although you did not work in the last seven days, do you have any job or business from which you were absent for leave, illness, vacation, maternity leave, or any other such reason?

810. Have you done any work in the last 12 months?

811. What is your occupation, that is, what kind of work do you mainly do?

812. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?

813. Do you usually work throughout the year, or do you work seasonally, or only once in a while?

814. Are you paid in cash or kind for this work or are you not paid at all?

815. CHECK 601:

816. CHECK 814:

817. Who usually decides how the money you earn will be used: you, your husband, or you and your husband jointly?

818. Would you say that the money that you earn is more than what your husband earns, less than what he earns, or about the same?

819. Who usually decides how your husband's earnings will be used: you, your husband, or you and your husband jointly?

820. Who usually makes decisions about health care for yourself: you, your husband, you and your husband jointly, or someone else?

821. Who usually makes decisions about making major household purchases?

822. Who usually makes decisions about visits to your family or relatives?

823. Do you own this or any other house either alone or jointly with someone else?

824. Do you own any land either alone or jointly with someone else?

825. PRESENCE OF OTHERS AT THIS POINT (PRESENT AND LISTENING, PRESENT BUT NOT LISTENING, OR NOT PRESENT)

826. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife in the following situations:

SECTION 9. HIV/AIDS

901. Now I would like to talk about something else. Have you ever heard of an illness called AIDS?

902. Can people reduce their chance of getting HIV by having just one uninfected sex partner who has no other sex partners?

903. Can people get HIV from mosquito bites?

904. Can people reduce their chance of getting HIV by using a condom every time they have sex?

905. Can people get HIV by sharing food with a person who has aids?

906. Can people get HIV because of witchcraft or other supernatural means?

907. Is it possible for a healthy-looking person to have HIV?

908. Can HIV be transmitted from a mother to her baby:

909. CHECK 908:

910. Are there any special drugs that a doctor or a nurse can give to a woman infected with HIV to reduce the risk of transmission to the baby?

910A. From where did you hear or get information about HIV/AIDS? Any other source?

926. I don't want to know the results, but have you ever been tested to see if you have HIV?

927. How many months ago was you most recent HIV test?

928. I don't want to know the results, but did you get the results of the test?

929. Where was the test done?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

(GO TO 932)

930. Do you know of a place where people can go to get tested for HIV?

931. Where is that? Any other place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

932. Would you buy fresh vegetables from a shopkeeper or vendor if you know that this person had HIV?

933. If a member of your family got infected with HIV, would you want it to remain a secret or not?

934. If a member of your family became sick with AIDS, would you be willing to care for her or him in your own household?

935. In your opinion, if a female teacher has HIV but is not sick, should she be allowed to continue teaching in the school?

936. Should children 12-14 be taught about using a condom to avoid getting AIDS?

937. CHECK 901:

HEARD ABOUT AIDS: Apart from AIDS, have you heard about other infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact?

NOT HEARD ABOUT AIDS: Have you heard about infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact?

938. CHECK 613:

939. CHECK 937: HEARD ABOUT OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS?

940. Now I would like to ask you some questions about your health in the last 12 months. During the last 12 months, have you had a disease which you got through sexual contact?

941. Sometimes women experience a bad-smelling abnormal genital discharge. During the last 12 months, have you had a bad-smelling abnormal genital discharge?

942. Sometimes women have a genital sore or ulcer. During the last 12 months, have you had a genital sore or ulcer?

943. CHECK 940, 941, AND 942:

944. The last time you had (PROBLEM FROM 940/941/942), did you seek any kind of advice or treatment?

945. Where did you go? Any other place?

PROBE TO IDENTIFY EACH TYPE OF SOURCE. IF UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR, WRITE THE NAME OF THE PLACE.

946. If a wife knows her husband has a disease that she can get during sexual intercourse, is she justified in asking that they use a condom when they have sex?

947. Is a wife justified in refusing to have sex with her husband when she knows he has sex with other women?

SECTION 10. OTHER HEALTH ISSUES

1001. Now I would like to ask you some other questions relating to health matters. Have you had an injection for any reason in the last 12 months?

IF YES: How many injections have you had?

IF NUMBER OF INJECTIONS IS 90 OR MORE, OR DAILY FOR 3 MONTHS OR MORE, RECORD '90'. IF NON-NUMERIC ANSWER, PROBE TO GET AN ESTIMATE.

1002. Among these injections, how many were administered by a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist, a dentist, or any other health worker?

IF NUMBER OF INJECTIONS IS 90 OR MORE, OR DAILY FOR 3 MONTHS OR MORE, RECORD '90'. IF NON-NUMERIC ANSWER, PROBE TO GET AN ESTIMATE.

1003. The last time you got an injection from a health provider, did he/she take the syringe and needle from a new, unopened package?

1004. Do you currently smoke cigarettes?

1005. In the last 24 hours, how many cigarettes did you smoke?

1006. Do you currently smoke or use any (other) type of tobacco?

1007. What (other) type of tobacco do you currently smoke or use?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

1007A. Do you currently use drugs?

1007B. What type of drugs do you currently use?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

1007C. Have you ever heard of an illness called tuberculosis or TB?

1007D. How does tuberculosis spread from one person to another? PROBE: Any other ways?

[CIRCLE ALL MENTIONED]

1007E. Can tuberculosis be cured?

1007F. Have you ever been told by a doctor or nurse that you have/had tuberculosis?

1007G. Have you ever heard of an illness called Hepatitis?

1007H. Is there anything a person can do to avoid getting Hepatitis?

1007I. What can a person do to avoid getting Hepatitis? PROBE: Any other ways?

[CIRCLE ALL MENTIONED]

1007J. Have you ever been told by a doctor or nurse that you have/had Hepatitis?

1007K. What type of Hepatitis were you diagnosed with?

1007L. Are you currently suffering from Hepatitis?

1007M. What type of Hepatitis are you currently suffering from?

1008. Many different factors can prevent women from getting medical advice or treatment for themselves. When you are sick and want to get medical advice or treatment, is each of the following a big problem or not?

1009. Are you covered by any health insurance?

1010. What type of health insurance are you covered by?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

SECTION 11. FISTULA

1101. Sometimes a woman can have a problem of constant leakage of urine or stool from her vagina during the day and night. This problem usually occurs after a difficult childbirth, but may also occur after sexual assault or after pelvic surgery.

Have you ever experienced a constant leakage of uring or stool from your vagina during the day and night?

1102. Have you ever heard of this problem?

1103. Did this problem start after you delivered a baby or had a stillbirth?

1104. Did this problem start after a normal labor and delivery, or after a very difficult labor and delivery?

1105. What do you think caused this problem?

1106. How many days after [CAUSE OF PROBLEM FROM 1103 OR 1105] did the leakage start?

RECORD 90 IF 90 DAYS OR MORE.

1107. Have you sought treatment for this condition?

1108. Why have you not sought treatment?

PROBE AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

(GO TO 1201)

1109. From whom did you last seek treatment?

1110. Did you have an operation to fix the problem?

1111. Did the treatment stop the leakage completely?

IF NO: Did the treatment reduce the leakage?

1111A. How was your family members' support towards you when you were suffering from the problem?

SECTION 12. MATERNAL MORTALITY

1201. Now I would like to ask you some questions about your brothers and sisters, that is, all of the children born to your natural mother, including those who are living with you, those living elsewhere and those who have died. How many children did your mother give birth to, including you?

1202. CHECK 1201:

1203. How many births did your mother have before you were born?

1204. What was the name given to your oldest (next oldest) brother or sister?

1205. Is (NAME) male or female?

1206. Is name still alive?

1207. How old is (NAME)?

1208. How many years ago did (NAME) die?

1209. How old was (NAME) when he/she died?

IF MALE OR DIED BEFORE 12 YEARS OF AGE GO TO (2).
1210. Was (NAME) pregnant when she died?

1211. Did (NAME) die during childbirth?

1212. Did (NAME) die within two months after the end of a pregnancy or childbirth?

1213. How many live born children did (NAME) give birth to during her lifetime?

IF NO MORE BROTHERS OR SISTERS, GO TO NEXT SECTION.

SECTION 13. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MODULE

1300. CHECK HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONNAIRE - Q. 141 AND COVER PAGE OF WOMAN QUESTIONNAIRE:

1301. CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF OTHERS:

DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL PRIVACY IS ENSURED.

READ TO THE RESPONDENT

Now I would like to ask you questions about some other important aspects of a woman's life. You may find some of these questions very personal. However, your answers are crucial for helping to understand the condition of women in Afghanistan. Let me assure you that your answers are completely confidential and will not be told to anyone and no one else in your household will know that you were asked these questions.

1302. CHECK 601:

1303. First, I am going to ask you about some situations which happen to some women. Please tell me if these apply to your relationship with your (last) husband?

1304. Now I need to ask some more questions about your relationship with your (last) husband.

1304A. Did your (last) husband ever:

1304B. FOR ANY 'YES' IN 1304A (a,b,c): How often did this happen during the last 12 months: often, only sometimes, or not at all?

1305A. Did your (last) husband ever do any of the following things to you:

1305B. FOR ANY 'YES' IN 1305A (a-j): How often did this happen during the last 12 months: often, only sometimes, or not at all?

1306. CHECK 1305 (a-j):

1307. How long after you first (got married/started living together) with your (last)(husband/partner) did (this/any of these things) first happen?

IF LESS THAN ONE YEAR, RECORD '00'.

1308. Did the following ever happen as a result of what your (last) husband did to you:

1309. Have you ever hit, slapped, kicked, or done anything else to physically hurt your (last) husband at times when he was not already beating or physically hurting you?

1310. In the last 12 months, how often have you done this to your (last) husband: often, sometimes, or not at all?

1311. Does (did) your (last) husband drink alcohol?

1312. How often does (did) he get drunk: often, only sometimes, or never?

1313. Are (Were) you afraid of your (last) husband: most of the time, sometimes, or never?

1314. CHECK 609:

1315A. So far we have been talking about the behavior of your (current/last) husband. Now I want to talk about the behavior of any previous husband.

1315B. FOR ANY 'YES' IN 1315A (a,b): How long ago did this last happen?

1316. From the time you were 15 years old has anyone other than (your/any) husband hit you, slapped you, kicked you, or done anything else to hurt you?

1317. Who has hurt you in this way? Anyone else?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

1318. In the last 12 months, how often has (this person/have these persons) physically hurt you: often, only sometimes, or not at all?

1319. CHECK 201, 226, 230:

1320. Has anyone ever hit, slapped, kicked, or done anything else to hurt you physically while you were pregnant?

1321. Who has done any of these things to physically hurt you while you were pregnant? Anyone else?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

1324A. CHECK 1305 (h-j) and 1315A(b):

1325. How old were you the first time you were forced to have sexually intercourse or perform any other sexual acts by (your/any) husband?

1326. CHECK 1305A (a-j), 1315A (a,b), 1316, AND 1320:

1327. Thinking about what you yourself have experienced among the different things we have been talking about, have you ever tried to seek help?

1328. From whom have you sought help? Anyone else?

RECORD ALL MENTIONED.

(GO TO 1330)

1329. Have you ever told any one about this?

1330. As far as you know, did your father ever beat your mother?

THANK THE RESPONDENT FOR HER COOPERATION AND REASSURE HER ABOUT THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF HER ANSWERS. FILL OUT THE QUESTIONS BELOW WITH REFERENCE TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MODULE ONLY.

1331. DID YOU HAVE TO INTERRUPT THE INTERVIEW BECAUSE SOME ADULT WAS TRYING TO LISTEN, OR CAME INTO THE ROOM, OR INTERFERED IN ANY OTHER WAY?

1332. INTERVIEWER'S COMMENTS/EXPLANATION FOR NOT COMPLETING THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MODULE

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1333. RECORD THE TIME.

INTERVIEWERS OBSERVATIONS

TO BE FILLED IN AFTER THE INTERVIEW

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COMMENTS ON SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:

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ANY OTHER COMMENTS:

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SUPERVISOR'S OBSERVATIONS

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NAME OF SUPERVISOR:__________________
DATE:_____________

EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS

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NAME OF EDITOR:____________________
DATE:_____________

INSTRUCTIONS:

ONLY ONE CODE SHOULD APPEAR IN ANY BOX.
COLUMN 1 REQUIRES A CODE IN EVERY MONTH.

INFORMATION TO BE CODED FOR EACH COLUMN

COLUMN 1: BIRTHS, PREGNANCIES, CONTRACEPTIVE USE

B BIRTHS
P PREGNANCIES
T TERMINATIONS

0 NO METHOD
1 FEMALE STERILIZATION
2 MALE STERILIZATION
3 IUD
4 INJECTABLES
5 IMPLANTS
6 PILL
7 MALE CONDOM
K LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD
L RHYTHM METHOD
M WITHDRAWAL
X OTHER MODERN METHOD
Y OTHER TRADITIONAL METHOD

COLUMN 2: DISCONTINUATION OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE

0 INFREQUENT SEX/HUSBAND AWAY
1 BECAME PREGNANT WHILE USING
2 WANTED TO BECOME PREGNANT
3 HUSBAND/PARTNER DISAPPROVED
4 WANTED MORE EFFECTIVE METHOD
5 SIDE EFFECTS/HEALTH CONCERNS
6 LACK OF ACCESS/TOO FAR
7 COSTS TOO MUCH
8 INCONVENIENT TO USE
F UP TO GOD/FATALISTIC
A DIFFICULT TO GET PREGNANT/MENOPAUSAL
D MARITAL DISSOLUTION/SEPARATION
X OTHER_____________________
Z DON'T KNOW