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RIA ICT Access Survey 2017-2018

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Data file: rias-2017-2018-hhold-v1

Cases: 14877
Variables: 568

Variables

RIA_ID
Unique HH ID for comparative purposes
A_5
Country
A_1
EA Code
HH_Weight
Apply when analysing households
IND_Weight
Apply when analysing Individuals
A_6
Location
HH_No_Mobiles
Number of HH members with a mobile phone
HH_MobilePhone
Household member with a mobile phone
HH_size
How many persons, including yourself, live in this household?
HHH_gender
Gender of household head
Eligible_Individuals
Individuals 15years or older including familiy members and visitors
visitors
Are there any visitors, aged 15 years or older, who will be spending the nigh...
adults
Adults
H2B
How many HH members are 15 years or older and are going to sleep tonight at the
H_1
Do you own or rent the house you live in?
H_1A
Monthly rent or mortage
H_2
What is the households main source of electricity?
H_2A
Other sources of electricity
H_2_other
H2.What kind of electricity does the house have? If Multiple, chose the one used
H_2B
Monthly expenditure on electricity
H_3
Does this household have access to piped water?
H_4
Landline (telephone)
H_5
Refrigerator
H_5A
Electric/gas stove
H_6
Radio
H_7
TV
H_7A
Satellite decoder
H_9
Car or truck
H_10
Motorcycle or 3 wheeler
H_10b
None of these
H_11
How many working desktop computers does your household have?
H_11A
Does the household have a working Desktop computer
H_12
How many working laptops does your household have?
H_12A
Does the household have a working Laptop computer
H_13
How many working tablets or iPads does your household have?
H_13A
Does the household have a working Tablet/Ipad?
H_14
Does this household have a working internet connection?
H_15a
Access through mobile phone
H_15a1
Mobile phone
H_15b
Access via USB Dongle/Mifi
H_15c
Access via ADSL
H_15d
Access via Fiber
H_15e
Other
H_15e1
Specify other modes of connection
H_15f
How many household members use the internet?
H_15g
How many household members below 15 years of age use the internet?
H_15h
What is the main reason why the household does not have a working internet co...
H_15h_other
What is the main reason why the household does not have a working internet co...
H_15i
How much is spent monthy for the Internet (subscription & use in local currency)
H_15j
What is the name of your main Internet service provider?
H_16
Does this household have a PayTV subscription (e.g. DSTV)?
H_16b
H16b.Please specify
H_16c
Specify other subscriptions
H_17
Are there any immediate family members who have migrated abroad?
H_18
Does this household receive money from family members? If yes: what is the mo...
H_18_other
H18.Does this household receive money from family members? If yes what is the m
H_18b
Does this household send money to family members leaving in other part of the...
H_18b_other
H18b.Does this household send money to family members? If yes what is the most f
H_19
Does anybody in this household have a bank account or access to one?
H_20
How many people in this household receive social grants or pension from the S...
H_20A
No. of people that receive disability grant
H_20B
How many household members receive long term medical treatment?
H_20C
No. of children receiving state support
H_20D
No. of children receiving private support
H_20E
Hhd members receiving pension
H_21
What is the main household language?
H_21A
H21.What is the main household language:
H_21_other
What is the main household language? (Other)
H_22
What is the highest education level of any household member?
D_2
Respondent Gender
D_3
Respondent Age
D_4
Respondent Relationship
D_5
What is your marital/relationship status?
D_6
What is the highest education level of any household member?
D_7
How many years of formal education do you have?
D_8
Do you have any vocational/professional certificates?
D_8B
Does any of household members have any vocational/professional certificates?
D_9
Are you currently enrolled in any courses to further your education?
D_9A
Specify level
D_10
What has been your main activity during the last 6 months?
D_11A
How many hours a week are you typically doing paid work in your main activity...
D_11B
How many hours a week are you doing paid work in other side activities? 
D_11C
If employed or self employed, which type of employment?
D_12
How many years of work experience do you have?
D_13A
National ID
D_13B
National Passport
D_13C
Foreign ID/Passport
D_13D
None of these
D_14
Do you have access to a bank account?
D_15
Do you have a credit card or debit card?
D_16
Can you read a letter or newspaper?
D_17
Can you write a letter?
D_18
How often do you read newspapers?
D_19
How many hours a day do you watch TV on average?
D_20
How many hours a day do you listen to radio on average ?
D_21
Have you used a public phone in the past 3 months?
D_22
How often do you use a desktop computer/laptop?
D_23
Do you own a personal desktop computer/laptop?
D_23A
Own a laptop
D_23B
Own a tablet
D_24
No. of days without enough to eat
D_25
Know how to install software or application
D_26
Know how to change settings of a software or app
D_27
Worried about viruses or scam when using a computer
D_28
Worried about viruses or scam when using a portable device
IE_1
Salary or Wage
IE_2
Agricultural produce and farming
IE_3
Vending/trading
IE_4
Work you are doing at home
IE_5
Income from your business
IE_6
Property income/letting
IE_7
Pension and social grant
IE_8
Allowance
IE_9
Scholarships
IE_10
Investments
IE_11
Other income
IE_12
Total Income (calculated)
IE_12a
Could you confirm that your total income is:
IncomeRecoded
IncomeCategories
IE_13
How much do you contribute to household expenses every month? 
IE_14
How much money do you have for your free disposal every month? 
IE_15
In terms of mobile phone expenditure: Could you tell me how much you spent last
IE_16
In terms of mobile phone expenditure: Could you tell me how much you spent last
IE_17
Income - Expenditure (calculated)
F_1
Do you vote regularly in elections?
F_2
Do you hold a volunteer position?
F_3
Most people I know live near me (in the neighbourhood) and know each other.
F_4
I know many people who have different backgrounds to me.
F_5
I prefer to be alone.
F_6
I find friends quickly wherever I go.
F_7
...have a mobile phone?
F_8
...have an email address?
F_9
...use online social networks like Facebook or Twitter?
F_10
...use instant message services like WhatsApp, Viber or BBM?
F_11
How many hours leisure time do you have with friends face to face in a week? (ex
F_12
During a typical week how many hours do you spend in total face to face with int
F_13
What do you usually do when you need help with technology?
F_13OTHER
F13.When it comes to technology, if you need help, do you? first [Other (specif
M_1HHH
Respondent Cellphone based on HHH
M_1
Do you own a mobile phone?
M_2
What type of phone is it?
M2_O1
M2.What phone is it ? (If not sure ask respondent to show you the phone)
M2_O2
M2.What phone is it ? (If not sure ask respondent to show you the phone)
M2_O3
M2.What phone is it ? (If not sure ask respondent to show you the phone)
M_2A
Mobile phone capable of browsing Internet
M_2B
Mobile phone capable of accessing facebook, whatsapp
M_3
What is the main reason why you have chosen not to obtain a smartphone?
Q_139_S
M3.Please tell me the primary reason why you do not own a smartphone? [Other (sp
M_4
When did you get your first ever mobile connection?
M_5
Is your mobile phone (main SIM card) prepaid or contract?
M_6
Are the people that you call most often on the same network as you?
M_7
What is the name of the network operator you usually use?
M_7_other
What is the name of the network operator you usually use? (Other)
M_7A
Family & friends made you choose the operator
M_7B
Cheap operator made you choose the operator
M_7C
Operator has the best coverage
M_7D
Operator offers free bundles
M_7E
Specify other reasons for choosing the operator
M_8
How many active SIM cards do you have?
M_9
Monthly usage of data in Mb
M_10
Free/OTT services from your operator
M_10A
Specify free services
M_11
Decision on how to spend on mobile phone
M_11A
Specify other reason
M_12
Reason for preventing your use of a mobile phone more
M_12A
Specify other reason that prevents you from using your mobile more
M_12B
Is there anything that prevents you from using your mobile phone more?
M_12C
M31.Is there anything that prevents you from using your mobile phone more?
M_13A
To make use of cheaper on-net calls (calls on the same network) What makes you c
M_13B
To which network do you change to make use of cheaper on-net calls?
M_14A
To take advantage of promotions and better pricesWhat makes you change your sim
M_14B
To which network do you change to take advantage of promotions and better pri...
M_15A
In case of reception problem What makes you change your sim card?
M_15B
To which network do you change in case of reception problems?
M_16A
To make use of free social media (Facebook, Whatsapp, etc) What makes you change
M_16B
To which network do you change to make use of free social media?
M_17A
Dedicated data SIM card
M_17B
To which network belong your dedicated data sim card?
M_17C
Other, please specify Recode into others
M_17D
If data was cheaper - use more social media
M_17E
If data was cheaper - download more content
M_17F
If data was cheaper - more calls via internet
M_17G
If data was cheaper - send more messages via internet
M_17H
If data was cheaper - specify other things
M_18
Have you installed mobile applications on your phone?
M_18A
Have you ever installed Mobile Apps on your phone? Yes, through app store (e.g.
M_18B
Have you ever installed Mobile Apps on your phone? Yes, by taking phone to a pho
M_18C
Have you ever installed Mobile Apps on your phone? Yes, through help of a friend
M_18D
Have you ever installed Mobile Apps on your phone? Yes, from a website
M_18E
Have you ever installed Mobile Apps on your phone? No, not applicable (never ins
M_19
Social networking apps
M_20
Game apps
M_21
Transport apps
M_22
Business apps
M_23
Entertainment apps
M_24
News apps
M_25
Educational apps
M_26
Search tools apps
M_27
Weather apps
M_28
Voice or messaging apps
M_29
Trading apps
M_29B
Health apps
M_29C
Dating apps
M_29D
Are there Other apps which I have not mentioned?
M_30
Do you ever use mobile money services to send or receive money?
M_31
Use of mobile phone changed contact with govt institutions
M_32
Friends
M_32A
Use of mobile phone changed contact with family & friends
M_33
Family
M_34
Work colleague/classmate
M_34A
Use of mobile phone changed contact with colleagues
M_35
Local community
M_36
Social and political groups
M_36A
Use of mobile phone changed contact with people sharing hobbies
M_37A
To contact the police, medical emergency services, or the fire station in case o
M_37B
To find out about safety issues
M_37E
None of these
M_38
have you ever used you phone to find out about safety issues and to alert people
M_39
Do you receive information related to health or health services on your mobile p
M_40
Roaming when outside Lesotho
M_41
Use of mobile phone to make International calls
M_42
Use of mobile phone to make local calls
M_43
Use of mobile phone to take photos or clips
M_44
Use of mobile phone to send SMSs to radio or TV programmes
M_45
Use of mobile phone to play games
M_46
Use of mobile phone to listen to music/radio
M_47
Use of mobile phone to access govt services
M_48
Use of mobile phone to report crime
M_49
Communicate more with people on social media
M_50
Mobile phone helps you find work
M_51
Family better off because you have a mobile phone
M_52
Mobile phone saves on travel time and cost
M_53
Mobile phone is a destruction
M_54
Mobile phone increases govt control
M_55
Make calls to the same network to save cost
M_56
Cost of airtime limit the No. of calls
M_57
Mobile phone lets you get more done during the day
M_58
Mobile phone makes you feel more secure
M_59
Use mobile phone more for business than social calls
M_60
Use mobile phone to check on the safety of loved ones
M_61
Use mobile phone to check on the safety issues
M_62
Use mobile phone to mobilise the community or political events
M_63
Mobile phone is expensive
M_64
Worry about sending personal information using your mobile
M_65
Use of mobile phone exposes your private information
M_66
Mobile phone is used accessed free education content
M_67
Mobile phone is used for setting reminders
M_68
No. of traditional SMSes compared to instant messaging via social media
M_69
No. of traditional calls compared to calls made via social media
NM_1A
I cannot afford it. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_1b
I DONT NEED IT
NM_2
No mobile coverage where I live. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_3
No electricity at home to charge the mobile phone. Why don't you have a mobile p
NM_4
My phone is broken. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_5
My phone got stolen. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_6
I don't know how to use it. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_6B
I am not allowed to own one. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_6C
I have privacy concerns. Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_6D
Other Why don't you have a mobile phone?
NM_6E
Specify other reasons
NM_7
Did you use a mobile phone in the past three months?
NM_7A
Used a family member's mobile phone
NM_7B
Used a friend or colleague's mobile phone
NM_7C
Used your previous mobile phone
NM_7D
Used a public phone on the roadside
NM_8
Do you have any active SIM cards, if yes how many?
NM_8B
How many active SIM cards do you have?
NM_9
Do you plan to get a mobile phone in the future? If yes: when?
NM_9A
Plan to get a mobile phone in future
NM_9B
When do you plan to get a mobile phone
NM_10
How much would you be willing and able to spend monthly on airtime (voice, SM...
NM_11
Imagine you could have a smart phone and sufficient money for airtime and dat...
MM_0
Do you know what mobile money is?
MM_1
Have you ever used mobile money services (Mpesa or e-Wallet)?
MM_2
Easier or more difficult?
MM_3
More or less safe?
MM_4
More or less trustworthy?
MM_5
More or less convenient?
MM_6
Faster or slower?
MM_7
Cheaper or more expensive?
MM_8
For how long have you used mobile money?
MM_9
What is the name of your main mobile money service provider?
MM_9_uncoded
What is the name of your main mobile money service provider?
MM_10
Airtime top up What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_11
Salary payments What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_12
Bill payments What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_13
Insurance payments What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_14
Receive payments What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_15
Receive your pension What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_16
Other What do you use mobile money transfers for?
MM_16A
What do you use your mobile money transfer for? (Other)
MM_17
What is the largest amount of mobile money you have ever sent or received?
MM_18
What is the smallest amount of mobile money you have ever sent or received?
MM_19
How much money do you usually send in one transaction?
MM_20
How much money do you usually receive in one transaction?
MM_21
How often do you send or receive mobile money?
MM_22
How many days do you keep the money stored in your mobile money account?
MM_23
How much do you usually keep stored in your mobile money account?
MM_24
Mobile money is very useful in managing my finances.
MM_25
Mobile money helps me save and transport costs.
Total: 568
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