Ghana - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2006, MICS Round 1

Reference ID

DDI-GHA-GSS-MICS-2006-v1.0

Year

2006

Country

Ghana

Producer(s)

Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) - Office of the President

Sponsor(s)

United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF - Financial and technical assistance
(US) President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief - PEPFAR - Financial and technical assistance
Dutch Government - - Financial and technical assistance

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Data Description

Data File: Men

Content	All men between 15 and 49 years
Cases	11694
Variable(s)	723
Structure:	Type: relational Keys: HH1 (Cluster number), HH2 (Household number), LN (Line number)
Producer	Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)
Missing Data	Prior to 2008, missing data and not applicable data were left as blank. These values are not differentiated. The current policy is to identify the missing data as follows: -a coded value would be composed of 9s such that the entire length of the field is filled. For example a code of' '999' would be used for a missing field of three characters. -not applicable or skipped variables are left blank
Processing Checks	All files have been checked for the following: 1. All variables have been clearly defined and labelled 2. All categories (value labels) have been clearly defined 3. All cases have unique identification (no duplicates) 4. The frequencies of expected respondents checked with the actual section and inconsistencies noted. 5. Skip patterns have been verified 6. Structure edits have been performed

Variables

Name	Label	Question
CP3H	Current method: Female condom	CP3H. Which method are you using?

CP3I	Current method: Diaphragm	CP3I. Which method are you using?

CP3J	Current method: Foam/jelly	CP3J. Which method are you using?

CP3K	Current method: Lactational amenorrhea method	CP3K. Which method are you using?

CP3L	Current method: Periodic abstinence	CP3L. Which method are you using?

CP3M	Current method: Withdrawal	CP3M. Which method are you using?

CP3X	Current method: Other	CP3X. Which method are you using?

CP4A	Prefer to have or not to have any more children	CP4A. Now I would like to ask some questions about the future. Would you like to have (a/another) child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children? CP4B. IF CURRENTLY PREGNANT: Now I would like to ask some questions about the future. After the child you are now expecting, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?

CP4CU	Desired waiting time (units)	CP4CU. How long would you like to wait before the birth of (a/another) child? (Units)

CP4CN	Desired waiting time (number)	CP4CN. How long would you like to wait before the birth of (a/another) child? (Units)

CP4E	Able to get pregnant	CP4E. Do you think you are physically able to get pregnant at this time?

FG1	Heard of female circumcision	FG1. Have you ever heard of female circumcision?

FG2	Heard of genital cutting	FG2. In a number of countries, there is a practice in which a girl may have part of her genitals cut. Have you ever heard about this practice?

FG3	Ever circumcised	FG3. Have you yourself ever been circumcised?

FG4	Flesh removed from the genital area	FG4. Now I would like to ask you what was done to you at this time. Was any flesh removed from the genital area?

FG5	Genital area just nicked without removing flesh	FG5. Was the genital area just nicked without removing any flesh?

FG6	Genital area sewn closed (or sealed)	FG6. Was the genital area sewn closed (or 'sealed')?

FG7	Person circumcising respondent	FG7. Who circumcised you?

FG9	Number of daughters circumcised	FG9. Have any of your daughters been circumcised? IF YES, how many?

FG11	Flesh removed from the genital area: daughter	FG11. Now I would like to ask you what was done to (NAME) at that time. Was any flesh removed from the genital area?

FG12	Genital area just nicked without removing any flesh: daughte	FG12. Was the genital area just nicked without removing any flesh?

FG13	Genital area sewn closed (or sealed): daughter	FG13. Was the genital area sewn closed (or 'sealed')?

FG14	Age of circumcision of daugher	FG14. How old was (NAME) when this occurred? IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT KNOW THE AGE, PROBE TO GET AN ESTIMATE.

FG15	Person circumcising daughter	FG15. Who did the circumcision?

FG16	Should practice be continued or discountinued	FG16. Do you think this practice should be continued or should it be discontinued?

FG16A	Why to continue practice	FG16A. What is your reason why it should be continued?

FG16BA	Why not to continue practice:Religious	FG16BA. What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

FG16BB	Why not to continue practice:Traditional	FG16BB. What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

FG16BC	Why not to continue practice:Infertlity	FG16BC. What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

FG16BD	Why not to continue practice:Infection	FG16BD. What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

FG16BE	Why not to continue practice:Difficulty in labour	FG16BE.What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

FG16BX	Why not to continue practice:Other	FG16BX. What is your reason why the practice should not continue?

DV1A	If she goes out with out telling him	DV1A. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she goes out with out telling him?

DV1B	If she neclects the children	DV1B. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if he neglects the children?

DV1C	If she argues with him	DVIC. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she argues with him?

DV1D	If she refuses sex with him	DVIC. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she argues with him?

DV1E	If she burns the food	DV1E. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she burns the food?

DV1F	If she insults him	DV1F. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she If she insults him?

DV1G	If she refuses to give him food	DV1G. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she if she refuses to give him food?

DV1H	If there is another parner	DV1H. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she if there is another partner?

DV1I	Other (specify)	DV1I. Sometimes a husband is annoyed or angered by things that his wife does. In your opinion, is a husband justified in hitting or beating his wife if she in any Other issues(specify)

SB1	Age at first sexual intercourse	SB1. Now I need to ask you some questions about sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of some family life issues. The information you supply will remain strictly confidential. How old were you when you first had sexual intercourse (if ever)?

SB2U	Time since last sexual intercourse (unit)	SB2. When was the last time you had sexual intercourse? (unit) RECORD 'YEARS AGO' ONLY IF LAST INTERCOURSE WAS ONE OR MORE YEARS AGO. IF 12 MONTHS OR MORE THE ANSWER MUST BE RECORDED IN YEARS.

SB2N	Time since last sexual intercourse (number)	SB2N. When was the last time you had sexual intercourse? (Number) RECORD 'YEARS AGO' ONLY IF LAST INTERCOURSE WAS ONE OR MORE YEARS AGO. IF 12 MONTHS OR MORE THE ANSWER MUST BE RECORDED IN YEARS.

SB3	Condom used at last sexual intercourse	SB3. The last time you had sexual intercourse was a condom used?

SB3A	Reason why you used a Condom	SB3A. What was the main reason why you use the condom?

SB4	Relationship to last sexual partner	SB4. What is your relationship to the man with whom you last had sexual intercourse?

SB5	Age of last sexual partner	SB5. How old is this person?

SB6	Sex with any other man in the last 12 month	SB6. Have you had sex with any other man in the last 12 months?

SB7	Condom use with prior sexual partner	SB7. The last time you had sexual intercourse with this other man, was a condom used?

SB8	Relationship to prior sexual partner	SB8. What is your relationship to this man?

SB9	Age of prior sexual partner	SB9. How old is this person?

SB10	Sex with any other man in the last 12 months	SB10. Other than these two men, have you had sex with any other man in the last 12 months?

SB11	Number of sexual partners in last 12 months	SB11. In total, with how many different men have you had sex in the last 12 months?

HA1	Ever heard of HIV or AIDS	HA1. Now I would like to talk with you about something else. Have you ever heard of the virus HIV or an illness called AIDS?

HA2	Can avoid AIDS by having one unifected partner	HA2. Can people protect themselves from getting infected with the AIDS virus by having one sex partner who is not infected and also has no other partners?

HA3	Can get AIDS through supernatural means	HA3. Can people get infected with the AIDS virus because of witchcraft or other supernatural means?

HA4	Can avoid AIDS by using a condom correctly every time	HA4. Can people reduce their chance(s) of getting the AIDS virus by using a condom every time they have sex?

HA5	Can get AIDS from mosquito bites	HA5. Can people get the AIDS virus from mosquito bites?

HA6	Can avoid AIDS by not having sex at all	HA6. Can people reduce their chance(s) of getting infected with the AIDS virus by not having sex at all?

HA7	Can get AIDS by sharing food with person with AIDS virus	HA7. Can people get the AIDS virus by sharing food with a person who has AIDS?

HA7A	Can get AIDS by injection with needle already used by someon	HA7A. Can people get the AIDS virus by getting injections with a needle that was already used by someone else?

HA8	Healthy-looking person to have AIDS	HA8. Is it possible for a healthy -looking person to have the AIDS virus?

HA9A	AIDS from mother to child during pregnancy	HA9A. Can the AIDS virus be transmitted from a mother to a baby during pregnancy?

HA9B	AIDS from mother to child at delivery	HA9B. Can the AIDS virus be transmitted from a mother to a baby at delivery?

HA9C	AIDS from mother to child through breastmilk	HA9c. Can the AIDS virus be transmitted from a mother to a baby bthrough breastfeeding?

HA10	Should a female teacher with HIV/AIDS be allowed to teach in	HA10. If a female teacher has the AIDS virus but is not sick, should she be allowed to continue teaching in school?

HA10A	Should a male teacher with HIV/AIDS be allow to teach in sch	HA10A. If a male teacher has the AIDS virus but is not sick, should he be allowed to continue teaching in school?

HA11	Would buy fresh vegetables from shopseller with HIV/AIDS	HA11. Would you buy fresh vegetables from a shopkeeper or vendor if you knew that this person had the AIDS virus?

HA12	If a member became infected with the virus, would you want i	HA12. If a member of your family became infected with the AIDS virus, would you want it to remain a secret?

HA13	Willing to care for person with AIDS in household	HA13. If a member of your family became sick with the AIDS virus, would you be willing to care for him or her in your household?

HA15	Ever had HIV test	HA15. I do not want to know the results, but have you ever been tested to see if you have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?

HA15A	Last time tested	HA15A. When was the last time you were tested?

HA16	Received results of HIV test	HA16. I do not want you to tell me the results of the test, but have you been told the results?

HA17	Asked for HIV test or was it offered to you	HA17. Did you, yourself, ask for the test, was it offered to you and you accepted, or was it required?

HA18	Know a place to get HIV test	HA18. At this time, do you know of a place where you can go to get such a test to see if you have the AIDS virus?

HA18A	Apart from antenatal clinic, do you know of a place to get H	HA18A. IF TESTED FOR HIV DURING ANTENATAL CARE: Other than at the antenatal clinic, do you know of a place where you can go to get a test to see if you have the AIDS virus?

wmweight	Women's sample weight

cmcdoiw	Date of interview women (CMC)	cmcdoiw. Date of interview women (CMC)

wdob	Date of birth (CMC)	wdob. Date of birth (CMC)

wage	Age	wage. Age

Wm99	Wmmage	Wm99.Woman's age

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UF1	Cluster number	UF1. CLUSTER NUMBER

UF2	Household number	UF2. HOUSEHOLD NUMBER

UF4	Child's line number	UF4. CHILD'S LINE NUMBER

UF6	Caretaker's line number	UF6. CARETAKER'S LINE NUMBER

UF7	Interviewer number	UF7. INTERVIEW NUMBER

UF8D	Day of interview	UF8D. Day of interview

UF8M	Month of interview	UF8M. Month of interview

UF8Y	Year of interview	UF8Y. Year of interview

UF9	Result of interview for chidren under 5	UF9. Result of children under 5 years interview

UF10D	Day of birth of child	UF10D. On what day was child born?

UF10M	Month of birth of child	UF10M. In what month was child born?

UF10Y	Year of birth of child	UF10Y. In what year was child born?

UF11	Age of child	UF 11. How old was child last birthday?