Survey Questions on the Impact of Ration Cut on the Mental Health of Rohingya

Refugees

Q1. How has the ration cut affected your mental health?

● Increased stress
● Increased anxiety
● Increased depression
● Reduced motivation
● Difficulty sleeping
● Difficulty concentrating
● Changes in appetite
● Increased irritability
● Feelings of hopelessness
● Thoughts of suicide
● Other (please specify)

Q2. How often do you experience these symptoms?

● Every day
● Most days
● Some days
● Rarely
● Never

Q3. How severe are these symptoms?

● Mild
● Moderate
● Severe

Q4. How has the ration cut affected your ability to function in your daily life?

● I am able to function normally.

● I am able to function, but it is difficult.
● I am struggling to function.
● I am unable to function.

Q5. Have you sought any help for your mental health problems?

● Yes
● No
● I don't know where to get help.
 ● I am afraid to seek help.
● Other (please specify)

Q6. What type of help have you sought?

● Counseling
● Medication
● Traditional healing
● Other (please specify)

Q7. How has the ration cut affected your family and friends?

● My family and friends are also stressed and anxious.

● My family and friends are supportive, but they are also worried about me.
● My family and friends are not understanding of my mental health problems.
● My family and friends are struggling to cope with the ration cut themselves.
● Other (please specify)

Q8. What do you think the government or humanitarian organizations can do to help you
and other Rohingya refugees cope with the mental health effects of the ration cut?

● Provide more mental health services.

● Increase food rations.
● Provide financial assistance.
● Improve living conditions in the refugee camp.
● Other (please specify)

Q9. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience with the ration
cut and your mental health?

Q10. Sociodemographic information

● Age
● Gender
● Education level
● Household size
● Length of time in the refugee camp
● Other relevant information (e.g., health status, employment status, etc.)

These questions are designed to assess the impact of the ration cut on the mental health of
Rohingya refugees, as well as their needs and preferences for support. The questions are
open-ended to allow for a wide range of responses. However, the survey could also include
closed-ended questions with multiple choice answers to facilitate data analysis.
It is important to note that this survey should be conducted by trained professionals who are
sensitive to the needs of Rohingya refugees. The survey should also be translated into the
appropriate languages.