Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2000

Albania, 2000

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Reference ID

ALB_2000_MICS_v01_M

Producer(s)

National Institute of Statistics

Collection(s)

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

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Mar 09, 2011

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salt iodization test outcome (si1)

Data file: Household Albania

Overview

Valid: 5182

Valid (weighted): 4821

Invalid: 0

Invalid (weighted): 0

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 9

Type: Continuous

Decimal: 0

Width: 1

Range: 1 - 9

Format: Numeric

Weighted variable: V364

Questions and instructions

Literal question

We would like to check whether the salt used in your household is iodized. May I see a sample of the salt used to cook the main meal eaten by members of your household last night?

Categories

Value	Category	Cases	Weighted
1	not iodized o PPm	883	1015	21.1%
2	less than 15 PPM	933	1003	20.8%
3	15 or more	2906	2698	56%
7	missing	0	0	0%
8	NA or no salt in home	361	0	0%
9	salt not tested	99	105	2.2%

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

This item is used to record the type of salt used to prepare the family's main meal the day before the questionnaire is administered, and the outcome of the test for salt iodization. Follow the instructions given in training to test the salt, and circle 1 (not iodized) if the test is negative (0 PPM - parts per million - or no colour). Circle 2 if the test shows less than 15 PPM iodine (weak colour). Circle 3 if the test is positive (15 PPM or more, strong colour). Circle 8 for "not applicable" if there is no salt in the home. Circle 9 if the salt was present, but not tested for any reason.

If there are women in the household eligible for interview, continue on. If there are no household members eligible for the Individual interviews (Women's Questionnaires and under-five Children's Questionaires), end the interview here and thank the respondent.

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