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Multi Sector Needs Assessment and Winter Needs - 2022/2023

Bulgaria, 2022 - 2023
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UNHCR_BGR_2022_MSNA_v2.1
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UNHCR, Global Metrics Ltd
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Mar 15, 2023
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Data file: Household data

Anonymized Household data

Cases: 1307
Variables: 572

Variables

hh_id
interview_date
Date of interivew
interview_location_oblast
Enter oblast where interview is taking place
interview_location_municipality
Enter municipality where interview is taking place
state_program
Strata: State Program
blue_dot
Strata: Blue dots
private_accom
Strata: Private accommodation
school
Strata: Schools
interview_prior_participation
Did you participate in the Winter Needs interview before?
agree_to_interview
Do you agree in taking part to the interview?
q9_1
Temporary Protection
q9_2
Refugee Status
q9_3
Humanitarian Status
q9_4
Asylum-seeker (registered application for refugee/humanitarian status, pending d
q9_5
None of the above
date_arrival
When did you arrive in Bulgaria?
respondent_gender
With which gender do you identify?
respondent_age
Age
nationality
What is your nationality (citizenship)?
tcn_status
What was your status in Ukraine?
oblast_of_origin
Where were you resinding in Ukraine before 24th February?
language_spoken
What is the main language spoken in your family?
hhsize
Household size
nuclear_family
nuclear_family
children_under18
adults
hh_female
hh_children_above_5
q30
Are you currently looking after any children separated from their parents?
q6
Were these children currently residing with you entrusted to your care by his/he
q31
Are you expecting other relatives of your household from Ukraine to join you her
q31_1
How many?
q32
What is your current accommodation situation?
q33_rec
In which oblast are you living?
q34
In which municipality are you living?
q34_rec
Type of city
q35_1
What issues, if any, are you facing in your accommodation? No issues
q35_2
At least one member of the household has to sleep elsewhere, outside or on the f
q35_3
Unable to cook and/or store food properly (cooking facilities are unsafe, insuff
q35_4
Food is not provided or is insufficient / not meeting dietary requirements
q35_5
Unable to adequately perform personal hygiene (lack of bathing facilities, bathi
q35_6
Do not feel protected (unable to lock home securely, insufficient light inside o
q35_7
Insufficient privacy (no partitions, doors)
q35_8
Unable to keep warm or cool (no or dysfunctional temperature regulating devices,
q35_9
Space is not sufficiently clean inside
q35_10
Space is not well maintained
q35_11
Space is not easily accessible using local transportation
q35_12
Space is not attached to an organized disposal of waste system
q35_13
Space is not adequate for people during the winter (there is insufficient heatin
q35_14
Space is located in isolated area, far away from basic infrastructure and servic
q35_15
Other
q35_16
Do not know
q35_17
Prefer not to answer
q36
How long do you believe you can stay in this accommodation if you need to?
q37
Is (or do you feel) your family is under pressure to leave the current accommoda
q37_1_1
Uncertainty about the future governmental accommodation programme (beyond Februa
q37_1_2
Increasing living costs/utility costs
q37_1_3
Accommodation is not suitable for winter
q37_1_4
Landlord or operator of site is not making accommodation available any longer
q37_1_5
I am not anymore entitled for the accommodation programme due to my employment
q37_1_6
Do not know
q37_1_7
Other
q37_1_8
Prefer not to answer
q38
On average, how much do you spend on basic services per month (in BGN)? This inf
q39
On average, how much do you spend on rent per month (in BGN)? This information w
q39_rec
On average, how much do you spend on rent per month (in BGN)?
q40
What are your households' current movement intentions in the next 3 months?
q40_1
What is the main reason you're planning to move?
q40_1_1
Lack of accommodation in Bulgaria
q40_1_2
Lack of services in Bulgaria
q40_1_3
Lack of job opportunites in Bulgaria
q40_1_4
Improvement of the situation in Ukraine
q40_1_5
Family members or friends in another country
q40_1_6
Due to the language spoken
q40_1_7
Due to work opportunities
q40_1_8
Due to education opportunities
q40_1_9
Due to specific health needs
q40_1_10
Due to benefits and support
q40_1_11
Due to temporary protection / asylum procedure
q40_1_12
Other
q40_2
To which country are you planning to go to?
q40_2_rec
Intention to move soon to another country or return to Ukraine
q44_1
Reasons not enrolled: Child is attending online classes in Ukraine
q44_2
Reasons not enrolled: Child is attending classes in a pop-up school
q44_3
Reasons not enrolled:Waiting for a response to the application
q44_4
Challenges with application (e.g. lack of vaccination, certificate of graduation
q44_5
Space in school not available
q44_6
Preparatory classess not available (for primary to secondary school)
q44_7
Language barrier
q44_8
Lack of school materials (notebooks, books, pencils)
q44_9
Nonexistent or too expensive transport
q44_10
Lack of suitable clothing and shoes
q44_11
Education officials demanded money/items
q44_12
Unsufficient financial rescources
q44_13
Lack of IT equipment (laptop, tablet etc.)
q44_14
Lack of school meals
q44_15
Lack of schools in accessible distance
q44_16
Lack of inclusive schools (allowing the enrolment and learning of children with
q44_17
Lack of special educators (assitant teacher, assistant student, psychologist)
q44_18
Lack of certification through graduation (for Ukrainian school documents)
q44_19
Lack of information services (no clear mechanism for enrolment)
q44_20
Unavailability of internet
q44_21
I do not want to put additional burden on child(ren) to follow two curricula
q44_22
I do not want my child to loose one academic year (in case of enrolment in Bulga
q44_23
Other
q44_24
Do not know
q44_25
Prefer not to answer
q45_1
what type of support would help your child with attending school? No support needed or wanted
q45_2
Bulgarian language classes
q45_3
School supplies or equipment (bags, pencils, uniforms)
q45_4
Laptop or tablet
q45_5
Internet connection
q45_6
Transportation
q45_7
Space to attend/listen to distance learning classes
q45_8
Ukrainian textbooks
q45_9
Assistance for children with disabilities
q45_10
Assistance for children of minority groups
q45_11
Required documentation
q45_12
Compulsory vaccination
q45_13
Other
q45_14
Do not know
q45_15
Prefer not to answer
q46
Are you aware that in Bulgaria refugee children holding temporary protection sta
q47_rec
Education
q48_1
In which sector do you have work experience? None
q48_2
Accommodation and food service activities (provision of accommodation for short/
q48_3
Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies (international organizat
q48_4
Activities of households (domestic help, maids, cooks, gardener, driver, nanny e
q48_5
Administrative and support service activities (travel agent, tour operator, secu
q48_6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing (farmers in crop and animal production, forest
q48_7
Artisanal production (handmade goods and consumables as food, home d?cor, jewell
q48_8
Arts, entertainment and recreation (artist, author, musician etc)
q48_9
Beauty and hairdressing (haircutting, beauty salon, spa, massage, etc)
q48_10
Construction (construction of buildings, roads, railways, utilities, etc)
q48_11
Education (teachers, principal etc)
q48_12
Energy, Electricity, gas (electricity, gas and other energy generation and distr
q48_13
Financial and insurance activities (banking, life/non-life insurance, fund manag
q48_14
Government or civil services (public administration, defence, police, etc)
q48_15
Heating and air conditioning supply (heating and cooling solutions, production a
q48_16
Information and communication (journalism, publishing, media activities, telecom
q48_17
Manufacturing (industrial manufacturing of food products, textiles, leather, pap
q48_18
Mechanics (repair of generators, motor vehicles and motorcycles, etc)
q48_19
Medical and health activities (medical doctor, nurse, paramedic, medical worker,
q48_20
Mining and quarrying (coal mining, extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
q48_21
Professional, scientific and technical activities (lawyer, accountant, scientist
q48_22
Real estate activities (commission on sale of property, real estate agent, broke
q48_23
Social work activities (psychosocial, coach, monitor, etc)
q48_24
Technology and Computer (software programming, computer hardware maintenance, et
q48_25
Transportation and storage (warehousing, postal and courier services, transport
q48_26
Water supply; sewerage, waste management (plumbing, water collection and supply,
q48_27
Wholesale and retail trade; (Wholesale/retail seller of food and beverages, hous
q48_28
Other
q48_29
Prefer not to answer
q49_rec
Current occupation
q50_1
Current occupation: specific Accommodation and food service activities (provision of accommodation for short/
q50_2
Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies (international organizat
q50_3
Activities of households (domestic help, maids, cooks, gardener, driver, nanny e
q50_4
Administrative and support service activities (travel agent, tour operator, secu
q50_5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing (farmers in crop and animal production, forest
q50_6
Artisanal production (handmade goods and consumables as food, home d?cor, jewell
q50_7
Arts, entertainment and recreation (artist, author, musician etc)
q50_8
Beauty and hairdressing (haircutting, beauty salon, spa, massage, etc)
q50_9
Construction (construction of buildings, roads, railways, utilities, etc)
q50_10
Education (teachers, principal etc)
q50_11
Energy, Electricity, gas (electricity, gas and other energy generation and distr
q50_12
Financial and insurance activities (banking, life/non-life insurance, fund manag
q50_13
Government or civil services (public administration, defence, police, etc)
q50_14
Heating and air conditioning supply (heating and cooling solutions, production a
q50_15
Information and communication (journalism, publishing, media activities, telecom
q50_16
Manufacturing (industrial manufacturing of food products, textiles, leather, pap
q50_17
Mechanics (repair of generators, motor vehicles and motorcycles, etc)
q50_18
Medical and health activities (medical doctor, nurse, paramedic, medical worker,
q50_19
Mining and quarrying (coal mining, extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
q50_20
Professional, scientific and technical activities (lawyer, accountant, scientist
q50_21
Real estate activities (commission on sale of property, real estate agent, broke
q50_22
Social work activities (psychosocial, coach, monitor, etc)
q50_23
Technology and Computer (software programming, computer hardware maintenance, et
q50_24
Transportation and storage (warehousing, postal and courier services, transport
q50_25
Water supply; sewerage, waste management (plumbing, water collection and supply,
q50_26
Wholesale and retail trade; (Wholesale/retail seller of food and beverages, hous
q50_27
Other
q50_28
Prefer not to answer
q51
What is the main reason you're not currently working?
q51_1
Medical condition or disability
q51_2
Maternity leave
q51_3
Lack of education/training
q51_4
My diploma isn't recognised In Bulgaria
q51_5
I don't have the skills that are sought
q51_6
Lack of Bulgarian language skills
q51_7
Lack of transport
q51_8
Lack of information on how to access employment
q51_9
No work available
q51_10
Dismissed from work
q51_11
Incapable to work
q51_12
Taking care of a sick person
q51_13
Taking care of elderly
q51_14
Taking care of children
q51_15
Salary offered too low to pay for the child care/elderly care
q51_16
Salary offered too low to pay for a living
q51_17
Other
q51_18
Prefer not to answer
q52_1
Have you received income from any of these sources? Salaried work in Bulgaria
q52_2
Salaried work in Ukraine (remotely)
q52_3
Casual or daily labour
q52_4
Income from own business or commerce in Ukraine
q52_5
Income from own business or commerce in Bulgaria
q52_6
Bulgarian government social benefits or assistance
q52_7
Ukrainian government social benefits or assistance
q52_8
Remittances
q52_9
Support from family and friends (not including remittances)
q52_10
Humanitarian assistance / charitable donations (including vouchers)
q52_11
I haven't received any income / My family hasn't received additional income
q52_12
Other
q53_1
Has your household received income from these sources? Salaried work in Bulgaria
q53_2
Salaried work in Ukraine (remotely)
q53_3
Casual or daily labour
q53_4
Income from own business or commerce in Ukraine
q53_5
Income from own business or commerce in Bulgaria
q53_6
Bulgarian government social benefits or assistance
q53_7
Ukrainian government social benefits or assistance
q53_8
Remittances
q53_9
Support from family and friends (not including remittances)
q53_10
Humanitarian assistance / charitable donations (including vouchers)
q53_11
I haven't received any income / My family hasn't received additional income
q53_12
Other
q54
Did you have enough money to meet your basic needs over the last 30 days?
q55_1
Which of the following have you been unable to afford? Food items
q55_2
Rent
q55_3
Health care (incl. service fees, medication etc)
q55_4
Utilities (electricity or gas connections etc.)
q55_5
Transportation
q55_6
Education (books, equiment, stationary etc.)
q55_7
Communications (phone airtime, internet costs etc.)
q55_8
Essential non-food items
q55_9
Other frequent expenditures
q56_1
What are the main challenges in obtaining income for meeting your needs? Lack of employment offers in line with profile
q56_2
Lack of knowledge of labor market
q56_3
Language barriers
q56_4
Childcare needs
q56_5
Unable to work due to age
q56_6
Unable to work to health problems
q56_7
Discrimination
q56_8
Skills recognition issues
q56_9
Salary or wages too low
q56_10
Salary or wages not regularly paid
q56_11
Unable to access my savings
q56_12
Bad currency exchange rate
q56_13
Delay in accessing social assistance
q56_14
Cannot access humanitarian assistance
q56_15
Humanitarian assistance provided was not enough
q56_16
Social assistance provided was not enough (subsistence allowance)
q56_17
Limited support networks
q56_18
Other
q56_19
Do not know
q56_20
Prefer not to answer
q57_1
Has your household engaged in any of the following behaviours in the last 30 days? Prefer not to answer
q57_2
Selling household goods / jewelry
q57_3
Spent savings
q57_4
Borrowed money to buy food
q57_5
Sold productive assets or means of transport (computer, car etc.)
q57_6
Reduced essential non-food expenditures (education, health, clothes etc.)
q57_7
Withdrew children from school
q57_8
Children (under 15) worked to contribute to household income
q57_9
Children (15-17) working long hours (>40 hours per week) or in hazardous conditi
q57_10
Adults working long hours (>40 hours per week) or in hazardous conditions
q57_11
Marriage of children under 18
q57_12
Street trade
q57_13
Begging (children)
q57_14
Begging (adults)
q57_15
Accepting high risk / illegal jobs
q57_16
Sold house / land in Ukraine
q57_17
Depended on food rations and/or support form neighbours and relatives
q57_18
Selling / sharing / exchanging humanitarian assistance
q57_19
None of the above
q57_20
Other
q57_21
Do not know
q58_1
Last 30 days, has your hh relied on any of these coping strategies? Relied on less preferred, less expensive food
q58_2
Relied more on home-cooked meals
q58_3
Borrowed food or relied on help from friends or relatives
q58_4
Reduced in the quantity of food normally eaten per day
q58_5
Reduced in the quantities consumed by adults/mothers for young children
q58_6
None of the above
q58_7
Other
q58_8
Do not know
q58_9
Prefer not to answer
q59
Do you have a General Practitioner in Bulgaria?
q59_1
Have you tried to register with a GP in Bulgaria?
q60
Do you have a paediatrician in Bulgaria?
q61
Do you have a vaccination card or other birth records for your child(ren]?
q62
Did your child(ren) ever receive a measles vaccine?
q62_1
Did your child(ren) receive a 2nd dose of a measles vaccine?
q63
Have you personally received any COVID-19 vaccinations?
q63_1
Have children in your household received any COVID-19 vaccinations?
q63_2
Have other individuals in your household ever received any vaccinations against
q64
Did anyone in your family have a health problem for which he/she needed to access health care here in Bulgaria?
q65_1
What service was needed? Preventive consultation / check-up
q65_2
Consultation or drugs for acute illness (fever, diarrhoea, cough etc.)
q65_3
Consultation or drugs for chronic illness (diabetes, hypertension etc.)
q65_4
Trauma care (injury, accident, conflict-related wounds)
q65_5
Elective, non life-saving surgery
Total: 572
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