The Zambia Access to ACT Initiative Survey 2009
Zambia, 2009
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Oct 13, 2011
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Hemoglobin Referral (f3_11)
Data file: biomark
Overview
Valid:
117
Invalid:
3999
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
31
End:
31
Width:
1
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
We detected a low level of hemoglobin in the blood of ...... This indicates that ..... has developed severe anemia, which is a serious health problem. We recommend you inform a health care provider about this condition. This form will assist you in obtaining appropriate treatment for ...... Do you agree that the information about the level of hemoglobin in the blood of ..... be given to the health care provider?
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 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
If a low level of hemoglobin is detected in the eligible person give folic acid, but in the event where the situation is critical the household members must be advised to take that person to the health facility because this will assist them in obtaining appropriate treatment. Find out If he/she would allow you to give the results of the test to the health care provider. If allowed provide a referral letter for the sick person to be taken to the health care facility immediately.
Question post text
If answer is 1 > Referral.
Description
Universe
One child < 5 years old and One women aged 15 to 49 years old.