Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2010
Sierra Leone, 2010
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Reference ID
SLE_2010_MICS_v01_M
Producer(s)
United Nations Children’s Fund, Statistics Sierra Leone
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Jan 23, 2013
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What was done to dispose of the stools (CA15)
Data file: ch
Overview
Valid:
4910
Invalid:
3888
Minimum:
1
Maximum:
99
Type:
Continuous
Decimal:
0
Start:
166
End:
167
Width:
2
Range:
1 - 99
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
The last time (name) passed stools, what was done to dispose of the stools?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child used toilet / latrine | 69 |
1.4%
|
| 2 | Put / Rinsed into toilet or latrine | 2554 |
52%
|
| 3 | Put / Rinsed into drain or ditch | 690 |
14.1%
|
| 4 | Thrown into garbage (solid waste) | 1029 |
21%
|
| 5 | Buried | 93 |
1.9%
|
| 6 | Left in the open | 46 |
0.9%
|
| 96 | Other | 269 |
5.5%
|
| 98 | DK | 105 |
2.1%
|
| 99 | Missing | 55 |
1.1%
|
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
The purpose of this question is to know what was done with the most recent stools passed by the child in the household. The safe disposal of children's stools is of particular importance because children's stools are the most likely cause of faecal contamination to the immediate household environment. Correct disposal of stools is linked with lower risks of diarrhoea.
Respondents are asked where they usually dispose of their children's stools if the child did not use the toilet facility. Circle the most appropriate code.
If the respondent states that diapers are used, then probe to establish how the diapers are disposed of.
Respondents are asked where they usually dispose of their children's stools if the child did not use the toilet facility. Circle the most appropriate code.
If the respondent states that diapers are used, then probe to establish how the diapers are disposed of.
Description
Source of information
The mother or caretaker of the child under five.