Interviewer instructions
Question A8
[Question A8 from the enumeration form is not presented here.]
Purpose
This question is to obtain information relating to the type of toilet facility used by the members of the LQ.
Definition
Types of toilet facility are as follows:
(i) Flush system (Code 1)
This type of toilet is fixed with a mechanical/automatic sewerage system. Human waste is flushed off with water by pressing or pulling the mechanical device.
(ii) Pour flush (Code 2)
This category differs from the mechanical pull-type in disposing off the waste. This pour flush type necessitates the user to pour waste into the sanitary bowl to dispose off the waste. It is also known as "Jamban Siram"
(iii) Bucket (Code 3)
This type uses a bucket to collect the waste. The bucket is portable and is usually cleaned by public/private authority.
(iv) Pit (Code 4)
This includes all pits dug into the ground to collect the human waste. They are commonly referred to as "Jamban Siam" or "Jamban Lubang". Cesspits should also be included under this category.
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(v) Enclosed space over water (Code 5)
This is constructed over water so that the human waste fall direct into the water, i.e., it is constructed over drains, river, sea, pond, lake and swamps. This type of toilet should have a closed or semi-closed structure.
(vi) None (Code 6)
This includes all cases whereby the LQ does not have any toilet facility. The occupants of the LQ use swamps, river, bushes, etc. to dispose their human waste.
How to ask the question
Ask the question as follows:
"What is the type of toilet facility normally used by the members of the LQ?"
How to record the answer
Mark "X" in the relevant code box.
If the answer is code 6, you need not ask question A9. Proceed to part B.
