Nutrition Survey 1992
Bangladesh, 1992
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
Identification
idno
BGD-BBS-NUT-1992-v01
Title
Nutrition Survey 1992
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Abstract
In order to make national-level estimates on nutritional status of children aged 6-71 months, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has been periodically conducting Nutrition Surveys (CNS) as part of its regular activities since 1985. The first such survey was conducted in 1985-86 and a second survey' was conducted in 1989-90. The reports on the surveys were published in 1987 and 1991. The present survey which is the third in the series was conducted in 1992.
Objectives:
The objectives of the 1992 child nutrition survey are not different from those of the two earlier surveys. Specifically the objectives are:
1. To document a consistent national level time series data on nutritional status of children in Bangladesh.
2. To identify the nutritional status of children aged 6-71 months by age, sex, residence, season and other relevant factors and characteristics.
3. To identify the relationship of common factors with the nutritional status of children and to identify the determinants of malnutrition in the country.
4. To highlight issues which the policymakers and program managers need to address in order to improve the nutrition situation of children in the country.
Objectives:
The objectives of the 1992 child nutrition survey are not different from those of the two earlier surveys. Specifically the objectives are:
1. To document a consistent national level time series data on nutritional status of children in Bangladesh.
2. To identify the nutritional status of children aged 6-71 months by age, sex, residence, season and other relevant factors and characteristics.
3. To identify the relationship of common factors with the nutritional status of children and to identify the determinants of malnutrition in the country.
4. To highlight issues which the policymakers and program managers need to address in order to improve the nutrition situation of children in the country.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
The nutrition survey teams identified if a 6-71 months old hild was available for weighing and measuring in the selected households, and if a parent or guardian was available for interview.
Version
Version Date
1994-05-01
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The nutrition survey teams identified if a 6-71 months old hild was available for weighing and measuring in the selected households, and if a parent or guardian was available for interview.
Unit of Analysis
The nutrition survey teams identified if a 6-71 months old hild was available for weighing and measuring in the selected households, and if a parent or guardian was available for interview.
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics | Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Statistics Division | SD |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The survey covered 2110 (1325 rural and 785 urban) children aged 6-71 months from 196 Primary Sampling Units (PSU's) distributed over the whole of Bangladesh, except the hill districts of Chittagong. In addition to anthropometric assessment of nutritional status, information on household demographic characteristics, environmental conditions, and child feeding and caring practices were also obtained. Household socio-economic information was transcribed from the HES questionnaire.
Weighting
Weight is the most commonly used anthropometric measurement of nutritional status. The well-known Gomez classification of PEM, based on weight-for-age has been extensively used. The major difficulty in this classification, based on weight-for-age, is that in most developing countries correct ages of children are not known. Moreover, single measurement of body weight gives no indication of the child's past history. A single weight measurement is a static estimate of the dynamic process of growth at one point of time. Protein-energy hialnutrition is best indicated by growth failure in children, which can be detected by serial measurements of weight. Interpretation of weight measurement on single occasions should be made with caution, and preferably in combination with clinical diagnosis (where possible), and with other measurements, especially the height (or length) in all age groups.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 1992-02-07 | 1992-02-26 |
Mode of data collection
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
In each data collection period, lists of 16 sample households for each selected PSU were obtained from the HES unit and made available to the survey team. Each team covered approximately 10 PSU5 in each data collection period (season). Four Nutrition Survey Administrators which included one Deputy Director, one Statistical Officer and two Assistant Statistical Officers were responsible for the supervision of the fieldwork.
Type of Research Instrument
The survey covered 2110 (1325 rural and 785 urban) children aged 6-71 months from 196 Primary Sampling Units (PSU's) distributed over the whole of Bangladesh, except the hill districts of Chittagong. In addition to anthropometric assessment of nutritional status, information on household demographic characteristics, environmental conditions, and child feeding and caring practices were also obtained. Household socio-economic information was transcribed from the HES questionnaire.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics Division | SD | Ministry of Planning |
Data Processing
Cleaning Operations
Field Editing
The survey teams checked the completed questionnaires at the end of each household interview, at the end of the day, and before departing from the PSU.
Editing at BBS
At the end of the data collection of each period, the questionnaires were checked by the enumerators and the four survey administrators. Finally, a random checking was done by the survey co-ordinators. The enumerators were asked questions on obtaining information on any particular variable.
The survey teams checked the completed questionnaires at the end of each household interview, at the end of the day, and before departing from the PSU.
Editing at BBS
At the end of the data collection of each period, the questionnaires were checked by the enumerators and the four survey administrators. Finally, a random checking was done by the survey co-ordinators. The enumerators were asked questions on obtaining information on any particular variable.
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI-BGD-BBS-NUT-1992-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS | Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning | Documentation of the study |