Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011

Jamaica, 2011

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Reference ID

JAM_2011_MICS_v01_M

Producer(s)

Statistical Institute of Jamaica, United Nations Children’s Fund

Collection(s)

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Metadata

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Jan 12, 2015

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Child able to pick up small object with 2 fingers (EC11)

Data file: ch

Overview

Valid: 668

Invalid: 983

Type: Discrete

Decimal: 0

Start: 92

End: 92

Width: 1

Range: 1 - 9

Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question

Can (name) pick up a small object with two fingers, like a stick or a rock from the ground?

Categories

Value	Category	Cases
1	Yes	632	94.6%
2	No	27	4%
8	DK	9	1.3%
9	Missing	0	0%
Sysmiss		983

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

Circle the code corresponding to the response. If necessary, use the pen you are holding to demonstrate the grip. Consider the small objects mentioned before when asking about the items children play with (sticks, rocks, animal shells or leaves). A 'Yes' answer means that the child is able to pick up small objects without difficulty while a 'No' answer means that the child seems to have difficulty with small items.

Description

Source of information

The mother or caretaker of the child under five.

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