Codes and Frequencies
| Code | Label |
malaw
2018
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No, no difficulty | 1,460,360 |
| 2 | Yes, some difficulty | 34,715 |
| 3 | Yes, a lot of difficulty | 5,596 |
| 4 | Cannot walk at all | 1,419 |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | 255,412 |
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Description
This variable indicates whether a person has difficulty walking.
Universe
- Malawi 2018: Persons age 5+
Availability
- Malawi: 2018
Questionnaire Text
[Questions P11-P13E2 are asked of household members aged 5 years and above]
P13C1. Does [the respondent] have difficulty in walking or climbing steps?
[] 2 Yes -- some difficulty
[] 3 Yes -- a lot of difficulty
[] 4 Cannot walk at all
[] 5 Never used glasses/hearing aid
For all members of the household
Enter the name of the household members starting with the head of the household. Afterwards enter the name of the spouse, children (eldest to youngest), other relatives of the head and non- relatives. Remember to include a visitor or a servant (if he/she lives in the household).
- Start with first name followed by surname (Mary Phiri). It is not necessary to record all the names of each person. If a small child has no name, write "Baby" as its first name,
e.g. Baby Kantedza.
- Make sure that babies and the elderly are included.
Questions P09-P013 are only administered to usual members of that household.
P13: Type and causes of disability
Disability refers to physical or mental handicap, which inhibits an individual's ability to work or participate in normal activities. Disability might occur from birth or may be brought about by disease or injury. Classify the person according to the disability with which he/she suffers and its Cause. Select "yes" or "no" or degree of disability for each of the disability. If yes, select the cause of the disability.
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Note: You need to probe the type of disability in order not to confuse with current illness.