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The document is a household questionnaire for a study on coping strategies for food insecurity due to drought in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe. It collects anonymous information on household demographics, food situations, coping methods, community support, and suggestions for future improvements. Participation is voluntary, and respondents can refuse to answer any question at any time.

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Questionnaire

The document is a household questionnaire for a study on coping strategies for food insecurity due to drought in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe. It collects anonymous information on household demographics, food situations, coping methods, community support, and suggestions for future improvements. Participation is voluntary, and respondents can refuse to answer any question at any time.

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HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONNAIRE

Study Title: Community-Based Coping Strategies for Enhancing Household Resilience to


Drought-Induced Food Insecurity in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe

Introduction

You are invited to take part in this study. Your participation is voluntary. We will not write your
name or any information that can identify you. Your answers are anonymous and will be kept
private. The information you provide will only be used for academic purposes. You are free to
refuse to answer any question or stop at any time.

☐ Do you agree to take part in this study?

☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION A: BASIC HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Age of respondent: _____ years

Sex:

☐ Male ☐ Female

How many people live in your household?

_____ people

What is the main way your household gets food or money?

☐ Farming

☐ Livestock keeping

☐ Casual work

☐ Small business

☐ Other (please say): ___________


SECTION B: FOOD SITUATION IN THE HOUSEHOLD

During times of drought, how many meals does your household eat per day?

☐ One

☐ Two

☐ Three

In the past 12 months, did your household ever run out of food?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If yes, how long did the food shortage last?

☐ Less than one month

☐ One to three months

☐ More than three months

SECTION C: WAYS OF COPING WITH FOOD SHORTAGE

When food is not enough, what does your household usually do?

(You may choose more than one)

☐ Eat less food

☐ Skip some meals

☐ Eat foods we do not like

☐ Sell animals or household items

☐ Do casual jobs for food or money

☐ Borrow food or money


☐ Get help from relatives or neighbours

☐ Move to another place to look for work

Which of these ways do you use most?

SECTION D: EFFECTS OF COPING METHODS

Do these ways help your household during drought times?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ Sometimes

Do any of these ways cause problems for your household in the long run?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If yes, what problems do they cause?

SECTION E: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Does your community help each other during food shortages?

☐ Yes

☐ No

If yes, how do people help each other?

☐ Sharing food

☐ Sharing labour

☐ Sharing animals

☐ Other (please say): ___________


SECTION F: FINAL QUESTION

In your opinion, what can help your household cope better with drought in the future?

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

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