disability statistics in the philippines

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55thth Annual Meeting of the Annual Meeting of the Washington Group on Washington Group on

Disability StatisticsDisability Statistics

Philippines National Statistics OfficePhilippines National Statistics Office

Presented by: CARMELITA N. ERICTAPresented by: CARMELITA N. ERICTAAdministrator, PNSOAdministrator, PNSO

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Importance of Disability StatisticsImportance of Disability Statistics

The Philippines recognizes the importance of The Philippines recognizes the importance of Disability Statistics:Disability Statistics:

a.a. In formulating plans for rehabilitation, In formulating plans for rehabilitation, education and development of the “physically education and development of the “physically challenged” individuals.challenged” individuals.

b.b. In the establishment of more government-In the establishment of more government-subsidized institutions that would cater to the subsidized institutions that would cater to the promotion of physical, emotional, and psycho-promotion of physical, emotional, and psycho-social well-being of disabled persons social well-being of disabled persons

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Source of Disability StatisticsSource of Disability Statistics

The primary source of information on the The primary source of information on the size, distribution and characteristics of size, distribution and characteristics of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines is the Census of Population and Philippines is the Census of Population and Housing (CPH).Housing (CPH).

Data items for capturing Disability Statistics Data items for capturing Disability Statistics was first introduced during the Census of was first introduced during the Census of Population and Housing in 1990. Population and Housing in 1990.

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For this census, For this census, disabilitydisability refers to refers to any any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range the manner or within the range considered normal for human being.considered normal for human being.

Based on the 2000 Census of Population Based on the 2000 Census of Population (CPH) and Housing results, the proportion of (CPH) and Housing results, the proportion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines was registered at 1.23 percent.Philippines was registered at 1.23 percent.

Source of Disability StatisticsSource of Disability Statistics

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Activities Related to Disability Activities Related to Disability StatisticsStatistics

The Philippines National Statistics Office (PNSO) The Philippines National Statistics Office (PNSO) undertook some testing for an effective data undertook some testing for an effective data gathering for Disability Statistics. gathering for Disability Statistics.

A. Pretests and Pilot Census for the 2005 A. Pretests and Pilot Census for the 2005 Census of Population (POPCEN 2005).Census of Population (POPCEN 2005).

B. WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set B. WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingTesting

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Pretest and Pilot ActivitiesPretest and Pilot Activities

A series of pretests and Pilot census were A series of pretests and Pilot census were conducted to test the effectiveness of the disability conducted to test the effectiveness of the disability questions as well as other data items to be questions as well as other data items to be collected in the 2005 POPCENcollected in the 2005 POPCEN

Pretest NumberPretest Number Location of PretestLocation of Pretest Date of PretestDate of Pretest

Pretest 1Pretest 1 City of ManilaCity of Manila March 11-12, 2004March 11-12, 2004Pretest 2Pretest 2 Rizal ProvinceRizal Province March 25-26, 2004March 25-26, 2004

Pretest 3Pretest 3 Tarlac ProvinceTarlac Province April 5-6, 2004April 5-6, 2004

Pilot CensusPilot CensusIlocos NorteIlocos Norte

May 2004May 2004Davao OrientalDavao Oriental

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Main FindingsMain FindingsThe word ”disability” in the heading of the The word ”disability” in the heading of the

question has somehow affected the way the question has somehow affected the way the question is asked by the enumerators. Thus, it question is asked by the enumerators. Thus, it was recommended to use “functional difficulty” was recommended to use “functional difficulty” as replacement for the word “disability” to avoid as replacement for the word “disability” to avoid bias bias

Extensive consultation and partnership with other Extensive consultation and partnership with other agencies and the local government units were agencies and the local government units were seen as essential strategies to ensure the seen as essential strategies to ensure the success of the undertaking. success of the undertaking.

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Disability question for the Pilot Census:Disability question for the Pilot Census:

Does ____________ have difficulty/problem inDoes ____________ have difficulty/problem in

YesYes NoNo

1. Seeing ?1. Seeing ?

2. Communication?2. Communication?

3. Hearing ?3. Hearing ?

4. Mental behavior ?4. Mental behavior ?

5. Managing daily 5. Managing daily routine/moving/self-care?routine/moving/self-care?

Pilot CensusPilot Census

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WHO/UNESCAP Disability WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingQuestion Set Testing

The field test conducted for WHO/UNESCAP The field test conducted for WHO/UNESCAP provided insights as to the proper way of asking provided insights as to the proper way of asking questions and clearer concepts and procedures questions and clearer concepts and procedures to follow in collecting information on disability.to follow in collecting information on disability.

It was conducted from May 30 to June 19, 2005 It was conducted from May 30 to June 19, 2005 in five in five barangays barangays (smallest political unit in the Philippines).

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From the sample households, all members From the sample households, all members aged 18 years old and over were taken as aged 18 years old and over were taken as respondents. respondents.

Data were collected through a personal Data were collected through a personal interview of the respondents.interview of the respondents.

The questionnaire was translated in Filipino language.

There were 1,057 respondents interviewed from There were 1,057 respondents interviewed from 345 households.345 households.


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Results of the PretestResults of the Pretest

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WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingWHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set Testing

Number and Percent of Interviews by Number and Percent of Interviews by Questionnaire VersionQuestionnaire Version

Questionnaire Questionnaire VersionVersion

Number of Number of InterviewsInterviews PercentPercent

Version AVersion A 556556 52.6052.60Version BVersion B 501501 47.4047.40TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00

The odd-even household serial number (household’s unique The odd-even household serial number (household’s unique identification) scheme adopted for determining which sample identification) scheme adopted for determining which sample households will be assigned with a particular version resulted households will be assigned with a particular version resulted in 52.60 percent of interviews using Questionnaire Version A in 52.60 percent of interviews using Questionnaire Version A and 47.40 percent using Questionnaire Version B.and 47.40 percent using Questionnaire Version B.

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Number and Percent of Interviews by Type of Number and Percent of Interviews by Type of RespondentRespondent

Type of RespondentType of Respondent Number of Number of InterviewsInterviews PercentPercent

Original RespondentOriginal Respondent 1,0351,035 97.9297.92Proxy RespondentProxy Respondent 2222 2.082.08TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00

Only 2.08 percent of interviews were conducted to proxy Only 2.08 percent of interviews were conducted to proxy respondents. Proxy respondents responded on behalf of the respondents. Proxy respondents responded on behalf of the original respondents who in a way or another, had difficulty original respondents who in a way or another, had difficulty communicating due to health condition, language barrier or communicating due to health condition, language barrier or disability.disability.

WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingWHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set Testing

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Profile of the Respondents of the Profile of the Respondents of the WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingWHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set Testing

There were more female respondents than There were more female respondents than males (58.18 %)males (58.18 %)

Number and Percent of Interviews by SexNumber and Percent of Interviews by Sex

SexSex Number of Number of RespondentsRespondents PercentPercent

FemaleFemale 615615 58.1858.18MaleMale 442442 41.8241.82TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00

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Around 35.57 percent of the respondents are Around 35.57 percent of the respondents are less than 30 years old.less than 30 years old.

Those 62 years old and above comprised for Those 62 years old and above comprised for 9.27 percent. 9.27 percent.

The median age is 36 years old.The median age is 36 years old.


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Age Group

Age GroupAge Group Number of Number of RespondentsRespondents PercentPercent

18-2118-21 143143 13.5313.5322-2522-25 111111 10.5010.5026-2926-29 122122 11.5411.5430-3330-33 8686 8.148.1434-3734-37 9797 9.189.1838-4138-41 9797 9.189.1842-4542-45 105105 9.939.9346-4946-49 7070 6.626.6250-5350-53 6161 5.775.7754-5754-57 4545 4.264.2658-6158-61 2222 2.082.0862-6562-65 1919 1.801.8066-6966-69 1313 1.231.23

70 and above70 and above 6666 6.246.24TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00


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The largest proportion of respondents (28.57 The largest proportion of respondents (28.57 percent) had spent 10 years in school, which is percent) had spent 10 years in school, which is equivalent to high school completion in the equivalent to high school completion in the Philippines.Philippines.

Those who spent six years accounted for 14.57 Those who spent six years accounted for 14.57 percent.percent.

Respondents with more than 17 years spent in Respondents with more than 17 years spent in school made up of 2.55 percent. “Cannot school made up of 2.55 percent. “Cannot remember” reached 1.42 percent. These are the remember” reached 1.42 percent. These are the respondents who could not remember the number of respondents who could not remember the number of years they spent in school, college or university. years they spent in school, college or university.


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Years Spent Studying in School

Years Spent in SchoolYears Spent in School Number of RespondentsNumber of Respondents PercentPercent

00 33 0.280.2811 33 0.280.2822 1313 1.231.2333 1919 1.801.8044 2626 2.462.4655 2929 2.742.7466 154154 14.5714.5777 4141 3.883.8888 6262 5.875.8799 5555 5.205.20

1010 302302 28.5728.571111 5959 5.585.581212 105105 9.939.931313 2828 2.652.651414 7070 6.626.621515 3030 2.842.841616 1616 1.511.51

17 and over17 and over 2727 2.552.55Can’t RememberCan’t Remember 1515 1.421.42

TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Current Marital Status

Marital StatusMarital Status Number of Number of RespondentsRespondents PercentPercent

Never MarriedNever Married 270270 25.5425.54Currently MarriedCurrently Married 630630 59.6059.60SeparatedSeparated 3434 3.223.22DivorcedDivorced 22 0.190.19WidowedWidowed 7676 7.197.19CohabitingCohabiting 4141 3.883.88Not ReportedNot Reported 44 0.380.38TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00

More than half of the respondents are currently married (59.60 percent).More than half of the respondents are currently married (59.60 percent).

Less than half of that (25.54 percent) are never married. Less than half of that (25.54 percent) are never married.


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Majority of the respondents were employed Majority of the respondents were employed either as paid workers (34.25 percent) or self-either as paid workers (34.25 percent) or self-employed (22.71 percent).employed (22.71 percent).

There were 25.83 percent who identified There were 25.83 percent who identified themselves as housekeepers/homemakers.themselves as housekeepers/homemakers.

Few were students at 4.07 percent.Few were students at 4.07 percent.

However, 8.80 percent of the respondents However, 8.80 percent of the respondents were unemployed for health and other were unemployed for health and other reasons. reasons.


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Main Work Status

Main Work StatusMain Work Status Number of Number of RespondentsRespondents PercentPercent

Paid WorkPaid Work 362362 34.2534.25Self EmployedSelf Employed 240240 22.7122.71Non Paid WorkNon Paid Work 44 0.380.38StudentStudent 4343 4.074.07Keeping House/HomemakerKeeping House/Homemaker 273273 25.8325.83RetiredRetired 3737 3.503.50Unemployed (health reasons)Unemployed (health reasons) 2323 2.182.18Unemployed (other reasons)Unemployed (other reasons) 7070 6.626.62OthersOthers 55 0.470.47TotalTotal 1,0571,057 100.00100.00


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Close to 80 percent of the respondents indicated no Close to 80 percent of the respondents indicated no difficulty in seeing (W1), hearing (W2), walking or difficulty in seeing (W1), hearing (W2), walking or climbing steps (W3), remembering or concentrating climbing steps (W3), remembering or concentrating (W4), washing all over or dressing (W5) and (W4), washing all over or dressing (W5) and communicating (W6).communicating (W6).

There are fewer respondents (below three percent) There are fewer respondents (below three percent) who experienced a lot of difficulties in the said who experienced a lot of difficulties in the said activities while others are unable to perform said activities while others are unable to perform said activities. activities.

Results of the WHO/UNESCAP Disability Results of the WHO/UNESCAP Disability Question Set TestingQuestion Set Testing

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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items W1 to W6

Question Question ItemItem

Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of DifficultyNumber and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty

NoNo PercentPercent SomeSome PercentPercent A LotA Lot PercentPercent UnableUnable PercentPercentW1W1 820820 77.5877.58 206206 19.4919.49 1414 1.321.32 55 0.470.47W2W2 940940 88.9388.93 9999 9.379.37 33 0.280.28 33 0.280.28W3W3 816816 77.2077.20 199199 18.8318.83 2424 2.272.27 55 0.470.47W4W4 817817 77.2977.29 200200 18.9218.92 2020 1.891.89 55 0.470.47W5W5 1,0011,001 94.7094.70 3131 2.932.93 55 0.470.47 77 0.660.66W6W6 914914 86.4786.47 113113 10.6910.69 1111 1.041.04 55 0.470.47

Total number of respondents is 1,057.Total number of respondents is 1,057.Not Reported response ranges from 1.14 to 1.42 percent.Not Reported response ranges from 1.14 to 1.42 percent.


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The highest number of respondents who suffered mild and The highest number of respondents who suffered mild and moderate difficulties on their specific body functions at 35.57 moderate difficulties on their specific body functions at 35.57 percent and 16.18 percent, respectively, referred to bodily aches percent and 16.18 percent, respectively, referred to bodily aches and pains (B1.1).and pains (B1.1).

Sleeping problems (B1.15) got the most number of respondents Sleeping problems (B1.15) got the most number of respondents with severe difficulty at 4.07 percent while 0.85 percent of the with severe difficulty at 4.07 percent while 0.85 percent of the respondents have extreme difficulty in seeing and recognizing an respondents have extreme difficulty in seeing and recognizing an object at arm’s length or in reading (B1.7).object at arm’s length or in reading (B1.7).

Those who replied that coughing or wheezing for 10 minutes or Those who replied that coughing or wheezing for 10 minutes or more at a time (B1.14) is not applicable (NA) reached 1.42 more at a time (B1.14) is not applicable (NA) reached 1.42 percent. Those were the individuals who did not experience the percent. Those were the individuals who did not experience the said difficulty within the reference period. said difficulty within the reference period.


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items B1.1 to B1.9

ItemItemNumber and Percent of Respondents by Scale of DifficultyNumber and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty

NoNo PercentPercent MildMild PercentPercent ModerateModerate PercentPercent SevereSevere PercentPercentExtreme/Extreme/Cannot Cannot

DoDoPercentPercent

B1.1B1.1 475475 44.9444.94 376376 35.5735.57 171171 16.1816.18 2929 2.742.74 44 0.380.38B1.2B1.2 545545 51.5651.56 315315 29.8029.80 168168 15.8915.89 2121 1.991.99 66 0.570.57B1.3B1.3 784784 74.1774.17 174174 16.4616.46 8080 7.577.57 1515 1.421.42 22 0.190.19B1.4B1.4 951951 89.9789.97 5959 5.585.58 3333 3.123.12 1010 0.950.95 22 0.190.19B1.5B1.5 863863 81.6581.65 125125 11.8311.83 5454 5.115.11 99 0.850.85 44 0.380.38B1.6B1.6 756756 71.5271.52 180180 17.0317.03 9292 8.708.70 1919 1.801.80 88 0.760.76B1.7B1.7 830830 78.5278.52 124124 11.7311.73 7272 6.816.81 2020 1.891.89 99 0.850.85B1.8B1.8 788788 74.5574.55 186186 17.6017.60 6565 6.156.15 99 0.850.85 77 0.660.66B1.9B1.9 879879 83.1683.16 118118 11.1611.16 4848 4.544.54 44 0.380.38 55 0.470.47

Not Reported response ranges from 0.19 to 0.28 percent.Not Reported response ranges from 0.19 to 0.28 percent.


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items B1.10 to B1.17



DoDoPercentPercent

B1.10B1.10 868868 82.1282.12 106106 10.0310.03 6868 6.436.43 1111 1.041.04 22 0.190.19B1.11B1.11 926926 87.6187.61 7777 7.287.28 4545 4.264.26 55 0.470.47 11 0.090.09B1.12B1.12 806806 76.2576.25 149149 14.1014.10 8383 7.857.85 1414 1.321.32 33 0.280.28B1.13B1.13 519519 49.1049.10 339339 32.0732.07 162162 15.3315.33 2323 2.182.18 77 0.660.66B1.14B1.14 668668 63.2063.20 204204 19.3019.30 127127 12.0212.02 3131 2.932.93 11 0.090.09B1.15B1.15 659659 62.3562.35 211211 19.9619.96 133133 12.5812.58 4343 4.074.07 55 0.470.47B1.16B1.16 764764 72.2872.28 176176 16.7516.75 9090 8.518.51 1515 1.421.42 66 0.570.57B1.17B1.17 690690 65.2865.28 236236 21.7621.76 102102 9.659.65 2020 1.891.89 88 0.760.76


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There were respondents who experienced mild, moderate to There were respondents who experienced mild, moderate to severe difficulty in analyzing and finding solutions to severe difficulty in analyzing and finding solutions to problems in day to day life (D1.3) with 28.19 percent, 14.85 problems in day to day life (D1.3) with 28.19 percent, 14.85 percent and 2.65 percent, respectively.percent and 2.65 percent, respectively.

1.32 percent had extreme difficulty in learning a new task 1.32 percent had extreme difficulty in learning a new task (D1.4).(D1.4).

0.09 percent of the respondents refused to answer items 0.09 percent of the respondents refused to answer items D1.3 to D1.6 because he/she found these questions to be D1.3 to D1.6 because he/she found these questions to be redundant and repetitive. redundant and repetitive.

Understanding and CommunicationUnderstanding and Communication


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items D1.1 to D1.6



DoDoPercentPercent

D1.1D1.1 738738 69.8269.82 204204 19.3019.30 9595 8.998.99 99 0.850.85 66 0.570.57D1.2D1.2 679679 64.2464.24 263263 24.8824.88 8787 8.238.23 2121 1.991.99 55 0.470.47D1.3D1.3 562562 53.1753.17 298298 28.1928.19 157157 14.8514.85 2828 2.652.65 99 0.850.85D1.4D1.4 697697 65.9465.94 230230 21.7621.76 9696 9.089.08 1515 1.421.42 1414 1.321.32D1.5D1.5 780780 73.7973.79 182182 17.2217.22 7272 6.816.81 88 0.760.76 99 0.850.85D1.6D1.6 803803 75.9775.97 155155 14.6614.66 7979 7.477.47 55 0.470.47 1010 0.950.95

Don’t Know responses for D1.1 (0.19 percent), D1.5 (0.19) and D1.6 (0.09 percent)Don’t Know responses for D1.1 (0.19 percent), D1.5 (0.19) and D1.6 (0.09 percent)Refusal for D1.3 (0.09 percent), D1.4 (0.09 percent), D1.5 (0.09 percent) and D1.6 (0.09 percent)Refusal for D1.3 (0.09 percent), D1.4 (0.09 percent), D1.5 (0.09 percent) and D1.6 (0.09 percent)Not Reported response ranges from 0.09 percent to 0.28 percent.Not Reported response ranges from 0.09 percent to 0.28 percent.


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Almost 60 percent of the respondents had no difficulty in Almost 60 percent of the respondents had no difficulty in getting around.getting around.

From mild to moderate difficulties, there were respondents From mild to moderate difficulties, there were respondents who experienced them both in standing for long periods who experienced them both in standing for long periods (D2.1) at 21.76 percent and 12.30 percent, respectively.(D2.1) at 21.76 percent and 12.30 percent, respectively.

Posted at 3.97 percent and 2.37 percent, respectively, these Posted at 3.97 percent and 2.37 percent, respectively, these respondents revealed to have severe and extreme difficulties respondents revealed to have severe and extreme difficulties in walking a long distance (D2.5). in walking a long distance (D2.5).

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DoDoPercentPercent

D2.1D2.1 664664 62.8262.82 230230 21.7621.76 130130 12.3012.30 2020 1.891.89 1010 0.950.95D2.2D2.2 755755 71.4371.43 185185 17.5017.50 8585 8.048.04 2424 2.272.27 55 0.470.47D2.3D2.3 849849 80.3280.32 110110 10.4110.41 8484 7.957.95 55 0.470.47 66 0.570.57D2.4D2.4 907907 85.8185.81 8080 7.577.57 5353 5.015.01 88 0.760.76 66 0.570.57D2.5D2.5 629629 59.5159.51 229229 21.6721.67 124124 11.7311.73 4242 3.973.97 2525 2.372.37

Refusal for all items at 0.09 percentRefusal for all items at 0.09 percentNot Reported response for all items at 0.19 percentNot Reported response for all items at 0.19 percent


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DoDoPercentPercent

D3.1D3.1 988988 93.4793.47 3232 3.033.03 1717 1.611.61 99 0.850.85 77 0.660.66D3.2D3.2 1,0031,003 94.8994.89 2222 2.082.08 1616 1.511.51 55 0.470.47 77 0.660.66D3.3D3.3 975975 92.5992.59 4747 4.464.46 1717 1.611.61 44 0.380.38 44 0.380.38D3.4D3.4 830830 78.5278.52 133133 12.5812.58 6262 5.875.87 1313 1.231.23 1212 1.141.14

Refusal for all items at 0.09 percentRefusal for all items at 0.09 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.28 percent to 0.47 percent.Not Reported response ranges from 0.28 percent to 0.47 percent.

Most of the respondents replied that they did not have difficulty in taking Most of the respondents replied that they did not have difficulty in taking care of themselves. However, there were also respondents who reported care of themselves. However, there were also respondents who reported to have mild to extreme difficulty in staying alone for a few days (D3.4). to have mild to extreme difficulty in staying alone for a few days (D3.4).

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DoDoPercentPercent

D4.1D4.1 683683 64.8264.82 236236 22.2322.23 107107 10.1210.12 1313 1.231.23 1010 0.950.95D4.2D4.2 831831 78.6978.69 128128 12.1212.12 7979 7.487.48 33 0.280.28 99 0.850.85D4.3D4.3 895895 84.6784.67 8686 8.148.14 5959 5.585.58 33 0.280.28 99 0.850.85D4.4D4.4 827827 78.2478.24 156156 14.7614.76 5454 5.115.11 22 0.190.19 1010 0.950.95D4.5D4.5 635635 60.0860.08 8585 8.048.04 6262 5.875.87 66 0.570.57 77 0.660.66

Refusal for all items at 0.09 percentRefusal for all items at 0.09 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.38 percent to 0.47 percent.Not Reported response ranges from 0.38 percent to 0.47 percent.

Majority of the respondents, at least 60 percent, had no difficulty in getting along Majority of the respondents, at least 60 percent, had no difficulty in getting along with people. There were respondents who experienced difficulty from mild to with people. There were respondents who experienced difficulty from mild to extreme in dealing with people they did not know (D4.1). A 24.03 percent of the extreme in dealing with people they did not know (D4.1). A 24.03 percent of the total number of respondents claimed the question on sexual activities was not total number of respondents claimed the question on sexual activities was not applicable to them. applicable to them.

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Majority of the respondents (at least 57.99 percent), declared Majority of the respondents (at least 57.99 percent), declared that they did not have difficulty in these particular life that they did not have difficulty in these particular life activities.activities.

On the contrary, 22.33 percent, 12.11 percent and 1.04 On the contrary, 22.33 percent, 12.11 percent and 1.04 percent attested to have mild, moderate and severe percent attested to have mild, moderate and severe difficulties in taking care of their household responsibilities difficulties in taking care of their household responsibilities (D5.1).(D5.1).

1.14 percent of the total number of respondents experienced 1.14 percent of the total number of respondents experienced extreme difficulty in getting all the household work done that extreme difficulty in getting all the household work done that they needed to do (D5.3). they needed to do (D5.3).

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19 percent of the total number of respondents reported that 19 percent of the total number of respondents reported that questions on work and school related activities (D5.5 to questions on work and school related activities (D5.5 to D5.8) were not applicable to them. These were respondents D5.8) were not applicable to them. These were respondents who were either keeping the house/homemaker or who were either keeping the house/homemaker or unemployed. unemployed.

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DoDoPercentPercent

D5.1D5.1 661661 62.5462.54 235235 22.2322.23 128128 12.1112.11 1111 1.041.04 1111 1.041.04D5.2D5.2 752752 71.1471.14 173173 16.3716.37 9898 9.299.29 1111 1.041.04 77 0.660.66D5.3D5.3 714714 67.5567.55 196196 18.5418.54 107107 10.1210.12 1010 0.950.95 1212 1.141.14D5.4D5.4 707707 66.8966.89 204204 19.3019.30 107107 10.1210.12 1111 1.041.04 99 0.850.85D5.5D5.5 474474 73.0473.04 9696 9.089.08 6060 9.249.24 44 0.620.62 66 0.920.92D5.6D5.6 641641 60.6460.64 125125 11.8311.83 8686 8.148.14 55 0.470.47 44 0.380.38D5.7D5.7 616616 58.2858.28 137137 12.9612.96 8686 8.148.14 99 0.850.85 55 0.470.47D5.8D5.8 613613 57.9957.99 130130 12.3012.30 9898 9.279.27 88 0.760.76 66 0.570.57

Refusal for all items at 0.09 percentRefusal for all items at 0.09 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.28 percent to 1.23 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.28 percent to 1.23 percent


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More than 60 percent of the respondents found no problem in More than 60 percent of the respondents found no problem in participation in society.participation in society.

There were respondents (21.67 percent) who were mildly affected There were respondents (21.67 percent) who were mildly affected emotionally by their health condition (D6.5).emotionally by their health condition (D6.5).

There were also 11.64 percent and 2.93 percent of the total There were also 11.64 percent and 2.93 percent of the total number of respondents whose financial resources were number of respondents whose financial resources were moderately and severely affected by their health condition (D6.6).moderately and severely affected by their health condition (D6.6).

Another 1.14 percent of the respondents acknowledged having Another 1.14 percent of the respondents acknowledged having extreme difficulty in joining community activities (D6.1). extreme difficulty in joining community activities (D6.1).

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DoDoPercentPercent

D6.1D6.1 693693 65.5665.56 192192 18.1618.16 9494 8.898.89 1414 1.321.32 1212 1.141.14D6.2D6.2 729729 68.9768.97 217217 20.5320.53 7272 6.816.81 1919 1.801.80 1111 1.041.04D6.3D6.3 804804 76.0676.06 162162 15.3315.33 6868 6.436.43 77 0.660.66 66 0.570.57D6.4D6.4 699699 66.1366.13 205205 19.3919.39 115115 10.8810.88 1818 1.701.70 66 0.570.57D6.5D6.5 687687 65.0065.00 229229 21.6721.67 9595 8.998.99 2424 2.272.27 1010 0.950.95D6.6D6.6 681681 64.4364.43 201201 19.0219.02 123123 11.6411.64 3131 2.272.27 1010 0.950.95D6.7D6.7 727727 68.7868.78 180180 17.0317.03 103103 9.749.74 2626 2.932.93 1010 0.950.95D6.8D6.8 813813 76.9276.92 137137 12.9612.96 7777 7.287.28 99 2.462.46 1111 1.041.04

Refusal for all items at 0.09 percentRefusal for all items at 0.09 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.38 percent to 0.76 percentNot Reported response ranges from 0.38 percent to 0.76 percent


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items E1 to E3

ItemItem Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of DifficultyNumber and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty

NoNo PercentPercent Yes, SometimesYes, Sometimes PercentPercent Yes, AlwaysYes, Always PercentPercentE1E1 996996 94.2394.23 4141 3.883.88 1616 1.511.51E2E2 1,0091,009 95.4695.46 3131 2.932.93 1313 1.231.23E3E3 965965 91.3091.30 7171 6.726.72 1717 1.611.61

Refusal for all items at 0.38 percentRefusal for all items at 0.38 percent

Most of the respondents reported no assistance needed. But Most of the respondents reported no assistance needed. But there were 6.72 percent of the respondents who sometimes there were 6.72 percent of the respondents who sometimes needed assistance for communication activities (E3). A few needed assistance for communication activities (E3). A few respondents (1.61 percent) admitted they always needed respondents (1.61 percent) admitted they always needed assistance for the same activity. assistance for the same activity.

Need for AssistanceNeed for Assistance


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Although most of them needed no help or supervision (E4a is Yes Although most of them needed no help or supervision (E4a is Yes for no need for help or supervision) with 88.84 percent.for no need for help or supervision) with 88.84 percent.

A few needed help or supervision due to short-term health A few needed help or supervision due to short-term health condition (E4b) with 4.54 percent.condition (E4b) with 4.54 percent.

Caused by long-term health condition (E4c) with 2.55 percent.Caused by long-term health condition (E4c) with 2.55 percent.

By reason of disability (E4d) with 1.99 percent.By reason of disability (E4d) with 1.99 percent.

Because of old or young age (E4e) with 3.97 percent andBecause of old or young age (E4e) with 3.97 percent and

On account of difficulty with the language (E4f) with 4.07 percent. On account of difficulty with the language (E4f) with 4.07 percent.

Need for AssistanceNeed for Assistance


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Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty for Items E4a to E4g

ItemItem Number and Percent of Respondents by Scale of DifficultyNumber and Percent of Respondents by Scale of Difficulty

NoNo PercentPercent YesYes PercentPercentE4aE4a 114114 10.7910.79 939939 88.8488.84E4bE4b 1,0051,005 95.8095.80 4848 4.544.54E4cE4c 1,0261,026 97.0797.07 5757 2.552.55E4dE4d 1,0321,032 97.6397.63 2121 1.991.99E4eE4e 1,0111,011 96.6596.65 4242 3.973.97E4fE4f 1,0101,010 95.5595.55 4343 4.074.07E4gE4g 1,0351,035 97.9297.92 1717 1.611.61

Refusal for all items at 0.38 percentRefusal for all items at 0.38 percent


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Seeing (W1) * Seeing a person across the road (B1.6) Crosstabulation

155 70 22514.7% 6.6% 21.3%

144 688 83213.6% 65.1% 78.7%

299 758 105728.3% 71.7% 100.0%

Count% of TotalCount% of TotalCount% of Total

Yes

No

Seeing(W1)

Total

Yes No

Seeing a personacross the road (B1.6)

Total


Philippines: Cross tabulation of Question Set 1 (WG) and Philippines: Cross tabulation of Question Set 1 (WG) and Question Set 2 (WHO/UNESCAP)Question Set 2 (WHO/UNESCAP)

(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)

W1. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

B1.6 How much difficulty did you have in seeing and recognizing a person you know across the road? (take into account eye glasses, if you wear them) Read the brackets if you see respondent wearing glasses.

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Seeing (W1) * Seeing an object at arm's length (B1.7) Crosstabulation

118 107 22511.2% 10.1% 21.3%

107 725 83210.1% 68.6% 78.7%

225 832 105721.3% 78.7% 100.0%


Yes

No

Seeing(W1)

Total

Yes No

Seeing an object atarm's length (B1.7)

Total

W1. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

B1.7 How much difficulty did you have in seeing and recognizing an object at arm’s length or in reading? (take into account eye glasses, if you wear them) Read the brackets if you see respondent wearing glasses.


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Hearing (W2) * Hearing someone talking (B1.8) Crosstabulation

86 19 1058.1% 1.8% 9.9%

181 771 95217.1% 72.9% 90.1%

267 790 105725.3% 74.7% 100.0%


Yes

No

Hearing(W2)

Total

Yes No

Hearing someonetalking (B1.8)

Total

W2 Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?

B1.8 How much difficulty did you have in hearing someone talking on the other side of the room in a normal voice? (take into account hearing aids, if you use them) Read the brackets if you see respondent using hearing aid..


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Hearing (W2) * Hearing what is said in quite room (B1.9) Crosstabulation

60 45 105

34.3% 5.1% 9.9%

5.7% 4.3% 9.9%115 837 952

65.7% 94.9% 90.1%

10.9% 79.2% 90.1%175 882 1057

100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

16.6% 83.4% 100.0%

Count% within Hearing what issaid in quite room (B1.9)% of TotalCount% within Hearing what issaid in quite room (B1.9)% of TotalCount% within Hearing what issaid in quite room (B1.9)% of Total

Yes

No

Hearing(W2)

Total

Yes No

Hearing what is said inquite room (B1.9)

Total

B1.9 How much difficulty did you have in hearing what is said in a conversation with one other person in a quiet room?(take into account hearing aids, if you use them) Read the brackets if you see respondent using hearing aid..



(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Hearing (W2) * Understanding what people say (D1.5) Crosstabulation

58 47 1055.5% 4.4% 9.9%

213 739 95220.2% 69.9% 90.1%

271 786 105725.6% 74.4% 100.0%


Yes

No

Hearing(W2)

Total

Yes No

Understanding whatpeople say (D1.5)

Total


D1.5 How much difficulty did you have in generally understanding what people say?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Hearing (W2) * Starting & maintaining a conversation (D1.6) Crosstabulation

54 51 1055.1% 4.8% 9.9%

195 757 95218.4% 71.6% 90.1%

249 808 105723.6% 76.4% 100.0%


Yes

No

Hearing(W2)

Total

Yes No

Starting & maintaininga conversation (D1.6)

Total


D1.6 How much difficulty did you have in starting and maintaining a conversation?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Hearing (W2) * Need for assisstance communication (E3) Crosstabulation

30 75 1052.8% 7.1% 9.9%

58 894 9525.5% 84.6% 90.1%

88 969 10578.3% 91.7% 100.0%


Yes

No

Hearing(W2)

Total

Yes No

Need for assisstancecommunication (E3)

Total


E3 Do you ever need someone to help with, or be with you for, communication activities? For example: understanding, or being understood by, others.


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Walking or climbing steps (W3) * Walking a long distance >1km (B2.5) Crosstabulation

168 60 22815.9% 5.7% 21.6%

251 578 82923.7% 54.7% 78.4%

419 638 105739.6% 60.4% 100.0%


Yes

No

Walking or climbingsteps (W3)

Total

Yes No

Walking a longdistance >1km (B2.5)

Total

W3. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

D2.5 How much difficulty did you have in walking a long distance such as a kilometre [or equivalent]?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Walking or climbing steps (W3) * Need for assistance: Movement (E2)Crosstabulation

31 197 2282.9% 18.6% 21.6%

13 816 8291.2% 77.2% 78.4%

44 1013 10574.2% 95.8% 100.0%


Yes

No

Walking or climbingsteps (W3)

Total

Yes No

Need for assistance:Movement (E2)

Total

W3. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

E2 Do you ever need someone to help with, or be with you for, body movement activities? For example: getting out of bed, moving around at home or at places away from home.


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Remembering or concentrating (W4) * Concentrating doing something (D1.1) Crosstabulation

123 102 22511.6% 9.6% 21.3%

191 641 83218.1% 60.6% 78.7%

314 743 105729.7% 70.3% 100.0%


Yes

No

Remembering orconcentrating (W4)

Total

Yes No

Concentrating doingsomething (D1.1)

Total

W4 Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

D1.1 How much difficulty did you have in concentrating on doing something for ten minutes?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Remembering or concentrating (W4) * Remembering to do important things (D1.2) Crosstabulation

155 70 22514.7% 6.6% 21.3%

221 611 83220.9% 57.8% 78.7%

376 681 105735.6% 64.4% 100.0%


Yes

No

Remembering orconcentrating (W4)

Total

Yes No

Remembering to doimportant things (D1.2)

Total

W4 Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

D1.1 How much difficulty did you have in remembering to do important things?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Self care (W5) * Washing whole body (D3.1) Crosstabulation

29 14 432.7% 1.3% 4.1%

36 978 10143.4% 92.5% 95.9%

65 992 10576.1% 93.9% 100.0%


Yes

No

Self care(W5)

Total

Yes No

Washing whole body(D3.1)

Total

W5 Do you have difficulty (with self-care such as) washing all over or dressing?

D3.1 How much difficulty did you have in washing your whole body?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Self care (W5) * Getting dressed (D3.2) Crosstabulation

25 18 432.4% 1.7% 4.1%

25 989 10142.4% 93.6% 95.9%

50 1007 10574.7% 95.3% 100.0%


Yes

No

Self care(W5)

Total

Yes NoGetting dressed (D3.2)

Total


D3.1 How much difficulty did you have in getting dressed?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Self care (W5) * Need for assisstance: Self Care (E1) Crosstabulation

24 19 432.3% 1.8% 4.1%

33 981 10143.1% 92.8% 95.9%

57 1000 10575.4% 94.6% 100.0%


Yes

No

Self care(W5)

Total

Yes No

Need for assisstance:Self Care (E1)

Total


E1 Do you ever need someone to help with, or be with you for, self care activities? For example: doing everyday activities such as eating, showering, dressing or toileting.


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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Communicating (W6) * Understanding what people say (D1.5) Crosstabulation

85 44 1298.0% 4.2% 12.2%

186 742 92817.6% 70.2% 87.8%

271 786 105725.6% 74.4% 100.0%


Yes

No

Communicating(W6)

Total

Yes No

Understanding whatpeople say (D1.5)

Total

W6 Because of a physical, mental, or emotional health condition, do you have difficulty communicating, (for example understanding or being understood by others)?

D1.5 How much difficulty did you have in generally understanding what people say?


(n = 1,057)(n = 1,057)


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RecommendationsRecommendations

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RecommendationsRecommendations

The pretest provided several observations that The pretest provided several observations that could improve not only the questions for disability could improve not only the questions for disability statistics but also the overall system of data statistics but also the overall system of data collection for disability statistics.collection for disability statistics.

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Recommendations for the ManualRecommendations for the Manual

There should be a rationale why only 18 years old There should be a rationale why only 18 years old and over are considered eligible respondents. and over are considered eligible respondents. There are also a number of zero to 17 years old There are also a number of zero to 17 years old with disabilities and should also be given attention with disabilities and should also be given attention for programs and projects. for programs and projects.

The manual should include several examples and The manual should include several examples and explanationsexplanations

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Recommendations for the QuestionnaireRecommendations for the Questionnaire

The phrase “due to health condition” should be The phrase “due to health condition” should be added to questions, which are normally not added to questions, which are normally not connected to health related conditions. These connected to health related conditions. These questions are: B1.15, B1.16 to B1.17, D1.1 to D1.6, questions are: B1.15, B1.16 to B1.17, D1.1 to D1.6, D2.3 to D2.4, D3.4, D4.1 to D4.5, D5.1 to D5.8 and D2.3 to D2.4, D3.4, D4.1 to D4.5, D5.1 to D5.8 and D6.1 to D6.8. D6.1 to D6.8.

Item D1.3 is very hard to ask because respondents Item D1.3 is very hard to ask because respondents always relate this to financial problem of the family always relate this to financial problem of the family even if the interviewer keeps on emphasizing that even if the interviewer keeps on emphasizing that this question refers to health condition only.this question refers to health condition only.

Due To Health Reasons:Due To Health Reasons:

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Question W6 is very long that respondents were Question W6 is very long that respondents were confused. This should be shortened. confused. This should be shortened.

Items D6.1 to D6.8 which are on the last part of the Items D6.1 to D6.8 which are on the last part of the questionnaire suffered because of the length of questionnaire suffered because of the length of interview. Respondents tend to provide whatever interview. Respondents tend to provide whatever answer just to finish the interview. Thus, the answer just to finish the interview. Thus, the questionnaire should be shortened to reduce the questionnaire should be shortened to reduce the length of the interview.length of the interview.

The Need to Shorten the Questions:The Need to Shorten the Questions:


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Some questions seem not answered accurately Some questions seem not answered accurately especially if the respondents have no health especially if the respondents have no health problem, for example, questions B1.16 and B1.17. problem, for example, questions B1.16 and B1.17. There is a need to add a question in the There is a need to add a question in the questionnaire to identify the illness of the questionnaire to identify the illness of the respondent as reference when asking questions respondent as reference when asking questions related to difficulties. related to difficulties.



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Introduction in Question Set 2 is too long. It should Introduction in Question Set 2 is too long. It should be revised to make it simpler and not boring. be revised to make it simpler and not boring.

Questions for each domain (1 to 6) are numerous Questions for each domain (1 to 6) are numerous that respondents found them redundant and lengthy. that respondents found them redundant and lengthy. It is recommended that these questions be It is recommended that these questions be structured such that the phrase “How much structured such that the phrase “How much difficulty…” will not be repeated for each item of difficulty…” will not be repeated for each item of interest.interest.



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Illustration: Illustration:

Domain 3. Self care:Domain 3. Self care:

How much difficulty did you have in:How much difficulty did you have in:

Washing your whole body?Washing your whole body?

Getting dressed?Getting dressed?

Eating?Eating?

Staying by yourself for a few days?Staying by yourself for a few days?



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Respondents normally ask distance and number of Respondents normally ask distance and number of steps in W3. steps in W3.

In item W4, there is a conflict between remembering In item W4, there is a conflict between remembering vs. concentrating. There should be two separate vs. concentrating. There should be two separate questions. questions.

Revision of Questions that are vague or too general Revision of Questions that are vague or too general or with sequential problem:or with sequential problem:

Item B1.13 is easier to understand than item B1.12. Item B1.13 is easier to understand than item B1.12. If the questionnaire is to be shortened, the If the questionnaire is to be shortened, the recommendation is to retain item B1.13. recommendation is to retain item B1.13.


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In item B1.7, “reading” should come first before In item B1.7, “reading” should come first before “seeing and recognizing…” “seeing and recognizing…”

Items B1.15 and D6.4 asked time but choices are Items B1.15 and D6.4 asked time but choices are not appropriate. Hence, either the question or the not appropriate. Hence, either the question or the choices should be revised. choices should be revised.



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Items B1.8 and B1.9 are confusing to the Items B1.8 and B1.9 are confusing to the respondents. Revise to make them clear and short. respondents. Revise to make them clear and short. Also, because the questions are not clear to the Also, because the questions are not clear to the respondent, they sometimes provide inconsistent respondent, they sometimes provide inconsistent responses. If the questionnaire will be shortened, responses. If the questionnaire will be shortened, the suggestion is to retain only one question. the suggestion is to retain only one question.

In item D3.4, add “home” to the question to be more In item D3.4, add “home” to the question to be more precise. precise.



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In item D4.1, ”dealing” should be defined. In item D4.1, ”dealing” should be defined.

Items D6.2 and D6.3 are too vague. In item D6.3, Items D6.2 and D6.3 are too vague. In item D6.3, attitude can be positive or negative. There is a need attitude can be positive or negative. There is a need to revise these questions. to revise these questions.

In item D6.6, a 30-day period is too short to In item D6.6, a 30-day period is too short to measure drain in resources. Thus, there is a need measure drain in resources. Thus, there is a need to extend the period. to extend the period.



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Items E1 to E3 are relatively easy to answer Items E1 to E3 are relatively easy to answer because of the clear examples whereas item E4a is because of the clear examples whereas item E4a is confusing because of double negation. confusing because of double negation.



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For items E1 to E4, there is a need to mention For items E1 to E4, there is a need to mention choices to respondents. choices to respondents.

In Question Set 1, add instruction to interviewers In Question Set 1, add instruction to interviewers that they should mention responses/choices. that they should mention responses/choices.

Response Options:Response Options:

The use of flashcards is very helpful. It is The use of flashcards is very helpful. It is recommended that for Question Set 1, a similar recommended that for Question Set 1, a similar device be used. device be used.


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In B1.14, some interviewers did not emphasize “…In B1.14, some interviewers did not emphasize “…10 minutes” in the question that responses of the 10 minutes” in the question that responses of the respondents vary. It is suggested that a screening respondents vary. It is suggested that a screening question be asked first on whether the respondent question be asked first on whether the respondent experienced coughing before asking if he/she has experienced coughing before asking if he/she has difficultydifficulty

Items D5.1 to D5.8 and D6.1 to D6.8 should be Items D5.1 to D5.8 and D6.1 to D6.8 should be skipped if respondents have no health problem. skipped if respondents have no health problem.

Skipping/Screening Instructions:Skipping/Screening Instructions:


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The sequence of items D6.6 and D6.7 should be The sequence of items D6.6 and D6.7 should be revised. revised.

Use of skipping instructions and filtered questions Use of skipping instructions and filtered questions are essential. For instance in Domain 5, those with are essential. For instance in Domain 5, those with no work or out of school respondents should no no work or out of school respondents should no longer be asked with questions regarding difficulty in longer be asked with questions regarding difficulty in these activities. these activities.

Skipping/Screening Instructions:Skipping/Screening Instructions:


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In item B1.4, the example should be revised In item B1.4, the example should be revised because there is a tendency that it is the one because there is a tendency that it is the one emphasized instead of ”appearance”. emphasized instead of ”appearance”.

In item D1.4, it is better to remove “for example….” In item D1.4, it is better to remove “for example….” since this example tend to limit the situation of since this example tend to limit the situation of learning a new task.learning a new task.

Use of “Examples” in the questions:Use of “Examples” in the questions:

In item D4.5, however, there is a need for an In item D4.5, however, there is a need for an example in the questionnaire to provide basis of the example in the questionnaire to provide basis of the said activity. said activity.


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Examples given within the questions should be Examples given within the questions should be limited and mentioned only when needed for the limited and mentioned only when needed for the respondent to better understand the question. respondent to better understand the question. These are items B1.4, B1.5, B1.13, B.15, D1.4, D2.5 These are items B1.4, B1.5, B1.13, B.15, D1.4, D2.5 and D6.1. The respondents are made to and D6.1. The respondents are made to understand that the question refers only to that understand that the question refers only to that particular example(s). particular example(s).

Use of “Examples” in the questions:Use of “Examples” in the questions:


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There are English words that cannot be directly There are English words that cannot be directly translated to Filipino language. However, it can be translated to Filipino language. However, it can be remedied by undertaking several testing prior to the remedied by undertaking several testing prior to the finalization of the questionnaire. The words may not finalization of the questionnaire. The words may not have the exact meaning but can be used for as long have the exact meaning but can be used for as long as the meaning of the whole question is still the as the meaning of the whole question is still the same. same.

Translation of the Questionnaire:Translation of the Questionnaire:


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There is a need to do probing in item B1.16 There is a need to do probing in item B1.16 regarding “feeling sad” as the answer normally does regarding “feeling sad” as the answer normally does not relate to health reason. not relate to health reason.

Clarification or follow-up questions should be made Clarification or follow-up questions should be made in the actual survey/census in order to elicit accurate in the actual survey/census in order to elicit accurate response from the respondents. The mere response from the respondents. The mere repetition of questions is not enough. repetition of questions is not enough.

Probing and Other Recommendations:Probing and Other Recommendations:


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Item A3, it is better to ask for highest grade Item A3, it is better to ask for highest grade completed (HGC) instead of number or years spent completed (HGC) instead of number or years spent in school. In addition, if the respondent answered in school. In addition, if the respondent answered number of years, probing is still needed in order to number of years, probing is still needed in order to get accurate answers. Based on observation, upon get accurate answers. Based on observation, upon probing, the second response (answer for the probing, the second response (answer for the highest grade completed )normally differs from the highest grade completed )normally differs from the first (answer for the number of years). first (answer for the number of years).



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The word “Disability” should not appear in the The word “Disability” should not appear in the questionnaire. questionnaire.

Introduction for Part 2 was repeated. It should be Introduction for Part 2 was repeated. It should be removed before the B-items. removed before the B-items.



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Choices of response for Part 2 and 3 should be Choices of response for Part 2 and 3 should be distinct from one another. For most respondents, distinct from one another. For most respondents, there is no clear distinction between “mild” and there is no clear distinction between “mild” and “moderate”. Hence, the suggestion is to combine “moderate”. Hence, the suggestion is to combine “mild and moderate” into only one category. “mild and moderate” into only one category.

Response Choices:Response Choices:


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Recommendations for the Recommendations for the Timing of the PretestTiming of the Pretest

The study was conducted at the time when rainy The study was conducted at the time when rainy season started in the country, thus, contributing to season started in the country, thus, contributing to the difficulties of the interviewers. Extension of the the difficulties of the interviewers. Extension of the interview was sought. Obviously, timing of the interview was sought. Obviously, timing of the conduct of the study should be given consideration. conduct of the study should be given consideration.

A very short period was allotted to prepare for A very short period was allotted to prepare for translation of the questions from English to Filipino translation of the questions from English to Filipino language. The same goes for the duration of the language. The same goes for the duration of the field test where there are several callbacks. field test where there are several callbacks.

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In the actual survey/census, consideration for In the actual survey/census, consideration for callbacks should be provided since respondents are callbacks should be provided since respondents are individuals themselves. Unlike the usual household individuals themselves. Unlike the usual household survey/census, the respondent is normally the adult survey/census, the respondent is normally the adult member who can provide reliable information for all member who can provide reliable information for all members. members.

Recommendations for the Recommendations for the Timing of the PretestTiming of the Pretest

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Recommendations for a Recommendations for a Series of PretestsSeries of Pretests

To ensure that a process or a set of questions to be To ensure that a process or a set of questions to be used to collect information is free from errors, used to collect information is free from errors, several testing should be employed. This is done several testing should be employed. This is done whenever revisions are made to determine the whenever revisions are made to determine the implication of such changes. Hence, it is suggested implication of such changes. Hence, it is suggested that another test be conducted once the questions that another test be conducted once the questions are revised based on the findings of this test. are revised based on the findings of this test.

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ConclusionsConclusions

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The conduct of the Disability Question Set The conduct of the Disability Question Set Testing has identified more room for Testing has identified more room for improvement. These are:improvement. These are:

1. R1. Revision of the instruction manual to include evision of the instruction manual to include detailed concepts.detailed concepts.

2. R2. Revision of questionnaires to include probing, evision of questionnaires to include probing, consistency and skipping instructions.consistency and skipping instructions.

3. S3. Simplification of the questions.implification of the questions.

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4. A4. Allowing flexibility in the workload during llowing flexibility in the workload during enumeration since all 18 years old and over enumeration since all 18 years old and over were respondentswere respondents..

5. C5. Consideration on the timing of the operation onsideration on the timing of the operation (not rainy season).(not rainy season).

6. A6. A need for a series of pretests to finalize the need for a series of pretests to finalize the questions, procedures and strategies.questions, procedures and strategies.


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Plan for the Conduct of Plan for the Conduct of Cognitive Test for the Cognitive Test for the

Washington Group QuestionsWashington Group Questions

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The study aims to identify problematic questions The study aims to identify problematic questions and record the respondent's understanding of and record the respondent's understanding of the question's intent. the question's intent.

The study will serve as a guide in the The study will serve as a guide in the preparation of disability questions for the 2006 preparation of disability questions for the 2006 POPCEN in an attempt to capture up-to-date POPCEN in an attempt to capture up-to-date statistics on persons with disability.statistics on persons with disability.

Plan for the Conduct of Cognitive Test Plan for the Conduct of Cognitive Test for the Washington Group Questionsfor the Washington Group Questions

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ActivityActivity DateDate AreaAreaPreparatory PhasePreparatory Phasea.a. Preparation of Preparation of

Questionnaires Questionnaires and Field and Field InstructionsInstructions

b.b. Test 1Test 1

Sept 1-16, 2005Sept 1-16, 2005

Sept 23, 2005Sept 23, 2005

Central OfficeCentral Office

Ten RespondentsTen RespondentsCentral Office Central Office PersonnelPersonnel

TrainingTraining Sept 29 – 30, 2005Sept 29 – 30, 2005 Central OfficeCentral Office

TimetableTimetable


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ActivityActivity DateDate AreaArea

Cognitive Cognitive Field Test 2Field Test 2

Oct 6 - 7, 2005Oct 6 - 7, 200560 Respondents, 60 Respondents, National Capital National Capital Region (Urban Region (Urban

Village)Village)

Cognitive Cognitive Field Test 3Field Test 3 Oct 10 – 11, 2005Oct 10 – 11, 2005

60 Respondents 60 Respondents from a Rural from a Rural

VillageVillage

TimetableTimetable


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ActivityActivity DateDate AreaAreaPost-EnumerationPost-EnumerationPhasePhasea.a. Data ProcessingData Processingb.b. Data AnalysisData Analysisc.c. Submission of Submission of

Data and ReportData and Report

Oct 12 – 21, 2005Oct 12 – 21, 2005Oct 17 – 28, 2005Oct 17 – 28, 2005October 31,2005October 31,2005

Central OfficeCentral OfficeCentral OfficeCentral OfficeWashington Washington

GroupGroup

TimetableTimetable


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TranslationTranslation

The questions to be administered have been The questions to be administered have been translated to Filipino language (the national translated to Filipino language (the national language) as these questions were included in language) as these questions were included in the WHO-UNESCAP Field test that was the WHO-UNESCAP Field test that was conducted in June. conducted in June.

The Filipino Translation was prepared by a The Filipino Translation was prepared by a group of personnel who are well versed in the group of personnel who are well versed in the language.language.


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Actual TestActual TestA. Selection of Sample AreasA. Selection of Sample Areas

The selection of areas will be determined The selection of areas will be determined according to some considerations like the according to some considerations like the enumeration costs and geographic enumeration costs and geographic characteristics.characteristics.

1. One village classified as a highly 1. One village classified as a highly urbanized area.urbanized area.

2. One rural village2. One rural village


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B. Coordination with Field PersonnelB. Coordination with Field PersonnelPrior to the field test, coordination with the field Prior to the field test, coordination with the field offices will be made regarding:offices will be made regarding:

1. The actual area to be selected1. The actual area to be selected2. Coordination with local officials2. Coordination with local officials3. Transportation to the field area3. Transportation to the field area4. Training and supervision4. Training and supervision5. Other related matters5. Other related matters


Actual TestActual Test

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C. Selection of HouseholdsA systematic cluster sampling technique will A systematic cluster sampling technique will be used in the selection of households.be used in the selection of households.

The village will be divided into three The village will be divided into three segments segments

Clusters of five households each will be Clusters of five households each will be formed as the interviewer lists the formed as the interviewer lists the households in the segment.households in the segment.



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C. Selection of HouseholdsC. Selection of HouseholdsA random start will be assigned to each A random start will be assigned to each

segment and two clusters will be selected segment and two clusters will be selected as samples in each segmentas samples in each segment

Thirty sample households will be selected Thirty sample households will be selected per villageper village



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D. RespondentsD. Respondents

All persons 18 years old and over in the All persons 18 years old and over in the sample households will be selected as sample households will be selected as samples.samples.

E. Interview ApproachE. Interview Approach

A team approach strategy will be adopted A team approach strategy will be adopted during data collection.during data collection.


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F. Question to be TestedF. Question to be Tested

W1. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if W1. Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?wearing glasses?

W2. Do you have difficulty hearing, even if W2. Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?using a hearing aid?

W3. Do you have difficulty walking or W3. Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?climbing steps?


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F. Question to be TestedF. Question to be TestedW4. Do you have difficulty remembering or W4. Do you have difficulty remembering or

concentrating?concentrating? W5. Do you have difficulty (with self-care such W5. Do you have difficulty (with self-care such

as) washing all over or dressing? as) washing all over or dressing?

W6.Because of a physical, mental, or W6.Because of a physical, mental, or emotional health condition, do you have emotional health condition, do you have difficulty communicating, (for example difficulty communicating, (for example understanding and being understood by understanding and being understood by othersothers


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G. Cognitive Test Mechanics.G. Cognitive Test Mechanics.a. The interviewer makes an introduction of

the test.b. Both the interviewer and the observer

record the responses in a separate testing questionnaires.

c. The observer identifies and lists the question(s) the respondent has difficulty answering on the cognitive form.


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4. After the interview, the observer proceeds to conduct the cognitive test on the same respondent.

5. The observer should have noted down the difficulties of the respondents during the interview. This will serve as a basis in the succeeding questions.

G. Cognitive Test Mechanics.G. Cognitive Test Mechanics.


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6. The observer makes an introduction and explains the purpose of the cognitive test.

7. The following questions for the cognitive testing are to ask;

Could you repeat the question, as you understood it in the interview?



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What do you think the purpose of this What do you think the purpose of this question was?question was?

What is your recommendation to improve What is your recommendation to improve the question?the question?

Do you need any kind of clarification about this question?



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H. Training and DebriefingH. Training and Debriefing

After the field test, one day will be devoted to discuss the problems and observations made by both the interviewers and observers.

A one-day training will be conducted to discuss each question and the strategy to be employed in the field test.


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Forms will be processed through data Forms will be processed through data entry in the Microsoft Excel format.entry in the Microsoft Excel format.

All forms are to be edited for All forms are to be edited for completeness of entries.completeness of entries.

The data will then be used as input in the The data will then be used as input in the STATA for tabulation, cross-reference, matching STATA for tabulation, cross-reference, matching of entries and consistency checks.of entries and consistency checks.


Data Entry and AnalysisData Entry and Analysis

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Observation will be consolidated and Observation will be consolidated and recommendation will be prepared.recommendation will be prepared.

Analysis of the data will be descriptive using Analysis of the data will be descriptive using tables and graphs.tables and graphs.

Data Entry and AnalysisData Entry and Analysis


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P.O. Box 779, Manila, Philippines

http://www.census.gov.ph

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