Sexual Abuse of Children Enumerator: “The next two questions ask the extent to which you think the sexual abuse of children is a problem in the Maldives.” 89. The purpose of this question is to identify how serious do you consider the sexual abuse of children in Maldives A serious problem A problem, but not Not a serious problem 1 2 89.1 how serious do you consider the sexual abuse of girls 89.2 how serious do you consider the sexual abuse of boys 1 1 Other Rights of Children 90. 3 2 91. 2 3 [Do not prompt – more than one answer possible] a. b. c. d. e. f. 94. a. b. c. d. e. 93. Satisfied (Skip to Qu 95) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied RF DK/NA In relation to the rights of older people, in what areas do you think the rights of older people need increased protection? 3 4 4 5 Are you satisfied that there is adequate protection for the rights of people with disabilities in the Maldives? a. b. c. d. e. Rights of Older People Are you satisfied that there is adequate protection for the rights of older people in the Maldives? 5 a. Abuse (physical or mental) b. Neglect c. Lack of legislation and/or policies to protect older people d. Inadequate pension e. Inadequate attention to health status of older people f. Inadequate housing for older people g. Lack of information/knowledge about benefits from Aasandha Health Insurance h. (including medications, dentures, hearing aids etc i. Lack of oversight (registration) of caregivers of older people j. Lack of respite care to ensure that family and volunteer carers are not overburdened k. Lack of residential care/nursing home facilities l. Other [Specify…………..] m. RF n. DK/NA In relation to children’s rights, in what areas do you think children’s rights need improved protection? 92. 4 [Do not prompt – more than one answer possible] Satisfied [Skip to Qu 93] Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied RF DK/NA Better access to education Malnutrition Infant mortality Gender stereotyping/discrimination Inadequate sanitation Geographic isolation/access to basic services g. Violence against children h. Drugs i. Crime and/or gangs j. Other [Specify…………..] k. RF l. DK/NA DK/NA 3 In relation to children’s rights, are you satisfied how these are adequately protected in the Maldives? a. b. c. d. e. RF 95. Satisfied (Skip to Qu 97) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied RF DK/NA In relation to the rights of people with disabilities, in what areas do you think the rights of older people need increased protection? [Do not prompt – more than one answer possible] a. Lack of access to education b. Lack of schools for children with special needs c. Lack of facilities in existing schools for children with special needs 83