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Targeting the Ultra-Poor Program in Afghanistan, Baseline and Follow-up Surveys, 2016 - 2018
Baseline and Follow-up

Afghanistan, 2016
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AFG_2016-2018_TUP_v01_M
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48529/kxmk-md98
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Guadalupe Bedoya, Aidan Coville, Johannes Haushofer, Jeremy Shapiro
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Data file: all_hh_nopii_bl

Main project dataset (LHH, Targeting, MHHH surveys), excluding “roster” variables. Follow-up 1 cortisol results from saliva testing are included in this dataset (cortisol_result, cortisol_result_m).

Cases: 2852
Variables: 809

Variables

hhid
Household ID
bl_hhid
Household ID (Baseline)
treatment
HH was assigned to treatment (lottery records)
ultra_poor
HH is ultra-poor
date
Survey date
time
Survey time
survey
Type of survey administered
a2
Interviewer ID
a3
Supervisor ID
a12
Survey was consented
a6
Village
a1_v
We did not notice GPS coordinates. Would you like to enter them at the end of th
date_v
Is today [date]?
date_a
What date is it today?
time_v
Is the time [time]?
time_a
What time is it right now?
a2_v
Is ${a2_name} the correct enumerator name?
a3_v
Is ${a3_name} the correct supervisor name?
a5
District
confirm_name
Is [name] the name of the household head?
confirm_name_2
Is [name] the name of any other household member?
a7
Is this the first, second, or third visit to this household?
a7_o
Please specify which visit this is.
a8
Is lady of the household available?
a9
Why is the lady of your household not available?
a8_m
Could I please speak with the household head?
a9_m
Why is the household head not available?
a10
What is the respondent's primary language?
a11
Select the language that was used to conduct this interview.
c1
Num. HH members resident and ate at least 4 meals in the household (past 7 days)
c2
Over last 7 days, how many meals were eaten outside of the home by all members?
c14_1
In the last month, was there ever no food to eat of any kind in your house becau
c14_2
If yes, how often did this happen in the last month?
c14_3
In the last month, did you or any other adults in your household ever cut the si
c14_4
If yes, how often did this happen in the last month?
c14_5
In the last month, did you ever cut the size of the children's meals or did the
c14_6
If yes, how often did this happen in the last month?
c14_7
Does everyone in the household regularly eat at least two meals a day?
d6
What is the main purpose of the money transfer you gave?
d13
What is the main purpose of the money transfer you received?
e1
What is your household's ownership status over the dwelling in which you reside?
e2
How many other households live in this dwelling?
e3
How much per month does your household pay for rent and utilities?
e4
During the past 4 weeks, what has been the household's main source of lighting?
e5
Main source of heating during the most recent winter
e6
Main source of energy for cooking during the last 4 weeks
e7
What is the main source of drinking water for members of your household?
e9
Does your household treat the water before consuming it?
e20
Does your house leak during rains?
e8
What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use?
e10
Do you share this toilet facility with other households?
e11
How many households (excluding yours) use this toilet facility?
consent_direct_obs
Consented to direct observation (stable)
e12
Observe the home structure
e13
Observe number of rooms (excluding kitchen, bathrooms, animal shed)
e14
Observe main material of the floor.
e15
Observe main material of the roof.
e16
Observe main material of the exterior walls
f1
Lifting a bag weighing 10 kg (for example, a bag of wheat)
f2
Walking for four hours without resting
f3
Working in a field all day (if you had to)
f3_a_1
Limbs not functional includes: Right Arm
f3_a_2
Limbs not functional includes: Left Arm
f3_a_3
Limbs not functional includes: Right Leg
f3_a_4
Limbs not functional includes: Left Leg
f3_a_0
Limbs not functional includes: None
f3_a__99
Limbs not functional includes: Can't be assessed
f6
Has [oldest child (5 years old or less)] had diarrhea in the last 2 weeks?
f7
Did you seek advice for treatment of the diarrhea?
f8_1
Seek advice in: Public sector, govt hospital, health center, post, mobile clinic
f8_2
Seek advice in: Private sector, private hospital, clinic, mobile clinic
f8_3
Seek advice in: Pharmacy/shop/market
f8_4
Seek advice in: Traditional practitioner
f8_5
Seek advice in: Fieldworker
f8_6
Seek advice in: Family
f8_7
Seek advice in: Friend
f8__97
Seek advice in: Other (please specify)
f8__99
Seek advice in: Don't know
f9_1
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not afford the cost of visit
f9_2
Reasons for not seeking advice: No transport
f9_3
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not afford the cost of transport
f9_4
Reasons for not seeking advice: Provider's drugs and equipment are inadequate
f9_5
Reasons for not seeking advice: The health care provider's skills are inadequate
f9_6
Reasons for not seeking advice: You were previously badly treated
f9_7
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not take time off work
f9_8
Reasons for not seeking advice: You did not know where to go
f9_9
Reasons for not seeking advice: You thought they were not sick enough
f9_10
Reasons for not seeking advice: You tried but were denied healthcare
f9__97
Reasons for not seeking advice: Other (please specify)
f9__98
Reasons for not seeking advice: Don't answer
f9__99
Reasons for not seeking advice: Don't know
f10
Has [oldest child (5 years old or less)] had fever in the last 2 weeks?
f11
Did you seek advice for treatment of the fever?
f12_1
Seek advice in: Public sector, govt hospital, health center, post, mobile clinic
f12_2
Seek advice in: Private sector, private hospital, clinic, mobile clinic
f12_3
Seek advice in: Pharmacy/shop/market
f12_4
Seek advice in: Traditional practitioner
f12_5
Seek advice in: Fieldworker
f12_6
Seek advice in: Family
f12_7
Seek advice in: Friend
f12__97
Seek advice in: Other (please specify)
f12__99
Seek advice in: Don't know
f13_1
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not afford the cost of visit
f13_2
Reasons for not seeking advice: No transport
f13_3
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not afford the cost of transport
f13_4
Reasons for not seeking advice: Provider's drugs and equipment are inadequate
f13_5
Reasons for not seeking advice: The health care provider's skills are inadequate
f13_6
Reasons for not seeking advice: You were previously badly treated
f13_7
Reasons for not seeking advice: Could not take time off work
f13_8
Reasons for not seeking advice: You did not know where to go
f13_9
Reasons for not seeking advice: You thought they were not sick enough
f13_10
Reasons for not seeking advice: You tried but were denied healthcare
f13__97
Reasons for not seeking advice: Other (please specify)
f13__98
Reasons for not seeking advice: Don't answer
f13__99
Reasons for not seeking advice: Don't know
f4_1
Causes of diarrhea: Mosquitoes
f4_2
Causes of diarrhea: Drinking contaminated water
f4_3
Causes of diarrhea: Too much sunlight
f4_4
Causes of diarrhea: Contact with contaminated feces
f4__97
Causes of diarrhea: Other (please specify)
f4__98
Causes of diarrhea: Don't answer
f4__99
Causes of diarrhea: Don't know
f14
Is there a vaccination card for [oldest child (5 years old or less)]?
f14_b
Is there a vaccination card for any of your children <5 years of age?
f15_a
May I see it please?
f15_1
Listed in immunization card: BCG
f15_2
Listed in immunization card: POLIO 1
f15_3
Listed in immunization card: POLIO 2
f15_4
Listed in immunization card: POLIO 3
f15_5
Listed in immunization card: DPT 1
f15_6
Listed in immunization card: DPT 2
f15_7
Listed in immunization card: DPT 3
f15_8
Listed in immunization card: MEASLES
f15_9
Listed in immunization card: VITAMIN A
f15_10
Listed in immunization card: HEPATITIS A
f15_11
Listed in immunization card: HEP B (1st dose)
f15_12
Listed in immunization card: HEP B (2nd dose)
f15_13
Listed in immunization card: HEP B (3rd dose)
f15_14
Listed in immunization card: Booster shot DPT
f15_15
Listed in immunization card: Booster dose polio
f15__98
Listed in immunization card: Don't answer
f15__99
Listed in immunization card: Don't know
f16_1
Vaccines received: BCG
f16_2
Vaccines received: POLIO 1
f16_3
Vaccines received: POLIO 2
f16_4
Vaccines received: POLIO 3
f16_5
Vaccines received: DPT 1
f16_6
Vaccines received: DPT 2
f16_7
Vaccines received: DPT 3
f16_8
Vaccines received: MEASLES
f16_9
Vaccines received: VITAMIN A
f16_10
Vaccines received: HEPATITIS A
f16_11
Vaccines received: HEP B (1st dose)
f16_12
Vaccines received: HEP B (2nd dose)
f16_13
Vaccines received: HEP B (3rd dose)
f16_14
Vaccines received: Booster shot DPT
f16_15
Vaccines received: Booster dose polio
f16__98
Vaccines received: Don't answer
f16__99
Vaccines received: Don't know
f17
During the past two years, have you given birth?
f18
Did you see anyone for prenatal care during this (most recent) pregnancy?
f19_1
Who did you see: Doctor
f19_2
Who did you see: Unofficial Midwife
f19_3
Who did you see: Official Midwife
f19_4
Who did you see: Nurse
f19_5
Who did you see: Community Health Worker
f19__97
Who did you see: Other (please specify)
f19__98
Who did you see: Don't answer
f19__99
Who did you see: Don't know
f20
How many times did you receive prenatal care during the most recent pregnancy?
f21
Who was the primary person to assist you with the most recent delivery?
f22
Where did the delivery of this baby take place?
h1
What to cook on a daily basis
h2
Buying groceries
h3
Buying clothing
h4
Buying expensive items (i.e. carpet, jewelry)
h5
Buying small items (i.e. detergent, soap)
h6
Buying or selling land or property
h7
Managing household finances
h8
Making home improvements/repair
h9
Whether your daughter should attend school
h10
Whether your son should attend school
h11
Marriage of daughters
h12
Marriage of sons
h13
Consulting a doctor when your child is ill
h14
How many children to have
h28
How much would your opinion be considered if you wanted to take out a loan?
h31
How much would your opinion be considered if you wanted to work outside home?
h24
How much would your opinion be considered if you wanted to open a new business?
h25_1
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 1]
h26_1
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 1]
h27_1
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 1]
h25_2
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 2]
h26_2
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 2]
h27_2
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 2]
h25_3
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 3]
h26_3
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 3]
h27_3
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 3]
h25_4
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 4]
h26_4
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 4]
h27_4
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 4]
h25_5
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 5]
h26_5
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 5]
h27_5
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 5]
h25_6
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 6]
h26_6
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 6]
h27_6
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 6]
h25_7
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 7]
h26_7
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 7]
h27_7
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 7]
h25_8
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 8]
h26_8
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 8]
h27_8
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 8]
h25_9
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 9]
h26_9
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 9]
h27_9
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 9]
h25_10
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 10]
h26_10
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 10]
h27_10
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 10]
h25_11
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 11]
h26_11
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 11]
h27_11
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 11]
h25_12
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 12]
h26_12
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 12]
h27_12
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 12]
h25_13
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 13]
h26_13
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 13]
h27_13
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 13]
h25_14
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 14]
h26_14
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 14]
h27_14
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 14]
h25_15
Opinion considered if you wanted to invest in [business 15]
h26_15
Opinion considered if you wanted to make a purchase for [business 15]
h27_15
Opinion considered if you wanted to sell products from [business 15]
h29
Do you participate in a Self-Help Group?
h30
Do you have savings/loans/other financial assets in your own name?
i1_s
Highest educ level you would like [youngest son (<12 years old)] to finish
i2_s1
This level will help by: Get job/earn money
i2_s2
This level will help by: Make him/her wiser
i2_s3
This level will help by: Will not help
i2_s4
This level will help by: Enhance marriage prospects
i2_s97
This level will help by: Other (please specify)
i2_s98
This level will help by: Don't answer
i2_s99
This level will help by: Don’t know
i3_s
Occupation you would like for [youngest son (<12 years old)]
i4_s
At what age would you like to see [youngest son (<12 years old)] marry?
i1_d
Highest educ level you would like [youngest daughter (<12 years old)] to finish
i2_d1
This level will help by: Get job/earn money
i2_d2
This level will help by: Make him/her wiser
i2_d3
This level will help by: Will not help
i2_d4
This level will help by: Enhance marriage prospects
i2_d97
This level will help by: Other (please specify)
i2_d98
This level will help by: Don't answer
i2_d99
This level will help by: Don’t know
i3_d
Occupation you would like for [youngest daughter (<12 years old)]
i4_d
At what age would you like to see [youngest daughter (<12 years old)] marry?
i5
How would you describe your satisfaction with life these days?
i7
I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor
i7_da
Why did the respondent not answer?
i10
I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing
i11
I felt depressed
i12
I felt that everything I did was an effort
i16
My sleep was restless
i23
I could not sleep out of stress.
i25
I could not start doing what I was supposed to do.
i26
Would you say that most people can be trusted
i27
Are you “very”, “quite”, “not very”, or “not at all happy”
i28_a
I do not know what will happen in the future but I usually think positively
i28_da
Why did the respondent not answer?
i28_b
It's easy for me to relax.
i28_c
I have bad luck all the time.
i28_d
I’m optimistic about my future.
i28_e
I enjoy my friends a lot.
i28_f
I like keeping myself busy.
i28_g
I am not a lucky person.
i28_h
I don't get upset too easily
i28_i
In the future I do not think my life would be good.
i28_j
In the future I expect my life to be good
i34
I feel that I am a person that others usually respect.
i34_da
Why did the respondent not answer?
i35
I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
i37
I am able to do things as well as most other people.
i38
I am not proud of myself
i39
I am satisfied with myself
i43
Sometimes I think that others do not respect me
i44
How often you felt: usuccessful in managing your life (last month)
i45
How often you felt: confident about your ability to handle problems (last month)
i46
How often you felt: that you were lucky (last month)
i47
How often you felt: that problems in your life were too many (last month)
j1
Do you keep a budget that tracks your household's income and expenditures?
j2
If yes, what type of record do you keep?
j3
Ever opened or operated a business that sold products or services outside home
j4
I can think of many times when I persisted with work when others quit.
j5
Have you ever raised or looked after livestock?
j6
I plan tasks carefully.
j7
I make up my mind quickly.
j8
I look forward to returning to my work when I am away from work.
j9
I can think of many times when I persisted with work when others quit.
j10
I continue to work on hard projects even when others oppose me
j11
I like to juggle several activities at the same time.
Total: 809
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