The Zambia Access to ACT Initiative Survey 2009
Zambia, 2009
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Oct 13, 2011
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Measurement Method (f2_04)
Data file: anthro
Overview
Valid:
3183
Invalid:
1007
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
17
End:
17
Width:
1
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
RECORD METHOD FOR MEASURING HEIGHT
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Standing |
| 2 | Lying |
| Sysmiss |
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
Two possible methods have been provided, record only the most appropriate. Is it Standing or Lying down? The Lying Down Method only applies to children under the age of 2, especially those who are unable to stand straight while the Standing up method is used on the older children and the eligible female household members. Record '01' for standing and '02' for lying down.
Height measurement with height boards
Height boards are designed to measure children under 2 years of age lying down (recumbent), older children and eligible female household members to be measured while standing up. The board should measure up to 120 cm (1.2 meters) for children and be readable to 0.1 of a centimeter. A measuring board is a lightweight, durable, and have few moving parts.
Each medical assistant should, preferably, have their own board, otherwise it might take too long to do measurements and complete the survey.
Procedure for height measurement-lying down (children under 24 months)
· Place the measuring board on a hard flat surface, i.e. ground, floor, or steady table.
· Lay the child on the board by supporting the back of the child's head with one hand and the rest of the body with the other hand. Gradually lower the child onto the board.
· Have the assistant cup her hands over the child's ears. With her arms comfortably straight, place the child's head against the base of the board so that the child is facing up. The child's line of sight should be perpendicular to the ground. The assistant's head should be straight over the child's head, looking directly into the child's eye.
· Make sure the child is lying flat and in the center of the board. Place your left hand on the child's legs on the knees. Press them firmly against the board. With your right hand, place the foot piece of the board firmly against the child's heels.
· Check child's position.
· When the child's position is correct, read loud the measurement to one decimal point (e.g. 30.1 cm). Remove the foot piece and release your left hand from the child's knees.
· Record measurement as soon as child is released.
Procedure for height measurement-standing (children 24 months or older, and female household members aged 15 to 49 years)
· Place the measuring board on a hard strong flat surface, i.e. ground, floor, or stable table. Make sure the board is not moving.
· Remove the child's shoes or any hair braids that can interfere with the measurement. In the case of an eligible female household member, ask her to take off her shoes and any other items that may interfere with the measurement.
· Make the child/eligible female stand with feet flat and together in the center and against the back and base of the board.
· Child/eligible female's head should look straight with shoulders level.
· Record measurement immediately.
Make sure to take your time, and record each measurement very carefully, so as not to confuse measurements.
Height measurement with height boards
Height boards are designed to measure children under 2 years of age lying down (recumbent), older children and eligible female household members to be measured while standing up. The board should measure up to 120 cm (1.2 meters) for children and be readable to 0.1 of a centimeter. A measuring board is a lightweight, durable, and have few moving parts.
Each medical assistant should, preferably, have their own board, otherwise it might take too long to do measurements and complete the survey.
Procedure for height measurement-lying down (children under 24 months)
· Place the measuring board on a hard flat surface, i.e. ground, floor, or steady table.
· Lay the child on the board by supporting the back of the child's head with one hand and the rest of the body with the other hand. Gradually lower the child onto the board.
· Have the assistant cup her hands over the child's ears. With her arms comfortably straight, place the child's head against the base of the board so that the child is facing up. The child's line of sight should be perpendicular to the ground. The assistant's head should be straight over the child's head, looking directly into the child's eye.
· Make sure the child is lying flat and in the center of the board. Place your left hand on the child's legs on the knees. Press them firmly against the board. With your right hand, place the foot piece of the board firmly against the child's heels.
· Check child's position.
· When the child's position is correct, read loud the measurement to one decimal point (e.g. 30.1 cm). Remove the foot piece and release your left hand from the child's knees.
· Record measurement as soon as child is released.
Procedure for height measurement-standing (children 24 months or older, and female household members aged 15 to 49 years)
· Place the measuring board on a hard strong flat surface, i.e. ground, floor, or stable table. Make sure the board is not moving.
· Remove the child's shoes or any hair braids that can interfere with the measurement. In the case of an eligible female household member, ask her to take off her shoes and any other items that may interfere with the measurement.
· Make the child/eligible female stand with feet flat and together in the center and against the back and base of the board.
· Child/eligible female's head should look straight with shoulders level.
· Record measurement immediately.
Make sure to take your time, and record each measurement very carefully, so as not to confuse measurements.
Description
Universe
One child < 5 years old and One women aged 15 to 49 years old.