Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005

Sierra Leone, 2005

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Reference ID

SLE_2005_MICS_v01_M

Producer(s)

Statistics Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone

Collection(s)

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Metadata

DDI/XML JSON

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Mar 22, 2011

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Sep 26, 2013

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Blood sample (MN3D)

Data file: wm

Overview

Valid: 0

Valid (weighted): 0

Invalid: 0

Invalid (weighted): 0

Type: Discrete

Decimal: 0

Width: 1

Range: 1 - 9

Format: Numeric

Weighted variable: V456

Questions and instructions

Literal question

As part of your antenatal care, were any of the following done at least once? Did you give a blood sample?

Categories

Value	Category
1	Yes
2	No
9	Missing

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 about each procedure and record the response before asking about the next one. Circle '1' for 'Yes', or '2' for 'No' in each case. It may be necessary to explain some of the procedures. We want to know whether each of the procedures listed was performed during any of the antenatal check-ups during her last pregnancy. It does not matter if they were performed only once or more than once, or performed in the same visit or spread over several visits. The question asks for the following procedures: D. DID YOU GIVE A BLOOD SAMPLE? A blood sample may be taken from the woman's fingertip or from a vein (usually from a vein near the elbow or on the wrist). The blood sample is used to test for various diseases, such as anaemia, parasite infestations or infectious diseases.

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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