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Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011, Somaliland

Somalia, 2011
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Reference ID
SOM_2011_MICS-S_v01_M
Producer(s)
United Nations Children’s Fund, Somaliland Ministry of National Planning and Development
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May 03, 2016
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Child able to pick up small object with 2 fingers (EC11)

Data file: ch

Overview

Valid: 1988
Invalid: 2784
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 9
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 92
End: 92
Width: 1
Range: 1 - 9
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
Can (name) pick up a small object with two fingers, like a stick or a rock from the ground?
Categories
Value Category Cases
1 Yes 1553
78.1%
2 No 380
19.1%
8 DK 39
2%
9 Missing 16
0.8%
Sysmiss 2784
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
Circle the code corresponding to the response. If necessary, use the pen you are holding to demonstrate the grip. Consider the small objects mentioned before when asking about the items children play with (sticks, rocks, animal shells or leaves). A 'Yes' answer means that the child is able to pick up small objects without difficulty while a 'No' answer means that the child seems to have difficulty with small items.

Description

Source of information
The mother or caretaker of the child under five.
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