Household Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment (MSNA) - 2025

Afghanistan, 2025

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Data file: Household Data Dictionary

This file contains the household-level data dictionary.

Cases:	2534
Variables:	182

Variables

organization

Organization

partner_org

Partner's organization name

province

Province

current_displacement_status

A1.1 Current Displacement Status

refugee_returnee_country

A1.1.1 If refugee returnee from which country you are coming from

returnee_displacement_duration

A1.1.3 If refugee returnee, how long were you displaced in the country of Asylum

last_displacement_reason

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement

last_displacement_reason_armed_conflict

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Armed conflict

last_displacement_reason_generalized_violence

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Generalized violence

last_displacement_reason_hr_violations

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Violations of human rights

last_displacement_reason_natural_disasters

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Natural disasters

last_displacement_reason_forced_evictions

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Forced evictions/displacements

last_displacement_reason_urban_opportunities

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Movement to urban areas for better opportunities (employment, education)

last_displacement_reason_abroad_opportunities

A1.2 Main reason for last displacement/Movement abroad for better opportunities and life style

return_intent_origin

A1.5 Are you interested in going back to your place of origin?

no_return_reason

A1.5.2 If No why?

no_return_reason_economic

A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of economic opportunities or employment prospects

no_return_reason_infrastructure

A1.5.2 If No why?/Destruction or damage to infrastructure and homes

no_return_reason_basic_services

A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of access to basic services

no_return_reason_integration

A1.5.2 If No why?/Integration into the new community or city

no_return_reason_security

A1.5.2 If No why?/Security Situation

no_return_reason_humanitarian

A1.5.2 If No why?/Lack of humanitarian assistance

no_return_reason_education

A1.5.2 If No why?/Education for children

no_return_reason_legal

A1.5.2 If No why?/Legal or administrative barriers to return

no_return_reason_safety

A1.5.2 If No why?/Personal Safety

no_return_reason_other

A1.5.2 If No why?/Other

return_timing

A1.5.3 When would you move?

hh_receives_remittances

A1.6 Do you or any member of your household receive remittances from within Afghanistan or from relatives or friends living abroad within the past year

household_focal_point

A4.1 Who is Household Focal Point?

focal_point_age

A4.4 Age

focal_point_gender

A4.5 Gender

focal_point_marital_status

A4.6 Marital Status

focal_point_education_level

A4.7 Education Level

alt_focal_nomination

A4.8.1 Would you consider nominating someone else to collect cash assistance on behalf of your household?

alt_focal_age

A4.8.3 Age (Alternative Focal Point)

alt_focal_gender

A4.8.4 Gender (Alternative Focal Point)

alt_focal_relationship

A4.8.5 Relationship to Focal Point

housing_tenure_status

B1. Type of Housing: What is the tenure status of the house?

housing_type

B2. Type of Housing: What type of housing does your household reside in?

housing_condition

B3. Condition of Housing: How would you describe the condition of your household's residence?

access_clean_water

B5. Access to Clean Water: Does your household have access to clean water?

sanitation_facilities

B6. Sanitation Facilities: What type of sanitation facilities does your household have access to?

cooking_facilities

B7. Cooking Facilities: What type of cooking facilities does your household use?

household_safety_concerns

B8. Are there any safety concerns within your household? (Landmine Hazard, flood, natural disaster, hazardous industrial facility, remote)

lighting_source

B9. HH current source of lighting: What is the current source of lighting used in your household?

healthcare_access

C1. Availability of Healthcare Services: Is there easy access to healthcare services for your household?

school_attendance_all

C2. School Attendance of Children: Are all school-aged children in your household attending school regularly?

education_barriers

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?

education_barrier_distance_transport

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Limited access due to distance or lack of transportation.

education_barrier_child_work

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/They have to work

education_barrier_dfa_ban

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/DFA is banning female education

education_barrier_disability_support

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/No specialized support for children with disabilities.

education_barrier_financial

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Limited access due to financial constraints (e.g., school fees, uniform costs).

education_barrier_identity_doc

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Lack of identity document

education_barrier_other

C3. Barriers to Education: What are the primary barriers preventing children in your household from accessing education?/Other specify

education_quality

C4. Quality of Education Facilities: How would you rate the quality of education facilities available to your household?

educational_materials_access

C5. Access to Educational Materials: Do children in your household have access to essential educational materials, such as textbooks and school supplies?

community_learning_centers

C6. Availability of Community Learning Centers: Are there community learning centers or libraries accessible to your household?

literacy_15plus

C7. Literacy: Do all family members in your household aged 15 and above read and write?

tech_devices_children

C8. Does your household have technology devices (such as computers, tablets, and internet access) that can facilitate children's educational requirements?

children_special_needs

C9. Do any children in your household have specific educational needs, such as disabilities or learning difficulties?

basic_services_score

Basic services score

basic_services_percentage

Basic services percentage

hh_income_source

D1. Occupation of Household Head. Primary Source of Household Income. What is the main source of income for your household? (select_multiple gp6nv52)

hh_monthly_income_afn

D2. What is the approximate total monthly income of your household in AFN?

hh_monthly_expenditure_afn

D3. What is the approximate total monthly expenditure of your household(AFN)? This includes expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transportation, healthcare, education, and any other regular expenses.

employment_stability

D4. Stability of Employment: How would you describe the stability of employment within your household?

skills_training

D5. Availability of Skills and Training: Do members of your household possess marketable skills or vocational training?

livelihood_assets

D6. Ownership of Livelihood Assets: Does your household own any productive assets, such as land, livestock, or machinery?

income_diversification

D7. Diversification of Income Sources: How diversified are the income sources within your household?

financial_services_access

D8. Access to Financial Services: Does your household have access to formal and informal financial services such as banking or microfinance or mobile money?

savings_resilience

D9. Savings and Financial Resilience: Does your household have savings or financial reserves to cope with emergencies?

informal_sector_participation

D10. Participation in Informal Sector Activities: Are members of your household engaged in informal sector activities such as street vending or informal labor?

income_score

Income score

income_percentage

Income percentage

food_access

E1. Access to Sufficient Food: Does your household have access to sufficient food throughout the year?

food_insufficiency_30days

E2. In the past 30 days, was there ever a time when your household didn't have enough food or money to meet essential needs?

diet_diversity

E3. Nutritional Diversity of Diet: Does your household have access to a diverse range of foods, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains?

nutritious_food_availability

E4. Availability of Nutritious Foods: Are nutritious foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein sources readily available to your household?

food_expenditure_income

E5. Food Expenditure Relative to Income: How would you describe your household's food expenditure relative to its income?

hunger_frequency

E6. Incidence of Hunger or Food Insecurity: How often does your household experience hunger or food insecurity?

assistance_frequency

E7. How frequently does your household receive assistance from other organizations or agencies operating in Afghanistan?

food_score

Food score

food_percentage

Food percentage

chronic_health_condition

F1. Health Conditions and Access to Healthcare: Does any member of your household have a chronic health condition or disability?

medication_access

F2. Availability of Medications: Does your household have consistent access to necessary medications when needed?

preventive_health_practices

F3. Preventive Health Practices: Does your household actively engage in preventive health practices (e.g., vaccination, hygiene practices)?

head_disabled

F5.1 Is the head of household disabled?

health_score

Health score

health_percentage

Health percentage

protection_concerns

G1. Protection and Safety: Are there any protection concerns within your household?

sale_assets_livestock

G2. Sale of Assets or Livestock: Did your household sell any assets, livestock, or jewelry to meet essential needs in the past 60 days?

street_vending

G3. Engagement in Street Vending: Did any household members engage in street vending or informal trading to generate income in the past 60 days?

assistance_from_strangers

G4. Seeking Assistance from Strangers: Did any household members ask strangers for money or assistance in the past 30 days?

borrow_money

G5. Borrowing Money: did your household borrow money from friends or relatives in the past 30 days

reduce_food_consumption

G6. During times of financial hardship or crises, does your household resort to reducing food consumption or skipping meals to cope with the situation?

child_labor_education

G7. Child Labor and Education: Did any household members stop attending school to work in the past 60 days?

child_protection_awareness

G8. Do people in your household know how to recognize signs of harm to children, and are they aware of where to seek help if a child is being mistreated or neglected?

community_safe_spaces

G9. Does your community have safe spaces or support services available for children who may be at risk of harm?

environmental_hazards

G10. Has your household experienced exposure to environmental hazards or vulnerabilities such as droughts, floods, or land degradation?

protection_score

protection_percentage

psychological_distress

H1. Psychosocial Support: Has any member of your household experienced psychological distress or trauma?

psychosocial_support_access

H2. Does your household have access to psychosocial support services to address emotional or mental health needs related to protection concerns?

mhpss_score

MHPSS score

mhpss_percentage

MHPSS percentage

awareness_feedback_mechanisms

I1. Are you aware of any complaint or feedback mechanisms related to humanitarian assistance

preferred_feedback_channel

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?

preferred_feedback_in_person

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/In person help disk

preferred_feedback_comments_box

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Comments box

preferred_feedback_sms

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/SMS telephone calls

preferred_feedback_religious_leader

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Religious leader

preferred_feedback_local_authority

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Local authority representative

preferred_feedback_email

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/Email

preferred_feedback_ngo

I2. How could you prefer to be able to communicate your feedback concerns or complaints with us?/NGO

winter_vulnerability

J1. How would you describe your household's vulnerability to cold weather and harsh winter conditions?

winter_challenges

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)

winter_challenge_heating

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Lack of adequate heating facilities or insulation in the dwelling

winter_challenge_clothing

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Insufficient winter clothing or blankets to keep warm

winter_challenge_water

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Difficulty in accessing clean water due to freezing temperatures

winter_challenge_health

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Increased risk of illness or health issues due to cold weather

winter_challenge_fuel_cost

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Higher fuel costs for heating purposes

winter_challenge_other

J2. During the winter season, which of the following are the most pressing challenges faced by your household? (Select all that apply)/Other

winter_hardships

J3. Has your household experienced any negative impacts or hardships during previous winter seasons due to inadequate preparation or resources?

winter_preparedness

J4. How well-equipped is your household to cope with the challenges posed by cold weather and winter conditions?

winter_support_needed

J5. Would your household require additional support or assistance specifically tailored to winterization needs in the upcoming winter season?

referral_needed

K1. Does this household require referral for any available/specialized serveices?

referral_service

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?

referral_service_mhpss

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/MHPSS

referral_service_child_protection

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Child protection

referral_service_legal

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Legal assitance

referral_service_women_protection

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Women protection

referral_service_other

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Other (specify)

referral_service_livelihood

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/Livelihood

referral_service_psn

K1.1. If yes, which one of the following services?/PSN

referral_service_other_specify

K1.1.1 Other

referral_status

K.1.2. Status of referral

eligibility_scoring

Eligibility Scoring

eligibility_score

Total Eligibility Score

overall_percentage

Overall Percentage

priority_levels

Total Eligibility Score: ${eligibility_score}

priority_level

Overall Percentage: ${overall_percentage}%

proceed_confirmation

Would you like to proceed?

alt_focal_nomination_a11

A11. Would you consider nominating someone else to collect cash assistance on behalf of your household?

id_document

A3. ID Document

id_doc_national_id

A3. ID Document/National ID or Tazkira Paper

id_doc_driver_license

A3. ID Document/Driver License

id_doc_unhcr_vrf

A3. ID Document/UNHCR VRF or FARE/ARRD Token

id_doc_unhcr_token

A3. ID Document/UNHCR Token

id_doc_wfp_scope

A3. ID Document/WFP Scope Card

id_doc_no_id

A3. ID Document/NO ID

id_doc_e_tazkira

A3. ID Document/E Tazkira

id_doc_passport

A3. ID Document/National Passport

id_doc_progress

A3. ID Document/UNHCR proGres ID

id_doc_ration_card

A3. ID Document/Ration Card

id_doc_iom

A3. ID Document/IOM Card

id_doc_birth_cert

A3. ID Document/Birth Certificate

id_doc_pakistani

A3. ID Document/Pakistani ID

id_doc_other

A3. ID Document/Other

relationship_head

A9. Relationship to the Head of Household

id_difficulty

A4. Have you had any difficulty in using the ID

id_difficulty_yes

A4.1 If yes

id_diff_limited_mobility

A4.1 If yes/Limited mobility

id_diff_no_transport

A4.1 If yes/No money for transportation

id_diff_mahram

A4.1 If yes/Mahram requirements

id_diff_family_restrictions

A4.1 If yes/Restrictions from family

id_diff_other

A4.1 If yes/Other

occupation_head_a16

A16. Occupation of Household Head (select_one occupation)

idp_displacement_duration_a185

A18.5. If IDP, for how long were you displaced (Latest Displacement) (select_one cq4yi76)

cash_assistance_number_a10

A10. If eligible for UNHCR cash, would you like to receive the assistance via this number? (select_one bp0va19)

school_attendance_children

C2. School Attendance of Children: Are all school-aged children in your household attending school regularly?

head_type_a27

A27. Head of household type

financial_services_access_d7

D7. Access to Financial Services: Does your household have access to formal and informal financial services such as banking or microfinance or mobile money?

hh_income_source_d1

D1. Occupation of Household Head. Primary Source of Household Income. What is the main source of income for your household? (select_multiple gp6nv52)

community_safe_spaces_g9

G9. Does your community have safe spaces or support services available for children who may be at risk of harm?

diff_seeing_f4

F4. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

diff_hearing_f5

F5. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid(s)?

diff_walking_f6

F6. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty walking or climbing steps?

diff_remembering_f7

F7. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty remembering or concentrating?

diff_selfcare_f8

F8. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing?

diff_communicating_f9

F9. Is there any family members of the household having difficulty communicating, for example understanding or being understood?

num_rooms_house

B4. Number of Rooms in the House: How many rooms are there in your household's residence?

Total: 182

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