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APPENDIX

QUESTIONNAIRE

Serving to complete the Master's Thesis Report in Social Work

Topic: "The role of social workers in resolving policies for people infected with the chemical agent DIOXIN in Phu Giao district,

Binh Duong province"

In order to supplement and collect necessary information to support the completion of the master's thesis, student Nguyen Thi Ha - Major in Social Work, Thu Dau Mot University conducted a survey to collect opinions from gentlemen and ladies who are currently beneficiaries of policies for people infected with the chemical agent DIOXIN on the issue of "The role of social workers in supporting policy resolution for people infected with chemical agents in Phu Giao district, Binh Duong province".

The personal information and opinions of the gentlemen and ladies presented below, the student guarantees to "keep confidential", only serving the purpose of completing this graduation thesis.

The author appreciates your objective and frank contributions so that the author can complete this thesis well. Thank you!

PART I: PERSONAL INFORMATION

- Gender: 1. Male  2. Female  Age: …………….

PART II: SURVEY INFORMATION, REQUEST FOR OPINIONS

Please mark (x) in the box  with the content that you most agree with , or fill in the blank directly………….

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION:

Question 1: Are you currently living with relatives or alone?

 Living with relatives

 Living alone

If you live with relatives, please let them know:

- How many people are there in your household:……………………….

- How many people in your family are infected with toxic chemicals:.……………...

……………………………………………………………………………………

Question 2: Please let me know which category you belong to when applying for benefits for people infected with chemical toxins/Dioxin?

 People with meritorious services infected with Agent Orange (if you choose this option, please go to question 3)

 Second generation of people infected with chemical toxins

 Relatives taking care of people infected with toxic chemicals

Question 3: The position before retirement, or the highest position in your life, was :…………………………………………………………………………………

Question 4: Currently, are you still able to work and earn an income?

 Yes  No

Question 5: The main source of income for your grandparents' family comes from which of the following sources:

 Monthly policy money

 Income from family economic activities

 Support from relatives

 Other:………………………………………………………………………………

Question 6: The average monthly income of your household is:

 Under 2 million/month

 From 2 million - 4 million/month

 Over 4 million/month

Question 7: Compared to other households around, grandparents rate their family's standard of living as:

 Poor compared to neighbors

 Like neighbors

 Better off than the neighbors

 Richer than neighbors

Question 8: What are the following self-care activities/habits you have? (You can choose multiple options)

 Exercise  Eat a balanced diet

 Regular health check-ups  Do not use alcohol or tobacco

B. SECTION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO POLICY REGIME

Question 1: During the process of applying for benefits, did you receive any help from a third party (lawyer/ Chemical Toxicology Association/District Dioxin/social worker...)?

 Yes  No

If YES , please indicate which third party assisted you:

 District social policy officer

 Consulting lawyer (hired by the individual)

 Local organizations

 People infected with toxic chemicals have enjoyed the regime.

 Staff working for the District Association of Toxic Chemicals/Dioxin



Other:………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 2: When submitting the application for approval, did you encounter any difficulties? ( Note: If YES : please continue to answer from question 3 ; If NO: please continue to answer from question 5 )

 Yes  No

Question 3: What difficulties did you encounter in the process of applying for approval of the subsidy regime for people infected with toxic chemicals/Dioxin?

 Lost necessary documents

 No clear instructions on procedures

 Other:………………………………………………………………………………

Question 4: When you encountered difficulties in completing the application for benefits, did you receive any advice from the government or a third party?

 No

 Yes. The third party is:………………………………………………………………

Question 5: What are the current policies that you enjoy? (You can choose multiple answers)

 Monthly allowance as prescribed

 Credit incentives

 Incentives in medical examination and treatment, health care

 Other:……………………………………………………………………………

Question 6: How does the current policy you enjoy meet your current needs?

 Very good for my needs

 Good for my needs

 Ensure your own needs

 Not meeting your own needs

 Very insecure about personal needs

Question 7: In addition to the current benefits, do you have any other needs that require attention and support from the state and socio-political organizations?

................................................................ ................................................................ ..............................................

Question 8: Currently, do you have contact with other people infected with toxic substances in the area?

 Yes  No

If YES , are there any of the following activities between you and people infected with toxic chemicals in the same area?

 Support each other financially in times of difficulty

 Support each other with procedures/documents

 Visit and encourage each other.

Thanks!!!