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Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2006

Lao PDR, 2006
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Reference ID
LAO_2006_MICS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Department of Statistics, Hygiene and Prevention Department, United Nations Children's Fund
Collection(s)
UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)
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Weight from card or recall (MN11A)

Data file: wm

Overview

Valid: 348
Invalid: 7355
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 9
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 104
End: 104
Width: 1
Range: 1 - 9
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
How much did (name) weigh?
Categories
Value Category Cases
1 Card 126
36.2%
2 Recall 189
54.3%
7 Inconsistent 0
0%
9 Missing 33
9.5%
Sysmiss 7355
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
Ask the woman to show you her (or the child's) health card, if available. Record the birthweight in kilograms. If the weight is 'From card' or is recorded on another written document (such as a vaccination card, antenatal card or birth certificate), circle '1' and record the weight in the corresponding space. If the birthweight is reported by the mother, but no card or document is available, circle '2' for 'From recall' and record the weight in the corresponding space. Fill in the weight only once. Use zeros to fill in all digits if necessary. For example, if the woman tells you that the baby was 3.5 kilograms at birth; enter the information as '3.500'. Always record the birthweight from the card when possible. If there is no card, and the mother cannot remember the exact weight, record her best estimate. Only circle '99998' for 'DK' if she absolutely cannot remember even the approximate weight.
Question post text
Record weight from health card, if available.

Description

Universe
Women aged 15-49 who gave birth to a child in the 2 years preceding the survey
Source of information
The eligible woman selected for interview
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