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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
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Mar 22, 2011
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Time baby put to breast (unit) (MN13U)

Data file: wm

Overview

Valid: 0
Valid (weighted): 0
Invalid: 0
Invalid (weighted): 0
Type: Continuous
Decimal: 0
Width: 1
Range: 0 - 9
Format: Numeric
Weighted variable: V456

Questions and instructions

Literal question
How long after birth did you first put (name) to the breast?
Categories
Value Category
0 Immediately
1 Hours
2 Days
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
If the mother reports that the baby was put to the breast immediately after birth, circle '000'. Otherwise, record the time in completed hours or days. If less than 1 hour, circle '1' for 'Hours' and record '00' in the space provided. For example, if the woman said she began breastfeeding within 10 minutes of the birth, circle '1' and record '00' hours. If the mother began breastfeeding within 24 hours of the birth, circle '1' and record the number of hours that passed before the baby was put to the breast. If she began breastfeeding 24 hours or more after the birth, circle '2' and record the number of days. Record in completed number of days. For example, if the baby was first breastfed 30 hours after delivery, circle '2' and record '01' days. If the woman does not know or does not remember how long after birth she put the baby to the breast, circle '998'.
Question post text
If less than 1 hour, record '00' hours. If less than 24 hours, record hours. Otherwise, record days.

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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