B. All persons
[Questions 1-19 were asked of all persons.]
19. Survival of parents
Is [the respondent's] father alive?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 3 Don't know
Is [the respondent's] mother alive?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
[] 3 Don't know
Question 19: Is [the respondent]'s father alive? Is [the respondent] mother alive?
Explanation/clarification of the question: This question aims to get information about whether or not the biological parents of a household member are alive.
Answers to this question will help the nation get the population of orphans, as a result, facilitate development of programs and improve policies on orphans.