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IPA Sierra Leone RECOVR SURVEY
Version: September-October2020, Round 2
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SectionVariableQuestionResponse set
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CONS. Introduction and Consent
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CALLresp_correctGood morning/afternoon/evening! I hope you are doing well. Am I speaking with _______?

My name is _________________ and I work for IPA, a non-profit organization that does research in socioeconomic development.
Y -> cons1
N
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CALLknow_resp*if resp_correct = N*
Do you know ______?
Y

N -> End survey.

"That´s fine. Thanks you very much. I appreciate your time and wish you a good rest of the day."

Status: wrong number
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CALLresp_available*If know_resp = Y*
Is ______ nearby and available to speak now?
Y -> call1 and then cons1
N
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CONSI want to thank you for completing a survey for us in June for a research study on how the Corona Virus COVID-19 has affected Slalone lives, households, and communities.

Now we are calling to follow up and ask you a few more questions to learn how things have changed in the last two months. We kindly invite you to participate in this follow-up. This conversation will last no more than 30-40 minutes. As researchers we cannot provide direct benefits to you, but you will receive XXX in airtime for your participation.

The information you provide may help <b>researchers</b> to understand people's needs during this difficult time.
The information you provide may help <b>policymakers</b> to understand people's needs during this difficult time and may also be used for academic research purposes.
The information you provide may help the <b>Sierra Leone's government</b> and others to understand people's needs during this difficult time and may also be used for academic research purposes.
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CONScons2Do you agree to participate in this survey?Y
N -> End survey. "That´s fine. Thanks you very much. I appreciate your time and wish you a good rest of the day."

Status: Denied
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CONScons3During this interview you may be audio recorded. You and the enumerator will both not know when this recording may happen. The audio recording may only happen if you consent to it and you will not be recorded against your will. This recording will only be used for data quality assurance purposes only.

Do you consent to a possible audio recording?
Y/N/DNK/Refused
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CALLcorrect_phone*if resp_available = N*
Is this the correct phone number to get in contact with ________ ?
Y -> Reschedule the call
N
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CALLnew_phone*If correct_phone= N*
Do you know _________________’s number ?
Y
N -> End survey. "That´s fine. Thanks you very much. I appreciate your time and wish you a good rest of the day."

Status: wrong number
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CALLnew_phone_numberWhat number should I call to speak with _________________? _ _ _ _ _ _
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CALLnew_phone_number_verifyWhat number should I call to speak with _________________? (verification)_ _ _ _ _ _
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DEM. Demographics and Household Characteristics
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First, I'm going to ask some basic questions about you and your household.
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DEMdem6fHave you moved to any other city, town or village in the past 90 days?Y
N
DNK
Refuses
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DEMdem3f*If Y to dem6f*
In which province are you currently living?
*Do not prompt single response only*
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DEMdem4f*If Y to dem6f*
In which district are you currently living?
*Drop-down options based on previous*
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DEMdem4a_f*If Y to dem6f*
In which chiefdom are you currently living?
*Drop-down options based on previous*
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DEMdem5f*If Y to dem6f*
Are you living in the largest community of your chiefdom, or in another town or a village?
*Response options to minimize data entry*
Largest city/town in each chiefdom
Other (specify)
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DEMdem8A household is defined as a person or group of persons: who are related or unrelated; who live together in the same dwelling unit; who acknowledge one adult male or female as the head of household; who share the same living arrangements; who share food; and who are considered as one unit.

What is your relationship with the head of your household? The head of your household is ….?
*Do not read, code to fit*
me/respondent is the HoH
spouse/ partner
parent/ parent-in-law
grandparent/ spouse's grandparent
child/ adopted child/ step child
son or daughter-in-law
grandchild
sibling/brother/sister
other relative
domestic worker
other (specify)
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DEMdem9How many adults and children, including yourself, live in your current household?

Note: This includes family, friends or domestic workers. It does not include other households living in the same compound.
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DEMI am now going to ask you all first names of any adolescents and children over the age of five years who have not yet finished secondary school living in your household, so that I can ask you some questions about their education and other activities.
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How many children over the age of five years (5) and under the age of 24 who have not yet finished secondary school are living in your household?##
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DEMdem_hh_chd_name_nonrespWhat is child_x's Name? (X=## children over 5 living in HH)

Note: Spelling is irrelevant
<first name>
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DEMdem1*Name #*
What is *Name #'s* gender?
*read out*
Boy
Girl
Non-binary
DNK
Refused
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DEMdem14*Name #*
How old is *Name #* ?
*Approximate acceptable*
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EDUedu_25Before schools closed, was *Name* enrolled in school?Y
N
DNK
Refuses
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EDUedu_25a*If edu_25x =Y*
What education level?
*Read out*
Primary school
Junior Secondary school
Senior Secondary school
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu 21*If schools not yet open*
Do you expect that "child name" will return to primary school/ junior or senior secondary school, when schools re-open for in-person learning in October?

*If schools open*
Have "child name" returned to primary school/ junior or senior secondary school?
Will return / Have returned
Will not return / Have not returned
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu 22aFor which reasons "child name" might not return to school?

For which reasons "child name" did not return to school?
Unable to afford (transportation, food, school supplies)
Schools are not prepared
Teachers are not prepared
Concerns about covid-19
Working for pay to help support family's income
Working on family farm or in family business
Providing childcare for younger children
We live with a high risk population and do not want to go out
No reason to return, has already covered the gap from home
No reason to return, will not pass their exams anyway
No reason to return, child no longer motivated/ interested
Other (Specify)
DNK/Refused
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HLTH. Health Symptoms and Care
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HLTHNow I'm going to ask a few questions about health care for your household.
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HLTHhlth4aSince June, have you or any other adult in your household delayed or canceled necessary health care visits?Y/N/DNK/Refused
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HLTHhlth4b*If HH roster includes any children<6 years old*
Since June, have anyone in your household delayed, skipped or been unable to complete health care visits for any children younger than 6 years old?
Y/N/DNK/Refused N/A
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HLTHhlth4c*If HH roster includes any children>=6 years old*
Since June, have anyone in your household delayed, skipped or been unable to complete health care visits for any children aged 6 years old and up?
(Y/N/DK/R) N/A

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HLTHhlth5*If YES to HLTH4*
For what reasons have you or any other members of your household delayed or skipped needed health care [since June]?
*Code to fit - do not read out since it might discourage health-seeking behaviors, prompt up to 3*
Cost - Could not afford care
Cost - Could not afford transportation
Clinic was closed
Clinic had a long wait time / was understaffed
Concerns about covid-19/coronoavirus infection
Appointment forgotten
Too busy
Had to work
Other-specify
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HLTHhlth10Have you or anyone in your household developed any of the following symptoms since schools were closed? Sleep difficulties, anxiety, aggressive behavior, or sadness Y/N/DNK/Refused
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HLTHhlth11If Y to HLTH10: Please call/visit XXX.
"MoH TEXT"
*No response*
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HLTHhlth15*If HLTH1>0 or HLTH2>0*
The government has been advising mothers to continue going to the CHC for vaccinations and antenatal care, as well as other services. Since the government closed schools, are members of your household making any visits to the CHC for ANC and vaccinations?
Y/N/DNK/Refused
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HLTHhlth16If NO to HLTH15*
Why have members of your household not been visiting the CHC for vaccinations and antenatal care?
Scared of getting sick with COVID-19
I do not go to the CHC at all
I don't want my baby to get vaccines
I don't have time
Other
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COV. Covid Mitigation
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COVcov1aIn the past 7 days, on how many days have you gone outside your home?*Read out*
Every day (7)
Most days (4-6)
Some days (2-3)
Once (1)
Never (0)
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COVcov1bIn the past 7 days, on how many days have you received visits?*Read out*
Every day (7)
Most days (4-6)
Some days (2-3)
Once (1)
Never (0)
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COVCOV*If respondent has gone out or received visits, all answers but (0) for both cov1a and cov1b*
In the past 7 days, for which reasons did you go out of your home or receive visits?
*Read all*
To work
To see family/friends
Walk around (nothing to do or to walk the dog)
To go shopping/ to the market
To go to a health center
Religious service/ prayer with others
For Exercise/ taking children for exercise
To go to an educational center
Other (specify)
Dont know
Refusal
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COVcov5In the last 7 days have you worn a face mask or other nose/mouth covering when going out in public?
*Do not read*
Y
N
N/A, Have not gone out
Refused
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COVcov6*If NO to COV5*
In the last 7 days why have you not worn a face mask or other nose/mouth covering when going out in public?
*Multiple responses allowed, do not read, do not prompt for multiple*
Not necessary
Too expensive
Not available locally
Afraid to be stigmatized/ People will think I am sick
Don't have one
Uncomfortable
Employer does not provide
Employer does not allow
Other (specify)
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COVcov7Do you feel that you or anyone in your household is at risk of contracting covid-19?Y/N/DNK/Refused
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COVcov8*If NO to COV7*
Why do you feel that your household is protected from covid-19?
*Code to fit, do not read out*
Belief in God
Follow preventive/protective measures (handwashing, social distancing or masks)
Does not exist where I live
Does not exist at all
We are strong and healthy
We are not elderly
Hot weather
Because my racial or ethnic group is not affected
Government is protecting us
We do not go out
We live in a rural area
It is curable/treatable
Other (specify)
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COVcov9Do you think the reaction of your country’s government to the current coronavirus outbreak has been appropriate, too extreme, or not sufficient?Much too extreme
Somewhat too extreme
Appropriate
Somewhat insufficient
Not sufficient
DNK
Refused
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COVcov10What is your main source of concern related to the effects of the Coronavirus crisis on Sierra Leoneans?*Read out, select one*
Health
Lack of money
School closures
N/A, Not concerned
DNK
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COVcov21From what source have you received helpful information about COVID-19?TV
radio
social media
UN/NGO
Health workers
CHW
Religious Leader
Community Mobilizers
Government
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COVcov22Do you believe that the government is interested in hearing the opinions of Sierra Leoneans like you about how COVID-19 is being handled in Sierra Leone?Y
N
DNK
Refused
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COVcov23How could you give feedback to the government about its performance if you wanted to?Radio
Newspaper
Office of the Ombudsman
Social media
Other, specify:________
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COVREAD: "Scientists around the world are working to create vaccines to protect people against the COVID-19 virus. A vaccine is at the moment not yet available. Some people are against taking vaccines."
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COVcov15If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in Sierra Leone, would you take it?Y
N
DNK
Refuses
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COVcov16*If yes to COV15*
Why would you take it?
*Do NOT read, code to fit*
*Multiple choice*
Protection: self (general)
Protection: self, chronic condition/ vulnerable to covid
Protection: family
Protection: community
Recommendation: clinic/ health center
Recommendation: Ministry of Health
Civic responsibility
Other (specify)
DNK
Refused
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COVcov17*If N to COV15*
Why would you not take it?
*Do NOT read, code to fit, multiple responses possible*
I would be concerned about the side effects from the vaccine
I would be concerned about getting infected with coronavirus from the vaccine
I'm not concerned about getting seriously ill from the virus
I don't think vaccines work very well
The coronavirus outbreak is not as serious as people say it is
I don't like needles
I'm allergic to vaccines
I won't have time to go get vaccinated.
I think there is a conspiracy theory with vaccinations
Other (specify)
Don't Know
Refused
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COVcov18*If cov17 = conspiracy theory*
Could you provide more details about your concerns? (about the theory/reason)


Enumerator Note: Please try to get the exact conspiracy theory the respondent talks about for why they do not want to take a vaccine.
*Do not read, Code to fit, multiple choice, up to 3 responses*
Global politics: China trying to take advantage
Global politics: USA trying to take advantage
Global politics: Other (specify)
Profit motivation: pharmaceutical companies
Profit motivation: local companies and government contractors
Profit motivation: doctors and health centers
Profit motivation: general
Profit motivation: specific individual(s)
Control: distract us from real issues
Control: to control people/ vaccines contain things that control our minds
Control: microchips/ tracking devices (may be linked to Bill Gates)
Hoax: virus is a hoax/does not exist (no further details)
Hoax: virus was designed so vaccines won't work
Other (specify)
Refused
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COVcov19Which of the following people would you trust MOST to help you decide whether or not you would get a COVID-19 vaccine, if one becomes available?
*Read out, select one*
Family members
Friends you see and talk to
Friends you’ve made online
Religious leaders
Doctors or other staff at a community health clinic
Advice of the Instituto Nacional de Salud
Famous person
Traditional healers
Traditional media (newspaper, radio)
Online medical discussion groups
None of these/Someone else- specify
DNK
Refused
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EDU. Education
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EDU*If children>5 years old, not yet completed secondary in HH*
Now I'm going to ask some questions about education and children's lives during the pandemic for children living in your household.
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EDUedu1In the past 7 days, what have you been MOST concerned about in relation to school-aged children?*Do not read, code to fit*
Children having enough to eat
Children falling behind in their education
Children's performance on completing examinations (NPSE, BECE, WASSEC)
Children being given COVID blanket promotion
Children getting sick
Children loitering, not being occuppied
Children being safe
Children getting into trouble because they are not in school
Children being disobedient
Children no longer interest in school/ may drop out
Children getting pregnant
Children being recruited by criminal groups/ getting involved in crime
Other (specify)
(I have not been concerned)
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EDUedu26*If any children > 12 years old in HH
Which of the following completing examinations did any children in your household take since June 2020 --
primary (National Primary School Examination, NPSE), junior secondary (Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE) or senior secondary ( West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE) ?
*Choose ONE*
Primary (NPSE)
Junior Secondary (BECE)
Senior Secondary (WASSCE)
None
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu27a*If Primary to edu26*
How did pandemic school closures and remote learning affect NPSE exam results for children in your household?
More time to prepare
Lack of time to study
Students forgot material before exams
Students lost interest/motivation
Only children whose parents paid for tutors passed
Other(specify)
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EDUedu27b*If Junior Secondary to edu26*
How did pandemic school closures and remote learning affect BECE exam results for children in your household?
More time to prepare
Lack of time to study
Students forgot material before exams
Students lost interest/motivation
Only children whose parents paid for tutors passed
Other(specify)
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EDUedu27c*If Secondary to edu26*
How did pandemic school closures and remote learning affect WASSCE exam results for children in your household?
More time to prepare
Lack of time to study
Students forgot material before exams
Students lost interest/motivation
Only children whose parents paid for tutors passed
Other(specify)
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EDUedu27dHow DO YOU THINK pandemic school closures and remote learning WILL AFFECT BECE and/or WASSCE exam results for children in your household?More time to prepare
Lack of time to study
Students forgot material before exams
Students lost interest/motivation
Only children whose parents paid for tutors passed
Other(specify)
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EDUedu16a_f*If any primary school-aged children in HH*
Are primary school-aged children in your household still continuing their education at home?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu16a*If Y to edu16a_f*
Which of the following tools have primary school-aged children in your household used to help continue their education?
*Read out, mark Y/N to each*
Official educational TV (AYV -SLBC)
Radio (National Life Skill Programme - Radio Teaching Programme)
Books provided by school
Their own school books
Books we have in the household
I/Others in my household are teaching them
Other Educational content on the internet
Other (Specify)
None
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EDUedu16b_f*If any secondary school-aged children in HH*
Are secondary school-aged children in your household still continuing their education at home?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu16b*If Y to edu16ab_f*
Which of the following tools have secondary school-aged children in your household used to help continue their education?
*Read out, mark Y/N to each*
Official educational TV (AYV -SLBC)
Radio (National Life Skill Programme - Radio Teaching Programme)
Books provided by school
Their own school books
Books we have in the household
I/Others in my household are teaching them
Other Educational content on the internet
Other (Specify)
None
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EDUedu29b*If RADIO to EDU16a or EDU616b*
How often did children in your household listen to the Radio (National Life Skill Programme - Radio Teaching Programme)
Every day
Several times a week
A few times
Never
DNK
Refsued
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EDUedu33If National Life Skill Programme - Radio Teaching Programme continues during this school year, would you prefer that primary school children in your household...?Listen and learn from it at school
Listen and learn from it at home
Not listen to it once regular school resumes
DNK
Refused
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EDUedu33bIf National Life Skill Programme - Radio Teaching Programme continues during this school year, would you prefer that secondary school children in your household...?Listen and learn from it at school
Listen and learn from it at home
Not listen to it once regular school resumes
DNK
Refused
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EDUeduxxIf schools need to be closed again due to a pandemic such as Ebola or COVID-19, which of the following remote learning supports would be most helpful to children in your household?Radio programs
TV programs
Textbooks for all students
Better 3G network to enable internet usage
Other (Specify)
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INC. Work and Income
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INCNow I'm going to ask some questions about work and income.
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INCinc7In the past 7 days, did you spend at least one hour working?

Please consider day labor, work for wages or in-kind, and working on your own account or your own business, including an agricultural business (farm).
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc7aIf Y to inc7
How many hours did you work over the past seven days?
## (1-100)
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INCinc7bIf N to inc7
Are you currently seeking paid employment?
Y/N/Refused
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inc7cIf N to inc7 and inc7a 7b
Are you currently retired?
"Y
N
DNK
Refused"
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INCinc1f*If Y to INC7
In the past 7 days, did you work for someone else for pay, for one or more hours?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc1f_b*If Y to INC7
Do you have a short-term (informal sector) or permanent employment contract (fromal sector)?
Y, informal
Y, formal
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc1f_c*If Y to INC7
Do you feel that your employer has taken any necessary precautions to protect workers from covid-19?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc2f*If Y to INC7
In the past 7 days, did you run or do any kind of business, farming or other activity to generate income (other than working for someone else)?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc3f*If Y to INC7
IN the past 7 days, did you help in a family business or farm?
Y
N
DNK
Refused
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INCinc8If YES to any INC1, INC2 or INC3*
In the past 7 days, did you spend more, the same, fewer or no hours (working for pay/ running a business/ helping on a family business) than you did in a typical week in February 2020?
More
Same
Fewer
None
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INCinc16a
*If N to inc7 AND Y to inc1 or inc2 in round1, OR Less to inc8*
For what reason are you working less now than you did in March (before schools closed)?
*Read out*
Business is no longer operating
Employer retrenched some staff
My work is not as busy this time of year
Turnover in the office/work place
Other (specify)
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INCinc16b*If N to inc7 AND Y to inc1 or inc2 in round1, OR Less to inc8*
What have you done to cope with decreased employment?
*Read out*
Looked for or began new employment training
Looked for a new job
Started a new business
Helped others in family in their business or farm
Helped more in a family business
Taken on more domestic chores/ childcare
Nothing/ There's nothing I can do
Other (specify)
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INCinc9If YES to If YES to INC1 or INC2
During the past 7 days, did you earn more, the same, or less pay than you did in a typical week in February 2020?
More
Same
Less
None
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INCinc10If YES to any INC1, INC2 or INC3*
In the past 7 days, are you still working for the same primary employer/ running the same business / helping in the same family business you did in February 2020, before government closed the schools?
Y/N/Refused
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INCinc1_hoh
*If respondent is not HoH*
During February 2020, did the head of your household work for someone else for pay, for one or more hours?
Y/N/Refused
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INCinc1a_hoh*If YES to INC1*
Does the head of your household have a formal employment contract?
Y/N/Refused
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INCinc2_hoh
During February 2020, did the head of your household run or do any kind of business, farming or other activity to generate income (other than working for someone else)?
Y/N/Refused
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INCinc3_hoh
During February 2020, did the head of your household help in a family business or farm?
Y/N/Refused
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INCinc4_hoh
If YES to INC1, INC2 or INC3 (HOH)
Which sector best describes the main job/activity of the head of household as of the end of February 2020?
alt: What sector best describes your employer/your business/ the family business you helped in at the end of February 2020?
*Read to clarify as needed, choose one*
Agriculture (work on own farm or garden)
Agriculture (temporary helper, work on someone else farm)
Fishing or mining
Manufacturing
Construction or utilities
Retail or Wholesale
(Street) Vendor
Transportation and storage
Accomodation and food services
Information and communication
Financial activities or real estate
Education
Health
Administartion/Government
Other services
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INCinc7_hoh
In the past 7 days, did he/she spend at least one hour working?

Please consider day labor, work for wages or in-kind, and working on his/her own account or his/her own business, including an agricultural business (farm).
Y/N/Refused/DNK
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INCinc8_hohIf YES to any INC1, INC2 or INC3 (HOH)*
In the past 7 days, did he/she spend more, the same, fewer or no hours (working for pay/ running a business/ helping on a family business) than he/she did in a typical week in February 2020?
More
Same
Less
None
DNK
Refused
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INCinc9_hohIf YES to If YES to INC1 or INC2
During the past 7 days, did he/she earn more, the same, or less pay than you did in a typical week in February 2020?
More
Same
Less
None
DNK
Refused