Guidance note on integrating the module on child functioning in demographic and health surveys

This guidance note explains how to integrate the Child Functioning Module (CFM) into Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) to accurately identify and measure functional difficulties among children aged 2–17 years. The document outlines the purpose of the CFM, questionnaire design, respondent selection, module placement within DHS surveys, translation and customization requirements, interviewer training, and data analysis procedures. It emphasizes using the full standardized module and interviewing the child’s mother or primary caregiver to ensure reliable, internationally comparable data that can be used to monitor the well-being and inclusion of children with disabilities.