Table Z: CODING MANUAL

Variab Variable
Variable Description Code Categories
le No. Name
1 Code The series of number string CN Code as is.
Number uniquely assigned in each
questionnaire and respondent.
2 Age Number of years from the date Age Code as is.
of birth up to present.
3 Sex Biological sex of the Sex 1- Female
respondents. 2- Male
4 Civil Status of the respondent Stat 1- Single Parent
Status whether single parent, married 2- Married
or widow. 3- Widow
5 Religion Membership to a particular Rel 1- Roman Catholic
system of faith. 2- Born Again
3- Baptist
4- SDA
5- Muslim
6 Years of This refers to the number of Res 1- 1to 5 years
Residenc years living in the community. 2- 6 to 10 years
y 3- 11 to 15 years
4- 16 to 20 years
5- 21- to 25 years
6- 26 to 30 years
7 Number This refers to the number of Child 1- 1 to 2 children
of children in the family. 2- 3 to 4 children
Children 3- 5 to 6 children
4- 7 to 8 children
8 1- Responses to 10-item questions regarding lifestyle factors in the prevalence
of disease.
8.1 I take a bath every day. Q1 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.2 I avoid eating too much sugar. Q2 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.3 Generally, I eat a balance diet. Q3 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.4 I avoid eating junk and fast foods. Q4 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
 1- Strongly Disagree
8.5 I often brush my teeth after eating. Q5 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.6 I avoid eating too much fried foods. Q6 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.7 I enjoy walking instead of riding. Q7 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.8 I take multivitamins every day. Q8 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.9 I prefer to cure myself instead of seeing a Q9 4- Strongly agree
doctor. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
8.10 I go to the health center every time I get Q10 4- Strongly agree
sick. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9 2- Responses to 10-item questions regarding housing facilities in the
prevalence of disease.
9.1 Our toilet facility is water-sealed. Q1 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.2 Our house is complete with modern Q2 4- Strongly agree
appliances. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.3 My family is happy living in this community Q3 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.4 We have complete set of first aid kit at Q4 4- Strongly agree
home. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.5 The proximity of our house is very Q5 4- Strongly agree
convenient for us. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
 1- Strongly Disagree
9.6 When it rains, we are properly sheltered. Q6 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.7 Our relatives are living with us. Q7 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.8 Our rooms at home are spacious enough for Q8 4- Strongly agree
us to sleep together. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.9 We have good relationships with our Q9 4- Strongly agree
neighbors. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
9.10 Our house is far from the garbage area. Q10 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10 3- Responses to 10-item questions regarding environmental exposure in the
prevalence of disease.
10.1 We have our own water system at home. Q1 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.2 Passing car do not disturbs our sleep. Q2 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.3 No one is smoking at home. Q3 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.4 We live faraway in the garbage dump site. Q4 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.5 We properly throw our trash in the garbage Q5 4- Strongly agree
container. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.6 We place our garbage in a compost pit. Q6 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
 1- Strongly Disagree
10.7 Our neighbors dispose their garbage Q7 4- Strongly agree
properly. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.8 We clean our drainage regularly. Q8 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.9 We seldom use insect sprayer at home. Q9 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
10.10 We promote smoke-free environment. Q10 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11 4- Responses to 10-item questions regarding economic status in the
prevalence of disease.
11.1 We have enough money to buy the foods Q1 4- Strongly agree
that we need. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.2 I can afford any time to go to the doctor for Q2 4- Strongly agree
my check-up. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.3 My family follows the prescribed Q3 4- Strongly agree
medications when sick. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.4 I subject myself to general medical check-up Q4 4- Strongly agree
annually. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.5 . I can afford proper medical care, including Q5 4- Strongly agree
hospitalization. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.6 My salary is enough to provide our daily Q6 4- Strongly agree
needs. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.7 I can eat anytime the foods that I want. Q7 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
 1- Strongly Disagree
11.8 I can afford adequate health insurance. Q8 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.9 I have taken prescribed medications Q9 4- Strongly agree
religiously. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
11.10 I can provide for all our needs. Q10 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12 5- Responses to 10-item questions regarding cultural beliefs in the prevalence
of disease.
12.1 I believe herbal medicines are as Q1 4- Strongly agree
efficacious as the pharmacy pills. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.2 We subject to blood transfusion if needed Q2 4- Strongly agree
be. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.3 We take herbal medicines as alternatives for Q3 4- Strongly agree
over-the-counter medicines. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.4 We go to professional doctor than traditional Q4 4- Strongly agree
healers. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.5 I wear symbolic objects to protect me from Q5 4- Strongly agree
sickness. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.6 Going to hospital can cure my sickness. Q6 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.7 We call to God when family member is sick. Q7 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.8 I view illness as possession of an evil spirit Q8 4- Strongly agree
3- Agree
2- Disagree
 1- Strongly Disagree
12.9 Illness is a form of punishment for my Q9 4- Strongly agree
wrongdoings. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
12.10 I believe in traditional healers in doing Q10 4- Strongly agree
healing rituals. 3- Agree
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree