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CASHSOCASSISTYN
(CASHSOCASSISTYN)
HH received cash or social assistance
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
kenya
14
|
sleone
13
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No | X | X |
| 1 | Yes | X | X |
| 6 | Non-resident | · | · |
| 7 | Don't know | · | X |
| 8 | Missing | X | X |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | · |
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Description
CASHSOCASSISTYN indicates whether the household received a cash transfer or any social assistance (from the government).
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Sierra Leone |
Comparability
Along with universe differences, CASHSOCASSISTYN differs across samples in question wording.
Comparability - Standard DHS
CASHSOCASSISTYN is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Sierra Leone [top]
The 2013 Sierra Leone survey used a 3-month reference period when asking about receipt of aid.
Universe
- Kenya 2014: Women age 15-49 in households selected for men's interview.
- Sierra Leone 2013: All women age 15-49.
Survey Text
| Kenya 2014 |
| Sierra Leone 2013 |
Kenya 2014
Survey form
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110A) Does this household receive a cash transfer or any social assistance from the government?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 111)
NO 2 (GO TO 111)
Sierra Leone 2013
Survey form
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123A) During the last 3 months did you or any member of your household receive assistance from organizations or government agencies? We only want to know about assistance received from people that are not members of your family, friends, or neighbors. Did you receive any of the following:
Assistance in the form of money or cash?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
Some money or materials to be used to start or to continue a business that makes money for the family?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
Assistance providing food?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
Assistance to pay for other school expenses?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
School supplies such as textbooks, notebooks, or uniforms?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
Assistance to pay for other school expenses?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
Shelter or a place to stay when needed?
YES 1
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8
NO 2
DON'T KNOW 8