Questionnaires

The questionnaires were based on the third round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster survey model questionnaires. From the MICS-3 model English version, the questionnaires were revised and customized to suit local conditions and translated into Arabic and Kurdish languages. The Arabic language version of the questionnaire was pre-tested during January 2006 while the Kurdish language version was pre-tested during March 2006. Based on the results of the pre-test, modifications were made to the wording and translation of the questionnaires.

In addition to the administration of questionnaires, fieldwork teams tested the salt used for cooking in the households for iodine content, and measured the weights and heights of children age under-5 years.