Interviewer instructions
Item 1: Whether any member of the household used Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in last 30 days at all (yes-1 no-2): If any member of the household reports having used any of the systems - Ayurveda, Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy (A, Y, U, S or H) during the last 30 days, code 1 is to be entered. Note that:
(i) Some traditional Indian medicinal foods form part of the ordinary diet of many families. For example, ginger and pepper (ingredients of ayurvedic remedies for coughs and colds) are used as spices in many households, and neem leaves are fried and eaten with rice by many people. Such cases will NOT be considered as "use" of AYUSH. Further, use of traditional medicinal plants and practices (such as massage with body oils) for enjoyment will also NOT be considered as "use" of AYUSH system.
(ii) Yoga classes are compulsory in some schools. Attending such classes is not to be considered as "use" of yoga. Only yoga practised deliberately and voluntarily is to be considered for the purpose of item 1.
(iii) Further, in case of yoga or naturopathy, a person may report having practised yogic postures or naturopathic procedures for only a few days; this should not be considered as "use" of yoga or naturopathy. The following criteria should be used: For the purpose of item 1, a person will be considered to have "used" yoga or naturopathy if he or she has practised yoga or naturopathy regularly for at least 7 days.
