Section V. Characteristics of the population (continued)
27. How many total live births have you had?
Total children _ _
[] 1 None -- Conclude the interview
For women of 12 years of age and older
[Questions 27 to 29 are asked of women age 12 or older]
Question 27: How many total live-births have you had?
If the respondent had no sons or daughters born alive during her lifetime, fill in the oval with the following option 1, "none" and conclude the interview with this person.
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Remember!
- This question collects information on all sons and daughters that the respondent gave birth to alive regardless of who the father was.
- Consider all children born alive, even if the child is no longer living with the mother or is no longer alive.
- Do not consider interrupted pregnancies, if she gave birth to a stillborn child, if she has adopted children or children only from her husband.
Live birth: It is the child who showed signs of life at birth, such as breathing, crying or moving.