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Demographic and Health Survey 2014

Lesotho, 2014
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LSO_2014_DHS_v01_M
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Lesotho Ministry of Health (MOH)
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Data file: MREC91

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- Country specific - single vars: Blood pressure measurement, HIV testing, TB, diabetes, lowering BP

Cases: 3133
Variables: 120

Variables

mcaseid
Case Identification
smzone
Lesotho Ecological Zone
smlangin
Language of interview
smlangrs
Language of respondent
sminterp
Interpreter used
sm101b
Respondent's consent to BP measurement
sm101ca
Factors that could affect BP measurement : Eaten
sm101cb
Factors that could affect BP measurement : Had caffeinated drink
sm101cc
Factors that could affect BP measurement : Smoked
sm101d
Arm circumference
sm101e
Model and cuff size
smbp1s
1st BP measurement : Systolic
smbp1d
1st BP measurement : Diastolic
smbp2s
2nd BP measurement : Systolic
smbp2d
2nd BP measurement : Diastolic
smbp3s
3rd BP measurement : Diastolic
smbp3d
3rd BP measurement : Systolic
smbpaves
Blood pressure Averaged : Systolic
smbpaved
Blood pressure Averaged : Diastolic
smbpref
Blood pressure referral reading
sm105
Highest educational level (country specific)
sm106
Highest grade at that level (country specific)
sm117
Duration of last trip away of 1 month+
sm118
Destination of last time away from home
sm120
Reason for visit
sm122
Times away from home for more than 3 months, in last 5 yrs
sm123
Destination of last time away from home for 3+ months
sm124
Reason for visit of 3+ months
sm125
Times away from home for more than 3 months, in last 5 years
sm302d
Saw FP billboard, poster, pamphlet last month
sm404
Partner living with respondent
sm404a
Reason partner living elsewhere
sm707a
Can AIDS be cured
sm707ba
Ways of curing AIDS: Modern drugs/antiretrovirals
sm707bb
Ways of curing AIDS:Herbs
sm707bc
Ways of curing AIDS:Prayer/God
sm707bx
Ways of curing AIDS:Other
sm707bz
Ways of curing AIDS:Don't know
sm717aa
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Already know status
sm717ab
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Feel they are not at risk
sm717ac
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of results
sm717ad
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of stigma/discrimination
sm717ae
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of death
sm717af
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of depression
sm717ag
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Don't know where to get HTC
sm717ah
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of getting infected during test
sm717ai
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fear of partners' reaction
sm717aj
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Lack of knowledge/ignorance
sm717ak
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Fatalism/no cure
sm717al
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Too expensive
sm717ax
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Other reason
sm717az
Reason why people do not go for HIV test: Don't know
sm717c
Main reason has not been tested for HIV
sm801aa
Symptoms since aged 15 : Cough for two weeks +
sm801ab
Symptoms since aged 15 : Fever for two weeks +
sm801ac
Symptoms since aged 15 : Sweating at night
sm801ad
Symptoms since aged 15 : weight loss
sm801c
Sought consultation or treatment for symptoms
sm801d
Main reason did not seek treatment
sm801e
Source of advice or treatment for last STD
sm801f
How soon after symptoms sought treatment
sm801g
Told had TB during first visit by health professional
sm801h
Given medicine to treat TB
sm801i
How long told to take medicine
sm801j
Went elsewhere for advice or treatment after diagnosis of TB
sm801k
Other source for advice/treatment
sm804a
Would be willing to work with someone previously treated for TB
sm804ba
Signs or symptoms of TB :Coughing
sm804bb
Signs or symptoms of TB :Coughing with sputum
sm804bc
Signs or symptoms of TB :Coughing for several weeks
sm804bd
Signs or symptoms of TB :Fever
sm804be
Signs or symptoms of TB :Blood in sputum
sm804bf
Signs or symptoms of TB :Loss of appetite
sm804bg
Signs or symptoms of TB :Night sweating
sm804bh
Signs or symptoms of TB :Pain in chest or back
sm804bi
Signs or symptoms of TB :Tiredness/fatigue
sm804bj
Signs or symptoms of TB :Weight loss
sm804bx
Signs or symptoms of TB :Other
sm804by
Signs or symptoms of TB :No symptoms
sm804bz
Signs or symptoms of TB :Don't know
sm804ca
Causes of TB :Microbes/germs/bacteria
sm804cb
Causes of TB :Inherited
sm804cc
Causes of TB :Lifestyle
sm804cd
Causes of TB :Smoking
sm804ce
Causes of TB :Alcohol drinking
sm804cf
Causes of TB :Exposure to cold temp.
sm804cg
Causes of TB :Dust/pollution
sm804cx
Causes of TB :Other
sm804cz
Causes of TB :Don't know
sm805a
Respondent traditionally circumcised
sm805b
Age at traditional circumcision
sm805c
Respondent medically circumcised
sm805d
Age at medical circumcision
sm812a
Heard of diabetes
sm812aaa
Knows symptom of diabetes:Frequent urination
sm812aab
Knows symptom of diabetes:Feeling very thirsty
sm812aac
Knows symptom of diabetes:Feeling very hungry
sm812aad
Knows symptom of diabetes:Extreme fatigue
sm812aae
Knows symptom of diabetes:;Blurry vision
sm812aaf
Knows symptom of diabetes:Cuts/bruises slow to heal
sm812aag
Knows symptom of diabetes:Weight loss
sm812aah
Knows symptom of diabetes:Pain/tingling/numbness in hands and feet
sm812aax
Knows symptom of diabetes:Other
sm812aaz
Knows symptom of diabetes:Don't know
sm812b
Ever diagnosed with diabetes
sm812c
Taking medication for diabetes
sm812d
How takes medicine for diabetes
sm812e
Ever had blood pressure checked
sm812f
When last had blood pressure checked
sm812g
Person who checked blood pressure
sm812h
Ever diagnosed with high blood pressure by doctor or nurse
sm812ia
Action taken to lower BP : take medicine
sm812ib
Action taken to lower BP : Control weight
sm812ic
Action taken to lower BP : Cut down salt
sm812id
Action taken to lower BP : Exercise
sm812ie
Action taken to lower BP : Cut down alcohol
sm812if
Action taken to lower BP : Stop smoking
sm812ig
Action taken to lower BP : Traditional medicine/herbs
sm812j
Ever heard of breast cancer
sm812k
Who is affected by breast cancer
Total: 120
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