Madagascar Demographic and Health Survey 1992IPUMS-Demographic and Health Series (IPUMS-DHS)DDI_MDG_1992_DHS_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMSMinnesota Population Center
Minnesota Population Center and ICF
Minnesota Population CenterSeptember 25, 2019Minnesota Population Center, 50 Willey Hall, 225 - 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455Minnesota Population Centerf'DDI Document version - Version 0{vno} (March 2020)
This version is identical
to IPUMS Version 7 except for the following fields that were edited by World Bank:
DDI ID and
Study ID - adaptation version number changed to v0{vno} as this is the subsequent DHS-IPUMS
adaptation in World Bank catalog.
Version 7 . Documentation of Demographic Household Survey
data and harmonized variables as found in IPUMS-DHS. IPUMS has distribution rights to the
metadata and data. The XML documents generated by this process are viewed as a distribution
of the metadata.
Fields edited for the World Bank are: DDI ID and study ID to match World Bank
study naming convention, as well as DDI Document Version and Version Description to reflect
changed included in version 7. Variable ID's and names were changed to add the
prefix W_, C_, B_, M_, or H_ to indicate file source as Woman, Child, Birth, Man, or
Household Member respectively. This was done to create unique variable IDs and names within
the file. These prefixes are not found in the IPUMS-DHS system.
Original extract version
date 2019-9-25. DDI metadata revised to add DOI number to stdyDscr/notes and correct assignment
of variables to record types. All non-ANSI_Latin characters have been replaced.'Demographic and Health Survey 1992 - IPUMS SubsetDHS 1992 (IPUMS Harmonized Subset)MDG_1992_DHS_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMSCentre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc.Minnesota Population Center(c) Copyright , Centre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc. and Minnesota Population CenterCentre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc.Demographic and Health Survey [hh/dhs]Version 7. The datasets contain selected variables from the original microdata plus harmonized variables from the IPUMS-DHS database.Agricultural possessions Variables -- TOPICSBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSChild antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSChild anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSChild delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSChild delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSChild health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSChild respiratory illness or fever Variables -- TOPICSChild respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSChild vaccination, general Variables -- TOPICSCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSDiarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSDiarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSDiscussion of family planning Variables -- TOPICSDPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSEducation Variables -- TOPICSEthnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICSEver use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSFemale biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSFertility Variables -- TOPICSFirst or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSFoods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSHousing Variables -- TOPICSIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSInformation on family planning Variables -- TOPICSIntegrated geography Variables -- TOPICSKnowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMaternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSMaternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSMeasles vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSMigration Variables -- TOPICSORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSOther vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSPlace for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSPolio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSPossessions Variables -- TOPICSRecent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSRecent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSingle sample geography Variables -- TOPICSSource for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSSterilization Variables -- TOPICSSurvey dates Variables -- TOPICSToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSWeights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSWhy not use family planning Variables -- TOPICSWork Variables -- TOPICS1992MadagascarWoman, Birth, Child, Birth,
Man, Household MemberWomen age 15-49, Births, Children age 0-4, All personsDemographic and Household Survey [hh/dhs]MICRODATA SOURCE: Centre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc.
SAMPLE UNIT: Woman
SAMPLE SIZE: 6260
SAMPLE UNIT: Birth
SAMPLE SIZE: 18931
SAMPLE UNIT: Child
SAMPLE SIZE: 5273
SAMPLE UNIT: Member
SAMPLE SIZE: 31423Face-to-face [f2f]NoneCentre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc.Publications and research reports based on the IPUMS-DHS database must cite it appropriately. The citation should include the following:
Elizabeth Heger Boyle, Miriam King and Matthew Sobek. IPUMS-Demographic and Health Surveys: Version 7 [dataset]. Minnesota Population Center and ICF, 2019. https://doi.org/10.18128/D080.V7
Researchers should also acknowledge the originally produced the data: Centre National de Recherches sur l'Environnement [Madagascar] and Macro International Inc. Madagascar Demographic and Health Survey 1992 [Dataset]. Data Extract from MDIR21.SAV, MDHR21.SAV, MDKR21.SAV, MDBR21.SAV, and MDPR21.SAV. IPUMS Demographic and Health Surveys (IPUMS DHS), version 7, IPUMS and ICF [Distributors]. Accessed from http://idhsdata.org on DATE.
The licensing agreement for use of IPUMS-DHS data requires that users supply us with the title and full citation for any publications, research reports, or educational materials making use of the data or documentation. Please add your citation to the IPUMS bibliography at http://bibliography.ipums.org/.Users of IPUMS-DHS data must agree to abide by the access restrictions and terms of use set forth by the DHS Program: https://dhsprogram.com/data/Access-Instructions.cfmThe user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.MDG1992-W.datWoman records6260asciiMinnesota Population CenterMDG1992-B.datBirth records18931asciiMinnesota Population CenterMDG1992-C.datChild records5273asciiMinnesota Population CenterMDG1992-H.datHousehold member records31423asciiMinnesota Population CenterIPUMS-DHS sample identifierSAMPLE identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.00101Model 201500401Afghanistan 201502401Angola 201505001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9705003Bangladesh 1999-0005004Bangladesh 200405005Bangladesh 200705006Bangladesh 201105007Bangladesh 201410401Myanmar 201510801Burundi 198710802Burundi 201010803Burundi 201611601Cambodia 200011602Cambodia 200511603Cambodia 201011604Cambodia 201412001Cameroon 199112002Cameroon 199812003Cameroon 200412004Cameroon 201114801Chad 1996-9714802Chad 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199620402Benin 200120403Benin 200620404Benin 201123101Ethiopia 200023102Ethiopia 200523103Ethiopia 201123104Ethiopia 201628801Ghana 198828802Ghana 199328803Ghana 199828804Ghana 200328805Ghana 200828806Ghana 201432001Guatemala 198732002Guatemala 199532003Guatemala 201532401Guinea 199932402Guinea 200532403Guinea 201235601India 1992-9335602India 1998-9935603India 2005-0635604India 2015-1638401Cote d'Ivoire 199438402Cote d'Ivoire 199838403Cote d'Ivoire 201140001Jordan 199040002Jordan 199740003Jordan 200240004Jordan 200740005Jordan 200940006Jordan 201240007Jordan 2017-1840401Kenya 198940402Kenya 199340403Kenya 199840404Kenya 200340405Kenya 2008-940406Kenya 201442601Lesotho 200442602Lesotho 200942603Lesotho 201445001Madagascar 199245002Madagascar 199745003Madagascar 200345004Madagascar 200845401Malawi 199245402Malawi 200045403Malawi 200445404Malawi 201045405Malawi 201646601Mali 198746602Mali 1995-646603Mali 200146604Mali 200646605Mali 201250401Morocco 198750402Morocco 199250403Morocco 200350801Mozambique 199750802Mozambique 200350803Mozambique 201151601Namibia 199251602Namibia 200051603Namibia 200651604Namibia 201352401Nepal 199652402Nepal 200152403Nepal 200652404Nepal 201152405Nepal 201656201Niger 199256202Niger 199856203Niger 200656204Niger 201256601Nigeria 199056602Nigeria 199956603Nigeria 200356604Nigeria 200856605Nigeria 201358601Pakistan 1990-9158602Pakistan 2006-0758603Pakistan 2012-1358604Pakistan 2017-1860401Peru 1991-9260402Peru 199660403Peru 200060404Peru 2004-0860405Peru 201060406Peru 201160407Peru 201264601Rwanda 199264602Rwanda 200064603Rwanda 200564604Rwanda 201064605Rwanda 201468601Senegal 198668602Senegal 1992-9368603Senegal 199768604Senegal 200568605Senegal 2010-1168606Senegal 2012-1368607Senegal 201468608Senegal 201568609Senegal 201668610Senegal 201771001South Africa 199871002South Africa 201671601Zimbabwe 198871602Zimbabwe 199471603Zimbabwe 199971604Zimbabwe 2005-671605Zimbabwe 2010-1171606Zimbabwe 201572901Sudan 1989-9078801Tunisia 198879201Turkey 199379202Turkey 199879203Turkey 200380001Uganda 198880002Uganda 199580003Uganda 200180004Uganda 200680005Uganda 201180006Uganda 201681801Egypt 198881802Egypt 199281803Egypt 199581804Egypt 200081805Egypt 200581806Egypt 200881807Egypt 201483401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 2013Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifier (string)SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLE is a numeric variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.11603Cambodia 201011602Cambodia 200511601Cambodia 200010803Burundi 201610802Burundi 201010801Burundi 198710401Myanmar 201505007Bangladesh 201405006Bangladesh 201105005Bangladesh 200705004Bangladesh 200405003Bangladesh 1999-0005001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9714801Chad 1996-9712004Cameroon 201112003Cameroon 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199681807Egypt 201481806Egypt 200881805Egypt 200581804Egypt 200081803Egypt 199581802Egypt 199281801Egypt 198880006Uganda 201680005Uganda 201180004Uganda 200680003Uganda 200180002Uganda 199580001Uganda 198879203Turkey 200379202Turkey 199879201Turkey 199378801Tunisia 198872901Sudan 1989-9071606Zimbabwe 201571605Zimbabwe 2010-1171604Zimbabwe 2005-671603Zimbabwe 199971602Zimbabwe 199471601Zimbabwe 198871001South Africa 199868610Senegal 201768609Senegal 201668608Senegal 201568607Senegal 201414802Chad 200468606Senegal 2012-1368605Senegal 2010-1168604Senegal 200568603Senegal 199768602Senegal 1992-9368601Senegal 198664605Rwanda 201464604Rwanda 201064603Rwanda 200564602Rwanda 200064601Rwanda 199260407Peru 201260406Peru 201160405Peru 201060404Peru 2004-0860403Peru 200060402Peru 199660401Peru 1991-9258603Pakistan 2012-1358602Pakistan 2006-0758601Pakistan 1990-9156605Nigeria 201356604Nigeria 200856603Nigeria 200356602Nigeria 199956601Nigeria 199056204Niger 201256203Niger 200656202Niger 199812002Cameroon 199812001Cameroon 199111604Cambodia 201402401Angola 201500401Afghanistan 201500101Model 201556201Niger 199252404Nepal 201152403Nepal 200652402Nepal 200152401Nepal 199651604Namibia 201351603Namibia 200651602Namibia 200051601Namibia 199250803Mozambique 201150802Mozambique 200350801Mozambique 199750403Morocco 200350402Morocco 199250401Morocco 198746605Mali 201246604Mali 200646603Mali 200146602Mali 1995-646601Mali 198745405Malawi 201645404Malawi 201045403Malawi 200445402Malawi 200045401Malawi 199245004Madagascar 200845003Madagascar 200345002Madagascar 199745001Madagascar 199242603Lesotho 201442602Lesotho 200942601Lesotho 200440406Kenya 201440405Kenya 2008-940404Kenya 200340403Kenya 199840402Kenya 199340401Kenya 198940006Jordan 201240005Jordan 200940004Jordan 200740003Jordan 200240002Jordan 199740001Jordan 199038403Cote d'Ivoire 201138402Cote d'Ivoire 199838401Cote d'Ivoire 199435604India 2015-1635603India 2005-0635602India 1998-9935601India 1992-9332403Guinea 201232402Guinea 200532401Guinea 199932003Guatemala 201532002Guatemala 199532001Guatemala 198728806Ghana 201428805Ghana 200828804Ghana 200328803Ghana 199828802Ghana 199328801Ghana 198823104Ethiopia 201623103Ethiopia 201123102Ethiopia 200523101Ethiopia 200020404Benin 201120403Benin 200620402Benin 200183401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 201340007Jordan 201752405Nepal 201658604Pakistan 2017-1871002South Africa 2016Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSCountryCOUNTRY reports the country where the survey was fielded. The codes assigned to each country are those used by the UN Statistics Division and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).001Model004Afghanistan024Angola050Bangladesh104Myanmar108Burundi116Cambodia120Cameroon148Chad180Congo Democratic Republic204Benin231Ethiopia288Ghana320Guatemala324Guinea356India384Cote d'Ivoire400Jordan404Kenya426Lesotho450Madagascar454Malawi466Mali504Morocco508Mozambique516Namibia524Nepal562Niger566Nigeria586Pakistan604Peru646Rwanda686Senegal710South Africa716Zimbabwe729Sudan788Tunisia792Turkey800Uganda818Egypt834Tanzania854Burkina Faso887Yemen894ZambiaIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSYear of sampleYEAR reports the year when the survey was fielded, as a four-digit variable. In some cases, the DHS was conducted over the course of two years (e.g., Ethiopia 2010-2011), but YEAR always gives a single year. For full information about the timing of the surveys, please consult the IPUMS-DHS Sample Descriptions page.198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample respondent identifierIDHSPID is an identifying number unique to person in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE and CASEID.IDHSPID is a 22-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample household identifierIDHSHID is an identifying number unique to a specific household in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE, CLUSTERNO and HHNUM.IDHSHID is a 19-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSKey to link DHS clusters to context data (string)DHSID is the 14-character DHS identification code for DHS clusters constructed from the 2-character country code, the 4-digit survey year, and the 8-digit cluster identification number. DHSID is available for every IPUMS-DHS sample and uniquely identifies clusters across samples. It serves as the unique linking key between IPUMS-DHS microdata and DHS cluster shapefiles.This is a 14-digit numeric variable with 0 implied decimal placesIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique sample-case PSU identifierIDHSPSU is an identifying number unique to the primary sampling unit in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and PSU (the numbered primary sampling units within a given sample).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample sampling strataIDHSSTRATA is an identifying number unique to the sampling strata in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and STRATA (groups of geographically similar areas, from which primary sampling units are drawn).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific respondent identifierCASEID is the unique identifier for each woman in a given sample year. Using CASEID and CLUSTERNO, analysts can link IPUMS-DHS data to the original DHS datasets to attach variables that are not currently available in IPUMS-DHS. For example, researchers can use CASEID and CLUSTERNO to link variables from the IPUMS-DHS with other variables from the Woman's Recode file to merge country-specific variables, or to the Household or Couples Recode file to attach variables that are not yet part of IPUMS-DHS.
In most samples, users can identify women who are in the same household by using the first 12 characters of CASEID (and CLUSTERNO (V001)), as this indicates a unique household identifier.
CASEID is generally created by The DHS Program using the variables CLUSTERNO (V001), HHNUM (V002), and LINENO (V003), with the last three characters indicating the respondent's line number in the household file.
For instructions on how to create links between IPUMS-DHS data and DHS source data, see the User Note on "Merging IDHS and DHS Data." [URL omitted from DDI.]CASEID is a 18-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific household identifierHHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample.HHID is a 15-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific primary sampling unitPSU (V021) is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable DOMAIN (V023) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.
The DHS Recode Manuals for Phase 2 forward describe this variable as follows:
Primary sampling unit is a number assigned to sample points to identify the primary sampling units for use in the calculation of sampling errors. This variable is usually the same as the cluster number and/or the ultimate area unit, but may differ if the sample design required a multistage selection process.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Using sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.PSU (V021) is a 6-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific sampling strataSTRATA (V022) defines the pairings or groupings of primary sampling units used in the calculation of sampling errors when using the Taylor series expansion method.
In two-stage sampling, The DHS Program may first group small geographic areas, such as enumeration areas from the last census, into broad strata defined jointly by region and urban versus rural areas within a region. In the second stage of sampling, a subset of geographic areas (sample clusters) are selected as the sites for interviewing from within defined strata.
STRATA is not the same as DOMAIN (V023). (Domains represent statistically representative areas for which valid summary statistics can be calculated for a survey, such as provinces and national urban versus rural combined areas, as described in the survey's final report.) The DHS Program recommends using STRATA along with the variable PSU (V021) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
Users are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ section provided by The DHS Program on specifying stratification and clustering here [URL omitted from DDI.], using Stata or SPSS to account for sample design.STRATA (V022) is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific domainDOMAIN (V023) defines the basic geographic units for which the sample was designed to yield representative estimates.
The DHS Recode Manual describes DOMAIN as follows:
For example, if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within region, this variable would define those regions; if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within major urban areas, other urban areas and rural areas, this variable would define the major urban, other urban and rural areas. If the sample is self-weighted at the national level, this variable is code 0.
When national estimates are desired, users should include survey design variables, including DOMAIN (V023) and PSU (V021), and the correct sample weights (e.g., PERWEIGHT (V005)) to adjust sampling errors to account for DHS' sample design.
In most countries, DOMAIN defines the stratification for the sample (generally either regional or national). However, some countries use two levels of stratification, such as region and urban/rural areas. Users should check for the correct stratification design by consulting the Final Report(s) for the sample(s) of interest (particularly the Introduction and Sample Design sections and Implementation Appendix).DOMAIN is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold number in clusterHHNUM (V002) is the number identifying the household in which the respondent was
interviewed, within each sample.
To identify unique households in most samples, researchers must use HHNUM with CLUSTERNO (V001).
For most samples, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO can be used to merge IPUMS-DHS data from the women's file to DHS Household Recode files, to incorporate household variables not yet available in the IPUMS-DHS. However, in some household files, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO do not uniquely identify households in the DHS Household Recode file.
For information about the IPUMS-DHS samples where HHNUM and CLUSTERNO are not sufficient to uniquely identify households, and for guidance on what further steps to take for linking files in such cases, please consult the User Note on Linking. [URL omitted from DDI.]HHNUM is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific cluster numberCLUSTERNO (V001) reports the cluster number for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS Sampling Manual, "A cluster is the smallest geographical survey statistical unit for DHS surveys. It consists of a number of adjacent households in a geographical area. For DHS surveys, a cluster corresponds either to an [enumeration area], or a segment of a large [enumeration area]." The most recent census for a country, which divided all territory into enumeration areas to ensure full coverage of the population, often provides the sampling frame for a DHS survey.
CLUSTERNO is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable STRATA to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Use sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.
CLUSTERNO (V001) and HHNUM (V002) can be used to merge the women's individual recode file to the household recode file. See the DHS webpage Merging Datasets [URL omitted from DDI.] on variables to be used for linking data sets.CLUSTERNO is an 8 digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific ultimate area unitULTAREAUNIT (V004) reports the ultimate area unit for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS recode manuals, ULTAREAUNIT
is a number assigned to each sample point to identify the ultimate area units in the collection of data. It is usually the same as the cluster number [CLUSTERNO (V001)], but may be a sequentially numbered variable for samples with a more complicated structure.
ULTAREAUNIT can be used to account for the impact of the sampling design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.ULTAREAUNIT (V004) is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold line number of woman respondentHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENO (V003) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the woman's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking "Please give me the names of the persons who usually live in your household or are staying with you now, starting with the head of the household," the interviewer recorded each name in turn on successively numbered lines printed on the household survey form.001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire)HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENOHHRESP (HV003) reports the line number in the household schedule of the person responding to the questions asked in the household questionnaire. If nobody in the household was available for the interview, this variable is coded "00."00Not in household0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535398MissingIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample weight for personsPERWEIGHT (V005) is an 8-digit variable with 6 implied decimal places, which should be used as a weighting factor to produce representative numbers accurately describing the surveyed population.
While the DHS Recode Manuals direct the researcher to divide the original weight variable by 1,000,000 before applying the weighting factor to the original DHS data files, it is not necessary to modify the value of PERWEIGHT before applying this weight to cases in IPUMS-DHS.
PERWEIGHT should be used to weight nearly all tabulations made using IPUMS-DHS data. Occasionally, as with the domestic violence variables, a subset of respondents are randomly selected to answer questions from a survey module, and a specialized weight such as DVWEIGHT should be used instead.
Note: The 6 implied decimal places in PERWEIGHT mean that the last six digits of the eight-digit variable are decimal digits, but there is no actual decimal in the data.PERWEIGHT is an 8-digit numeric variable with 6 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of PERWEIGHT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSAll woman factor for total populationAWFACTT is a 5-digit variable (in IPUMS-DHS) with 2 implied decimal places that is used to create total population estimates for all women of childbearing age, for those samples interviewing only ever-married women. A post from DHS senior staff member Tom Pullum on the DHS Users Forum explains,
The all-woman factors are needed when you are trying to estimate something for all women, but you have to work with ever-married women because that's all you have in the sample. An example is when you want to estimate a fertility rate for all women but you only have the births and exposure for ever-married women. You have to assume that (a) never-married women have no births and (b) awfact/100 is a multiplier to inflate exposure for ever-married women to exposure for all women.
For surveys that used a sampling frame of all women of childbearing age, AWFACTT has a value of 100 (or 1.00, with two decimal places), and thus has no effect on the survey statistics when used as a multiplier. For samples that included only ever-married women, AWFACTT serves as a multiplier to create total population figures for all women of childbearing age, following the assumptions noted above.
The width of AWFACTT ranges from a low of 3 to a high of 5 in the original DHS files; see Comparability for further discussion.AWFACTT is a 5-digit numeric variable with 2 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of AWFACTT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSYear of interviewINTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSMonth of interviewMONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberSurvey dates Variables -- TOPICSDay of interviewINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of interviewINTDATECMC (V008) reports century month code for the date on which the interview took place.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC minus ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTDATECMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.INTDATECMC (V008) is a 4-digit variable.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for start of surveyINTSTARTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date. The related variable INTENDCMC reports the century month code for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTSTARTCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.141514151414141413991399139713971408140814021402139813981393139313921392139113911390139013881388138713871386138613811381137913791378137813771377137413741373137313721372136913691365136513641364136113611358135813551355135413541353135313501350134613461344134413391339133813381333133313321332133013301329132913281328132713271326132613251325132013201318131813071307130513051302130212991299129612961290129012881288128712871285128512831283128112811280128012771277127412741273127312711271126912691268126812641264126212621258125812571257125512551250125012491249124812481247124712461246124412441243124312421242124112411240124012391239123112311223122312201220121312131209120912071207120612061202120211991199119711971193119311911191118711871185118511841184117911791178117811771177117311731170117011671167116511651164116411631163116011601159115911581158115311531151115111431143113511351134113411271127112511251124112411181118111611161115111511131113111111111110111011091109110811081107110711051105110311031102110210961096109210921090109010841084107910791068106810661066106510651062106210581058104910491047104710361036Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for end of surveyINTENDCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The related variable INTSTARTCMC reports the century month code for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website. The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTENDCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.14181418141714171403140314201420103910391051105110521052106210621066106610691069107010701073107310851085109010901092109210971097110111011105110511071107110811081109110911101110111411141115111511181118111911191124112411251125112611261130113011311131113911391148114811531153115711571158115811601160116311631165116511671167116811681171117111741174117611761182118211831183118511851187118711901190119111911193119311951195119911991200120012031203120412041205120512071207120812081211121112121212121512151217121712181218122312231229122912331233124212421244124412451245124612461247124712491249125012501251125112531253125612561261126112621262126512651266126612671267126812681272127212741274127512751276127612771277128012801282128212831283128412841286128612871287129212921294129412951295130013001302130213061306130713071310131013161316132013201321132113251325133113311333133313351335133613361337133713381338134013401343134313441344134713471349134913501350135413541356135613581358136013601362136213651365136713671370137013721372137413741378137813791379138013801384138413901390139213921394139413981398139913991402140214041404140514051406140614161416Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock)SECTION 1. SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESPONDENTS
101. RECORD THE TIME.
HOUR __
MINUTES ___INTSTART (V801) reports the time of the start of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview began at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTEND (V802) reports the time of the end of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview ended at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSLength of interview (minutes)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTDURATION (V803) reports the duration of the female interview (in minutes). The duration is top-coded at 95 minutes. Interviews that required more than one visit (INTVISITNO (V804) are coded as "96" for "2+ visits."
INTDURATION is calculated based on the interview's start and end times in INTSTART (V801) and INTEND (V802).000 minutes01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+962+ visits97Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSNumber of visits for the interviewTOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS _____INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview.01102203304405506607708898Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSResult of individual interviewRESULT ____
1 COMPLETED
2 NOT AT HOME
3 DEFERRED
4 REFUSED
5 PARTIALLY COMPLETED
6 INCAPACITATED
7 OTHER (SPECIFY)INTRESULT (V015) reports the result of the individual interview. Code 1 represents a completed interview. Only completed interview cases are included in the DHS women's individual recode files, which provide the source material for IPUMS-DHS.7Other6Respondent Incapacitated5Partly completed4Refused3Postponed2Not at home1CompletedGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSEver-married or all-women sampleEVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age.1All women sample2Ever-married women sampleGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, women's surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTERVIEWERIDIR (V028) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the individual women's interviews for women of childbearing age. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, household surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME ____INTERVIEWERIDHH (HV018) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the household survey. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSUrban-rural statusURBAN (V025) indicates whether the person's de facto residence was in an urban or rural location. The definition of urban varies across countries. See Comparability.2Rural1UrbanGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSDe facto place of residenceDEFACTORES (V026) reports the type of place--city, town, or countryside--where the person was interviewed.10City11Capital or other large city12Other city20Town or countryside21Town22CountrysideGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSYears lived in place of residence103. How long have you been living continuously in (NAME OF CURRENT PLACE OF RESIDENCE)?
YEARS ____
ALWAYS 95 (GO TO 105)
VISITOR 96 (GO TO 105)RESIDEINTYR (V104) reports the number of years the woman had been living continuously in the village, town, or city where she was interviewed.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595995Always96Visitor97Inconsistent98MissingMigration Variables -- TOPICSType of place of previous residence104. Just before you moved here, did you live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5PREVRESTYP (V105) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or a site abroad--where the person lived just before moving to the current place of residence.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other or abroad20Town or countryside12Other city11Capital or other large city10City31Abroad21Town22Countryside32Separated camp33Tribal area34Informal settlement39Other, unspecifiedMigration Variables -- TOPICSChildhood place of residenceTo begin, I would like to ask you questions about yourself and your household.
102. Until the age of 12, did you mostly live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5KIDRESTYP (V103) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or somewhere abroad--where the woman lived for most of her childhood (usually defined as prior to age 12). Due to country- and survey-level variation in data collection, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding to maximize comparability across samples for this variable.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other20Town or countryside13Other city or town12Other city11Capital or large city10City31Abroad21Town22CountrysideMigration Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992-2008 [integrated; GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_ MG1992_2008 indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. The variable is integrated to yield units with consistent boundaries across samples.
Labels identify the modern geographic units (autonomous provinces) contained in each integrated region. Each sample also has its own non-integrated geography variable. The 2008 Madagascar sample has greater geographic detail available in its sample-specific variable.
An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Madagascar can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.].7Diana, Sava (Antsiranana)5Atsimo Andrefana, Androy, Anosy, Menabe (Toliary)4Boeny, Sofia, Betsiboka, Melaky (Mahajanga)3Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, Alaotra Mangoro (Toamasina)2Haute Matsiatra, Anamoroni'i Mania, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Ihorombe, Atsimo Atsinanana (Fianarantsoa)1Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava (Antananarivo)Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992 [GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_MG1992 (V101_MG1992) indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. DHS units in the 1992 Madagascar survey are equivalent to autonomous provinces.
Other sample years have their own sample-specific geography variables. There is also an integrated variable, GEO_MG1992_2008, that provides spatially consistent units over time.
A GIS map for GEO_MG1992 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page.6Antsiranana5Toliary4Mahajanga3Toamasina2Fianarantsoa1AntananarivoSingle sample geography Variables -- TOPICSAge106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE (V012) reports the woman's age. DHS surveys collect information about the woman's age through questions about age at last birthday and date of birth. DHS Recode Manuals provide the following information about how the AGE variable is calculated:
Current age in completed years is calculated from the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent (V011) and the century month code of the date of interview (V008). In a few cases the age in the data file will be different from that reported by the respondent when the respondent's birthday was in the month of interview, but she had not yet had her birthday. If the respondent correctly reported her age at her last birthday (and not her age at her next birthday) then the calculated age was rounded up from the reported age, to avoid inconsistencies between the age and the century month code for the birth.1010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595960606161626263636464Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge in 5 year groups106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE5YEAR (V013) reports the woman's age in 5-year groups, based on data from the AGE (V012) variable. The age range of women interviewed varies across samples. See Comparability.1010 to 141110 to 141212 to 141313 to 142015-193020-244025-295030-346035-397040-448045-499050+9150-549255-599360-64Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's month of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's year of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth.1995199519941994199319931992199219911991199019901989198919881988198719871986198619851985198419841983198319821982198119811980198019791979197819781977197719761976197519751974197419731973197219721971197119701970196919691968196819671967196619661965196519641964196319631962196219611961196019601959195919581958195719571956195619551955195419541953195319521952195119511950195019491949194819481947194719461946194519451944194419431943194219421941194119401940193919391938193819371937193619361996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's date of birth, in century months105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBCMC (V011) reports the century month code (CMC) for the woman's date of birth.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable.Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSInformation given on respondent's date of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBINFORESP (V014) reports the completeness of information about the respondent's age and date of birth. A code of 0 indicates the month and the year were reported, and no data were imputed.1Month and year2Month and age, year imputed3Year and age, month imputed4Year and age, year ignored5Year only, age and month imputed6Age only, year and month imputed7Month only, age and year imputed8Season and year9None reported, all imputedCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSUsual resident or visitor4. RESIDENCE: Does (NAME) usually live here?
YES 1
NO 2RESIDENT (V135) indicates whether the woman was a usual resident of the household or was just visiting there. As defined by the RESIDENT variable, a visitor could potentially reside in the city, town, or village where the interview took place but would have answered "No" to the question, "Does (NAME) usually live here [in this dwelling unit]?" on the household questionnaire.1Usual resident2Visitor8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's relationship to HH head3. RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household?
01 HEAD
02 HUSBAND OR WIFE
03 SON OR DAUGHTER
04 SON-IN-LAW OR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
05 GRANDCHILD
06 PARENT
07 PARENT-IN-LAW
08 BROTHER OR SISTER
09 OTHER RELATIVE
10 ADOPTED/FOSTER/STEPCHILD
11 NOT RELATED
98 DON'T KNOWRELATE (V150) reports the woman's relationship to the head of the household, based on a question in the household questionnaire.01Head02Wife03Daughter or son04Daughter- or son-in-law05Grandchild06Mother or father07Parent-in-law08Sister or brother09Co-spouse10Adopted/foster/step child11Adopted/foster child12Stepchild20Other relative21Niece or nephew by blood22Niece or nephew by marriage23Niece or nephew unspecified24Sibling-in-law25Aunt or uncle26Grandparent30Nonrelative31Domestic servant/employee32Herdboy97Don't know98MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSCurrently pregnant223. Are you pregnant now?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 226)
UNSURE 8 (GO TO 226)PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant.0No/unsure1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSDuration of current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy.0000110220330440550660770880991010111197Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSReligion115. What is your religion?
CATHOLIC 1
PROTESTANT 2
MUSLIM 3
TRADITIONAL 4
NOT RELIGIOUS 5
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 6RELIGION (V130) reports the respondent's religion. While the categories and codes for the religion variable in the original DHS files are country-specific, IPUMS-DHS uses a 4-digit composite coding system to fit these diverse categories into a single variable without losing information.  See Comparability.0000NO RELIGION1000MUSLIM2000CHRISTIAN2100Catholic2200Orthodox2300Protestant2310Lutheran2320Anglican2330Presbyterian2340Baptist/Seventh-day Adventist2341Baptist2342Seventh-day Adventist2350Apostolic2360Salvation Army2370Methodist2380Pentacostal-based2381Pentacostal2382Celestial Church of Christ2383Universal2384Assemblies of God2390Other Protestant2391Evangelical2392Lesotho Evangelical Church2393Kimbanguist (Congo, Democratic Republic)2400Nontrinitarian2410Jehovah's Witness2900Other Christian, country-specific2901African Zionist (Mozambique)2902Mammon (Uganda)3000BUDDHIST/NEO-BUDDHIST3100Buddhist4000HINDU5000JEWISH6000TRADITIONAL/SPIRITUAL/ANIMIST6100Traditional6200Spiritual6300Animist6400Specified Traditional6401Donyi-Polo6402Sanamahi6403Vodun7000OTHER (SPECIFIED)7100Baha'i7200Sikh7300Zoroastrian7400Jain7900Country-specific other7901Sect (Burundi)7902Bundu dia Kongo (Congo, Democratic Republic)7903Vuvamu (Congo, Democratic Republic)7904Kirat Mundhum (Nepal)9000OTHER9001Religion 19002Religion 29003Religion 39004Religion 49998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Ethnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICSWoman's current marital or union statusSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability.10Never married20Married or living together21Married22Living together30Formerly in union31Widowed32Divorced33Separated/not living together98Missing11Unconsummated marriage34DesertedMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman never, currently, or formerly marriedSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)CURRMARR (V502) reports the woman's marital/union status as "Never married," "Currently married," or "Formerly married."
"Never married" includes women who have never lived with a partner. "Currently married" includes women who are married and those who are not formally married but are living with a partner. "Formerly married" includes women who are widowed, divorced, or separated, or who have formerly lived with a partner. For samples restricted to ever-married women, only women who are formally married (not cohabiting) are included as "married."0Never married1Currently married2Formerly married8MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman had one or more than one union507. Have you been married or lived with a man only once or more than once?
ONLY ONCE 1
MORE THAN ONCE 2For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, UNION1MORE (V503) indicates whether the respondent had been in one or more than one marriage/union.0One1More than one8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSAge at first marriage or cohabitation509. How old were you when you first started living with him?
AGE ___
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98AGEFRSTMAR (V511) reports the woman's age at the start of her first marriage or union. This usually refers to when the woman first started to live with her first husband or partner. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "Age at start of first marriage or union is calculated from the century month code of the date of start of first marriage or union and the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent."00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636396Marriage not consummated97Inconsistent98Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMarital or cohabitation duration (grouped)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DURMARGRP (V513) reports the number of years elapsed since the woman's first marriage or cohabiting union until the date of the survey interview, in five-year groups. The duration is reported irrespective of whether the respondent is still married or in a union with her first partner.00Never married010 to 4025 to 90310 to 140415 to 190520 to 240625 to 290730+96Marriage not consummated98MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonth of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STMO (V507) reports the month of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The year of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STYR (V508).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Marriage not consummated97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYear of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STYR (V508) reports the year of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The month of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STMO (V507).194319431944194419451945194619461947194719481948194919491950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189996Marriage not consummated9997Inconsistent9998Don't know9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYears since starting date of 1st marriage or union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, YRSTO1STMAR (V512) reports the number of years from the start of the woman's first marriage/union to the date of the survey interview. The calculation is made using century month codes for both dates.
For the month and year of first marriage/union, see MAR1STMO (V507) and MAR1STYR (V508) respectively.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515198Marriage not consummated99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSDate of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STCMC (V509) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].9996Not consummated9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information, date of first marriage/union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability.01Month and year reported02Month and age reported, year imputed03Year and age reported, month imputed05Year reported, age and month imputed06Age reported, year and month imputed08Month reported, age and year imputed09Year and age reported, year ignored10Season and year reported11All values imputed99NIU (not in universe)12All reported, inconsistentMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonths between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____MARTO1STBORNMO (V221) reports the number of months between the woman's first marriage (i.e., formal marriage or first episode of living with a man) and her first birth. For women whose first birth occurred before their first marriage, this variable is coded as '998.'998First birth prior to first marriage999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSNumber of other wives505. How many other wives does your husband have?
NUMBER ____
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 507)For women who were currently married or living with a man, WIFENUM (V505) reports the number of other wives (or co-resident partners) their husband/partner had. Question wording varied across samples. See Comparability.00No other wives0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Has other wives, dk number97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWife rank number506. Are you the first, second, third... wife?
RANK ___For women married to or living with a man who had more than one wife/partner, WIFERANK (V506) reports the woman's rank among her husband's/partner's wives/partners.0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSHusband/partner lives in woman's household503. Does your husband/partner live with you or does he live elsewhere?
LIVES WITH HER 1
LIVES ELSEWHERE 2For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere.0Living with woman1Staying elsewhere8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSTotal children ever born208. SUM ANSWERS TO 203, 205, AND 207, AND ENTER TOTAL. IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
TOTAL ____CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent. The number reported in CHEB is the sum of a series of variables covering the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home, living away from home, or who have died (V202 to V207).
The number of births reported in CHEB will match the number of entries in the birth history (V224) for up to 20 births. If the woman reported more than 20 births, then the number for CHEB will exceed the number of births in the birth history, but such cases are rare.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505098Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of entries in the birth history[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____TOTBIRTHIST (V224) reports the number of entries in the woman respondent's birth history.
For up to 20 births, the birth history contains information for each of the respondent's births. In those rare cases when the respondent had more than 20 births, the birth history lists the last 19 births and the first birth.
In cases where the women had fewer than 20 births, the number reported in TOTBIRTHIST will match the number reported in CHEB (V201), the total number of children ever born to the respondent.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202099NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131399NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.00001102203304405506607708809999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121299NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131398Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in last 5 years215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) reports the number of births the woman had in the five years prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the 0 to 59 months prior to the month of the interview.9NIU (not in universe)887700112233445566Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in the past year215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1YR (V209) reports the number of births the woman had in the year prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the months 0 to 12 (not 0 to 11) prior to the month of the interview. For example, if the survey were given in January, BIRTHSIN1YR would report the number of births the woman had between the time of the survey and the previous January.9NIU (not in universe)001122334455Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of births in month of interview215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview.001122339NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate of respondent's first birth, in century months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____DOB1STKIDCMC (V211) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first birth.
The Guide to DHS Statistics (2003) explains the use and calculation of CMC values as follows:
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly important to check consistency of dates, to calculate intervals between events, and to impute dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. That year was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 will be:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed since January 1900 to June 2002. Based on CMC it is possible to calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTime since woman's last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years.100Day of Interview101Days: 11022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days14646 days14747 days14848 days14949 days15050 days15151 days15252 days15353 days15454 days15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days19898 days199Days: Number missing200Weeks201201 Weeks: 12022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks25353 weeks25454 weeks25555 weeks25656 weeks25757 weeks25858 weeks25959 weeks26060 weeks26161 weeks26262 weeks26363 weeks26464 weeks26565 weeks26666 weeks26767 weeks26868 weeks26969 weeks27070 weeks27171 weeks27272 weeks27373 weeks27474 weeks27575 weeks27676 weeks27777 weeks27878 weeks27979 weeks28080 weeks28181 weeks28282 weeks28383 weeks28484 weeks28585 weeks28686 weeks28787 weeks28888 weeks28989 weeks29090 weeks29191 weeks29292 weeks29393 weeks29494 weeks29595 weeks29696 weeks29797 weeks29898 weeks299Weeks: Number missing300Months301301 Months: 13022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months39898 months399Months: Number missing400Years401Years: 14022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44646 years44747 years44848 years44949+ years499Years: number missing992Currently pregnant993In menopause/had hysterectomy994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWoman menstruated last 6 weeks226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWhen in cycle thinks pregnancy is most likely228. At what point in her menstrual cycle does a woman have the highest chance of becoming pregnant?
DURING HER PERIOD 1
RIGHT AFTER HER PERIOD HAS ENDED 2
MIDDLE OF HER CYCLE 3
JUST BEFORE HER PERIOD BEGINS 4
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8OVCYCLE (V217) suggests the woman's knowledge of the ovulatory cycle by reporting when she believes a woman has the greatest chance of becoming pregnant.1During her period2After period ended3Middle of the cycle4Before period begins5At any time6Other/It depends7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children born to respondent203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVE (V218) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent who are currently living. The number reported in CHEBALIVE (V218) is the sum of a series of variables reporting the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home and who are living away from home (V202 to V205 - SONSATHOME, DAUSATHOME, SONSAWAYHOME, and DAUSAWAYHOME).
The related variable CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent, regardless of survival status.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181899NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children including current pregnancy203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) reports the woman's total number of living children, including her current pregnancy.
CHSURVPLUSPG takes the value of CHEBALIVE (V218) and adds 1 if the respondent is pregnant.99NIU (not in universe)0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171719191818Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children, truncated at 6+203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVETRUNC (V220) reports the woman's total number of living children (including current pregnancy), truncated at 6 or more children. This variable is a grouping of CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) truncated at 6+ children.00112233445566+9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSInterval between last birth and interview, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview.999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For pregnant women, CONCEPTDATEFLAG (V223) indicates the completeness of information relating to the date of conception of their current pregnancy. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "This variable indicates whether the date of conception was exactly specified by the duration of the current pregnancy or the duration was imputed from other information."
The related variable DURCURPREG reports the duration of the current pregnancy.1Month- exact date2Date missing, imputed9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSFlag for reported time since last menstrual periodMENSTIMFLAG (V227) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing responses on the time since the respondent's last menstrual period. Cases without a problem are coded 0.
For time since last menstrual period, see TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).00No flag01Number GT interval since birth02Number plus amenorrhea GT interval03Number reported, but period not returned04Reported before last birth, but no birth05Reported before last birth, but period since06Reported never menstruated, but period returned07Reported time during pregnancy08Reported never menstruated but had kids09Reported period before last birth99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSEver had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth229. Sometimes a woman loses her child before finishing the gestation period, either because she has a miscarriage or she has an abortion. Have you ever had a miscarriage or an abortion?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 301)
NO RESPONSE 8 (GO TO 301)PREGTERMIN (V228) indicates whether the woman ever had a pregnancy that was terminated due to miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth, and did not result in a live birth.1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)0NoFertility Variables -- TOPICSCalendar month of pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINMO (V229) indicates the calendar month when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSYear of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINYR (V230) reports the year when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.20182018195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Fertility Variables -- TOPICSComputed time since last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSCALC (V226) reports the computed time since the respondent's last menstrual period.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, this variable
is computed from the response for V215, with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth (V227 = 7,9) recoded to the response "Before last birth" (code 995) and inconsistent responses flagged on variable 227 (codes 1-6) recoded to 997.
Restated in terms of IPUMS-DHS variables and variable labels, TIMEMENSCALC is computed from the response for TIMEMENSTRUATE (Time since woman's last menstrual period). Cases with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth, when MENSTIMFLAG (Flag for reported time since last menstrual period) has values for "Reported time during pregnancy" or "Reported period before last birth," are recoded as "Before last birth" in TIMEMENSCALC. Cases with inconsistent or implausible responses according to MENSTIMFLAG (for example, the woman reportedly never menstruated but she has given birth) are recoded to "Inconsistent" for TIMEMENSCALC.000No time difference991In menopause/had hysterectomy992Pregnant, not asked993In menopause994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSAge of respondent at time of first birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____AGEAT1STBIRTH (V212) reports the age of the woman at the time of her first birth. This variable is calculated by using the century month code (CMC) of the date of the woman's first birth (DOB1STKIDCMC) and the CMC of the woman's date of birth (DOBCMC).066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494999NIU (not in universe)022055033044Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMCMC (V231) reports the century month code of the respondent's last pregnancy termination, according to the Gregorian calendar.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "The CMC date of termination is calculated from the preceding questions [on month and year of last pregnancy termination], or from the calendar, if possible, in cases where an exact date was not given for the date of last pregnancy termination."
For detailed discussion of the calculation and interpretation of century month codes, see DOBCMC (Respondent's date of birth, in century months).9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate flag for last terminated pregnancy232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMFLAG (V232) is a flag variable that indicates the type of information available on the date of the respondent's last terminated pregnancy. Survey forms supplied room to collect the month and year of the last terminated pregnancy, and cases for which both month and year are available are coded 1.1Month and year2From calendar3Year4Month5None8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of household membersHHMEMTOTAL (V136) reports the total number of members of the woman's household.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, HHMEMTOTAL is calculated by summing "the number of usual residents and the number of visitors who slept in the house the previous night that were listed in the household schedule." "Usual residents" of the household are identified by the RESIDENT variable.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children under 5 in householdHHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of eligible women in householdHHELIGWOMEN (V138) reports the number of eligible women in the household, usually defined as women of childbearing age who slept in the household the previous night (regardless of whether they were usual residents or visitors). The age and marital status guidelines for defining eligible women varies across samples. See Comparability.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343536363699No women age 15-49Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household headHHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household.98Missing9797+969695959494939392929191909089898888878786868585848483838282818180807979787877777676757574747373727271717070696968686767666665656464636362626161606059595858575756565555545453535252515150504949484847474646454544444343424241414040393938383737363635353434333332323131303029292828272726262525242423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household head (from HH record)7. AGE: How old is (NAME)?
IN YEARS ___HHEADAGEHH (HV220) reports the age of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADAGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.98Missing96Non-resident9595+949493939292919190908989888887878686858584848383828281818080797978787777767675757474737372727171707069696868676766666565646463636262616160605959585857575656555554545353525251515050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302299NIU (not in universe)01197Don't knowHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household headHHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household.8Missing2Female1MaleHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household head (from hh record)6. SEX: Is (NAME) male or female?
MALE 1
FEMALE 2HHEADSEXHH (HV219) reports the sex of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADSEXHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.1Male2Female6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSRelationship structure in HHHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______FAMSTRUCTR (HV217) indicates the relationship structure (no adults, one adult, two related adults of the opposite sex, two related adults of the same sex, three or more related adults, or unrelated adults) in the household. Only usual (de jure) household members aged 15 and over are considered in determining the household's relationship structure. FAMSTRUCTR is a constructed variable, based on information about each household member's age, sex, and relationship to the householder, which was collected when completing the listing of persons in the household at the time of the survey.
The information in FAMSTRUCTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.8Missing6Non-resident5Unrelated adults4Three plus related adults3Two adults, same sex2Two adults, opp sex1One adult0No adults9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of rooms in HH used for sleeping22. In your household, how many rooms do you use for sleeping?
ROOMS ___SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping.98Missing97Don't know3535+343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Non-resident99NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSMain material of floor23. MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR. RECORD OBSERVATION.
NATURAL FLOOR
EARTH/SAND 11
DUNG 12
RUDIMENTARY FLOOR
WOOD PLANKS 21
PALM/BAMBOO 22
FINISHED FLOOR
PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31
VINYL OR ASPHALT STRIPS 32
CERAMIC TILES 33
CEMENT 34
CARPET 35
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41FLOOR (HV213) reports the main material of the floor of the dwelling. Response categories vary widely across surveys but fall into broad groups (i.e., natural materials, rudimentary processed materials, and finished materials). See Comparability.116Mud and hay999NIU (not in universe)391Plaster996Non-resident100NATURAL110Earth-based111Earth, sand112Earth, mud113Earth, mud, clay114Sand115Dirt/Earth120Dung-based121Dung122Earth and dung123Mud, dung, sand200RUDIMENTARY210Wood211Wood planks212Wood and tile213Wood/palm/bamboo220Palm/bamboo221Palm/bamboo/leaves230Other rudimentary231Broken bricks232Adobe233Unfinished stone300FINISHED310Parquet/polished wood311Polished wood/vinyl/tiles320Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum321Linoleum330Tiles/mosaic331Ceramic tiles332Cement tiles333Ceramic/terrazo tiles334Ceramic/marble tiles335Tiles/brick340Cement/concrete350Carpet360Terrazzo370Stone380Bricks390Other finished400OTHER997Don't know998Missing322Vinyl351MatHousing Variables -- TOPICSHas electricity21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability.8Missing1Yes0No6Non-residentHousing Variables -- TOPICSDwelling has electricity (from hh record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRCHH (HV206) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected.
The information in ELECTRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSType of toilet facility20. What kind of toilet facility is in your household?
FLUSH TOILET
PRIVATE FLUSH TOILET 11
SHARED FLUSH TOILET 12
PIT/LATRINE
LATRINE BUCKET 21
RUDIMENTARY PIT LATRINE 22
VENTILATED PIT LATRINE 23
NO TOILET/OUTSIDE 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41TOILETTYPE (HV205) reports the household's type of toilet facility, with no facility coded "0." Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in TOILETTYPE is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.3431Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh9996Non-resident0000NO FACILITY1000FLUSH TOILET1100Unspecified type of flush toilet1110Own flush toilet (unspecified type)1120Shared flush toilet (unspecified type)1200Modern flush toilet1210Flush to piped sewer system1300Traditional with tank flush1400Bucket flush toilet1410Flush to pit latrine1420Flush to somewhere else1430Flush, don't know where2000NON-FLUSHING TOILET2100Composting toilet2200Dry toilet2300Ecosan toilet3000PIT TOILET LATRINE3100Unspecified type of pit latrine3110Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3120Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type)3121Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3200Traditional pit toilet or latrine3210Pit latrine without slab or open pit3300Pit latrine with slab3400Ventilated improved pit latrine3410Covered pit latrine, no slab3420Covered pit latrine with slab3430Covered latrine3440Septic pit4000UNIMPROVED TOILET4100Bucket toilet4200River4300Hanging latrine over water source5000OTHER9998Missing1112Private flush toilet, outside residence1211Flush to piped sewer system, indoors1212Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard1213Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard3310Pit latrine with washable slab3320Pit latrine with non-washable slab3490Other improved system3463Latrine to piped public system, out of yard3462Latrine to piped public system, inside yard3461Latrine to piped public system, indoors3443Latrine to septic tank, out of yard3442Latrine to septic tank, inside yard3441Latrine to septic tank, indoors3212Open pit latrine, out of yard3211Open pit latrine, inside yard1253Flush to septic tank, out of yard1252Flush to septic tank, inside yard1251Flush to septic tank, indoors1250Flush to septic tank1240Flush, not to sewer1233Flush to ground water, out of yard1232Flush to ground water, inside yard1231Flush to ground water, indoors3450Latrine with manual flush3460Latrine to piped public system9999NIU (not in universe)1230Flush to pipe connected to ground water1220Flush to pipe connected to canal1132Public flush toilet, outside residence1131Public flush toilet, inside residence1130Public flush toilet (unspecified type)1111Private flush toilet, inside residenceToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of non-drinking water16. Where does the water come from that your household uses to wash hands and dishes?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11 (GO TO 18)
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21 (GO TO 18)
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41 (GO TO 18)
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61 (GO TO 18)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71NDRINKWTR (HV202) reports the household's main source of water for uses other than drinking (for example, cooking and washing). Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in NDRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring3120Unprotected spring3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of drinking water19. Where does your household's drinking water come from?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71DRINKWTR (HV201) reports the household's main source of drinking water. Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in DRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.2213Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring/surface water3120Unprotected spring/surface water3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing1211Public tap from filtration plant1212Public tap from stone pipes5310Water vendor from unknown source5320Water vendor from protected well5330Water vendor from unprotected well5340Water vendor from pond/lake9999NIU (not in universe)5500Community reverse osmosis plant5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2SAMEH2OSRC (V142) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.8Missing1Yes6Non-resident0NoToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water (HH record)18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2With information taken from the household record, SAMEH2OSRCHH (HV203) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.
The information in SAMEH2OSRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to water source (from individual respondent record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRIND (V115) reports the amount of time, in minutes, to get to the household's major source of water, top-coded at 360+ minutes. This information is taken from the individual woman's record.
The complementary variable TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the same information, taken from the household record.0000 (on premises)001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+994One day or longer995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to reach water source and return, in minutes (from HH record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the time in minutes it takes members of the household to get to their main source of water and return to their dwelling. In IPUMS-DHS, this variable is top-coded at 360 minutes or more (6 hours or longer).
The information in TIMETOWTRHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0000001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKE (V123) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.0No1Yes6Non-resident8MissingPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKEHH (HV210) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.
The information in BIKEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CAR (V125) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CARHH (HV212) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.
The information in CARHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCL (V124) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCLHH (HV211) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.
The information in MOTORCYCLHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGE (V122) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or must be owned by the household. See comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGEHH (HV209) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or owned by the household. See Comparability.
The information in FRIDGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.8Unknown1Yes0No6Non-residentPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOHH (HV207) indicates whether any member of the household owns a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.
The information in RADIOHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TVHH (HV208) indicates whether any member of the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.
The information in TVHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has sewing machine21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2SEWMACHINE indicates whether the household had a sewing machine.6Non-resident0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has animal-drawn cart24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2DRAWNCART indicates whether a household member owned an animal-drawn cart. Question wording varied across samples; see Comparability.
The information in DRAWNCART is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Agricultural possessions Variables -- TOPICSCurrently working708. Aside from your own housework, are you currently working?
YES 1 (GO TO 710)
NO 2CURRWORK (V714) indicates whether the woman is currently working at a job or business. To distinguish employment from household labor, many surveys included a preface such as the following: "As you know, some women take up jobs for which they are paid in cash or in kind. Others sell things, have a small business or work on the family farm or in the family business." Women who have worked outside of their own housework in the last 12 months and been paid in cash, cash and in-kind, or only in-kind payments are included as working, although the survey questions vary in who receives an affirmative response. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneous12Yes, prompted98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman's occupation710. What is your occupation, that is, what kind of work do you do?
____WKCURRJOB (V717) reports the occupation of the respondent in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broad job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.00Not currently working10Professional, technical, or managerial worker20Clerical or Sales21Clerical worker22Sales worker30Agricultural31Self-employed agricultural worker32Agricultural employee40Household, domestic, and services41Household and domestic worker42Services worker50Skilled and unskilled manual51Skilled manual worker52Unskilled manual worker60Armed forces96Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's current type of employment.711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WKCURRTYPE (V718) indicates the woman's current type of employment, along the two dimensions of class of worker (paid, self-employed, unpaid) and location (at home or away).8Missing0Did not work1Paid employee, away2Paid employee, home3Self-employed, away4Self-employed, home5Unpaid worker, away6Unpaid worker, homeWork Variables -- TOPICSWhom the respondent works for711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed.24For someone else23For someone else (unpaid)10Works for self11Self-employed12Employer20Works for someone else21For family member (unpaid)22For family member30Works for self and someone else98Missing99NIU (not in universe)40OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSWoman earns cash for work712. Do you earn a salary for this work? INSIST: Do you earn money for doing this work?
YES 1
NO 2WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman works at home or away from home713. Do you usually work in the home or outside the home?
IN THE HOME 1
OUTSIDE THE HOME 2WKHOMEAWAY (V721) indicates whether the respondent currently works at home or away from home.1At home2Away8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSChild with woman while working715. While you work, do you usually have (NAME) with you, sometimes with you or never with you?
USUALLY 1 (GO TO 801)
SOMETIMES 2
NEVER 3For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDWITH (V722) reports how often the woman has her child with her while she is working.10Child usually with respondent20Child sometimes with respondent21Child rarely with respondent30Child never with respondent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWho cares for youngest child while woman works716. Who usually takes care of (NAME OF YOUNGEST CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD) while you are working?
HUSBAND/PARTNER 1
OLDER CHILD 2
OTHER RELATIVES 3
NEIGHBORS 4
FRIENDS 5
NANNY/HIRED PERSON 6
CHILD GOES TO SCHOOL 7
DAYCARE/KINDERGARTEN 8
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 9For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDCARE (V723) reports who usually cares for the youngest child while the woman is working.00Respondent01Husband /partner02Other child03Other relatives04Neighbors05Friends06Servants /hired help07Child is in school08Institutional care09Child's grandparents10Other female child11Other male child95Not worked since birth96Other97Don't know98MissingWork Variables -- TOPICSRespondent works all year, seasonally, or occasionally713A. Is the work you do temporary, seasonal, or permanent?
TEMPORARY 1
SEASONAL 2
PERMANENT 3WKEMPLOYWHEN (V732) indicates whether the woman works throughout the year, seasonally, or occasionally.10All year20Less than all year21Most of the year22Part of the year23Seasonally24Occasionally25Temporary98Missing99NIU (not in universe)29OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSPartner's occupation705. What is (was) your husband's/partner's principal occupation?
____HUSJOB (V705) reports the occupation of the woman's husband/partner in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broader job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.10Did not work11Not working, student or applicant12Unemployed13Student20Prof., Tech., Manag.30Clerical or Sales31Clerical32Sales40Agricultural, breeding, fishing, forest41Agriculture, self-employed42Agriculture, employee50Household, domestic, and services51Household and domestic52Services60Skilled and unskilled manual61Skilled manual62Unskilled manual70Other71Army97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSType of land where partner works707. Did/Does your husband/partner work mainly on his own land or on family land, or does/did he work on land that he rents/rented from someone else, or does/did he work on someone else's land?
OWN LAND/FAMILY LAND 1
RENTED LAND 2
SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND 3For women who are currently married and whose husband or partner works in agriculture, WKHUSLAND (V707) reports the type of land where he works.10Own/family land11Own land12Family land20Someone else's land30Rented land40Other responses41Public land/govt allocation42Communal land/shifting cultivation43Sharecropper44Other, unspecified97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSReported literacy111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LIT1 (V108) indicates whether the woman could read. This information was obtained in response to the question, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries. Simply asking women whether and how easily they could read was the approach used to determine literacy in DHS Phases 1-3.
Beginning in Phase 4, a different approach was employed to determine literacy. See LIT2 (V155) for details about that second approach, which involved having the respondent read a sentence aloud. See LITBRIG for information about using the data on literacy across all phases of the DHS.00Cannot read10Reads11Reads with difficulty12Reads easily98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSLiteracy bridging variable111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LITBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on literacy. Initially, respondents were asked, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries.
Beginning with Phase 4 of the DHS, persons with less than secondary school education were asked to demonstrate their literacy level by reading aloud a sentence on a card and were classified as "cannot read at all," "able to read only parts of sentence," and "able to read whole sentence." As before, those with secondary or higher schooling were presumed to have attained the highest literacy level.
LITBRIG combines information from the first approach of asking about literacy (in LIT1 [V108]) and the second approach of testing literacy based on reading a sentence aloud (in LIT2 [V155]).
See Comparability for more information.10Yes, reads11Reads easily/whole sentence12Reads with difficulty/part of sentence20No, cannot read30Not ascertained (blind or diff. language)31No card with required language32Blind or visually impaired98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHighest educational level108. What is the highest level of school you attended: primary, secondary, or higher?
PRIIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
HIGHER 3For women who ever went to school, EDUCLVL (V106) reports the highest level of school they attended. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDUCLVL is a standardized variable reporting level of education in four broad categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSHighest year of education in level109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____For women who ever attended school, YRSCHL (V107) reports the number of years of education completed at the highest level of schooling achieved (primary, secondary, or higher), as reported in EDUCLVL (V106). See Comparability.
For the woman's total years of education, see EDYRTOTAL (V133).000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSTotal years education109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDYRTOTAL (V133) reports the woman's education level in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107) as follows:
If EDUCLVL = "No education," EDYRTOTAL = "0"
If EDUCLVL = "Primary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL
If EDUCLVL = "Secondary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + x
If EDUCLVL = "Higher," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + y
If EDUCLVL = "Missing," EDYRTOTAL = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.98Missing97Don't know2626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Inconsistent2727Education Variables -- TOPICSSummary educational achievement109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDACHIEVER (V149) is a summary variable that reports the woman's highest level of education in broad categories. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
EDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107).0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSWoman still in schoolEDUCATION IF LESS THAN 25 YEARS:
10. Is (NAME) still attending school?
YES 1
NO 2INSCHOOL (V148) indicates whether young women are currently attending school or university. Women age 24 or older are assumed to no longer be in school and automatically coded as "No" (code "0").0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's educational level703. What was the highest level of school he attended: primary, secondary or higher?
PRIMARY 1
SECONDARY 2
HIGHER 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 705)For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDLVL (V701) reports the highest level of school attended by their most recent husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDLVL is a standardized variable reporting the level of education in four categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher4Other7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's highest year of education in level704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women whose most recent husband/partner had ever attended school, HUSEDYR (V702) reports the number of years of schooling completed by their husband/partner at the educational level (primary, secondary, or higher) reported in HUSEDLVL (V701).
For the husband's total years of education, see HUSEDYRS (V715).0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's education in total years schooling704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDYRS (V715) reports the education of the woman's most recent husband/partner in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) as follows:
If HUSEDLVL = "No education," HUSEDYRS = "0"
If HUSEDLVL = "Primary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR
If HUSEDLVL = "Secondary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + x
If HUSEDLVL = "Higher," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + y
If HUSEDLVL = "Missing," HUSEDYRS = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHusband's summary educational achievement704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98HUSEDACHIEVER (V729) is a summary variable that reports the highest level of education in broad categories for the woman's husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
HUSEDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in the HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) variables.0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper once a week112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSWK (V109) indicates whether the woman usually reads a newspaper or magazine at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of newspaper or magazine reading, see NEWSFQ (V157). For a variable bridging NEWSWK and NEWSFQ, see NEWSBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper: Bridging variable112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to newspapers and magazines. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week (NEWSWK (V109)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they read newspapers or magazines (NEWSFQ (V157)).
NEWSBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches. See Comparability for more information.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches TV every week114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVWK (V110) indicates whether the woman usually watches television at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of watching television, see TVFQ (V159). For a variable bridging TVWK and TVFQ, see TVBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches television: Bridging variable114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to television. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they watch television at least once a week (TVWK (V110)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they watch television (TVFQ (V159)).
TVBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio every week113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOWK (V112) indicates whether the woman usually listens to the radio at least once a week. Women who reported that they listen to the radio daily (see RADIODAY (V111)) were automatically coded as "Yes."
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of listening to the radio, see RADIOFQ (V158). For a variable bridging RADIOWK and RADIOFQ, see RADIOBRIG.1Yes8Missing0NoMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio: Bridging variable113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to the radio. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they listen to the radio at least once a week (RADIOWK (V112)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they listen to the radio (RADIOFQ (V158)).
RADIOBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01Not at all02Less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSFertility preferences603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)For countries with low contraceptive prevalence, FERTPREF (V602) reports responses to the question, "Would you like to have a (another) child or would you prefer not to have any (more) children"? The standard response categories are "have another," "no more/none," "says she can't get pregnant," and "undecided or don't know."
In Phase I, FERTPREF (V602), was constructed from two questions in countries with high contraceptive prevalence (Model "A" questionnaires). Women who responded that they want another child, but when asked when they would like the next child, respond that they cannot get pregnant, are classified in the "declared infecund category," and not in the "Wants another" category.
Some samples also include the response "up to God." More detailed responses under the general category "says she can't get pregnant" are sometimes available. In IPUMS-DHS, all responses in the general category of "not at risk of pregnancy" share a common first digit of 5, while the second digit distinguishes between the specific reasons. In some countries, women who never had sexual intercourse (coded as "53" in IPUMS-DHS) were not asked the questions relating to their desire for future children.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing53Never had sex52Declared infecund51Sterilized50Not at risk of pregnancy40Up to God30No more20Undecided10Have anotherGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FPUNMETNEED (V624) is a constructed variable that reports a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The following describes the constructed categories in more detail:
Unmet need for spacing includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was mistimed, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was mistimed, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and say they want to wait two or more years for their next birth, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Unmet need for limiting includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was unwanted, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was unwanted, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and who want no more children.
Met need for spacing includes women who are using some method of family planning and say they want to have another child, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Met need for limiting includes women who are using family planning and who want no more children.
Note that the specific methods (modern or traditional) are not taken into account here.
Met need describes women who have no need for contraceptive methods, either because they desire a child soon (within the next two years) or because they are menopausal or infecund.
In high contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "A" countries), pregnant and postpartum amenorrheic women whose pregnancy was the result of a contraceptive failure are not included in the category of unmet need, but they are categorized as spacing failures or limiting failures. In low contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "B" countries), no such distinction is made, since information was not collected on contraceptive failure. Infecund women are also excluded from the unmet need categories.
The "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" provides the following definitions:
Fecundity: A woman is assumed to be fecund unless she declares that she is infecund, had a hysterectomy, or is menopausic. Women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic but who have not menstruated for six or more months, and married women who have not used contraception in the past five years but have not had a birth and are not pregnant, are also considered infecund.
Failure to Space: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say they wanted the current pregnancy later.
Failure to Limit: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say that they did not want another child before they became pregnant.
Excluded from the unmet need category are women who became pregnant while using a method (these women are in need of a better method of contraception).
The infecund or menopausal category on the UNMETNEED (V624) variable contains fewer cases than the EXPOSURE1 variable, because women who are categorized as infecund or menopausal, but are currently using a contraceptive method, are recorded in the two "met need" categories in UNMETNEED.
UNMETNEED (V624) incorporates responses to the following variables:
[EXPOSURE1/V623], which reports the woman's exposure to the risk of pregnancy, defined as pregnant, postpartum amenorrheic, menopausal or infecund, and fecund.
[ V225], which reports whether a current pregnancy was wanted then, later or not at all (for women who were pregnant at the time of interview).
[KIDDESIRE/V605] ,which reports whether the woman wants more children and when she would like them.
[FPMETHNOW/V312] which reports the woman's current use of contraception.
Users are also encouraged to see details of this variable provided in the "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].99NIU (not in universe)98Missing61Desire birth in less than 2 years60No unmet need53Never had sex52Not in union, not sexually active51Infecund or menopausal50Not at risk41No sex, want to wait40Future need for FP32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Had FP failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FP (2nd def)UNMETNEED2 (V626) is a constructed variable that indicates a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births. UNMETNEED2 is similar to UNMETNEED, but UNMETNEED2 differently categorizes women who are infecund or menopausal but are currently using a contraceptive method.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of UNMETNEED2 uses a definition of fecundity based on exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE2. UNMETNEED, by contrast, uses a definition of exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE1. See the descriptions of these two variables for discussion of their differences.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown53No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days52Never had sex51Infecund, menopausal50Not at risk for pregnancy41Desire birth in less than 2 yrs40No unmet need32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Family limitation failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesire for more children603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)KIDDESIRE (V605) is a constructed variable that distinguishes between women who want another child soon (in less than two years), who want another child later (in 2+ years), who want no more children, and who aren't sure (about timing or about the number of children desired).
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of this variable has changed across phases of the DHS and varies across countries (only sometimes distinguishing between groups of women not at risk of pregnancy due to sterilization, infecundity, or virginity). To maximize comparability across samples, IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding. Women who want more children share a common first digit of 1, women not at risk of pregnancy share a common first digit of 6, and detail present in only some samples is specified in the code's second digit.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown63Never had sex62Declared infecund61Sterilized60Not at risk of pregnancy51Up to God50Fatalistic response40Wants no more30Undecided13Wants, unsure timing12Wants after 2+ years11Wants within 2 years10Wants more childrenGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSWanted last child403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)FPLCHDESIRE (V367) reports whether the woman's last born child was wanted at the time she got pregnant, was wanted but at a later time, or was not wanted at all. The cutoff point for when the woman's last child was born varies across samples; see Comparability.1Wanted last child then2Wanted last child later3Wanted no more children7Unsure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted current pregnancy225. At the time you became pregnant, did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3
NOT SURE 4For women who are currently pregnant, PGDESIRE (V225) reports whether, at the time of becoming pregnant, the woman wanted her pregnancy then, later, or not at all.1Then2Later3Not at all4Up to God7Don't know/Not sure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96IDEALKID (V613) reports the ideal total number of children the woman would have liked to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing. The information is collected through hypothetical questions such as, "If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women with living children) or "If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women without living children).
If the woman responded with a range of values, IDEALKID reports the midpoint between those values. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "If the midpoint is not an exact number then the number is rounded up in half the cases and rounded down for the other half." The questionnaires included space for non-numeric "other" responses, such as "Up to God."
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.98Missing97Don't know66Number she has currently65Depends on husband64As many as possible63Never thought about it62Any number/Fatalistic61Up to God/As Allah wills60Non-numeric response5050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022011000333332323131303029292828272726262525242467As many as can care for68Doesn't want children99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children (grouped)617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96Like IDEALKID, IDEALKIDGRP (V614) reports the total number of children the woman would hypothetically like to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing, but top-codes numeric responses at 6+ children and codes non-numeric responses as 7.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.8Missing7Non-numeric response66+55443322110[no label]9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal time before future birth604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child.100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, number missing989Up to God990After finishing school991After marriage992When husband returns993After breastfeeding994At any time995Soon/now996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSBest interval between births618. In your opinion, what is the best interval in months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996IDEALBTHINT (V615) reports the best number of months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child, according to the respondent.
IPUMS-DHS adopts the recoding system from DHS for IDEALBTHINT. Below is a description of the codes from the DHS Recode Manual for Phase 2:
The first digit gives the units in which the respondent answered ("1" indicates months, "2" indicates years, and "9" indicates a special response), while the last two digits give the time in those units. If the units' value is 9 then the variable contains a special response, and if the duration value is greater than 90 this also indicates a special response. For example, code 996 is used for "other" answers, and code 299 would mean that the response was given in years but the actual duration was missing on the questionnaire.16969 months16868 months16565 months16464 months16363 months16262 months16161 months100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years299Years, unspecified number996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)16767 months16666 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months22525 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECH (V603) reports the amount of time, in months or years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child (top-coded at 20 years). The complementary variable PREFTIMECH (V604) reports responses to the same question, but in terms of years only, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECH includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples, and the way this variable was asked and calculated also changed over time; see Comparability.100Less than one month (want now)1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, number unspecified200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years or more299Years, number unspecified987After weaning989After finishing school990When spouse returns991Up to God992After marriage993Any time994Soon or immediately995Other, non-numeric response996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped)604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECHGP (V604) reports the amount of time, in years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECHGP includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples; see Comparability.
The related variable PREFTIMECH presents the same information in greater detail, in terms of months or years, top-coded at 20 years.00Less than 12 months011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 or more years96Non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesired age of youngest child at future birth606. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR NOT SURE
What age would you like your youngest child to be when the next child is born?
PREGNANT
What age would you like the child with whom you're pregnant to be when the next child is born?
AGE____ (GO TO 610)
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98 (GO TO 610)For women who want to have a (another) child, IDEALAGECH (V617) reports the ideal age of their youngest child at the time of a future birth.011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 years077 years088 years099 years1010 years1111 years1212 years1313 years1414 years1515 years1616 years1717 years96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)1818 years1919 years2020 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDiscussed number of children with partner612. Have you already discussed the number of children you want with your husband?
YES 1
NO 2FERTPREFTLKH (V620) indicates whether the woman and her husband/partner have discussed the number of children they would like to have.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband's desire for children613. Do you think that your husband/partner wants the same number of children that you want, or does he want more or fewer than you want?
SAME NUMBER 1
MORE CHILDREN 2
FEWER CHILDREN 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSFERTPREF (V621) reports whether the woman believes her partner wants the same number of children, more children, or fewer children than she wants.01Both want same02Husband wants more03Husband wants fewer07Don't Know08Missing09NIU (not in universe)04Both provided non-numeric responseGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSRespondent approves of couples using FP616. In general, do you approve or disapprove of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVE 1
DISAPPROVE 2FPAPPROVE (V612) indicates whether the woman approves, in general, of the use of family planning to avoid a pregnancy.0Disapproves1Approves3Depends7Don't know/Undecided8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband approves FP use610. Do you think your husband/partner approves or disapproves of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVES 1
DISAPPROVES 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSPROFP (V610) indicates whether the woman believes her husband or male partner approves of couples using a family planning method to avoid pregnancy.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Disapproves20Approves or indifferent21Approves22Indifferent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecundEXPOSURE1 (V623) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to differentiate between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, these categories are actualized as follows:
Pregnant women
Postpartum amenorrheic women are those whose period has not returned since the last birth in the three/five years preceding the survey.
Women are defined as being menopausal if they are not pregnant and not postpartum amenorrheic, are not currently using a contraceptive method, and have not had a period in the six months preceding the survey or report they are in menopause.
Women are defined as being infecund if they are not menopausal and not postpartum amenorrheic and not pregnant, have had no birth in the five years preceding the survey, and either (Model "A" countries) have been continuously married and have not used contraception in the five years preceding the survey, or (Model "B" countries) have been married one time and first married five or more years before the survey and have never used contraception.
Fecund women are all women not included in the preceding categories.3Infecund, menopausal2Amenorrheic1Pregnant0Fecund8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund (2nd def)Like EXPOSURE1, EXPOSURE2 (V625) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to distinguish between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women. EXPOSURE2 uses a more liberal definition of infecundity than EXPOSURE1, however.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The DHS Recode Manuals explain the differences between these two variables as follows:
For Model "B" countries, it is only possible to say that a woman had been continuously married throughout the preceding five years if she was in her first union. This definition has been relaxed in V625 [EXPOSURE2], such that the respondent need only have been married at least five years ago, and not continuously married throughout the last five years. For Model "A" countries, there is no change to this part of the definition.
[For EXPOSURE2] Two additional variables have been used to declare a woman infecund. If the respondent said that she cannot get pregnant when asked about preferences for additional children, or if she reported that she was menopausal or had a hysterectomy when giving the reason she was not currently using a contraceptive method, the respondent is coded as infecund.
Model A countries and Model B countries are defined according to whether the country based its questionnaire on the Model A or Model B standard DHS questionnaire for DHS phases one through four. In general, the Model A questionnaire was designed for use in countries with high contraceptive prevalence. Nonetheless, countries with relatively low contraceptive prevalence sometimes modeled their own questionnaire on the Model A standard questionnaire. This was the case, for example, for the Kenyan samples for 1998 and 2003 and the Malawi samples for 2000 and 2004.0Fecund1Pregnant2Amenorrheic3Infecund, menopausal8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow any type of FP methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOTYP (V301) is a summary (recoded) variable indicating whether the woman knew any family planning method and, if so, whether she knew a modern method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.
Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet) that vary across samples.00Knows no method10Knows only traditional or folkloric method11Knows only folkloric method12Knows only traditional method20Knows modern method99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about Pill for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOPILL (V304_01) indicates whether the woman knew about the Pill as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about IUD for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOIUD (V304_02) indicates whether the woman knew about the IUD (intra-uterine device) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probe questions, an IUD was often described as "a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about injectable FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOINJ (V304_03) indicates whether the woman knew about injectables as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. For the probe question, injectables were typically defined as "an injection by a doctor or nurse, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several months."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about diaphragm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNODIA (V304_04) indicates whether the woman knew about the diaphragm or spermicides, such as a foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about condom for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOCON (V304_05) indicates whether the woman knew about male condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about female sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOFST (V304_06) indicates whether the woman knew about female sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about male sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOMST (V304_07) indicates whether the woman knew about male sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about withdrawal for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOWD (V304_09) indicates whether the woman knew about withdrawal as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about rhythm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNORHY (V304_08) indicates whether the woman knew about the rhythm method (periodic abstinence at the high-fertility part of the woman's menstrual cycle) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.10Yes97Method not asked about at all98Missing00No11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnows about other contraceptive as a method of family planningSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOOM (V304_10) indicates whether the woman knew about any "other" method(s) as a method of family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSOM indicates whether the woman had ever used any "other" method(s) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The meaning of "other" in this case depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRC (V379) reports the source where the respondent knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.
The related variable FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports known sources for contraceptives, in standardized categories.0000No one/did not consult source1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120National/central hospital1130Regional/provincial hospital1140Urban hospital1150District/rural hospital1151District hospital1152Rural hospital1160University/teaching hospital1161University hospital1162Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Integrated health center1260Family welfare center1270Primary health center1300Government pharmacy/dispensary1310Government pharmacy1320Government dispensary1400Government maternity home1410Mother and child health (MCH) center1420Rural maternity clinic1500Government family planning clinic1510Stand-alone family planning clinic1520Mobile family planning clinic1600Government outreach1610Government health post1611Village health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)1633Community/village health worker1634Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1635Paramedic1636Doctor1637Nurse1900Other public sector1901Camp1902Health box1903Health station/clinic1904Health office1905Community clinic1906Health insurance organization1907Curative care organization1908Parastatal health facility1909Female Community Health Volunteer Program (FCHV) of Nepal2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Referral/specialty hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Qualified doctor2220Traditional doctor2230Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private family planning clinic2500Private outreach2510Private mobile clinic2520Private health worker2521Fieldworker2522Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2523Nurse2524Paramedic2526Community/village health worker2527Midwife2600Private health center2610VCT center2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical sector2901Care room2902Tent3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Community-based outlet3140UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)3150International Rescue Committee (IRC)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Fieldworker3300Country-specific NGOs3301AMO Congo3302Egypt family planning association (EFPA)3303CSI project3304Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE)3305BLM3306MACRO3307Marie Stopes3308Red Cross Society3309AFGA3310Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)3311Institute for Family Health (IFH)3900Other NGO facility4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious mobile clinic4400Religious door-to-door4900Other religious5000OTHER5100Shop/market5110Shop5111General dealer5112Supermarket/tuck shop5113Service station5120Market5130Kiosk5140Gas station5190Other retail5200Relative/friend5210Partner5300Church/mosque/temple5400Bar/nightclub/hotel5410Bar/nightclub5420Hotel5500Other institutions5510Youth center5520Workplace5521Respondent's workplace5522Partner's workplace5530School5600Traditional practitioner5610Traditional birth attendant (TBA)5620Vaidya/hakim/homeopath5700Informal channels5710Drug vendor9992Not asked9993Non-user: Knows source9994Multiple responses given9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP, standardized331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports the source from which the woman knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions, and answers were recorded using standard responses and codes that are consistent across countries and phases.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.01Government clinic/pharmacy02Government home/community delivery03NGO04Private clinic/delivery05Private pharmacy06Church, shop, friends07Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern)312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPTYPNOW (V313) indicates whether the woman is currently using a modern, traditional, or folkloric method of contraception.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00No method10Folkloric or traditional method11Folkloric method12Traditional method20Modern method98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPattern of use of contraceptive method311. Are you currently doing something or using any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 324)FPUSPATRN (V361) reports the woman's pattern of contraceptive use by indicating whether she is currently using, has used in the past, or has never used contraception.10Currently using20Ever used, but not currently using21Used since last birth22Used before last birth30Never used99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent method of FP312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPMETHNOW (V312) reports the contraceptive method the woman is currently using.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. See FPEVUSE for more information on broad categories of contraception.
Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.000Not using100MODERN METHODS101Pill102IUD103Norplant/Implants104Condom105Female Condom106Female Sterilization107Male Sterilization110Injections111Injection (3 monthly)112Injection (monthly)120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly121Diaphragm122Diaphragm/Foam123Diaphragm/Jelly124Foam or Jelly125Foaming tablets126Vaginal methods130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)131Prolonged breastfeeding140Emergency contraception150Other modern method151Contraceptive patch200TRADITIONAL METHODS210Abstinence or periodic abstinence211Periodic abstinence212Cycle Beads/Standard days method213Abstinence214Mucus method215Natural family planning, unspecified220Withdrawal230Other traditional/folkloric231Herbs/Plants232Gris-Gris/Amulet233Astrology234Strings300OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED301Other specific method 1302Other specific method 2303Other specific method 3304Other specific method 4997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSMonths of use of current family planning method323. For how many months have you been continuously using (METHOD)?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, NOTE '00'.
MONTHS ___ (GO TO 329)
8 YEARS OR MORE 96 (GO TO 329)For women who are currently using a contraceptive method, FPCURNOMO (V337) reports the number of months they have been continuously using their current method.
Starting in Phase II, there are differences in the way these data are reported between Model "A" and Model "B" countries, due to the inclusion of a detailed calendar of events in the five years preceding the interview in Model "A" questionnaires. For Model "B" questionnaires, any response greater than 8 years is topcoded at "96." However, for Model "A" questionnaires, the maximum duration of use that could be recorded is the entire length of the calendar (i.e., 5 years).0000 months0011 month0022 months0033 months0044 months0055 months0066 months0077 months0088 months0099 months01010 months01111 months01212 months01313 months01414 months01515 months01616 months01717 months01818 months01919 months02020 months02121 months02222 months02323 months02424 months02525 months02626 months02727 months02828 months02929 months03030 months03131 months03232 months03333 months03434 months03535 months03636 months03737 months03838 months03939 months04040 months04141 months04242 months04343 months04444 months04545 months04646 months04747 months04848 months04949 months05050 months05151 months05252 months05353 months05454 months05555 months05656 months05757 months05858 months05959 months06060 months06161 months06262 months06363 months06464 months06565 months06666 months06767 months06868 months06969 months07070 months07171 months07272 months07373 months07474 months07575 months07676 months07777 months07878 months07979 months08080 months08181 months08282 months08383 months08484 months08585 months08686 months08787 months08888 months08989 months09090 months09191 months09292 months09393 months09494 months09595 months09696 or more months995All calendar years996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, detailed318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women who are currently using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCD (V326) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.6903Community center3306Institute for Family Health (IFH)3180International Rescue Committee (IRC)0000NO ONE1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110National hospital1111Referral/specialty hospital1112National/central hospital1113Military hospital1114Day hospital1120Provincial/regional hospital1130Urban hospital1140District/rural hospital1141District hospital1142Rural hospital1150Category I hospital1160Category II hospital1170University/teaching hospital1171University hospital1172Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Basic health center1260Integrated health center1270Primary health center1280Family welfare center1300Government family planning clinic1310Stand-alone family planning clinic1320Mobile family planning clinic1330Family planning clinic CBD1400Government outreach1410Government health post1411Village health post1412Sub-center1413Sub-health post1420Government mobile clinic1421Mobile PHC clinic1430Government health professional1431Doctor1432Nurse1433Paramedic1440Government health worker1434Community-based distributor (CBD)1435Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1436Male mobilizer1437Accredited social health activist (ASHA)1438Vaidya/hakim/homeopath1450Government outreach clinic1451Primary health care outreach clinic1452Satellite clinic/EPI outreach1453Community clinic1454Rural/municipal clinic1460Camp1470Household visit1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1520Rural maternity1530Anganwadi/ICDS center1600Government pharmacy/dispensary1610Government pharmacy1611Community pharmacy1620Government dispensary1900Other public1901Clinic1902Curative care organization1903Health home1904Health office1905Health insurance organization1906Parastatal health facility1907Youth center2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Private specialty hospital2112Private district hospital2113Private university hospital2120Private clinic2121Private polyclinic2122Private clinic2200Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store2210Private pharmacy2220Private dispensary2230Private chemist/drug store2231Private chemist2232Private drug store2240Private mobile drug vendor2300Private doctor's office2310Qualified doctor2320Traditional/unqualified doctor2330Private practice2331Private care room2332Private infirmiry2400Private outreach2410Private mobile clinic2420Private health worker2421Private field worker2422Private community/village health worker2423Private community-based distributor2424Private paramedic2425Private hakim/homeopath2426Private traditional healer2427Private traditional birth attendant (TBA)2428Private nurse2500Private health center2600Private family planning clinic2610Injectables outlet2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical2901Tent2902VCT center3000NGO SECTOR3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Marie Stopes facility3131Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM)3140Red Cross facility3150UN Relief and Works Agency facility3160Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)3170Population Services International (PSI)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Field worker3230Community-based distributor3300Country-specific NGO3301Amo-Congo3302Clinical Services Improvement (CSI)3303Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)3304Myanmar Medical Association (MMA)3305United Mission to Nepal (UMN)3900Other NGO4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious outreach4310Religious health post4320Religious mobile clinic4330Religious health worker4331Religious field worker4900Other religious5000UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR5100Pharmacy/dispensary5110Pharmacy5120Dispensary5200Outreach5210Mobile clinic5220Health worker5221Field worker5222Traditional healer5223Health educator5224Peer educators5230Outreach clinic5900Other unspecified medical sector5901Media campaign6000OTHER6100Shop/market6110Shop6111General dealer6112Supermarket/tuck shop6113Supermarket6114Tuck shop6120Market6130Kiosk6140Gas station6150Other retail6200Church/mosque6300Friend/relative6310Friend6320Relative6321Partner6400Bar/nightclub/hotel6410Bar/nightclub6411Bar6420Hotel6500Workplace6510Respondent's workplace6520Partner's workplace6600Informal channels6610Drug vendor6620Support group6630Women's sittings6700Location for adolescents6710Youth center6720School6900Other facility6901Refugee camp6902Charity/foundation9994Abroad9995Other9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, standardized318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCS (V327) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into a few standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Church, Shop, friends, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Govt Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinic/PharmRecent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEasy or difficult to get to FP source333. Is it easy or difficult to get there?
EASY 1
DIFFICULT 2For women who know of a source where family planning can be obtained, FPSRCEASE (V383) indicates whether it is easy or difficult to get there.1Easy2Difficult7Don't know8Missing9NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIME (V381) reports the amount of time it takes them to get there in minutes, hours, or days. The complementary variable FPSRCTIMEGP also reports the amount of time to get to the source of family planning, but that variable is top-coded at 120+ minutes.1000Less than 1 minute10011 minute10022 minutes10033 minutes10044 minutes10055 minutes10066 minutes10077 minutes10088 minutes10099 minutes101010 minutes101111 minutes101212 minutes101313 minutes101414 minutes101515 minutes101616 minutes101717 minutes101818 minutes101919 minutes102020 minutes102121 minutes102222 minutes102323 minutes102424 minutes102525 minutes102626 minutes102727 minutes102828 minutes102929 minutes103030 minutes103131 minutes103232 minutes103333 minutes103434 minutes103535 minutes103636 minutes103737 minutes103838 minutes103939 minutes104040 minutes104141 minutes104242 minutes104343 minutes104444 minutes104545 minutes104646 minutes104747 minutes104848 minutes104949 minutes105050 minutes105151 minutes105252 minutes105353 minutes105454 minutes105555 minutes105656 minutes105757 minutes105858 minutes105959 minutes106060 minutes106161 minutes106262 minutes106363 minutes106464 minutes106565 minutes106666 minutes106767 minutes106868 minutes106969 minutes107070 minutes107171 minutes107272 minutes107373 minutes107474 minutes107575 minutes107676 minutes107777 minutes107878 minutes107979 minutes108080 minutes108181 minutes108282 minutes108383 minutes108484 minutes108585 minutes108686 minutes108787 minutes108888 minutes108989 minutes109090 minutes109191 minutes109292 minutes109393 minutes109494 minutes109595 minutes109696 minutes109797 minutes109898 minutes109999 minutes1100100 minutes1101101 minutes1102102 minutes1103103 minutes1104104 minutes1105105 minutes1106106 minutes1107107 minutes1108108 minutes1109109 minutes1110110 minutes1111111 minutes1112112 minutes1113113 minutes1114114 minutes1115115 minutes1116116 minutes1117117 minutes1118118 minutes1119119 minutes1120120 minutes1121121 minutes1122122 minutes1123123 minutes1124124 minutes1125125 minutes1126126 minutes1127127 minutes1128128 minutes1129129 minutes1130130 minutes1131131 minutes1132132 minutes1133133 minutes1134134 minutes1135135 minutes1136136 minutes1137137 minutes1138138 minutes1139139 minutes1140140 minutes1141141 minutes1142142 minutes1143143 minutes1144144 minutes1145145 minutes1146146 minutes1147147 minutes1148148 minutes1149149 minutes1150150 minutes1151151 minutes1152152 minutes1153153 minutes1154154 minutes1155155 minutes1156156 minutes1157157 minutes1158158 minutes1159159 minutes1160160 minutes1161161 minutes1162162 minutes1163163 minutes1164164 minutes1165165 minutes1166166 minutes1167167 minutes1168168 minutes1169169 minutes1170170 minutes1171171 minutes1172172 minutes1173173 minutes1174174 minutes1175175 minutes1176176 minutes1177177 minutes1178178 minutes1179179 minutes1180180 minutes1181181 minutes1182182 minutes1183183 minutes1184184 minutes1185185 minutes1186186 minutes1187187 minutes1188188 minutes1189189 minutes1190190 minutes1191191 minutes1192192 minutes1193193 minutes1194194 minutes1195195 minutes1196196 minutes1197197 minutes1198198 minutes1199199 minutes1200200 or more minutes1999Minutes, number missing2000Less than 1 hour20011 hour20022 hours20033 hours20044 hours20055 hours20066 hours20077 hours20088 hours20099 hours201010 hours201111 hours201212 hours201313 hours201414 hours201515 hours201616 hours201717 hours201818 hours201919 hours202020 hours202121 hours202222 hours202323 hours202424 hours202525 hours202626 hours202727 hours202828 hours202929 hours203030 hours203131 hours203232 hours203333 hours203434 hours203535 hours203636 hours203737 hours203838 hours203939 hours204040 hours204141 hours204242 hours204343 hours204444 hours204545 hours204646 hours204747 hours204848 hours204949 hours205050 hours205151 hours205252 hours205353 hours205454 hours205555 hours205656 hours205757 hours205858 hours205959 hours206060 hours206161 hours206262 hours206363 hours206464 hours206565 hours206666 hours206767 hours206868 hours206969 hours207070 hours207171 hours207272 hours207373 hours207474 hours207575 hours207676 hours207777 hours207878 hours207979 hours208080 hours208181 hours208282 hours208383 hours208484 hours208585 hours208686 hours208787 hours208888 hours208989 hours209090 hours209191 hours209292 hours209393 hours209494 hours209595 hours209696 hours209797 hours209898 hours209999 hours2100100 hours or more2999Hours, number missing30011 day30022 days30033 days30044 days30055 days3999Days, number missing9995Source comes to respondent9996No source known9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source (grouped)332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998Like FPSRCTIME, for women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIMEGP (V382) reports the amount of time it takes to get to there, but the latter variable uses grouped intervals and is top-coded at 120+ minutes.00Mobile source010 - 14 minutes0215 - 29 minutes0330 - 59 minutes0460 - 89 minutes0590 - 119 minutes06120 or more minutes96Don't know time97Don't know source98Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCost of Pills317. How much does a box of pills cost you?
COST ____
FREE 9996
DOESN'T KNOW 9998For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLCOST (V325) reports the cost of a cycle of pills.000000Free999997Don't know999998Missing999999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSBrand of Pills currently used316. Do you know the brand name of the pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND
NAME OF THE BRAND ____
DOESN'T KNOW NAME 98For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLBRAND (V323) reports the brand name of the Pill that the respondent currently uses.4203Emkit3112Triella2215TriNovum2114Stediril1241Rigevidon1240Brevinor1239Lusiaf1129Yasmin1128Triquilar1127Trinordial2113"1242NewFem1000LOW-DOSE PILLS1100International brands1101Adepal1102Choice1103Cilest1104Combination-31105Confidence1106Diane1107Duofem1108Eugynon1109Famila 281110Femicon1111Gracial1112Lo-femenal1113Logynon1114Marvelon1115Microgynon1116Minidril1117Miniphase1118Nordette1119Norminest1120Norquest1121Novodol1122Oralcon F1123Ortho-Novum1124Pilplan1125Planif1126Planyl1200Country-specific brands1201Nogestol1202Desolon1203Femipill1204Maya1205Noret-281206Ovacon1207Shuki1208Harmonie (PSI)1209Varnoline1210Microcept1211Microvlar1212Triocept1213Trivolar1214Style/Trigestrel1215Secure1216Microlite1217Apsara1218Ecroz1219Mala-D1220Mala-N1221Novelon1222Ovral L1223Pearl1224Anteovin1225Belara1226Gracial1227Loestrin1228Mawelon1229Norimin1230Femiplan1231Conova 301232Trigynon1233OK pills1234Sure1235Feminyl1236Nilocon White1237Sunaulo Gulaf1900Unspecified low-dose pills2000HIGH-DOSE PILLS2100International brands2101Anovlar2102Gynovlar2103Lyndiol2104Microgynon 30 ED2105Milli Anovlar2106Neogynon2107Neogynon ED2108Nordiol2109Norquentiel2110Ovidon2111Ovral2112Ovulen 502200Country-specific brands2201Combination-52202Lynes2203Ovostat2204Regumen2205Novell-duo2206Gynera2207Primovlar2208Duoluton-L2209Ovral G2210Progyluton2211Gynovlane2212Ovanon2213Ovidon2214Triphasit2900Unspecified high-dose pill3000PROGESTIN-ONLY PILLS3100International brands3101Exluton/Lynestrenol3102Femulen3103Microlut3104Micronor3105Micronovum3106Microval3107"3108Minovlar3109Noriday3110Ovrette3111Safe Plan3200Country-specific brands3201Bredicon3202Minicon3203Levonor3204Hyan3205I-plan3206Primolut N3207Cerazette3208Planor3209Softsure4000EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION4100International brands4200Country-specific brands4201Gravistal4202Postinor4900Unspecified emergency contraception5000NON-HORMONAL PILLS5100International brands5200Country-specific brands5201Centron5202Saheli6000UNSPECIFIED/UNKNOWN PILLS6100International brands6101Today (sponge)6200Country-specific brands6201Khoshi6202Aco6203Cotrablan6204Microvior 306205Stero6206Blue6207Hot6208Kamal (foam)6209N/M tablets6210Nofian6211Period oil6212Sacharin6213Skill6214Moti6215Subitha6216Fingers6217Sutura6218Menstrogen (injection)6219Norvolain6220Flexi P6221Marutton6900Other unspecified/unknown pills6901Unspecified private brand6902Unspecified public brand6903Unspecified social marketing brand9995Other9996Not able to show9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSShown pill package315. May I see the package of pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND.
PACKAGE SEEN 1 (BRAND)______ (GO TO 317)
NAME OF THE BRAND ____ (GO TO 317)
PACKAGE NOT SEEN 2For women who are currently using the Pill as a method of family planning, FPPILLPACK (V372) indicates whether the package of pills currently being used was seen by the interviewer.0Package not seen1Package seen8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse last time got Pill314. The last time you obtained pills did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2FPLPILSAWDR (V374) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she last got a supply of the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FP (grouped)Now I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSGPKID (V311) reports the number of living children, if any, the woman had when she first used a contraceptive method, with the number top-coded at 4+ children. FP1STUSLVKID reports responses to the same question, without top-coding the answers.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0011223344+7Inconsistent number reported8Missing9Never used FPFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FPNow I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSLVKID (V310) reports the number of living children the woman had the first time she used a contraceptive method. The same information is also reported in FP1STUSGPKID, except responses are top-coded at 4+ children in that variable and women who have never used contraception are coded as "9."000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222296Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse for first use of Pill313. At the time you began using the pill for the first time did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FP1PILSAWDR (V373) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she first started using the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing7Don't know1Yes0NoFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSFP current use or future intentionFPUSINTENT (V364) is a constructed variable drawing on responses to multiple survey questions that divides women into the following categories: those who are currently using a contraceptive method (either modern or traditional); those who are not now using contraception but intend to do so in the future; those who are neither using contraception now nor intend to do so in the future; and (in a minority of samples) those who never had sex.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review FPMETHNOW and FPUSPLAN for additional information on the variables used to construct FPUSINTENT.1Using modern method2Using traditional method3Non-user intending to use4Does not intend to use9NIU (not in universe)5Never had sexFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSIntention to use FP in future324. Do you intend to use a method to delay or prevent pregnancy at any point in the future?
YES 1 (GO TO 326)
NO 2
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 330)FPUSPLAN (V362) is a constructed variable based on multiple survey questions that reports, for women not currently using contraception, whether the woman intends to use contraception in the future and, if so, when she intends to begin use (in the next 12 months or later). Women uncertain about future contraceptive use are subdivided into those who are unsure about using a method and those unsure about the timing of planned future use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Will use in future11Use in next 12 months12Use later20Unsure about future use21Unsure about timing22Unsure about use30Does not intend to use40Never had sex98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred future FP method327. When you will use a method in the future, which method will you want to use?
PILL 01
IUD 02
INJECTABLES 03
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04
CONDOM 05
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06
MALE STERILIZATION 07
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 330)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 10 (GO TO 330)
NOT SURE 98 (GO TO 330)For women not currently using a contraceptive method but intending to do so in the future, FPMETHFUTR (V363) reports the family planning method the woman would prefer to use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.999NIU (not in universe)998Missing997Inconsistent304Specific method 4303Specific method 3302Specific method 2301Specific method 1300Other method, unspecified234Traditional medications233Astrology232Gris-gris/amulet231Herbs230Other traditional/folkloric220Withdrawal212Abstinence211Periodic abstinence210Abstinence or periodic abstinence200TRADITIONAL METHODS160Whatever doctor prescribes150Other modern methods140Emergency contraception131Prolonged breastfeeding130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)126Vaginal methods125Foaming tablets124Foam or jelly123Diaphragm/Jelly122Diaphragm/Foam121Diaphragm120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly108Male sterilization107Female sterilization106Female condom105Condom104Norplant/implants103Injections102IUD101Pill100MODERN METHODS213CycleBeads/Standard days method214Mucus method (periodic abstinence)235Knotted cord/strings236Charm from traditional spiritual leader996Don't knowFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThe source of the preferred method is the source the respondent believes the preferred method is available.328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who are not currently using contraception but intend to use a modern method in the future, FPSRCFUTR (V377) reports the intended source for their preferred future method.
The related variable FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method, in standardized response categories.1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120Regional/provincial hospital1130Urban hospital1140District hospital1150Rural hospital1160Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Urban health center1220Rural health center1230Family welfare center1240Primary health center1300Government family planning clinic1400Government pharmacy/dispensary1410Government pharmacy1420Government dispensary1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1600Government outreach1610Government health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Paramedic1633Doctor1634Community/village health worker1900Other public sector1901Health insurance organization1902Curative care organization1903Parastatal health facility2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private health center2500Private family planning clinic2600Private maternity home2700Private outreach2710Private mobile clinic2720Private health worker2721Nurse2722Fieldworker2723Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2900Other private medical sector3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3200Country-specific NGOs3201CSI project4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4200Religious dispensary4300Religious health center4310Mosque health center4320Church health center5000OTHER5100Relative/friend5200Shop5300Church5400Traditional birth attendant5500Workplace9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSource of preferred future FP method, standardized328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who plan to use a modern contraceptive method in the future, FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Shop, church, friend, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Got Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinical/PharmFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern)303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSE (V302) is a constructed variable that reports whether the woman had ever used a family planning method and, if so, whether she had used a modern contraceptive method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00Never used10Used only traditional or folkloric method11Used only traditional method12Used only folkloric method20Used modern methodEver use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use Pill for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use IUD for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use injectable for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use diaphragm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSDIA (V305_04) indicates whether the woman had ever used the diaphragm (sometimes explicitly in conjunction with foam or jelly) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use condom for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use female sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use withdrawal for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use rhythm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use male sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use other methods for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThinks would have sterilization again607. In your current situation, if you had it to do over again, do you think that you/your husband/partner would make the same decision to get sterilized?
YES 1
NO 2For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERAGN (V619) indicates whether they (or their partners) would choose to have the operation if given the chance to do it over again.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSReason regrets sterilization609. Why do you regret it?
RESPONDENT WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 1 (GO TO 617)
PARTNER WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 2 (GO TO 617)
SIDE EFFECTS 3 (GO TO 617)
OTHER REASON (SPECIFY) _____ 4 (GO TO 617)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERREG (V618) reports the reason (if any) they regret getting sterilized.00No regret01Respondent wants a(nother) child02Partner wants a(nother) child03Side effects04Child died05Marital status changed06Operation failed95Other reason98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSAge at sterilization (grouped)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation.750 - 54 years old1Less than 25 years old225 - 29 years old330 - 34 years old435 - 39 years old540 - 44 years old645 - 49 years old9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSParity at sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILPAR (V322) reports the parity of the women at the time of their sterilization, top-coded at 5+ children.001122334455 or more9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMarital duration at time of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERMARDUR (V321) reports, in 5-year groups, the women's marital duration at the time of their sterilization.0Single, before marriage10 - 4 years25 - 9 years310 - 14 years415 - 19 years520 - 24 years625 - 29 years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYears since sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERYRAGO (V319) reports the number of years since their sterilization operation, using 2-year groups, top-coded at 10+ years.1Less than 2 years22 - 3 years34 - 5 years46 - 7 years58 - 9 years610 or more years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSDate when sterilized (CMC)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILDTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of their sterilization.9999NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMonth of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILMO reports the calendar month of their sterilization. The calendar year of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILYR.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYear when sterilized322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILYR reports the calendar year of their sterilization. The calendar month of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILMO.19571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020009999NIU (not in universe)20012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420142015201520162016Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information - date of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERCOMP reports the completeness of information about the date of their sterilization.1Month and year given5Month imputed, year given6Month given, year imputed (date placed)7No information given (date placed)8From calendar9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on radio334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPRADIOHR (V384A) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on the radio in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, only once12Yes, more than once98Missing97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on TV recently334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPTVHR (V384B) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on television in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSAcceptability of FP message on radio or TV336. Do you find it acceptable or inacceptable that information about family planning is given on radio or television?
ACCEPTABLE 1
NOT ACCEPTABLE 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FPMEDIAOK (V366) indicates whether the woman considered family planning messages on radio or television to be acceptable or unacceptable.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0Not acceptable1Acceptable7Don't know8MissingInformation on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message in newspaper/magazine335. During the last month, have you read articles about family planning in a newspaper?
YES 1
NO 2FPNEWSHR (V384C) indicates whether the woman has recently seen family planning messages in a newspaper or magazine.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source for modern FP method304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOMODSRC (V303) indicates whether the woman knew of source from which she believed she could obtain a modern method of family planning. Whether the source existed and whether it could supply the method was not verified.
In the DHS, the following family planning methods are considered modern methods: Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.0Doesn't know source1Knows source for modern methodSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for condom: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCCON (V306_05) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a male condom to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for diaphragm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCDIA (V306_04) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a diaphragm/foam/jelly to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes7Not asked8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for female sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCFST (V306_06) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get female sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for injectable contraception: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCINJ (V306_03) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get injectable contraception to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for IUD: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCIUD (V306_02) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get an IUD to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for male sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCMST (V306_07) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get male sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for Pill: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCPIL (V306_01) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get the Pill to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for rhythm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to learn about rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSWhy not intend to use FP in future325. What is the main reason why you do not intend on using a contraceptive method?
WANTS CHILDREN 01 (GO TO 330)
LACK OF INFORMATION 02 (GO TO 330)
PARTNER DISAPPROVES 03 (GO TO 330)
TOO EXPENSIVE 04 (GO TO 330)
SIDE EFFECTS 05 (GO TO 330)
HEALTH PROBLEMS 06 (GO TO 330)
HARD TO GET 07 (GO TO 330)
RELIGION 08 (GO TO 330)
OPPOSED TO FAMILY PLANNING 09 (GO TO 330)
FATALIST 10 (GO TO 330)
OTHER PEOPLE DISAPPROVE 11 (GO TO 330)
INFREQUENT SEXUAL ACTIVITY 12 (GO TO 330)
DIFFICULTY GETTING PREGNANT 13 (GO TO 330)
MENOPAUSAL/STERILIZED 14 (GO TO 330)
NO CONVENIENT 15 (GO TO 330)
NOT MARRIED 16 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 17 (GO TO 330)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 330)For women not now using a contraceptive method and not intending to do so in the future, FPYNOTFUS (V376) reports the reason the woman doesn't intend to use family planning in the future.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Responses are grouped into the following broad categories, each with a different first digit: not married, other low fertility risk, wants children, opposition to use, lack of knowledge, method-related, and other. Specific responses within these categories are distinguished by the second digit of the codes.10NOT MARRIED11Not married12Not intending to marry13Inconsistent says not married20OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK21Not having sex22Infrequent sex23Menopausal or hysterectomy24Subfecund, infecund25Postpartum, breastfeeding26Husband ill or subfecund30WANTS CHILDREN31Wants more children32Wants son33Wants daughter34Fatalistic35Wants as many children as possible40OPPOSITION TO USE41Respondent opposed42Husband opposed/makes decision on FP43Others opposed44Religious prohibition45Cultural taboos46Rumors50LACK OF KNOWLEDGE51Knows no method52Knows no source60METHOD-RELATED61Health concerns62Fear side effects63Lack of access64Cost too much65Inconvenient to use66Interfere with body67Sterilization concerns70OTHER97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICSType of method: PillSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) reports whether the Pill is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: IUDSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) reports whether the intrauterine device (IUD) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: InjectablesSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) reports whether injectable contraception is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: DiaphragmSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) reports whether diaphragm or spermicides, such as foam or jelly, is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: CondomSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPCON (V304A_05) reports whether the male condom is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPCON (V304A_05) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Female sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPFST (V304A_06) reports whether female sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPFST (V304A_06) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Male sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPMST (V304A_07) reports whether male sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPMST (V304A_07) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Rhythm methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) reports whether the rhythm method (periodic abstinence) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: WithdrawalSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPWD (V304A_09) reports whether withdrawal is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPWD (V304A_09) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Other methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPOM (V304A_10) reports whether any "other" method reported by the woman is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPOM (V304A_10) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSNumber of times discussed FP with partner in past year611. How many times over the last year have you discussed family planning with your husband/partner?
NEVER 1
ONE OR TWO TIMES 2
MORE OFTEN 3FPTALKHUSNO (V611) reports the number of the times the woman has recently discussed family planning with her husband/partner.0Never1Once or twice2More often8Missing9NIU (not in universe)7Don't knowDiscussion of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner.15454 days15353 days15252 days15151 days15050 days14949 days14848 days14747 days14646 days14545 days14444 days14343 days14242 days14141 days14040 days13939 days13838 days13737 days13636 days13535 days13434 days13333 days13232 days13131 days13030 days12929 days12828 days12727 days12626 days12525 days12424 days12323 days12222 days12121 days12020 days11919 days11818 days11717 days11616 days11515 days11414 days11313 days11212 days11111 days11010 days1099 days1088 days1077 days1066 days1055 days1044 days1033 days1022 days1011 day100Less than 1 day ago15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days198Days, number inconsistent199Days, number missing200WEEKS2011 week2022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks298Weeks, inconsistent299Weeks, number missing300MONTHS3011 month3022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months398Months, inconsistent399Months, number missing400YEARS4011 year4022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44848 years44949 years45050+ years499Years, number missing993With former husband994Within last 4 weeks995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)44646 years44747 yearsRecent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in days515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXD (V528) reports the number of days that have passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse. Durations of more than 30 days are grouped into "31+."
If the respondent reported having sexual intercourse in the last 4 weeks but replied that her last sexual intercourse was one month before the interview (in TIMESINCESEX (V527), this response is recoded to "30" in TIMESINCESEXD. In all other cases, a response of "One month" in TIMESINCESEX is coded as "31+."0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131+ days92Not married/no regular partner93Within last 4 weeks94Before last birth95With former husband96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in months (imputed)515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXM (V529) reports the computed time (in months) since the respondent last had sexual intercourse.
This variable's value is computed from the responses in TIMESINCESEX (V527), with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth recoded as "Before last birth."000Less than 1 month993No partner994With former husband995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for time since last sex (months, imputed)TIMESINCESEXFLAG (V530) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the time that has passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse (in TIMESINCESEXM (V529)).
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Duration reported is greater than the interval since the last birth, and the respondent did not say in the maternity section (PPABSTAINNOW (V406)) that she is still abstaining from sexual relations since her last birth
2 = Duration reported plus the duration of abstinence after the last birth (PPABMO_01 (M8_1)) is greater than the interval since the last birth
3 = Duration reported, but the respondent has not resumed sexual intercourse since the last birth
4 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she has never given birth
5 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she was currently pregnant (PREGNANT (V213).
6 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she reported in the maternity section that she had resumed sexual intercourse after her last birth
7 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this would place her last intercourse before her last pregnancy
8 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this response was inconsistent with her response concerning the number of times she had sexual intercourse in the 4 weeks preceding the survey (SX4WKX (V526))
9 = Duration reported, but would place her last sexual intercourse before her last birth00No flag01Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence02Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth03Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth04Before last birth, but no births05Before last birth, but currently pregnant06Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth07Reported but before last pregnancy08Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks09Reported but before last birth98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes had sex in last 4 weeksNow we need some information about your sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of family planning and fertility.
513. How many times have you had sexual intercourse in the last four weeks?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKNO (V526) reports the number of times the respondent had sexual intercourse in last 4 weeks.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes respondent usually has sex in a month514. How many times in a month do you usually have sexual intercourse?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKAVG (V533) reports the number of times the respondent usually has sex in a month.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEX (V525) indicates the woman's self-reported age for the first time she had sexual intercourse.00Not had intercourse022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555594Refused to respond95At first union96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse (imputed)516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEXIMP (V531) reports the respondent's age at first sexual intercourse.
This variable is the same as AGE1STSEX (V525), except for women who reported their first sexual intercourse was at the time of their union. For these women, the age at first sex is taken from the age at first union. In cases where the age at first sex was inconsistent with the age at conception of the first child, but only by one year, the age at first sex was reduced by one year.00Not had sex01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636395Refused to respond96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for age at first intercourseAGE1STSEXFLAG (V532) is a flag variable reporting the type of inconsistency found when editing responses about when the respondent first had sexual intercourse.
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Respondent reported age at first sexual intercourse that exceeds her current age (AGE (V012))
2 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring more than one year after the conception of her first child
3 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring up to one year after the conception of her first child
4 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but the respondent was never married (EVERMARRIED (V535))
5 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but her first marriage occurred after the conception of her first child
6 = Respondent reported her first sexual intercourse as being some time after her first marriage0No flag1After interview2After conception by 1 year or more3After conception by less than 1 year4At marriage, but never married5At marriage, but after conception6After marriageFirst or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELDOC_ALL (M3A_x) indicates whether a doctor gave delivery care. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
DELDOC_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELDOC_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELDOC_02, DELDOC_03, DELDOC_04, DELDOC_05, and DELDOC_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELDOC_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELDOC_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELDOC_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELDOC_01 (M3A_1) indicates whether a doctor gave delivery care (for the last birth).
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care (second to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care (third to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care (fourth to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care (fifth to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELNURM_ALL (M3B_x) indicates whether a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) assisted with the child's delivery.
DELNURM_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELNURM_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELNURM_02, DELNURM_03, DELNURM_04, DELNURM_05, and DELNURM_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELNURM_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELNURM_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as DELNURM_ALL, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories in this variable.1DELNURM_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELNURM_01 (M3B_1) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) gave delivery care (for the last birth).
Some samples in the "DEL" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as DELNURM_01, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories in this variable.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for second to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for third to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for fourth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for fifth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care for sixth to last birth0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELTBA_ALL (M3G_x) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant gave delivery care. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider. Wording for this response category varied across samples. See Comparability.
DELTBA_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELTBA_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELTBA_02, DELTBA_03, DELTBA_04, DELTBA_05, and DELTBA_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELTBA_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELTBA_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELTBA_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELTBA_01 (M3G_1) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant gave delivery care (for the last birth). Wording for this response category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for second to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for third to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for fourth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for fifth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care for sixth to last birth0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELTRBA_ALL (M3F_x) indicates whether a trained (traditional) birth attendant gave delivery care. Wording for this category varied across samples. See Comparability. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
DELTRBA_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELTRBA_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELTRBA_02, DELTRBA_03, DELTRBA_04, DELTRBA_05, and DELTRBA_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELTRBA_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELTRBA_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELTRBA_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELTRBA_01 (M3F_1) indicates whether a trained (traditional) birth attendant gave delivery care (for the last birth). Wording for this category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for second to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for third to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for fourth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for fifth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care for sixth to last birth0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELREL_ALL (M3H_x) indicates whether a relative gave delivery care. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
DELREL_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELREL_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELREL_02, DELREL_03, DELREL_04, DELREL_05, and DELREL_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELREL_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELREL_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELREL_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELREL_01 (M3H_1) indicates whether a relative gave delivery care (for the last birth).
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for second to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for third to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for fourth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for fifth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care for sixth to last birth0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELOTH_ALL (M3K_x) indicates whether some other person gave delivery care. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a given sample. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
DELOTH_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELOTH_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELOTH_02, DELOTH_03, DELOTH_04, DELOTH_05, and DELOTH_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELOTH_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELOTH_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELOTH_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELOTH_01 (M3K_1) indicates whether some other person gave delivery care (for the last birth). The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a given sample.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for second to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for third to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for fourth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for fifth to last birth412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care for sixth to last birth0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELNONE_ALL (M3N_x) indicates whether no one assisted with the delivery.
DELNONE_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELNONE_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELNONE_02, DELNONE_03, DELNONE_04, DELNONE_05, and DELNONE_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELNONE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELNONE_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELNONE_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELNONE_01 (M3N_1) indicates whether no one assisted with delivery (for the last birth).0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (second to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (third to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (fourth to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (fifth to last birth)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSLast birth caesarean section414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, DELCESRLAST (V401) indicates whether the last-born child was delivered by caesarean section.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes allchildren of the mother to be coded the same way.
Question wording varies slightly across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELCESR_ALL (M17_x) indicates whether their child was born by caesarian section. Question wording varied somewhat across samples; see Comparability.
DELCESR_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELCESR_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELCESR_02, DELCESR_03, DELCESR_04, DELCESR_05, and DELCESR_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELCESR_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
This information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELCESR_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELCESR_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (last birth)414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELCESR_01 (M17_1) indicates whether the child was born by caesarian section (for the last birth). Question wording varied somewhat across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (second to last birth)414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 20No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (third to last birth)414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 20No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (fourth to last birth)414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 20No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (fifth to last birth)414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 20No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDelivery by caesarian section (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELPL_ALL (M15_x) reports where she delivered her child. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.
DELPL_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELPL_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELPL_02, DELPL_03, DELPL_04, DELPL_05, and DELPL_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELPL_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then DELPL_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1DELPL_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (last birth)411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41See DELPL_ALL.1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2412Sub-health post2413Outreach clinic2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2432Field worker2433Community midwife2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3530Private health post3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4130Marie Stopes4140Refugee/NGO hospital4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post5900Other religious/mission6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (second to last birth)411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 414140Refugee/NGO hospital5900Othre religious/mission3530Private health post4130Marie Stopes2432Field worker2413Outreach clinic2412Sub-health post1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)2433Community midwifeMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (third to last birth)411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 414140Refugee/NGO hospital2433Community midwife5900Other religious/mission4130Marie Stopes2432Field worker2413Outreach clinic2412Sub-health post1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (fourth to last birth)411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 414140Refugee/NGO hospital2433Community midwife5900Other religious/mission3530Private health post4130Marie Stopes2432Field worker2413Outreach clinic2412Sub-health post1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (fifth to last birth)411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 414140Refugee/NGO hospital2433Community midwife4130Marie Stopes2432Field worker2413Outreach clinic2412Sub-health post1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)3530Private health post5900Other religious/missionMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace of delivery (sixth to last birth)4140Refugee/NGO hospital2433Community midwife4130Marie Stopes3530Private health post2432Field worker2413Outreach clinic2412Sub-health post1000HOMES1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3600Private family planninc clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)5900Other religious/missionMaternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELMG1_ALL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported a nurse gave delivery care for a recent birth. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
DELMG1_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELMG1_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELMG1_02, DELMG1_03, DELMG1_04, DELMG1_05, and DELMG1_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELMG1_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG1_ALL is combined with DELMG2_ALL (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM_ALL. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG1_ALL are encouraged to review DELNURM_ALL for this more comprehensive response category.1DELMG1_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care for last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELMG1_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported a nurse gave delivery care (for the last birth). This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG1_01 is combined with DELMG2_01 (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM_01. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG1_01 are encouraged to review DELNURM_01 for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care for second to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care for third to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care for fourth to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care for fifth to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELMG2_ALL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported a midwife gave delivery care for a recent birth. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
DELMG2_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELMG2_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., DELMG2_02, DELMG2_03, DELMG2_04, DELMG2_05, and DELMG2_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If DELMG2_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG2_ALL is combined with DELMG1_ALL (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM_ALL. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG2_ALL are encouraged to review DELNURM_ALL for this more comprehensive response category.1DELMG2_ALL availableMaternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care for last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor women who gave birth in the last three to five years, DELMG2_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported a midwife gave delivery care (for the last birth). This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG2_01 is combined with DELMG1_01 (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM_01. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG2_01 are encouraged to review DELNURM_01 for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care for second to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care for third to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care for fourth to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care for fifth to last birth (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE H0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARE_ALL indicates whether the woman received antenatal care. ANCARE_ALL variables are the inverse of the ANCARENONE_ALL (M2N_X) variables.
ANCARE_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARE_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARE_02, ANCARE_03, ANCARE_04, ANCARE_05, and ANCARE_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.1ANCARE_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARD_ALL (M12_x) indicates whether they received an antenatal card for a pregnancy. Those who did not see anyone for antenatal care were assumed to have no antenatal card.
ANCARD_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARD_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARD_02, ANCARD_03, ANCARD_04, ANCARD_05, and ANCARD_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARD_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For most surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCARD_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCARD_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (last birth)406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARD_01 (M12_1) indicates whether they received an antenatal card (for the last birth). Those who did not see anyone for antenatal care were assumed to have no antenatal card.00No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (second to last birth)406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (third to last birth)406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (fourth to last birth)406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (fifth to last birth)406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for pregnancy (sixth to last birth)00No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and saw someone for antenatal care (ANCARE_ALL), ANVISMO_ALL (M13_x) reports the timing of the first antenatal visit, in months from the start of the pregnancy. Women who did not see anyone for antenatal care during the pregnancy are coded 0.
ANVISMO_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANVISMO_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANVISMO_02, ANVISMO_03, ANVISMO_04, ANVISMO_05, and ANVISMO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANVISMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANVISMO_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANVISMO_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANVISMO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANVISMO_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (last birth)407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98See ANVISMO_ALL.00Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (second to last birth)407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (third to last birth)407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (fourth to last birth)407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (fifth to last birth)407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for the pregnancy: Months (sixth to last birth)00Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANVISNO_ALL (M14_x) reports the number of antenatal visits. Women who did not see anyone for antenatal care during the pregnancy are coded 0.
ANVISNO_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANVISNO_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANVISNO_02, ANVISNO_03, ANVISNO_04, ANVISNO_05, and ANVISNO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANVISNO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANVISNO_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANVISNO_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent birth are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANVISNO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANVISNO_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98See ANVISNO_ALL.90908989888887878686848485858383818182827979808078787777767674747575000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060616162626363646465656666676768686969707071717272737397Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (second to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (third to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (fourth to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (fifth to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy (sixth to last birth)00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, ANVISNOTOP20_ALL reports the number of antenatal visits, topcoded at 20+ visits. Women who did not see anyone for antenatal care during the pregnancy are coded 0. The related variables for ANVISNO_ALL supply the same material without imposing a consistent topcode.
ANVISNOTOP20_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANVISNOTOP20_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANVISNOTOP20_02, ANVISNOTOP20_03, ANVISNOTOP20_04, ANVISNOTOP20_05, and ANVISNOTOP20_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANVISNOTOP20_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANVISNOTOP20_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANVISNOTOP20_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent birth are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANVISNOTOP20_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANVISNOTOP20_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits during the pregnancy, topcoded at 20 (last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98See ANVISNOTOP20_ALL.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits (second to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits (third to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits (fourth to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits (fifth to last birth)408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9800001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTopcoded number of antenatal visits (sixth to last birth)00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREDOC_ALL (M2A_x) indicates whether a doctor gave antenatal care. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
ANCAREDOC_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCAREDOC_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCAREDOC_02, ANCAREDOC_03, ANCAREDOC_04, ANCAREDOC_05, and ANCAREDOC_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCAREDOC_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information on prenatal care from a doctor was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCAREDOC_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANCAREDOC_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCAREDOC_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCAREDOC_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREDOC_01 (M2A_1) indicates whether a doctor gave antenatal care (for the last birth).
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARENURM_ALL (M2B_x) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) gave antenatal care.
ANCARENURM_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARENURM_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARENURM_02, ANCARENURM_03, ANCARENURM_04, ANCARENURM_05, and ANCARENURM_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARENURM_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCARENURM_01) and, in a few cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANCARENURM_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCARENURM_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series, such as ANCARENURM_ALL, include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate response categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create the more comprehensive response category in ANCARENURM_ALL. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories included in this variable for relevant samples.1ANCARENURM_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARENURM_01 (M2B_1) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) gave antenatal care (for the last birth).
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate response categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create the more comprehensive response category in ANCARENURM. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories included in this variable for relevant samples.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (don't know)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (don't know)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (don't know)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (don't know)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (don't know)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARETBA_ALL (M2G_x) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant gave antenatal care. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
ANCARETBA_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARETBA_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARETBA_02, ANCARETBA_03, ANCARETBA_04, ANCARETBA_05, and ANCARETBA_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARETBA_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information on prenatal care from a traditional birth attendant was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCARETBA_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANCARETBA_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCARETBA_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCARETBA_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARETBA_01 (M2G_1) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant gave antenatal care (for the last birth). Wording for this response category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARETRBA_ALL (M2F_x) indicates whether a trained traditional birth attendant gave antenatal care for the birth. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
ANCARETRBA_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARETRBA_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARETRBA_02, ANCARETRBA_03, ANCARETRBA_04, ANCARETRBA_05, and ANCARETRBA_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARETRBA_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCARETRBA_01). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent birth are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCARETRBA_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCARETRBA_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARETRBA_01 (M2F_1) indicates whether a trained (traditional) birth attendant gave antenatal care (for the last birth). Wording for this category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREOTH_ALL (M2K_x) indicates whether some other type of person gave antenatal care. The meaning of "other" depends on the types of providers of antenatal care specified in a given survey. Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.
ANCAREOTH_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCAREOTH_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCAREOTH_02, ANCAREOTH_03, ANCAREOTH_04, ANCAREOTH_05, and ANCAREOTH_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCAREOTH_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information on prenatal care from some other person was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCAREOTH_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANCAREOTH_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCAREOTH_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCAREOTH_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREOTH_01 (M2K_1) indicates whether some other person gave antenatal care (for the last birth). The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a given sample.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARENONE_ALL (M2N_x) indicates whether no one gave antenatal care. The structure of the question varied across samples. See Comparability.
ANCARENONE_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCARENONE_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCARENONE_02, ANCARENONE_03, ANCARENONE_04, ANCARENONE_05, and ANCAaRENONE_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCARENONE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANCARENONE_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANCARENONE_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent birth are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANCARENONE_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANCARENONE_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCARENONE_01 (M2N_1) indicates whether no one gave antenatal care (for the last birth). The structure of the question varied across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (second to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (third to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (fourth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (fifth to last birth)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANTETNUS_ALL indicates whether tetanus (toxicoid) injections were given during the pregnancy to avoid convulsions after birth.
ANTETNUS_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANTETNUS_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANTETNUS_02, ANTETNUS_03, ANTETNUS_04, ANTETNUS_05, and ANTETNUS_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANTETNUS_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information on receipt of tetanus injections during pregnancy was collected for only the most recent birth (ANTETNUS_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANTETNUS_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANTETNUS_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANTETNUS_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANTETNUS_01 indicates whether tetanus (toxicoid) injections were given during the pregnancy to avoid convulsions after birth (for the last birth).0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (second to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 80No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (third to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 80No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (fourth to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 80No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (fifth to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 80No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTetanus injection before birth (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANTETNUSNO_ALL (M1_x) indicates whether, and how many, tetanus (toxicoid) injections were given during the pregnancy to avoid convulsions after birth (for the last birth). For a similar variable that only reports whether a tetanus injection was received, see ANTETNUS_ALL.
ANTETNUSNO_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANTETNUSNO_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANTETNUSNO_02, ANTETNUSNO_03, ANTETNUSNO_04, ANTETNUSNO_05, and ANTETNUSNO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANTETNUSNO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For many surveys, particularly those taken after 2000, this information was collected for only the most recent birth (ANTETNUSNO_01) and, in some cases, the second-most-recent birth (ANTETNUSNO_02). Surveys in which the data were collected for only the most recent births are noted in the comparability section.
For other surveys, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period; exceptions in which data were collected on only the most recent birth(s) are noted in the comparability section. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then ANTETNUSNO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1ANTETNUSNO_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections before birth (last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8See ANTETNUSNO_ALL.000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy (second to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy (third to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy (fourth to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy (fifth to last birth)410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections during pregnancy (sixth to last birth)000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care (Madagascar)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREMG1_ALL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a nurse gave antenatal care for a birth. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
ANCAREMG1_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCAREMG1_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCAREMG1_02, ANCAREMG1_03, ANCAREMG1_04, ANCAREMG1_05, and ANCAREMG1_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCAREMG1_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG1_ALL is combined with ANCAREMG2_ALL (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to make the standard variable ANCARENURM_ALL). IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG1_ALL are encouraged to review ANCARENURM_ALL for this more comprehensive response category.1ANCAREMG1_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care for last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREMG1_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a nurse gave antenatal care (for the last birth). This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG1_01 is combined with ANCAREMG2_01 (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to make the standard variable ANCARENURM_01). IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG1_01 are encouraged to review ANCARENURM_01 for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care for second to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care for third to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care for fourth to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care for fifth to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care (Madagascar)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREMG2_ALL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a midwife gave antenatal care for a birth. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
ANCAREMG2_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (ANCAREMG2_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., ANCAREMG2_02, ANCAREMG2_03, ANCAREMG2_04, ANCAREMG2_05, and ANCAREMG2_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If ANCAREMG2_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG2_ALL is combined with ANCAREMG1_ALL (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable ANCARENURM_ALL. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG2_ALL are encouraged to review ANCARENURM_ALL for this more comprehensive response category.1ANCAREMG2_ALL availableMaternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care for last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, ANCAREMG2_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a midwife gave antenatal care (for the last birth). This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG2_01 is combined with ANCAREMG1_01 (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable ANCARENURM_01. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG2_01 are encouraged to review ANCARENURM_01 for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care for second to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care for third to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care for fourth to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care for fifth to last birth (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum amenorrheic418. Has your period come back since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 420)
NO 2 (GO TO 421)PPAMENNOW (V405) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum amenorrheic. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if menstruation resumed after birth. Women who are currently pregnant (irrespective of whether the woman's period returned after her last birth) and women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently amenorrheic, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum abstaining422. Have you begun to have sexual intercourse again since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 424)PPABSTAINNOW (V406) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum abstaining from sex. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if the respondent has resumed sexual relations since her last birth. Women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently abstaining, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1YesGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____BIDX_ALL reports the index number of the child in the mother's birth history, from 1 to n, where the nth birth is the mother's first birth, and 1 is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman. After saying "Now I would like to record the names of all your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had," the interviewer recorded each child's name in turn on successively numbered lines printed in the "Reproduction" section of the individual woman's questionnaire.
When women are the unit of analysis, all of their children's characteristics are reported using the index number of the birth history. For example, variables ending with "_01" always refer to the most recent birth. This means that BIDX_01 will always equal "1," BIDX_02 will always equal "2," and so on.
Combined with CASEID, BIDX_ALL uniquely identifies births within a sample. Combined with IDHSPID, BIDX_ALL uniquely identifies births across samples. Using these variables, data users can link IPUMS-DHS data to original DHS child-level (KR) and birth-level (BR) datasets.
BIDX_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BIDX_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (BIDX_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If BIDX_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BIDX_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BIDX_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____01199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (second-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____02299NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (third-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____03399NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (fourth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____04499NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (fifth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____05599NIU (not in universeGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (sixth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____06699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (seventh-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____07799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (eighth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____08899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (ninth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____09999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (tenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____101099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (eleventh-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____111199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (twelfth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____121299NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (thirteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____131399NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (fourteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____141499NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (fifteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____151599NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (sixteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____161699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (seventeenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____171799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (eighteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____181899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (nineteenth-to-last-born child)[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____191999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirth index history number (twentieth-to-last-born child)202099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBORD_ALL (BORD_x) reports the birth order in which the child was born, from 1 to n, where 1 equals the first child born to a mother, and the nth birth is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman.
KIDBORD_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDBORD_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDBORD_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDBORD_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDBORD_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDBORD_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151599NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141499NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____011022033044055066077088099101011111212131399NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708809910101111121299NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____0110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____011022033044055066077088099101099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708809999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607708899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506607799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405506699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304405599NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203304499NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01102203399NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number (twentieth-to-last-born child)01199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 2KIDTWIN_ALL (B0_x) reports whether the child is a twin (or born in a multiple birth) or is a singleton (single) birth.
KIDTWIN_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDTWIN_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDTWIN_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDTWIN_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDTWIN_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDTWIN_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (second-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (third-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (fourth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (fifth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (sixth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (seventh-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (eighth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (ninth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (tenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (eleventh-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (twelfth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child)213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 200Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is a twin or single birth (twentieth-to-last-born child)00Single birth10Twin or multiple111st of multiple births122nd of multiple births133rd of multiple births144th of multiple births155th of multiple births166th of multiple births99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHMO_ALL (B1_x) reports the child's month of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.
KIDBIRTHMO_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDBIRTHMO_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDBIRTHMO_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDBIRTHMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDBIRTHMO_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDBIRTHMO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child)01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHYR_ALL (B2_x) reports the child's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.
KIDBIRTHYR_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDBIRTHYR_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDBIRTHYR_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDBIRTHYR_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDBIRTHYR_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDBIRTHYR_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____19531953195419541955195519561956195719571958195819591959196019601961196119621962196319631964196419651965196619661967196719681968196919691970197019711971197219721973197319741974197519751976197619771977197819781979197919801980198119811982198219831983198419841985198519861986198719871988198819891989199019901991199119921992199319931994199419951995199619961997199719981998199919992000200020012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420149999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320139999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195019501951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020109999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920099999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____19491949195019501951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720079999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____19481948194919491950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620069999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195019501951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420049999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1952195219531953195419541955195519561956195719571958195819591959196019601961196119621962196319631964196419651965196619661967196719681968196919691970197019711971197219721973197319741974197519751976197619771977197819781979197919801980198119811982198219831983198419841985198519861986198719871988198819891989199019901991199119921992199319931994199419951995199619961997199719981998199919992000200020012001200220029999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1949194919501950195119511952195219531953195419541955195519561956195719571958195819591959196019601961196119621962196319631964196419651965196619661967196719681968196919691970197019711971197219721973197319741974197519751976197619771977197819781979197919801980198119811982198219831983198419841985198519861986198719871988198819891989199019901991199119921992199319931994199419951995199619961997199719981998199919992000200020012001200220029999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819989999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719979999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1952195219531953195419541955195519561956195719571958195819591959196019601961196119621962196319631964196419651965196619661967196719681968196919691970197019711971197219721973197319741974197519751976197619771977197819781979197919801980198119811982198219831983198419841985198519861986198719871988198819891989199019901991199119921992199319939999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219929999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____19531953195419541955195519561956195719571958195819591959196019601961196119621962196319631964196419651965196619661967196719681968196919691970197019711971197219721973197319741974197519751976197619771977197819781979197919801980198119811982198219831983198419841985198519861986198719879999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____1951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619869999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child)1950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619769999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC)KIDDOBCMC_ALL (B3_x) reports the century month code for the date of birth of the child.
KIDDOBCMC_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDDOBCMC_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDDOBCMC_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDDOBCMC_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDDOBCMC_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDDOBCMC_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC) (twentieth-to-last-born child)9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 2KIDSEX _ALL (B4_x) reports the sex of each birth reported by women of childbearing age.
KIDSEX_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDSEX_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDSEX_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDSEX_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDSEX_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDSEX_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (second most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (third most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (fourth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (fifth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (sixth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (seventh most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (eighth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (ninth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (tenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (eleventh most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (twelfth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (thirteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (fourteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (fifteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (sixteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (seventeenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (eighteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (nineteenth most recent birth)214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 21Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSex of child (twentieth most recent birth)1Male2Female9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)KIDALIVE _ALL (B5_x) indicates whether each birth reported by a woman of childbearing age is alive.
KIDALIVE_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDALIVE_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDALIVE_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDALIVE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDALIVE_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDALIVE_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (most recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (second most recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (third most recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (fourth most recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (fifth most recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (sixth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (seventh recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (eighth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (ninth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (tenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (eleventh recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (twelfth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (thirteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (fourteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (fifteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (sixteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (seventeenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (eighteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (nineteenth recent birth)216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive (twentieth recent birth)0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___KIDAGEDEATH_ALL (B6_x) reports the age of the deceased child at death. The first digit of the codes indicates the time unit:
100: Days
200: Months
300: Years
KIDAGEDEATH_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDAGEDEATH_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDAGEDEATH_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDAGEDEATH_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDAGEDEATH_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDAGEDEATH_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___See KIDAGEDEATH_ALL.100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months297Months: Inconsistant298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistant997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (second-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months25959 months297Months: Inconsistant298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years33838 years33939 years34040 years397Years: Inconsistant398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistant997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (third-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months297Months: Inconsistant298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years33838 years397Years: Inconsistant398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistant997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (fourth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days197Days: Inconsistant198Days: Don't know199Days: number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months25959 months298Months: Don't know299Months: number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years397Years: Inconsistant398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistant997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (fifth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days197Days: Inconsistant198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months297Months: Inconsistant298Months: Don't know299Months: Missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (sixth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years33838 years33939 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (seventh-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (eighth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months297Months: Inconsistent298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (ninth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months298Months: Don't know299Monoths: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (tenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (eleventh-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don’t know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (twelfth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (thirteenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (fourteenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (fifteenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days198Days: Don’t know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months298Months: Don't know299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (sixteenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (seventeenth-to-last-born child)100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days198Days: Don't know199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years397Years: Inconsistent398Years: Don't know399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (eighteenth-to-last-born child)100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (nineteenth-to-last-born child)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death (non-imputed) (twentieth-to-last-born child)100Less than 1 day1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days199Days: Number missing200Less than 1 month2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months299Months: Number missing300Less than 1 year3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years399Years: Number missing996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed)KIDAGEDIEDIMP _ALL (B7_x) reports the age of the deceased child at death in months (including imputed ages).
KIDAGEDIEDIMP_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDAGEDIEDIMP_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDAGEDIEDIMP_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDAGEDIEDIMP_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDAGEDIEDIMP_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDAGEDIEDIMP_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (second-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (third-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (fourth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (fifth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (sixth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (seventh-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (eighth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (ninth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (tenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (eleventh-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (twelfth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (thirteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (fourteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (fifteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (sixteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (seventeenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (eighteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (nineteenth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in months (including imputed) (twentieth-to-last birth)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of childKIDAGEDEATHFLAG_ALL (B13_x) reports the type of problem, if any, found when editing responses about the child's age at death (in KIDAGEDEATH_ALL). A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.
KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (second-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (third-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (fourth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (fifth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (sixth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (seventh-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (eighth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (ninth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (tenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (eleventh-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (twelfth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (thirteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (fourteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (fifteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (sixteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (seventeenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (eighteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (nineteenth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of child (twentieth-to-last-born child)00No flag01Reported age places death after interview02Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding03Reported age less than age given supplemental food04Reported age less than age first breastfed05Reported age before last vaccination06Reported age outside expected range for units07Reported age was imputed, units given08Reported age was imputed, units not given09Reported age adjusted to give age in months99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____KIDCURAGE_ALL (B8_x) reports the current age of the living child, in years, at the time of the survey.
KIDCURAGE_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDCURAGE_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDCURAGE_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDCURAGE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDCURAGE_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDCURAGE_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (second-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (third-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (fourth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (fifth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (sixth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (seventh-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____04405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (eighth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____0660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (ninth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (tenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404099NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (eleventh-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____09910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (twelfth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (thirteenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (fourteenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (fifteenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (sixteenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____1818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373799NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (seventeenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____2020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363699NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (eighteenth-to-last-born child)217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383899NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (nineteenth-to-last-born child)2727282829293030313199NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years (twentieth-to-last-born child)343499NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 2KIDLIVESWITH_ALL (B9_x) reports the person with whom the child usually lives (i.e., the child's mother or someone else).
KIDLIVESWITH_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDLIVESWITH_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDLIVESWITH_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDLIVESWITH_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDLIVESWITH_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDLIVESWITH_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (second-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (third-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (fourth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (fifth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (sixth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (seventh-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (eighth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (ninth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (tenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (eleventh-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (twelfth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (thirteenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (fourteenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (fifteenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (sixteenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (seventeenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (eighteenth-to-last-born child)218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 210Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (nineteenth-to-last-born child)10Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or others (twentieth-to-last-born child)10Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDAGEINFO_ALL (B10_x) reports the completeness of information about the child's age and date of birth.
KIDAGEINFO_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (KIDAGEINFO_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (KIDAGEINFO_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If KIDAGEINFO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty births. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then KIDAGEINFO_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1KIDAGEINFO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all inputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year- age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child)01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL (B11_x) reports the preceding birth interval, or the length of time in months until the child was born, after the mother's previous birth (i.e., after the child's next oldest sibling).
Because BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL relates to the child's older sibling, first-born children and twins of first-born children are not included in this variable set.
BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BIRTHINTPREMO_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (BIRTHINTPREMO_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all births for a woman, up to a maximum of twenty. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to twenty births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 19 or 20 births). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BIRTHINTPREMO_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceeding birth interval, in months (nineteenth-to-last-born child)998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL (B12_x) reports the succeeding birth interval, or the length of time in months, after the child was born, until the mother's next birth (i.e., before the child's next youngest sibling).
Because BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL relates to the child's younger sibling, last-born children and twins of last-born children are not included in this variable set.
BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL consists of a set of nineteen separate variables, covering the second-most-recent birth (BIRTHINTPOSTMO_02) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (BIRTHINTPOSTMO_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
Information for this variable was collected on all but the most recent birth for a woman, up to a maximum of her twentieth birth. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to the twentieth births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had a 19th or 20th birth). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 20 births and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BIRTHINTPOSTMO_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (second-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (third-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (fourth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (fifth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (sixth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (seventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (eighth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (ninth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (tenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (eleventh-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (twelfth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (thirteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (fourteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (fifteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (sixteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (seventeenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (eighteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (nineteenth-to-last-born child)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months (twentieth-to-last-born child)999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BIRTHSZ_ALL (M18_x) indicates the size of child at birth, reported subjectively.
BIRTHSZ_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BIRTHSZ_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BIRTHSZ_02, BIRTHSZ_03, BIRTHSZ_04, BIRTHSZ_05, and BIRTHSZ_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BIRTHSZ_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
This information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BIRTHSZ_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BIRTHSZ_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (last birth)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8See BIRTHSZ_ALL.10Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (second to last birth)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 810Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (third to last birth)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 810Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (fourth to last birth)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 810Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (fifth to last birth)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 810Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report) (sixth to last birth)10Large11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Small31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BIRTHWT_ALL (M19_x) reports the child's birthweight in kilos with three implied decimal places (or, alternatively stated, in grams with no decimal places). Children who were not weighed are coded 9996.
BIRTHWT_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BIRTHWT_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BIRTHWT_02, BIRTHWT_03, BIRTHWT_04, BIRTHWT_05, and BIRTHWT_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BIRTHWT_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
This information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BIRTHWT_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BIRTHWT_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (last birth)417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BIRTHWT_01 (M19_1) reports the last-born child's birthweight in kilos with three implied decimal places (or, alternatively stated, in grams with no decimal places). Children who were not weighed are coded 9996.99959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (second to last birth)417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9899959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (third to last birth)417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9899959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (fourth to last birth)417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9899959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (fifth to last birth)417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 9899959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos (sixth to last birth)99959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, PREMATBR_ALL (M16_x) indicates whether the child was born on time or prematurely.
PREMATBR_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PREMATBR_01) up to the sixth most recent birth (PREMATRBR_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PREMATRBR_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
This information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then PREMATBR_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1PREMATBR_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (last birth)413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, PREMATBR_01 (M16_1) indicates whether the child was born on time or prematurely (for the last birth).00On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (second to last birth)413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (third to last birth)413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (fourth to last birth)413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (fifth to last birth)413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 800On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSPremature birth (sixth to last birth)00On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, CHDESIRE_ALL (M10_x) indicates whether the child was wanted at the time of pregnancy, was wanted but later, or was not wanted at all.
CHDESIRE_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (CHDESIRE_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., CHDESIRE_02, CHDESIRE_03, CHDESIRE_04, CHDESIRE_05, and CHDESIRE_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If CHDESIRE_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
This information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then CHDESIRE_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (last birth)403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, CHDESIRE_01 (M10_1) indicates whether the last-born child was wanted at the time of pregnancy, was wanted but later, or was not wanted at all.1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (second to last birth)403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (third to last birth)403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (fourth to last birth)403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (fifth to last birth)403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted pregnancy (sixth to last birth)1Then2Later3No more7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey and who wanted to become pregnant later, CHDESIREL_ALL (M11_x) reports the length of time they would have wanted to wait. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in weeks are coded with a "1" in the first digit, while intervals reported in years are coded with a "2" in the first digit.
CHDESIREL_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (CHDESIREL_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., CHDESIREREL_02, CHDESIREL_03, CHDESIREREL_04, CHDESIREL_05, and CHDESIREL_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If CHDESIREL_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For nearly all samples, this information was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. (See Comparability for information about exceptions.) In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then CHDESIREL_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1CHDESIREL_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (last birth)404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998See CHDESIREL_ALL.100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Weeks, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (second to last birth)404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Months, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (third to last birth)404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Weeks, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (fourth to last birth)404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Weeks, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (fifth to last birth)404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Weeks, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy (sixth to last birth)100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Weeks, number missing200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98PPAMHMO_ALL reports the duration, in months, of postpartum amenorrhea after the birth of the child, for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. Women whose period had not returned at the time of interview were excluded from PPAMHMO_ALL, but women who were still amenorrheic were included in calculations for the similar variable PPAMHMOC_ALL.
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.
PPAMHMO_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPAMHMO_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPAMHMO_02, PPAMHMO_03, PPAMHMO_04, PPAMHMO_05, and PPAMHMO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PPAMHMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then PPAMHMO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1PPAMHMO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (last births)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98PPAMHMO_01 reports the duration, in months, of postpartum amenorrhea after the birth of the child (for the last birth), for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. Women whose period had not returned at the time of interview were excluded from PPAMHMO_01, but women who were still amenorrheic were included in calculations for the similar variable PPAMHMOC_01.
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (second to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (third to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (fourth to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (fifth to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (sixth to last birth)000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98PPAMHMOC_ALL (M9_x) reports the duration, in months, of postpartum amenorrhea after the birth of the child, for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. Women whose period had not returned before the following birth or prior to the interview were included in PPAMHMOC_ALL. By contrast, only women whose menses had resumed were included in the similar variable PPAMHMO_ALL.
PPAMHMOC_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPAMHMOC_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPAMHMOC_02, PPAMHMOC_03, PPAMHMOC_04, PPAMHMOC_05, and PPAMHMOC_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PPAMHMOC_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.
For DHS Phase II forward, inconsistent durations based on the original reporting of the duration of amenorrhea were recoded to "Inconsistent" (96 in IPUMS-DHS). In cases where the duration was one month longer than the interval, the duration was shortened by one month, consistent with Phase I. For Model "A" countries in Phase II only, if the duration of postpartum amenorrhea extended into the following pregnancy in the calendar, the duration was shortened to the start of the following pregnancy.1PPAMHMOC_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98PPAMHMOC_01 (M9_1) reports the duration, in months, of postpartum amenorrhea after the birth of the child (for the last birth), for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. Women whose period had not returned before the following birth or prior to the interview were included in PPAMHMOC_01. By contrast, only women whose menses had resumed were included in the similar variable PPAMHMO_01.
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.
For DHS Phase II forward, inconsistent durations based on the original reporting of the duration of amenorrhea were recoded to "Inconsistent" (96 in IPUMS-DHS). In cases where the duration was one month longer than the interval, the duration was shortened by one month, consistent with Phase I. For Model "A" countries in Phase II only, if the duration of postpartum amenorrhea extended into the following pregnancy in the calendar, the duration was shortened to the start of the following pregnancy.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (second to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 980000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (third to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 980000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (fourth to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 980000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (fifth to last birth)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 980000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (sixth to last birth)0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, PPABMO_ALL (M8_x) indicates the duration, in months, of postpartum abstinence. Women who were still abstaining at the time of interview were excluded from PPABMO_ALL, but they are included in the similar variable PPABMOC_ALL.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the maximum period allowed during the data editing was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with date of birth minus nine months used for the date of conception) or until the date of interview if there was no following birth. Cases exceeding this duration were left with the original response, but are coded with one of the flag codes on PPABFLAG_ALL and are coded as "Inconsistent" on PPABMOC_ALL.
PPABMO_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPABMO_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPABMO_02, PPABMO_03, PPABMO_04, PPABMO_05, and PPABMO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PPABMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then PPABMO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1PPABMO_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98See PPABMO_ALL.000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (second to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (third to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (fourth to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (fifth to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSDuration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (sixth to last birth)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, PPABMOC_ALL (M9_x) reports their calculated months of postpartum abstinence, including the duration for women who were still abstaining at the time of the interview. The similar variable PPABMO_ALL also reports the calculated months of postpartum abstinence but excludes women who were still abstaining when interviewed.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the maximum period allowed during the data editing was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with date of birth minus nine months used for the date of conception) or until the date of interview if there was no following birth. Cases exceeding this duration are coded with one of the flag codes on PPABFLAG_ALL and are coded as "Inconsistent" in PPABMOC_ALL.
PPABMOC_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPABMOC_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPABMOC_02, PPABMOC_03, PPABMOC_04, PPABMOC_05, and PPABMOC_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PPABMOC_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then PPABMOC_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1PPABMOC_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, PPABMOC_01 (M9_1) reports their calculated months of postpartum abstinence (after the last birth), including the duration for women who were still abstaining at the time of the interview. The similar variable PPABMO_01 also reports the calculated months of postpartum abstinence but excludes women who were still abstaining when interviewed.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the maximum period allowed during the data editing was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with date of birth minus nine months used for the date of conception) or until the date of interview if there was no following birth. Cases exceeding this duration are coded with one of the flag codes on PPABFLAG_01 and are coded as "Inconsistent" in PPABMOC_01.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (second to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (third to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (fourth to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (fifth to last birth)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSMonths of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (sixth to last birth)000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinencePPABFLAG_ALL (M29_x) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the duration of postpartum abstinence (in PPABMO_ALL), for women who had resumed sexual relations after a birth in the past three to five years. A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.
PPABFLAG_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPABFLAG_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPABFLAG_02, PPABFLAG_03, PPABFLAG_04, PPABFLAG_05, and PPABFLAG_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If PPAMFLAG_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then PPABFLAG_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1PPABFLAG_ALL availableGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (last birth)PPABFLAG_01 (M29_1) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the duration of postpartum abstinence (in PPABMO_01), for women who had resumed sexual relations after their last birth in the past three to five years. A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (second to last birth)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (third to last birth)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (fourth to last birth)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (fifth to last birth)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for postpartum abstinence (sixth to last birth)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT (V608) reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child.07979 days07878 days07777 days07676 days07575 days07474 days07373 days07272 days07171 days07070 days06969 days06868 days06767 days06666 days06565 days06464 days06363 days06262 days06161 days000Less than one day0011 day0022 days0033 days0044 days0055 days0066 days0077 days0088 days0099 days01010 days01111 days01212 days01313 days01414 days01515 days01616 days01717 days01818 days01919 days02020 days02121 days02222 days02323 days02424 days02525 days02626 days02727 days02828 days02929 days03030 days03131 days03232 days03333 days03434 days03535 days03636 days03737 days03838 days03939 days04040 days04141 days04242 days04343 days04444 days04545 days04646 days04747 days04848 days04949 days05050 days05151 days05252 days05353 days05454 days05555 days05656 days05757 days05858 days05959 days06060 days100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)08080 days08181 days08282 days08383 days08484 days08585 days08686 days08787 days08888 days08989 days09090 daysGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence (months and years only)614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT2 reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child. Responses are given in month or year units; the complementary variable IDEALPOSTPT preserves the detailed responses given in days for a minority of samples.100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSAlright to have sex while breastfeeding615. Should a mother wait until she is completely done breastfeeding before restarting sexual relations or does it not matter?
WAIT 1
NO IMPORTANCE 2SEXBRSTFD (V609) indicates whether the woman thinks mothers should wait until they have stopped breastfeeding before resuming sexual relations after the birth of a child.1Wait2Doesn't matter7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in maternity history[REPEAT QUESTIONS 402-440 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
402. ENTER THE LINE NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS FOR EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE REPRODUCTION TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR ALL BIRTHS BEGINNING WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
Now I would like to ask you some questions about the health of all your children born in the last five years. We will only talk about one child at a time.
LINE NUMBER FROM 212:
LINE NO. ___
FROM 212 AND 216:
NAME ____
LIVING ____
DEAD ____MATERNITYIDX (V417) reports the number of entries in the pregnancy and postnatal care history for a female respondent. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, MATERNITYIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, MATERNITYIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in immunization/health historySECTION 4B. VACCINATION AND HEALTH
[REPEAT QUESTIONS 441-449 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
441. WRITE THE LINE NUMBER AND NAME OF EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH BIRTH STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
LINE NUMBER FROM 212 ___
NAME _____HEALTHIDX (V418) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the health or immunization history. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, HEALTHIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, HEALTHIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in height and weight tableINTERVIEWER: IN 902 (COLUMNS 2-4) RECORD THE LINE NUMBER OF EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986.
IN 903 AND 904 RECORD THE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH OF RESPONDENT AND EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986. IN 906 AND 908, RECORD THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE RESPONDENT AND LIVING CHILDREN.
(NOTE: ALL RESPONDENTS WITH ONE OR MORE BIRTHS SINCE JANUARY 1986 MUST BE MEASURED AND WEIGHED, EVEN IF ALL OF THE CHILDREN ARE DECEASED.)
902. LINE NUMBER ACCORDING TO 212.
_____BIOIDX (V419) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the height and weight table. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, BIOIDX is actually limited to the number of columns on the survey form that can be completed. In most cases, BIOIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, FEDNOTBRSMILK_ALL (M22_x) indicates whether her child was ever given water or anything else to eat or drink, other than breastmilk. Living children who are no longer breastfeeding are assumed to have been given food other than breastmilk.
FEDNOTBRSMILK_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (FEDNOTBRSMILK_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., FEDNOTBRSMILK_02, FEDNOTBRSMILK_03, FEDNOTBRSMILK_04, FEDNOTBRSMILK_05, and FEDNOTBRSMILK_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If FEDNOTBRSMILK_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then FEDNOTBRSMILK_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1FEDNOTBRSMILK_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (last birth)436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, FEDNOTBRSMILK_01 (M22_1) indicates whether her child was ever given water or anything else to eat or drink, other than breastmilk (for the last birth). Living children who are no longer breastfeeding are assumed to have been given food other than breastmilk.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (second to last birth)436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (third to last birth)436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (fourth to last birth)436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (fifth to last birth)436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk (sixth to last birth)0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, AGEWATER_ALL (M24_x) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given water on a regular basis.
AGEWATER_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (AGEWATER_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., AGEWATER_02, AGEWATER_03, AGEWATER_04, AGEWATER_05, and AGEWATER_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If AGEWATER_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The information in AGEWATER_ALL was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then AGEWATER_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1AGEWATER_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96See AGEWATER_ALL.00less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393995Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)40404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (second to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565695Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (third to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565695Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (fourth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565695Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (fifth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565695Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water (sixth to last birth)00less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565695Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, AGEFORM_ALL (M23_x) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given baby formula or kinds of milk other than breast milk on a regular basis.
AGEFORM_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (AGEFORM_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., AGEFORM_02, AGEFORM_03, AGEFORM_04, AGEFORM_05, and AGEFORM_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If AGEFORM_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The information in AGEFORM_ALL was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then AGEFORM_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
For some samples, noted in the Comparability section, this information was collected on only the last-born child (AGEFORM_01).1AGEFORM_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96See AGEFORM_ALL.45454444434342424141404000less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393995Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)464647474848Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (second to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (third to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 965050494900less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (fourth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (fifth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk (sixth to last birth)00less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, AGEOTHLIQ_ALL (M25_x) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given some other liquid on a regular basis. "Other" must be interpreted relative to the specific liquids and foods mentioned in a particular sample.
AGEOTHLIQ_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (AGEOTHLIQ_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., AGEOTHLIQ_02, AGEOTHLIQ_03, AGEOTHLIQ_04, AGEOTHLIQ_05, and AGEOTHLIQ_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If AGEOTHLIQ_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The information in AGEOTHLIQ_ALL was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then AGEOTHLIQ_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1AGEOTHLIQ_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96See AGEOTHLIQ_ALL.00less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (second to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (third to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (fourth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (fifth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids (sixth to last birth)00less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, AGESOLID_ALL (M26_x) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given solid or mushy food on a regular basis.
AGESOLID_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (AGESOLID_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., AGESOLID_02, AGESOLID_03, AGESOLID_04, AGESOLID_05, and AGESOLID_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If AGESOLID_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The information in AGESOLID_ALL was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then AGESOLID_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
Some samples, noted in the Comparability section, collected this information for the last-born child only (AGESOLID_01).1AGESOLID_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96See AGESOLID_ALL.00less than one month01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484895Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (second to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (third to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (fourth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (fifth to last birth)437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 9600less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food (sixth to last birth)00less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous night429. How many times did you breastfeed last night between sunset and sunrise?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF NIGHTTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDNITE (V407) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous night between sunset and sunrise.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDNITE_01 (M35_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDNITE describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDNITE does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was breastfed that many times during the previous night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDNITE (M35) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous night.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+96On demand97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous day430. How many times did you breastfeed yesterday during the daylight hours?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF DAYTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDAY (V408) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous day during daylight hours.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDAY_01 (M36_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous day during daylight hours.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDAY describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDAY does not necessarily indicate that a child whose record is being analyzed was personally breastfed that many times during the previous day. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDAY (M36) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous day.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+95On demand, non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSMother fed last-born child from bottle with nipple in last day or night439. Did (NAME) drink anything from a bottle yesterday or last night?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still alive, BOTTLE24H (V415) indicates whether the last-born child drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDBOT_01 (M38_01), which also indicates whether the woman gave her last-born child anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BOTTLE24H describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. If the mother reported that she fed her last-born child with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night, all of her children in the data are coded as "yes," including any children who have died or who live elsewhere.
When children are the unit of analysis, a positive response in BOTTLE24H thus does not necessarily indicate that a particular child was actually fed with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDBOT (M38) to determine whether the specific child in question actually drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently breastfeeding any child428. Are you still breastfeeding (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 433)
NO 2BFEEDANYNOW (V404) indicates whether the woman is currently breastfeeding. If no child was born in the last three to five years, the respondent is assumed to not be breastfeeding.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.
This variable has some variation in how current breastfeeding is determined. See Comparability.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BRSFEDMO_ALL (M5_x) reports the calculated months of breastfeeding for a birth, including cases where 1) the woman was still breastfeeding at the time of the interview or 2) the child had been breastfed until its death. Cases in these two categories were excluded from the related variable BRSFEDUR_ALL on the duration of breastfeeding.
For DHS Phase II forward, inconsistent durations based on the original report of the duration of breastfeeding were coded as "Inconsistent." In cases where the reported duration was one month longer than the relevant interval, duration was shortened by one month. If the duration of breastfeeding exceeded the child's age at death, the duration of breastfeeding was changed to the age at death.
BRSFEDMO_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BRSFEDMO_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BRSFEDMO_02, BRSFEDMO_03, BRSFEDMO_04, BRSFEDMO_05, and BRSFEDMO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BRSFEDMO_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
The information in BRSFEDMO_ALL was collected for all births within the reference period preceding the survey. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BRSFEDMO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1BRSFEDMO_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)See BRSFEDMO_ALL.000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060(+)92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (second to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606092Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (third to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606092Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (fourth to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606092Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (fifth to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606092Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (sixth to last birth)000 months01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606092Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)BRSFEDUR_ALL (M4_x) reports the calculated months of breastfeeding, for women who gave birth in the last three to five years and were no longer breastfeeding the child.
BRSFEDUR_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BRSFEDUR_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BRSFEDUR_02, BRSFEDUR_03, BRSFEDUR_04, BRSFEDUR_05, and BRSFEDUR_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BRSFEDUR_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BRSFEDUR_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
The related variable BRSFEDMO_ALL differs by including women who were still breastfeeding at the time of the interview. The variable BRSFEDCAT_ALL provides categorical information about breastfeeding, reporting whether the woman ever breastfed, and, if so, whether she is still breastfeeding.
The maximum period allowed for BRSFEDUR_ALL during the data editing (by survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of interview. For Phase I, cases that exceeded the allowed maximum period were set to "Inconsistent." For Phase II forward, inconsistent durations were left in place, but such cases were flagged in BRSFDFLAG_ALL and were set to "Inconsistent" in BRSFEDMO_ALL. In Phase II only, for Model "A" countries, the "breastfed until died" category was not used.1BRSFEDUR_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)See BRSFEDUR_ALL.000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (second to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (third to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (fourth to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (fifth to last birth)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (sixth to last birth)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For women who gave birth in the three to five years preceding the survey and who ever breastfed the infant, BRSFEDST_ALL (M34_x) reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her child. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.
BRSFEDST_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BRSFEDST_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BRSFEDST_02, BRSFEDST_03, BRSFEDST_04, BRSFEDST_05, and BRSFEDST_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BRSFEDST_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then BRSFEDST_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
Many surveys, noted in the Comparability section, collected this information for the last-born child only.1BRSFEDST_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (last birth)426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For women who gave birth in the three to five years preceding the survey and who ever breastfed the infant, BRSFEDST_01 (M34_1) reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her child (for the last birth). Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200Same day2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (second to last birth)000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200Same day2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (third to last birth)000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200Same day2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (fourth to last birth)000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200Same day2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (fifth to last birth)000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200DAYS2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed (sixth to last birth)000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033104410551066107710881099110101111111212113131141411515116161171711818119191202012121122221232312424125251262612727128281292913030131311323213333134341353513636137371383813939140401414114242143431444414545146461474714848149491505016060170701808019090199Hours, number unspecified200DAYS2011 day2022 days20332044205520662077208820992101021111212122131321414215152161621717218182191922020221212222222323224242252522626227272282822929230302313123232233332343423535236362373723838239392404024141242422434324444245452464624747248482494925050251512525225353254542555525656257572585825959260602616126262263632646426565266662676726868269692707027171272722737327474275752767627777278782797928080281812828228383284842858528686287872888828989290902919129292293932949429595296962979729898299Days, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWhen mother first put last-born child to breast426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and breastfed their last-born child, BFEEDST (V426) reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her last-born child. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDST_01 (M34_1), which also reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her child (for the last birth).
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDST describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of hours or days in BFEEDST does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was first breastfed after that amount of time. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDST (M34) to determine the length of time between the specific child's birth and when that child was first breastfed.000Immediately100Within first hour1011 hour1022 hours1033 hours1044 hours1055 hours1066 hours1077 hours1088 hours1099 hours11010 hours11111 hours11212 hours11313 hours11414 hours11515 hours11616 hours11717 hours11818 hours11919 hours12020 hours12121 hours12222 hours12323 hours12424 hours12525 hours12626 hours12727 hours12828 hours12929 hours13030 hours13131 hours13232 hours13333 hours13434 hours13535 hours13636 hours13737 hours13838 hours13939 hours14040 hours14141 hours14242 hours14343 hours14444 hours14545 hours14646 hours14747 hours14848 hours14949 hours15050 hours15151 hours15252 hours15353 hours15454 hours15555 hours15656 hours15757 hours15858 hours15959 hours16060 hours16161 hours16262 hours16363 hours16464 hours16565 hours16666 hours16767 hours16868 hours16969 hours17070 hours17171 hours17272 hours17373 hours17474 hours17575 hours17676 hours17777 hours17878 hours17979 hours18080 hours18181 hours18282 hours18383 hours18484 hours18585 hours18686 hours18787 hours18888 hours18989 hours19090 hours199Hours: Number missing200Within first day2011 day2022 days2033 days2044 days2055 days2066 days2077 days2088 days2099 days21010 days21111 days21212 days21313 days21414 days21515 days21616 days21717 days21818 days21919 days22020 days22121 days22222 days22323 days22424 days22525 days22626 days22727 days22828 days22929 days23030 days23131 days23232 days23333 days23434 days23535 days23636 days23737 days23838 days23939 days24040 days24141 days24242 days24343 days24444 days24545 days24646 days24747 days24848 days24949 days25050 days25151 days25252 days25353 days25454 days25555 days25656 days25757 days25858 days25959 days26060 days26161 days26262 days26363 days26464 days26565 days26666 days26767 days26868 days26969 days27070 days27171 days27272 days27373 days27474 days27575 days27676 days27777 days27878 days27979 days28080 days28181 days28282 days28383 days28484 days28585 days28686 days28787 days28888 days28989 days29090 days299Days: Number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and never breastfed the child, WHYNOBRFD_ALL (M20_x) reports why they did not breastfeed.
WHYNOBRFD_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (WHYNOBRFD_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., WHYNOBRFD_02, WHYNOBRFD_03, WHYNOBRFD_04, WHYNOBRFD_05, and WHYNOBRFD_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If WHYNOBRFD_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then WHYNOBRFD_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.1WHYNOBRFD_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed (last birth)425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)See WHYNOBRFD_ALL.10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died20Breastmilk problem21Nipple, breast problem22Insufficient milk30Mother busy31Mother working32Inconvenient40Child's attitude41Child refused42Child preferred bottle50Reproductive/family planning reason51Mother became pregnant52Started using method60Mother does not know how70Other reason71Child has grown72Mother's figure concern95Other98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed (second to last birth)425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)72Mother's figure concern71Child has grown70Other reason60Mother does not know how52Started using method51Mother became pregnant50Reproductive/family planning reason42Child preferred bottle41Child refused40Child's attitude32Inconvenient31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem20Breastmilk problem13Child died12Child ill or weak95Other11Mother ill or weak10Health problem98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed (third to last birth)425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)72Mother's figure concern71Child has grown70Other reason60Mother does not know how52Started using method51Mother became pregnant50Reproductive/family planning reason42Child preferred bottle41Child refused40Child's attitude32Inconvenient31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem20Breastmilk problem13Child died12Child ill or weak95Other11Mother ill or weak10Health problem98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed (fourth to last birth)425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)72Mother's figure concern71Child has grown70Other reason60Mother does not know how52Started using method51Mother became pregnant50Reproductive/family planning reason42Child preferred bottle41Child refused40Child's attitude32Inconvenient31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem20Breastmilk problem13Child died12Child ill or weak95Other11Mother ill or weak10Health problem98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason did not breastfeed (fifth to last birth)72Mother's figure concern71Child has grown70Other reason60Mother does not know how52Using pill51Mother became pregnant50Reproductive/family planning reason42Child preferred bottle41Child refused40Child's attitude32Inconvenient31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem20Breastmilk problem13Child died12Child ill or weak95Other11Mother ill or weak10Health problem98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 11For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and stopped breastfeeding their child, WHYSTBRFD_ALL (M21_x) reports why they stopped breastfeeding. Children who were breastfed until they died are coded 13 (Child died) as the reason for stopping breastfeeding.
WHYSTBRFD_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (WHYSTBRFD_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., WHYSTBRFD_02, WHYSTBRFD_03, WHYSTBRFD_04, WHYSTBRFD_05, and WHYSTBRFD_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If WHYSTBRFD_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file.
For surveys including this question, information for this variable was collected on all births, up to a maximum of six, in the reference period. In many cases, data were hypothetically collected on up to six births, but no women in the survey had so many births (e.g., no woman had 4 or more births in 3 years, or had 5 or 6 births in 5 years). If, for example, no woman in a survey had 6 births in five years and only blank values were included in the original DHS file, then WHYSTBRFD_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS.
Some surveys, specified in the Comparability section, collected this information for the last-born child only.1WHYSTBRFD_ALL availableBreastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (last child)434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 11See WHYSTBRFD_ALL.10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem21Nipple, breast problem22Insufficient milk30Mother busy31Mother working32Mother at school33Inconvenient40Child's attitude41Child refused42Child refused food43Child preferred bottle50Weaning age60Reproductive/family planning reason61Became pregnant62Started using method63Wanted to start method64Wanted another child70Other reason71Husband disapproved72Mother's figure concern95Other96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (second to last child)434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 1195Other72Mother's figure concern71Husband disapproved70Other reason64Wanted another child63Wanted to start method62Started using method61Became pregnant60Reproductive/family planning reason50Weaning age43Child preferred bottle42Child refused food41Child refused40Child's attitude33Inconvenient32Mother at school31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (third to last child)434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 1195Other72Mother's figure concern71Husband disapproved70Other reason64Wanted another child63Wanted to start method62Started using method61Became pregnant60Reproductive/family planning reason50Weaning age43Child preferred bottle42Child refused food41Child refused40Child's attitude33Inconvenient32Mother at school31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (fourth to last child)434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 1195Other72Mother's figure concern71Husband disapproved70Other reason64Wanted another child63Wanted to start method62Started using method61Became pregnant60Reproductive/family planning reason50Weaning age43Child preferred bottle42Child refused food41Child refused40Child's attitude33Inconvenient32Mother at school31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (fifth to last child)434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 1195Other72Mother's figure concern71Husband disapproved70Other reason64Wanted another child63Wanted to start method62Started using method61Became pregnant60Reproductive/family planning reason50Weaning age43Child preferred bottle42Child refused food41Child refused40Child's attitude33Inconvenient32Mother at school31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSReason stopped breastfeeding (sixth to last child)95Other72Mother's figure concern71Husband disapproved70Other reason64Wanted another child63Wanted to start method62Started using method61Became pregnant60Reproductive/family planning reason50Weaning age43Child preferred bottle42Child refused food41Child refused40Child's attitude33Inconvenient32Mother at school31Mother working30Mother busy22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died14Child had diarrhea15Improve child health20Breastmilk problem96Inconsistent97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSHeard of ORS for diarrhea treatment481. Have you ever heard of a product called ORS/OVIDA you can get for the treatment of diarrhea?
YES 1 (GO TO 483)
NO 2DIATRORSHEARD (V416) indicates whether the woman ever heard of using an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to treat diarrhea. ORS generally consists of drinking water with the addition of sugar and salt (in a homemade solution) or a commercial mixture of salt, glucose, potassium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate added to clean water.10No20Yes21Used ORS22Heard of ORS23Recognized ORS packet98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSEver prepared ORS solution483. Have you already prepared a solution using one of these packets to treat diarrhea for yourself or someone else?
SHOW THE PACKET.
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 485)For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS (oral rehydration solution), ORSPREPEV (V422) indicates whether the respondent has ever prepared a solution from an ORS packet to treat diarrhea, either for herself or for someone else.10No20Yes21Used in last 2 weeks22Used previously98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSAmount of water (in mL) used for ORS484. How much water did you use the last time you prepared ODIVA?
1/2 LITER 01
1 LITER 02
1 1/2 LITERS 03
2 LITERS 04
FOLLOWED PACKET INSTRUCTIONS 05
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 06
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have prepared ORS, ORSPREPWAT (V423) reports the quantity of water, measured in milliliters, used in the preparation of the oral rehydration solution.
Most samples include fixed categories such as 1/2 liter, 1 liter, and 1-1/2 liters, which are then recoded as 500, 1000, and 1500 milliliters. Some responses are also recorded as bottle sizes, such as beer bottle or coke bottle; these are also recoded in ORSPREPWAT into their respective sizes (333 and 250 milliliters, respectively). If the size of a particular container (e.g., a glass) was not known, this response is recorded as "Unknown quantity" (code "9995").02502500750750100010009993Did not use whole packet9994Followed instructions on packet9995Unknown quantity9996Other uncoded sizes9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSSource of information on preparing ORS for diarrhea treatment487. Where did you learn to prepare the recommended liquid prepared at home with water, sugar and salt that you gave to (NAME) when he/she had diarrhea?
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41For women who prepared ORS for their child's diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, ORSINFOSRC (V425) reports where she learned about preparing a homemade ORS fluid for diarrhea treatment. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.100PUBLIC SECTOR110Government hospital120Government health center121Rural health center130Government mobile clinic140Government health post150Government health worker151Community health worker152Village health guide/worker153Government paramedic154First aid worker155Family welfare worker156Lady health visitor160Maternal child health (MCH) center170Government pharmacy/dispensary200PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR210Private hospital/clinic220Private doctor230Private pharmacy240Private mobile clinic250Private community health worker300RELIGIOUS/MISSION310Religious hospital/clinic320Religious health post330Religious pharmacy/dispensary400OTHER410Shop420Traditional practitioner430Friend/relative440Media441Radio442Printed material443TV450Immunization card995Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Knows any source485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSANY (V424Y) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported any source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private doctor485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDR (V424L) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private doctor as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDRUG (V424K) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private, formal drug vendors that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Traditional healer/practitioner (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHL (V424T) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a traditional healer as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private hospital/clinic485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHOS (V424J) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private hospital or clinic as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health center485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHC (V424B) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public health center as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health centers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public hospital485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHOS (V424A) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public hospital as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health post485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHP (V424C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the woman reported a public health post as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Shop (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSSHOP (V424S) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a shop as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Other485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSOTHER (V424X) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported some "other" place as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS). The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSCode of person measuring children's height and weight911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOMEASCODE (V420) reports the code assigned to the person measuring their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer and assistant measurer (BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421)) codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.99999NIU (not in universe)99998Missing99997Don't know99996Inconsistent99995No living children under 5Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSCode of assistant measurer911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421) reports the code assigned to the assistant measurer of their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer (BIOMEASCODE (V420)) and assistant measurer codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.9992Child's mother9993Household member9994Other9995No living children under 59996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifierSAMPLE identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.00101Model 201500401Afghanistan 201502401Angola 201505001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9705003Bangladesh 1999-0005004Bangladesh 200405005Bangladesh 200705006Bangladesh 201105007Bangladesh 201410401Myanmar 201510801Burundi 198710802Burundi 201010803Burundi 201611601Cambodia 200011602Cambodia 200511603Cambodia 201011604Cambodia 201412001Cameroon 199112002Cameroon 199812003Cameroon 200412004Cameroon 201114801Chad 1996-9714802Chad 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199620402Benin 200120403Benin 200620404Benin 201123101Ethiopia 200023102Ethiopia 200523103Ethiopia 201123104Ethiopia 201628801Ghana 198828802Ghana 199328803Ghana 199828804Ghana 200328805Ghana 200828806Ghana 201432001Guatemala 198732002Guatemala 199532003Guatemala 201532401Guinea 199932402Guinea 200532403Guinea 201235601India 1992-9335602India 1998-9935603India 2005-0635604India 2015-1638401Cote d'Ivoire 199438402Cote d'Ivoire 199838403Cote d'Ivoire 201140001Jordan 199040002Jordan 199740003Jordan 200240004Jordan 200740005Jordan 200940006Jordan 201240007Jordan 2017-1840401Kenya 198940402Kenya 199340403Kenya 199840404Kenya 200340405Kenya 2008-940406Kenya 201442601Lesotho 200442602Lesotho 200942603Lesotho 201445001Madagascar 199245002Madagascar 199745003Madagascar 200345004Madagascar 200845401Malawi 199245402Malawi 200045403Malawi 200445404Malawi 201045405Malawi 201646601Mali 198746602Mali 1995-646603Mali 200146604Mali 200646605Mali 201250401Morocco 198750402Morocco 199250403Morocco 200350801Mozambique 199750802Mozambique 200350803Mozambique 201151601Namibia 199251602Namibia 200051603Namibia 200651604Namibia 201352401Nepal 199652402Nepal 200152403Nepal 200652404Nepal 201152405Nepal 201656201Niger 199256202Niger 199856203Niger 200656204Niger 201256601Nigeria 199056602Nigeria 199956603Nigeria 200356604Nigeria 200856605Nigeria 201358601Pakistan 1990-9158602Pakistan 2006-0758603Pakistan 2012-1358604Pakistan 2017-1860401Peru 1991-9260402Peru 199660403Peru 200060404Peru 2004-0860405Peru 201060406Peru 201160407Peru 201264601Rwanda 199264602Rwanda 200064603Rwanda 200564604Rwanda 201064605Rwanda 201468601Senegal 198668602Senegal 1992-9368603Senegal 199768604Senegal 200568605Senegal 2010-1168606Senegal 2012-1368607Senegal 201468608Senegal 201568609Senegal 201668610Senegal 201771001South Africa 199871002South Africa 201671601Zimbabwe 198871602Zimbabwe 199471603Zimbabwe 199971604Zimbabwe 2005-671605Zimbabwe 2010-1171606Zimbabwe 201572901Sudan 1989-9078801Tunisia 198879201Turkey 199379202Turkey 199879203Turkey 200380001Uganda 198880002Uganda 199580003Uganda 200180004Uganda 200680005Uganda 201180006Uganda 201681801Egypt 198881802Egypt 199281803Egypt 199581804Egypt 200081805Egypt 200581806Egypt 200881807Egypt 201483401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 2013Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifier (string)SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLE is a numeric variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.11603Cambodia 201011602Cambodia 200511601Cambodia 200010803Burundi 201610802Burundi 201010801Burundi 198710401Myanmar 201505007Bangladesh 201405006Bangladesh 201105005Bangladesh 200705004Bangladesh 200405003Bangladesh 1999-0005001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9714801Chad 1996-9712004Cameroon 201112003Cameroon 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199681807Egypt 201481806Egypt 200881805Egypt 200581804Egypt 200081803Egypt 199581802Egypt 199281801Egypt 198880006Uganda 201680005Uganda 201180004Uganda 200680003Uganda 200180002Uganda 199580001Uganda 198879203Turkey 200379202Turkey 199879201Turkey 199378801Tunisia 198872901Sudan 1989-9071606Zimbabwe 201571605Zimbabwe 2010-1171604Zimbabwe 2005-671603Zimbabwe 199971602Zimbabwe 199471601Zimbabwe 198871001South Africa 199868610Senegal 201768609Senegal 201668608Senegal 201568607Senegal 201414802Chad 200468606Senegal 2012-1368605Senegal 2010-1168604Senegal 200568603Senegal 199768602Senegal 1992-9368601Senegal 198664605Rwanda 201464604Rwanda 201064603Rwanda 200564602Rwanda 200064601Rwanda 199260407Peru 201260406Peru 201160405Peru 201060404Peru 2004-0860403Peru 200060402Peru 199660401Peru 1991-9258603Pakistan 2012-1358602Pakistan 2006-0758601Pakistan 1990-9156605Nigeria 201356604Nigeria 200856603Nigeria 200356602Nigeria 199956601Nigeria 199056204Niger 201256203Niger 200656202Niger 199812002Cameroon 199812001Cameroon 199111604Cambodia 201402401Angola 201500401Afghanistan 201500101Model 201556201Niger 199252404Nepal 201152403Nepal 200652402Nepal 200152401Nepal 199651604Namibia 201351603Namibia 200651602Namibia 200051601Namibia 199250803Mozambique 201150802Mozambique 200350801Mozambique 199750403Morocco 200350402Morocco 199250401Morocco 198746605Mali 201246604Mali 200646603Mali 200146602Mali 1995-646601Mali 198745405Malawi 201645404Malawi 201045403Malawi 200445402Malawi 200045401Malawi 199245004Madagascar 200845003Madagascar 200345002Madagascar 199745001Madagascar 199242603Lesotho 201442602Lesotho 200942601Lesotho 200440406Kenya 201440405Kenya 2008-940404Kenya 200340403Kenya 199840402Kenya 199340401Kenya 198940006Jordan 201240005Jordan 200940004Jordan 200740003Jordan 200240002Jordan 199740001Jordan 199038403Cote d'Ivoire 201138402Cote d'Ivoire 199838401Cote d'Ivoire 199435604India 2015-1635603India 2005-0635602India 1998-9935601India 1992-9332403Guinea 201232402Guinea 200532401Guinea 199932003Guatemala 201532002Guatemala 199532001Guatemala 198728806Ghana 201428805Ghana 200828804Ghana 200328803Ghana 199828802Ghana 199328801Ghana 198823104Ethiopia 201623103Ethiopia 201123102Ethiopia 200523101Ethiopia 200020404Benin 201120403Benin 200620402Benin 200183401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 201340007Jordan 201752405Nepal 201658604Pakistan 2017-1871002South Africa 2016Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSCountryCOUNTRY reports the country where the survey was fielded. The codes assigned to each country are those used by the UN Statistics Division and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).001Model004Afghanistan024Angola050Bangladesh104Myanmar108Burundi116Cambodia120Cameroon148Chad180Congo Democratic Republic204Benin231Ethiopia288Ghana320Guatemala324Guinea356India384Cote d'Ivoire400Jordan404Kenya426Lesotho450Madagascar454Malawi466Mali504Morocco508Mozambique516Namibia524Nepal562Niger566Nigeria586Pakistan604Peru646Rwanda686Senegal710South Africa716Zimbabwe729Sudan788Tunisia792Turkey800Uganda818Egypt834Tanzania854Burkina Faso887Yemen894ZambiaIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSYear of sampleYEAR reports the year when the survey was fielded, as a four-digit variable. In some cases, the DHS was conducted over the course of two years (e.g., Ethiopia 2010-2011), but YEAR always gives a single year. For full information about the timing of the surveys, please consult the IPUMS-DHS Sample Descriptions page.198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample respondent identifierIDHSPID is an identifying number unique to person in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE and CASEID.IDHSPID is a 22-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample household identifierIDHSHID is an identifying number unique to a specific household in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE, CLUSTERNO and HHNUM.IDHSHID is a 19-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSKey to link DHS clusters to context data (string)DHSID is the 14-character DHS identification code for DHS clusters constructed from the 2-character country code, the 4-digit survey year, and the 8-digit cluster identification number. DHSID is available for every IPUMS-DHS sample and uniquely identifies clusters across samples. It serves as the unique linking key between IPUMS-DHS microdata and DHS cluster shapefiles.This is a 14-digit numeric variable with 0 implied decimal placesIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique sample-case PSU identifierIDHSPSU is an identifying number unique to the primary sampling unit in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and PSU (the numbered primary sampling units within a given sample).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample sampling strataIDHSSTRATA is an identifying number unique to the sampling strata in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and STRATA (groups of geographically similar areas, from which primary sampling units are drawn).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific respondent identifierCASEID is the unique identifier for each woman in a given sample year. Using CASEID and CLUSTERNO, analysts can link IPUMS-DHS data to the original DHS datasets to attach variables that are not currently available in IPUMS-DHS. For example, researchers can use CASEID and CLUSTERNO to link variables from the IPUMS-DHS with other variables from the Woman's Recode file to merge country-specific variables, or to the Household or Couples Recode file to attach variables that are not yet part of IPUMS-DHS.
In most samples, users can identify women who are in the same household by using the first 12 characters of CASEID (and CLUSTERNO (V001)), as this indicates a unique household identifier.
CASEID is generally created by The DHS Program using the variables CLUSTERNO (V001), HHNUM (V002), and LINENO (V003), with the last three characters indicating the respondent's line number in the household file.
For instructions on how to create links between IPUMS-DHS data and DHS source data, see the User Note on "Merging IDHS and DHS Data." [URL omitted from DDI.]CASEID is a 18-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific household identifierHHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample.HHID is a 15-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific primary sampling unitPSU (V021) is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable DOMAIN (V023) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.
The DHS Recode Manuals for Phase 2 forward describe this variable as follows:
Primary sampling unit is a number assigned to sample points to identify the primary sampling units for use in the calculation of sampling errors. This variable is usually the same as the cluster number and/or the ultimate area unit, but may differ if the sample design required a multistage selection process.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Using sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.PSU (V021) is a 6-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific sampling strataSTRATA (V022) defines the pairings or groupings of primary sampling units used in the calculation of sampling errors when using the Taylor series expansion method.
In two-stage sampling, The DHS Program may first group small geographic areas, such as enumeration areas from the last census, into broad strata defined jointly by region and urban versus rural areas within a region. In the second stage of sampling, a subset of geographic areas (sample clusters) are selected as the sites for interviewing from within defined strata.
STRATA is not the same as DOMAIN (V023). (Domains represent statistically representative areas for which valid summary statistics can be calculated for a survey, such as provinces and national urban versus rural combined areas, as described in the survey's final report.) The DHS Program recommends using STRATA along with the variable PSU (V021) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
Users are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ section provided by The DHS Program on specifying stratification and clustering here [URL omitted from DDI.], using Stata or SPSS to account for sample design.STRATA (V022) is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific domainDOMAIN (V023) defines the basic geographic units for which the sample was designed to yield representative estimates.
The DHS Recode Manual describes DOMAIN as follows:
For example, if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within region, this variable would define those regions; if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within major urban areas, other urban areas and rural areas, this variable would define the major urban, other urban and rural areas. If the sample is self-weighted at the national level, this variable is code 0.
When national estimates are desired, users should include survey design variables, including DOMAIN (V023) and PSU (V021), and the correct sample weights (e.g., PERWEIGHT (V005)) to adjust sampling errors to account for DHS' sample design.
In most countries, DOMAIN defines the stratification for the sample (generally either regional or national). However, some countries use two levels of stratification, such as region and urban/rural areas. Users should check for the correct stratification design by consulting the Final Report(s) for the sample(s) of interest (particularly the Introduction and Sample Design sections and Implementation Appendix).DOMAIN is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold number in clusterHHNUM (V002) is the number identifying the household in which the respondent was
interviewed, within each sample.
To identify unique households in most samples, researchers must use HHNUM with CLUSTERNO (V001).
For most samples, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO can be used to merge IPUMS-DHS data from the women's file to DHS Household Recode files, to incorporate household variables not yet available in the IPUMS-DHS. However, in some household files, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO do not uniquely identify households in the DHS Household Recode file.
For information about the IPUMS-DHS samples where HHNUM and CLUSTERNO are not sufficient to uniquely identify households, and for guidance on what further steps to take for linking files in such cases, please consult the User Note on Linking. [URL omitted from DDI.]HHNUM is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific cluster numberCLUSTERNO (V001) reports the cluster number for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS Sampling Manual, "A cluster is the smallest geographical survey statistical unit for DHS surveys. It consists of a number of adjacent households in a geographical area. For DHS surveys, a cluster corresponds either to an [enumeration area], or a segment of a large [enumeration area]." The most recent census for a country, which divided all territory into enumeration areas to ensure full coverage of the population, often provides the sampling frame for a DHS survey.
CLUSTERNO is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable STRATA to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Use sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.
CLUSTERNO (V001) and HHNUM (V002) can be used to merge the women's individual recode file to the household recode file. See the DHS webpage Merging Datasets [URL omitted from DDI.] on variables to be used for linking data sets.CLUSTERNO is an 8 digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific ultimate area unitULTAREAUNIT (V004) reports the ultimate area unit for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS recode manuals, ULTAREAUNIT
is a number assigned to each sample point to identify the ultimate area units in the collection of data. It is usually the same as the cluster number [CLUSTERNO (V001)], but may be a sequentially numbered variable for samples with a more complicated structure.
ULTAREAUNIT can be used to account for the impact of the sampling design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.ULTAREAUNIT (V004) is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold line number of woman respondentHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENO (V003) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the woman's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking "Please give me the names of the persons who usually live in your household or are staying with you now, starting with the head of the household," the interviewer recorded each name in turn on successively numbered lines printed on the household survey form.001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire)HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENOHHRESP (HV003) reports the line number in the household schedule of the person responding to the questions asked in the household questionnaire. If nobody in the household was available for the interview, this variable is coded "00."00Not in household0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535398MissingIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSBirth history index number[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____BIDX reports the index number of the child in the mother's birth history, from 1 to n, where the nth birth is the mother's first birth, and 1 is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman. After asking "Now I would like to record the names of all your births, whether still alive or not, with the first one you had," the interviewer recorded each child's name in turn on successively numbered lines printed in the "Reproduction" section of the individual woman's questionnaire.
Combined with CASEID, BIDX uniquely identifies children within a sample. Combined with IDHSPID, BIDX uniquely identifies children across samples. Using these variables, data users can link IPUMS-DHS data to original DHS child-level and birth-level datasets.07708809920201919181817171616151514141313121211111010066055044033022011Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample weight for personsPERWEIGHT (V005) is an 8-digit variable with 6 implied decimal places, which should be used as a weighting factor to produce representative numbers accurately describing the surveyed population.
While the DHS Recode Manuals direct the researcher to divide the original weight variable by 1,000,000 before applying the weighting factor to the original DHS data files, it is not necessary to modify the value of PERWEIGHT before applying this weight to cases in IPUMS-DHS.
PERWEIGHT should be used to weight nearly all tabulations made using IPUMS-DHS data. Occasionally, as with the domestic violence variables, a subset of respondents are randomly selected to answer questions from a survey module, and a specialized weight such as DVWEIGHT should be used instead.
Note: The 6 implied decimal places in PERWEIGHT mean that the last six digits of the eight-digit variable are decimal digits, but there is no actual decimal in the data.PERWEIGHT is an 8-digit numeric variable with 6 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of PERWEIGHT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSAll woman factor for total populationAWFACTT is a 5-digit variable (in IPUMS-DHS) with 2 implied decimal places that is used to create total population estimates for all women of childbearing age, for those samples interviewing only ever-married women. A post from DHS senior staff member Tom Pullum on the DHS Users Forum explains,
The all-woman factors are needed when you are trying to estimate something for all women, but you have to work with ever-married women because that's all you have in the sample. An example is when you want to estimate a fertility rate for all women but you only have the births and exposure for ever-married women. You have to assume that (a) never-married women have no births and (b) awfact/100 is a multiplier to inflate exposure for ever-married women to exposure for all women.
For surveys that used a sampling frame of all women of childbearing age, AWFACTT has a value of 100 (or 1.00, with two decimal places), and thus has no effect on the survey statistics when used as a multiplier. For samples that included only ever-married women, AWFACTT serves as a multiplier to create total population figures for all women of childbearing age, following the assumptions noted above.
The width of AWFACTT ranges from a low of 3 to a high of 5 in the original DHS files; see Comparability for further discussion.AWFACTT is a 5-digit numeric variable with 2 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of AWFACTT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSYear of interviewINTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSMonth of interviewMONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberSurvey dates Variables -- TOPICSDay of interviewINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of interviewINTDATECMC (V008) reports century month code for the date on which the interview took place.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC minus ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTDATECMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.INTDATECMC (V008) is a 4-digit variable.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for start of surveyINTSTARTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date. The related variable INTENDCMC reports the century month code for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTSTARTCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.141514151414141413991399139713971408140814021402139813981393139313921392139113911390139013881388138713871386138613811381137913791378137813771377137413741373137313721372136913691365136513641364136113611358135813551355135413541353135313501350134613461344134413391339133813381333133313321332133013301329132913281328132713271326132613251325132013201318131813071307130513051302130212991299129612961290129012881288128712871285128512831283128112811280128012771277127412741273127312711271126912691268126812641264126212621258125812571257125512551250125012491249124812481247124712461246124412441243124312421242124112411240124012391239123112311223122312201220121312131209120912071207120612061202120211991199119711971193119311911191118711871185118511841184117911791178117811771177117311731170117011671167116511651164116411631163116011601159115911581158115311531151115111431143113511351134113411271127112511251124112411181118111611161115111511131113111111111110111011091109110811081107110711051105110311031102110210961096109210921090109010841084107910791068106810661066106510651062106210581058104910491047104710361036Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for end of surveyINTENDCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The related variable INTSTARTCMC reports the century month code for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website. The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTENDCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.14181418141714171403140314201420103910391051105110521052106210621066106610691069107010701073107310851085109010901092109210971097110111011105110511071107110811081109110911101110111411141115111511181118111911191124112411251125112611261130113011311131113911391148114811531153115711571158115811601160116311631165116511671167116811681171117111741174117611761182118211831183118511851187118711901190119111911193119311951195119911991200120012031203120412041205120512071207120812081211121112121212121512151217121712181218122312231229122912331233124212421244124412451245124612461247124712491249125012501251125112531253125612561261126112621262126512651266126612671267126812681272127212741274127512751276127612771277128012801282128212831283128412841286128612871287129212921294129412951295130013001302130213061306130713071310131013161316132013201321132113251325133113311333133313351335133613361337133713381338134013401343134313441344134713471349134913501350135413541356135613581358136013601362136213651365136713671370137013721372137413741378137813791379138013801384138413901390139213921394139413981398139913991402140214041404140514051406140614161416Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock)SECTION 1. SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESPONDENTS
101. RECORD THE TIME.
HOUR __
MINUTES ___INTSTART (V801) reports the time of the start of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview began at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTEND (V802) reports the time of the end of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview ended at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSLength of interview (minutes)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTDURATION (V803) reports the duration of the female interview (in minutes). The duration is top-coded at 95 minutes. Interviews that required more than one visit (INTVISITNO (V804) are coded as "96" for "2+ visits."
INTDURATION is calculated based on the interview's start and end times in INTSTART (V801) and INTEND (V802).000 minutes01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+962+ visits97Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSNumber of visits for the interviewTOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS _____INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview.01102203304405506607708898Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSResult of individual interviewRESULT ____
1 COMPLETED
2 NOT AT HOME
3 DEFERRED
4 REFUSED
5 PARTIALLY COMPLETED
6 INCAPACITATED
7 OTHER (SPECIFY)INTRESULT (V015) reports the result of the individual interview. Code 1 represents a completed interview. Only completed interview cases are included in the DHS women's individual recode files, which provide the source material for IPUMS-DHS.7Other6Respondent Incapacitated5Partly completed4Refused3Postponed2Not at home1CompletedGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSEver-married or all-women sampleEVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age.1All women sample2Ever-married women sampleGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, women's surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTERVIEWERIDIR (V028) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the individual women's interviews for women of childbearing age. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, household surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME ____INTERVIEWERIDHH (HV018) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the household survey. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSUrban-rural statusURBAN (V025) indicates whether the person's de facto residence was in an urban or rural location. The definition of urban varies across countries. See Comparability.2Rural1UrbanGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSDe facto place of residenceDEFACTORES (V026) reports the type of place--city, town, or countryside--where the person was interviewed.10City11Capital or other large city12Other city20Town or countryside21Town22CountrysideGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSYears lived in place of residence103. How long have you been living continuously in (NAME OF CURRENT PLACE OF RESIDENCE)?
YEARS ____
ALWAYS 95 (GO TO 105)
VISITOR 96 (GO TO 105)RESIDEINTYR (V104) reports the number of years the woman had been living continuously in the village, town, or city where she was interviewed.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595995Always96Visitor97Inconsistent98MissingMigration Variables -- TOPICSType of place of previous residence104. Just before you moved here, did you live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5PREVRESTYP (V105) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or a site abroad--where the person lived just before moving to the current place of residence.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other or abroad20Town or countryside12Other city11Capital or other large city10City31Abroad21Town22Countryside32Separated camp33Tribal area34Informal settlement39Other, unspecifiedMigration Variables -- TOPICSChildhood place of residenceTo begin, I would like to ask you questions about yourself and your household.
102. Until the age of 12, did you mostly live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5KIDRESTYP (V103) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or somewhere abroad--where the woman lived for most of her childhood (usually defined as prior to age 12). Due to country- and survey-level variation in data collection, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding to maximize comparability across samples for this variable.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other20Town or countryside13Other city or town12Other city11Capital or large city10City31Abroad21Town22CountrysideMigration Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992-2008 [integrated; GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_ MG1992_2008 indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. The variable is integrated to yield units with consistent boundaries across samples.
Labels identify the modern geographic units (autonomous provinces) contained in each integrated region. Each sample also has its own non-integrated geography variable. The 2008 Madagascar sample has greater geographic detail available in its sample-specific variable.
An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Madagascar can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.].7Diana, Sava (Antsiranana)5Atsimo Andrefana, Androy, Anosy, Menabe (Toliary)4Boeny, Sofia, Betsiboka, Melaky (Mahajanga)3Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, Alaotra Mangoro (Toamasina)2Haute Matsiatra, Anamoroni'i Mania, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Ihorombe, Atsimo Atsinanana (Fianarantsoa)1Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava (Antananarivo)Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992 [GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_MG1992 (V101_MG1992) indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. DHS units in the 1992 Madagascar survey are equivalent to autonomous provinces.
Other sample years have their own sample-specific geography variables. There is also an integrated variable, GEO_MG1992_2008, that provides spatially consistent units over time.
A GIS map for GEO_MG1992 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page.6Antsiranana5Toliary4Mahajanga3Toamasina2Fianarantsoa1AntananarivoSingle sample geography Variables -- TOPICSAge106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE (V012) reports the woman's age. DHS surveys collect information about the woman's age through questions about age at last birthday and date of birth. DHS Recode Manuals provide the following information about how the AGE variable is calculated:
Current age in completed years is calculated from the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent (V011) and the century month code of the date of interview (V008). In a few cases the age in the data file will be different from that reported by the respondent when the respondent's birthday was in the month of interview, but she had not yet had her birthday. If the respondent correctly reported her age at her last birthday (and not her age at her next birthday) then the calculated age was rounded up from the reported age, to avoid inconsistencies between the age and the century month code for the birth.1010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595960606161626263636464Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge in 5 year groups106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE5YEAR (V013) reports the woman's age in 5-year groups, based on data from the AGE (V012) variable. The age range of women interviewed varies across samples. See Comparability.1010 to 141110 to 141212 to 141313 to 142015-193020-244025-295030-346035-397040-448045-499050+9150-549255-599360-64Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's month of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's year of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth.1995199519941994199319931992199219911991199019901989198919881988198719871986198619851985198419841983198319821982198119811980198019791979197819781977197719761976197519751974197419731973197219721971197119701970196919691968196819671967196619661965196519641964196319631962196219611961196019601959195919581958195719571956195619551955195419541953195319521952195119511950195019491949194819481947194719461946194519451944194419431943194219421941194119401940193919391938193819371937193619361996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's date of birth, in century months105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBCMC (V011) reports the century month code (CMC) for the woman's date of birth.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable.Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSInformation given on respondent's date of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBINFORESP (V014) reports the completeness of information about the respondent's age and date of birth. A code of 0 indicates the month and the year were reported, and no data were imputed.1Month and year2Month and age, year imputed3Year and age, month imputed4Year and age, year ignored5Year only, age and month imputed6Age only, year and month imputed7Month only, age and year imputed8Season and year9None reported, all imputedCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSUsual resident or visitor4. RESIDENCE: Does (NAME) usually live here?
YES 1
NO 2RESIDENT (V135) indicates whether the woman was a usual resident of the household or was just visiting there. As defined by the RESIDENT variable, a visitor could potentially reside in the city, town, or village where the interview took place but would have answered "No" to the question, "Does (NAME) usually live here [in this dwelling unit]?" on the household questionnaire.1Usual resident2Visitor8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's relationship to HH head3. RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household?
01 HEAD
02 HUSBAND OR WIFE
03 SON OR DAUGHTER
04 SON-IN-LAW OR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
05 GRANDCHILD
06 PARENT
07 PARENT-IN-LAW
08 BROTHER OR SISTER
09 OTHER RELATIVE
10 ADOPTED/FOSTER/STEPCHILD
11 NOT RELATED
98 DON'T KNOWRELATE (V150) reports the woman's relationship to the head of the household, based on a question in the household questionnaire.01Head02Wife03Daughter or son04Daughter- or son-in-law05Grandchild06Mother or father07Parent-in-law08Sister or brother09Co-spouse10Adopted/foster/step child11Adopted/foster child12Stepchild20Other relative21Niece or nephew by blood22Niece or nephew by marriage23Niece or nephew unspecified24Sibling-in-law25Aunt or uncle26Grandparent30Nonrelative31Domestic servant/employee32Herdboy97Don't know98MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSCurrently pregnant223. Are you pregnant now?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 226)
UNSURE 8 (GO TO 226)PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant.0No/unsure1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSDuration of current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy.0000110220330440550660770880991010111197Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSReligion115. What is your religion?
CATHOLIC 1
PROTESTANT 2
MUSLIM 3
TRADITIONAL 4
NOT RELIGIOUS 5
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 6RELIGION (V130) reports the respondent's religion. While the categories and codes for the religion variable in the original DHS files are country-specific, IPUMS-DHS uses a 4-digit composite coding system to fit these diverse categories into a single variable without losing information.  See Comparability.0000NO RELIGION1000MUSLIM2000CHRISTIAN2100Catholic2200Orthodox2300Protestant2310Lutheran2320Anglican2330Presbyterian2340Baptist/Seventh-day Adventist2341Baptist2342Seventh-day Adventist2350Apostolic2360Salvation Army2370Methodist2380Pentacostal-based2381Pentacostal2382Celestial Church of Christ2383Universal2384Assemblies of God2390Other Protestant2391Evangelical2392Lesotho Evangelical Church2393Kimbanguist (Congo, Democratic Republic)2400Nontrinitarian2410Jehovah's Witness2900Other Christian, country-specific2901African Zionist (Mozambique)2902Mammon (Uganda)3000BUDDHIST/NEO-BUDDHIST3100Buddhist4000HINDU5000JEWISH6000TRADITIONAL/SPIRITUAL/ANIMIST6100Traditional6200Spiritual6300Animist6400Specified Traditional6401Donyi-Polo6402Sanamahi6403Vodun7000OTHER (SPECIFIED)7100Baha'i7200Sikh7300Zoroastrian7400Jain7900Country-specific other7901Sect (Burundi)7902Bundu dia Kongo (Congo, Democratic Republic)7903Vuvamu (Congo, Democratic Republic)7904Kirat Mundhum (Nepal)9000OTHER9001Religion 19002Religion 29003Religion 39004Religion 49998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Ethnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICSWoman's current marital or union statusSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability.10Never married20Married or living together21Married22Living together30Formerly in union31Widowed32Divorced33Separated/not living together98Missing11Unconsummated marriage34DesertedMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman never, currently, or formerly marriedSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)CURRMARR (V502) reports the woman's marital/union status as "Never married," "Currently married," or "Formerly married."
"Never married" includes women who have never lived with a partner. "Currently married" includes women who are married and those who are not formally married but are living with a partner. "Formerly married" includes women who are widowed, divorced, or separated, or who have formerly lived with a partner. For samples restricted to ever-married women, only women who are formally married (not cohabiting) are included as "married."0Never married1Currently married2Formerly married8MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman had one or more than one union507. Have you been married or lived with a man only once or more than once?
ONLY ONCE 1
MORE THAN ONCE 2For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, UNION1MORE (V503) indicates whether the respondent had been in one or more than one marriage/union.0One1More than one8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSAge at first marriage or cohabitation509. How old were you when you first started living with him?
AGE ___
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98AGEFRSTMAR (V511) reports the woman's age at the start of her first marriage or union. This usually refers to when the woman first started to live with her first husband or partner. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "Age at start of first marriage or union is calculated from the century month code of the date of start of first marriage or union and the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent."00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636396Marriage not consummated97Inconsistent98Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMarital or cohabitation duration (grouped)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DURMARGRP (V513) reports the number of years elapsed since the woman's first marriage or cohabiting union until the date of the survey interview, in five-year groups. The duration is reported irrespective of whether the respondent is still married or in a union with her first partner.00Never married010 to 4025 to 90310 to 140415 to 190520 to 240625 to 290730+96Marriage not consummated98MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonth of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STMO (V507) reports the month of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The year of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STYR (V508).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Marriage not consummated97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYear of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STYR (V508) reports the year of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The month of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STMO (V507).194319431944194419451945194619461947194719481948194919491950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189996Marriage not consummated9997Inconsistent9998Don't know9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYears since starting date of 1st marriage or union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, YRSTO1STMAR (V512) reports the number of years from the start of the woman's first marriage/union to the date of the survey interview. The calculation is made using century month codes for both dates.
For the month and year of first marriage/union, see MAR1STMO (V507) and MAR1STYR (V508) respectively.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515198Marriage not consummated99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSDate of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STCMC (V509) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].9996Not consummated9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information, date of first marriage/union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability.01Month and year reported02Month and age reported, year imputed03Year and age reported, month imputed05Year reported, age and month imputed06Age reported, year and month imputed08Month reported, age and year imputed09Year and age reported, year ignored10Season and year reported11All values imputed99NIU (not in universe)12All reported, inconsistentMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonths between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____MARTO1STBORNMO (V221) reports the number of months between the woman's first marriage (i.e., formal marriage or first episode of living with a man) and her first birth. For women whose first birth occurred before their first marriage, this variable is coded as '998.'998First birth prior to first marriage999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSNumber of other wives505. How many other wives does your husband have?
NUMBER ____
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 507)For women who were currently married or living with a man, WIFENUM (V505) reports the number of other wives (or co-resident partners) their husband/partner had. Question wording varied across samples. See Comparability.00No other wives0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Has other wives, dk number97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWife rank number506. Are you the first, second, third... wife?
RANK ___For women married to or living with a man who had more than one wife/partner, WIFERANK (V506) reports the woman's rank among her husband's/partner's wives/partners.0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSHusband/partner lives in woman's household503. Does your husband/partner live with you or does he live elsewhere?
LIVES WITH HER 1
LIVES ELSEWHERE 2For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere.0Living with woman1Staying elsewhere8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSTotal children ever born208. SUM ANSWERS TO 203, 205, AND 207, AND ENTER TOTAL. IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
TOTAL ____CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent. The number reported in CHEB is the sum of a series of variables covering the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home, living away from home, or who have died (V202 to V207).
The number of births reported in CHEB will match the number of entries in the birth history (V224) for up to 20 births. If the woman reported more than 20 births, then the number for CHEB will exceed the number of births in the birth history, but such cases are rare.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505098Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of entries in the birth history[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____TOTBIRTHIST (V224) reports the number of entries in the woman respondent's birth history.
For up to 20 births, the birth history contains information for each of the respondent's births. In those rare cases when the respondent had more than 20 births, the birth history lists the last 19 births and the first birth.
In cases where the women had fewer than 20 births, the number reported in TOTBIRTHIST will match the number reported in CHEB (V201), the total number of children ever born to the respondent.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202099NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131399NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.00001102203304405506607708809999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121299NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131398Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in last 5 years215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) reports the number of births the woman had in the five years prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the 0 to 59 months prior to the month of the interview.9NIU (not in universe)887700112233445566Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in the past year215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1YR (V209) reports the number of births the woman had in the year prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the months 0 to 12 (not 0 to 11) prior to the month of the interview. For example, if the survey were given in January, BIRTHSIN1YR would report the number of births the woman had between the time of the survey and the previous January.9NIU (not in universe)001122334455Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of births in month of interview215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview.001122339NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate of respondent's first birth, in century months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____DOB1STKIDCMC (V211) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first birth.
The Guide to DHS Statistics (2003) explains the use and calculation of CMC values as follows:
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly important to check consistency of dates, to calculate intervals between events, and to impute dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. That year was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 will be:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed since January 1900 to June 2002. Based on CMC it is possible to calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTime since woman's last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years.100Day of Interview101Days: 11022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days14646 days14747 days14848 days14949 days15050 days15151 days15252 days15353 days15454 days15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days19898 days199Days: Number missing200Weeks201201 Weeks: 12022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks25353 weeks25454 weeks25555 weeks25656 weeks25757 weeks25858 weeks25959 weeks26060 weeks26161 weeks26262 weeks26363 weeks26464 weeks26565 weeks26666 weeks26767 weeks26868 weeks26969 weeks27070 weeks27171 weeks27272 weeks27373 weeks27474 weeks27575 weeks27676 weeks27777 weeks27878 weeks27979 weeks28080 weeks28181 weeks28282 weeks28383 weeks28484 weeks28585 weeks28686 weeks28787 weeks28888 weeks28989 weeks29090 weeks29191 weeks29292 weeks29393 weeks29494 weeks29595 weeks29696 weeks29797 weeks29898 weeks299Weeks: Number missing300Months301301 Months: 13022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months39898 months399Months: Number missing400Years401Years: 14022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44646 years44747 years44848 years44949+ years499Years: number missing992Currently pregnant993In menopause/had hysterectomy994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWoman menstruated last 6 weeks226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWhen in cycle thinks pregnancy is most likely228. At what point in her menstrual cycle does a woman have the highest chance of becoming pregnant?
DURING HER PERIOD 1
RIGHT AFTER HER PERIOD HAS ENDED 2
MIDDLE OF HER CYCLE 3
JUST BEFORE HER PERIOD BEGINS 4
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8OVCYCLE (V217) suggests the woman's knowledge of the ovulatory cycle by reporting when she believes a woman has the greatest chance of becoming pregnant.1During her period2After period ended3Middle of the cycle4Before period begins5At any time6Other/It depends7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children born to respondent203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVE (V218) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent who are currently living. The number reported in CHEBALIVE (V218) is the sum of a series of variables reporting the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home and who are living away from home (V202 to V205 - SONSATHOME, DAUSATHOME, SONSAWAYHOME, and DAUSAWAYHOME).
The related variable CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent, regardless of survival status.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181899NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children including current pregnancy203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) reports the woman's total number of living children, including her current pregnancy.
CHSURVPLUSPG takes the value of CHEBALIVE (V218) and adds 1 if the respondent is pregnant.99NIU (not in universe)0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171719191818Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children, truncated at 6+203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVETRUNC (V220) reports the woman's total number of living children (including current pregnancy), truncated at 6 or more children. This variable is a grouping of CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) truncated at 6+ children.00112233445566+9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSInterval between last birth and interview, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview.999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For pregnant women, CONCEPTDATEFLAG (V223) indicates the completeness of information relating to the date of conception of their current pregnancy. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "This variable indicates whether the date of conception was exactly specified by the duration of the current pregnancy or the duration was imputed from other information."
The related variable DURCURPREG reports the duration of the current pregnancy.1Month- exact date2Date missing, imputed9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSFlag for reported time since last menstrual periodMENSTIMFLAG (V227) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing responses on the time since the respondent's last menstrual period. Cases without a problem are coded 0.
For time since last menstrual period, see TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).00No flag01Number GT interval since birth02Number plus amenorrhea GT interval03Number reported, but period not returned04Reported before last birth, but no birth05Reported before last birth, but period since06Reported never menstruated, but period returned07Reported time during pregnancy08Reported never menstruated but had kids09Reported period before last birth99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSEver had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth229. Sometimes a woman loses her child before finishing the gestation period, either because she has a miscarriage or she has an abortion. Have you ever had a miscarriage or an abortion?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 301)
NO RESPONSE 8 (GO TO 301)PREGTERMIN (V228) indicates whether the woman ever had a pregnancy that was terminated due to miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth, and did not result in a live birth.1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)0NoFertility Variables -- TOPICSCalendar month of pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINMO (V229) indicates the calendar month when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSYear of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINYR (V230) reports the year when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.20182018195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Fertility Variables -- TOPICSComputed time since last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSCALC (V226) reports the computed time since the respondent's last menstrual period.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, this variable
is computed from the response for V215, with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth (V227 = 7,9) recoded to the response "Before last birth" (code 995) and inconsistent responses flagged on variable 227 (codes 1-6) recoded to 997.
Restated in terms of IPUMS-DHS variables and variable labels, TIMEMENSCALC is computed from the response for TIMEMENSTRUATE (Time since woman's last menstrual period). Cases with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth, when MENSTIMFLAG (Flag for reported time since last menstrual period) has values for "Reported time during pregnancy" or "Reported period before last birth," are recoded as "Before last birth" in TIMEMENSCALC. Cases with inconsistent or implausible responses according to MENSTIMFLAG (for example, the woman reportedly never menstruated but she has given birth) are recoded to "Inconsistent" for TIMEMENSCALC.000No time difference991In menopause/had hysterectomy992Pregnant, not asked993In menopause994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSAge of respondent at time of first birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____AGEAT1STBIRTH (V212) reports the age of the woman at the time of her first birth. This variable is calculated by using the century month code (CMC) of the date of the woman's first birth (DOB1STKIDCMC) and the CMC of the woman's date of birth (DOBCMC).066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494999NIU (not in universe)022055033044Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMCMC (V231) reports the century month code of the respondent's last pregnancy termination, according to the Gregorian calendar.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "The CMC date of termination is calculated from the preceding questions [on month and year of last pregnancy termination], or from the calendar, if possible, in cases where an exact date was not given for the date of last pregnancy termination."
For detailed discussion of the calculation and interpretation of century month codes, see DOBCMC (Respondent's date of birth, in century months).9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate flag for last terminated pregnancy232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMFLAG (V232) is a flag variable that indicates the type of information available on the date of the respondent's last terminated pregnancy. Survey forms supplied room to collect the month and year of the last terminated pregnancy, and cases for which both month and year are available are coded 1.1Month and year2From calendar3Year4Month5None8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of household membersHHMEMTOTAL (V136) reports the total number of members of the woman's household.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, HHMEMTOTAL is calculated by summing "the number of usual residents and the number of visitors who slept in the house the previous night that were listed in the household schedule." "Usual residents" of the household are identified by the RESIDENT variable.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children under 5 in householdHHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of eligible women in householdHHELIGWOMEN (V138) reports the number of eligible women in the household, usually defined as women of childbearing age who slept in the household the previous night (regardless of whether they were usual residents or visitors). The age and marital status guidelines for defining eligible women varies across samples. See Comparability.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343536363699No women age 15-49Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household headHHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household.98Missing9797+969695959494939392929191909089898888878786868585848483838282818180807979787877777676757574747373727271717070696968686767666665656464636362626161606059595858575756565555545453535252515150504949484847474646454544444343424241414040393938383737363635353434333332323131303029292828272726262525242423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household head (from HH record)7. AGE: How old is (NAME)?
IN YEARS ___HHEADAGEHH (HV220) reports the age of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADAGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.98Missing96Non-resident9595+949493939292919190908989888887878686858584848383828281818080797978787777767675757474737372727171707069696868676766666565646463636262616160605959585857575656555554545353525251515050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302299NIU (not in universe)01197Don't knowHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household headHHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household.8Missing2Female1MaleHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household head (from hh record)6. SEX: Is (NAME) male or female?
MALE 1
FEMALE 2HHEADSEXHH (HV219) reports the sex of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADSEXHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.1Male2Female6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSRelationship structure in HHHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______FAMSTRUCTR (HV217) indicates the relationship structure (no adults, one adult, two related adults of the opposite sex, two related adults of the same sex, three or more related adults, or unrelated adults) in the household. Only usual (de jure) household members aged 15 and over are considered in determining the household's relationship structure. FAMSTRUCTR is a constructed variable, based on information about each household member's age, sex, and relationship to the householder, which was collected when completing the listing of persons in the household at the time of the survey.
The information in FAMSTRUCTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.8Missing6Non-resident5Unrelated adults4Three plus related adults3Two adults, same sex2Two adults, opp sex1One adult0No adults9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of rooms in HH used for sleeping22. In your household, how many rooms do you use for sleeping?
ROOMS ___SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping.98Missing97Don't know3535+343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Non-resident99NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSMain material of floor23. MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR. RECORD OBSERVATION.
NATURAL FLOOR
EARTH/SAND 11
DUNG 12
RUDIMENTARY FLOOR
WOOD PLANKS 21
PALM/BAMBOO 22
FINISHED FLOOR
PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31
VINYL OR ASPHALT STRIPS 32
CERAMIC TILES 33
CEMENT 34
CARPET 35
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41FLOOR (HV213) reports the main material of the floor of the dwelling. Response categories vary widely across surveys but fall into broad groups (i.e., natural materials, rudimentary processed materials, and finished materials). See Comparability.116Mud and hay999NIU (not in universe)391Plaster996Non-resident100NATURAL110Earth-based111Earth, sand112Earth, mud113Earth, mud, clay114Sand115Dirt/Earth120Dung-based121Dung122Earth and dung123Mud, dung, sand200RUDIMENTARY210Wood211Wood planks212Wood and tile213Wood/palm/bamboo220Palm/bamboo221Palm/bamboo/leaves230Other rudimentary231Broken bricks232Adobe233Unfinished stone300FINISHED310Parquet/polished wood311Polished wood/vinyl/tiles320Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum321Linoleum330Tiles/mosaic331Ceramic tiles332Cement tiles333Ceramic/terrazo tiles334Ceramic/marble tiles335Tiles/brick340Cement/concrete350Carpet360Terrazzo370Stone380Bricks390Other finished400OTHER997Don't know998Missing322Vinyl351MatHousing Variables -- TOPICSHas electricity21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability.8Missing1Yes0No6Non-residentHousing Variables -- TOPICSDwelling has electricity (from hh record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRCHH (HV206) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected.
The information in ELECTRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSType of toilet facility20. What kind of toilet facility is in your household?
FLUSH TOILET
PRIVATE FLUSH TOILET 11
SHARED FLUSH TOILET 12
PIT/LATRINE
LATRINE BUCKET 21
RUDIMENTARY PIT LATRINE 22
VENTILATED PIT LATRINE 23
NO TOILET/OUTSIDE 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41TOILETTYPE (HV205) reports the household's type of toilet facility, with no facility coded "0." Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in TOILETTYPE is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.3431Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh9996Non-resident0000NO FACILITY1000FLUSH TOILET1100Unspecified type of flush toilet1110Own flush toilet (unspecified type)1120Shared flush toilet (unspecified type)1200Modern flush toilet1210Flush to piped sewer system1300Traditional with tank flush1400Bucket flush toilet1410Flush to pit latrine1420Flush to somewhere else1430Flush, don't know where2000NON-FLUSHING TOILET2100Composting toilet2200Dry toilet2300Ecosan toilet3000PIT TOILET LATRINE3100Unspecified type of pit latrine3110Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3120Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type)3121Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3200Traditional pit toilet or latrine3210Pit latrine without slab or open pit3300Pit latrine with slab3400Ventilated improved pit latrine3410Covered pit latrine, no slab3420Covered pit latrine with slab3430Covered latrine3440Septic pit4000UNIMPROVED TOILET4100Bucket toilet4200River4300Hanging latrine over water source5000OTHER9998Missing1112Private flush toilet, outside residence1211Flush to piped sewer system, indoors1212Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard1213Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard3310Pit latrine with washable slab3320Pit latrine with non-washable slab3490Other improved system3463Latrine to piped public system, out of yard3462Latrine to piped public system, inside yard3461Latrine to piped public system, indoors3443Latrine to septic tank, out of yard3442Latrine to septic tank, inside yard3441Latrine to septic tank, indoors3212Open pit latrine, out of yard3211Open pit latrine, inside yard1253Flush to septic tank, out of yard1252Flush to septic tank, inside yard1251Flush to septic tank, indoors1250Flush to septic tank1240Flush, not to sewer1233Flush to ground water, out of yard1232Flush to ground water, inside yard1231Flush to ground water, indoors3450Latrine with manual flush3460Latrine to piped public system9999NIU (not in universe)1230Flush to pipe connected to ground water1220Flush to pipe connected to canal1132Public flush toilet, outside residence1131Public flush toilet, inside residence1130Public flush toilet (unspecified type)1111Private flush toilet, inside residenceToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of non-drinking water16. Where does the water come from that your household uses to wash hands and dishes?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11 (GO TO 18)
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21 (GO TO 18)
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41 (GO TO 18)
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61 (GO TO 18)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71NDRINKWTR (HV202) reports the household's main source of water for uses other than drinking (for example, cooking and washing). Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in NDRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring3120Unprotected spring3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of drinking water19. Where does your household's drinking water come from?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71DRINKWTR (HV201) reports the household's main source of drinking water. Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in DRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.2213Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring/surface water3120Unprotected spring/surface water3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing1211Public tap from filtration plant1212Public tap from stone pipes5310Water vendor from unknown source5320Water vendor from protected well5330Water vendor from unprotected well5340Water vendor from pond/lake9999NIU (not in universe)5500Community reverse osmosis plant5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2SAMEH2OSRC (V142) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.8Missing1Yes6Non-resident0NoToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water (HH record)18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2With information taken from the household record, SAMEH2OSRCHH (HV203) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.
The information in SAMEH2OSRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to water source (from individual respondent record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRIND (V115) reports the amount of time, in minutes, to get to the household's major source of water, top-coded at 360+ minutes. This information is taken from the individual woman's record.
The complementary variable TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the same information, taken from the household record.0000 (on premises)001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+994One day or longer995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to reach water source and return, in minutes (from HH record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the time in minutes it takes members of the household to get to their main source of water and return to their dwelling. In IPUMS-DHS, this variable is top-coded at 360 minutes or more (6 hours or longer).
The information in TIMETOWTRHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0000001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKE (V123) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.0No1Yes6Non-resident8MissingPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKEHH (HV210) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.
The information in BIKEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CAR (V125) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CARHH (HV212) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.
The information in CARHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCL (V124) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCLHH (HV211) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.
The information in MOTORCYCLHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGE (V122) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or must be owned by the household. See comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGEHH (HV209) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or owned by the household. See Comparability.
The information in FRIDGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.8Unknown1Yes0No6Non-residentPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOHH (HV207) indicates whether any member of the household owns a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.
The information in RADIOHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TVHH (HV208) indicates whether any member of the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.
The information in TVHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has sewing machine21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2SEWMACHINE indicates whether the household had a sewing machine.6Non-resident0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has animal-drawn cart24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2DRAWNCART indicates whether a household member owned an animal-drawn cart. Question wording varied across samples; see Comparability.
The information in DRAWNCART is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Agricultural possessions Variables -- TOPICSCurrently working708. Aside from your own housework, are you currently working?
YES 1 (GO TO 710)
NO 2CURRWORK (V714) indicates whether the woman is currently working at a job or business. To distinguish employment from household labor, many surveys included a preface such as the following: "As you know, some women take up jobs for which they are paid in cash or in kind. Others sell things, have a small business or work on the family farm or in the family business." Women who have worked outside of their own housework in the last 12 months and been paid in cash, cash and in-kind, or only in-kind payments are included as working, although the survey questions vary in who receives an affirmative response. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneous12Yes, prompted98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman's occupation710. What is your occupation, that is, what kind of work do you do?
____WKCURRJOB (V717) reports the occupation of the respondent in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broad job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.00Not currently working10Professional, technical, or managerial worker20Clerical or Sales21Clerical worker22Sales worker30Agricultural31Self-employed agricultural worker32Agricultural employee40Household, domestic, and services41Household and domestic worker42Services worker50Skilled and unskilled manual51Skilled manual worker52Unskilled manual worker60Armed forces96Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's current type of employment.711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WKCURRTYPE (V718) indicates the woman's current type of employment, along the two dimensions of class of worker (paid, self-employed, unpaid) and location (at home or away).8Missing0Did not work1Paid employee, away2Paid employee, home3Self-employed, away4Self-employed, home5Unpaid worker, away6Unpaid worker, homeWork Variables -- TOPICSWhom the respondent works for711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed.24For someone else23For someone else (unpaid)10Works for self11Self-employed12Employer20Works for someone else21For family member (unpaid)22For family member30Works for self and someone else98Missing99NIU (not in universe)40OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSWoman earns cash for work712. Do you earn a salary for this work? INSIST: Do you earn money for doing this work?
YES 1
NO 2WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman works at home or away from home713. Do you usually work in the home or outside the home?
IN THE HOME 1
OUTSIDE THE HOME 2WKHOMEAWAY (V721) indicates whether the respondent currently works at home or away from home.1At home2Away8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSChild with woman while working715. While you work, do you usually have (NAME) with you, sometimes with you or never with you?
USUALLY 1 (GO TO 801)
SOMETIMES 2
NEVER 3For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDWITH (V722) reports how often the woman has her child with her while she is working.10Child usually with respondent20Child sometimes with respondent21Child rarely with respondent30Child never with respondent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWho cares for youngest child while woman works716. Who usually takes care of (NAME OF YOUNGEST CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD) while you are working?
HUSBAND/PARTNER 1
OLDER CHILD 2
OTHER RELATIVES 3
NEIGHBORS 4
FRIENDS 5
NANNY/HIRED PERSON 6
CHILD GOES TO SCHOOL 7
DAYCARE/KINDERGARTEN 8
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 9For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDCARE (V723) reports who usually cares for the youngest child while the woman is working.00Respondent01Husband /partner02Other child03Other relatives04Neighbors05Friends06Servants /hired help07Child is in school08Institutional care09Child's grandparents10Other female child11Other male child95Not worked since birth96Other97Don't know98MissingWork Variables -- TOPICSRespondent works all year, seasonally, or occasionally713A. Is the work you do temporary, seasonal, or permanent?
TEMPORARY 1
SEASONAL 2
PERMANENT 3WKEMPLOYWHEN (V732) indicates whether the woman works throughout the year, seasonally, or occasionally.10All year20Less than all year21Most of the year22Part of the year23Seasonally24Occasionally25Temporary98Missing99NIU (not in universe)29OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSPartner's occupation705. What is (was) your husband's/partner's principal occupation?
____HUSJOB (V705) reports the occupation of the woman's husband/partner in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broader job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.10Did not work11Not working, student or applicant12Unemployed13Student20Prof., Tech., Manag.30Clerical or Sales31Clerical32Sales40Agricultural, breeding, fishing, forest41Agriculture, self-employed42Agriculture, employee50Household, domestic, and services51Household and domestic52Services60Skilled and unskilled manual61Skilled manual62Unskilled manual70Other71Army97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSType of land where partner works707. Did/Does your husband/partner work mainly on his own land or on family land, or does/did he work on land that he rents/rented from someone else, or does/did he work on someone else's land?
OWN LAND/FAMILY LAND 1
RENTED LAND 2
SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND 3For women who are currently married and whose husband or partner works in agriculture, WKHUSLAND (V707) reports the type of land where he works.10Own/family land11Own land12Family land20Someone else's land30Rented land40Other responses41Public land/govt allocation42Communal land/shifting cultivation43Sharecropper44Other, unspecified97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSReported literacy111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LIT1 (V108) indicates whether the woman could read. This information was obtained in response to the question, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries. Simply asking women whether and how easily they could read was the approach used to determine literacy in DHS Phases 1-3.
Beginning in Phase 4, a different approach was employed to determine literacy. See LIT2 (V155) for details about that second approach, which involved having the respondent read a sentence aloud. See LITBRIG for information about using the data on literacy across all phases of the DHS.00Cannot read10Reads11Reads with difficulty12Reads easily98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSLiteracy bridging variable111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LITBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on literacy. Initially, respondents were asked, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries.
Beginning with Phase 4 of the DHS, persons with less than secondary school education were asked to demonstrate their literacy level by reading aloud a sentence on a card and were classified as "cannot read at all," "able to read only parts of sentence," and "able to read whole sentence." As before, those with secondary or higher schooling were presumed to have attained the highest literacy level.
LITBRIG combines information from the first approach of asking about literacy (in LIT1 [V108]) and the second approach of testing literacy based on reading a sentence aloud (in LIT2 [V155]).
See Comparability for more information.10Yes, reads11Reads easily/whole sentence12Reads with difficulty/part of sentence20No, cannot read30Not ascertained (blind or diff. language)31No card with required language32Blind or visually impaired98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHighest educational level108. What is the highest level of school you attended: primary, secondary, or higher?
PRIIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
HIGHER 3For women who ever went to school, EDUCLVL (V106) reports the highest level of school they attended. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDUCLVL is a standardized variable reporting level of education in four broad categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSHighest year of education in level109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____For women who ever attended school, YRSCHL (V107) reports the number of years of education completed at the highest level of schooling achieved (primary, secondary, or higher), as reported in EDUCLVL (V106). See Comparability.
For the woman's total years of education, see EDYRTOTAL (V133).000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSTotal years education109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDYRTOTAL (V133) reports the woman's education level in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107) as follows:
If EDUCLVL = "No education," EDYRTOTAL = "0"
If EDUCLVL = "Primary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL
If EDUCLVL = "Secondary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + x
If EDUCLVL = "Higher," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + y
If EDUCLVL = "Missing," EDYRTOTAL = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.98Missing97Don't know2626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Inconsistent2727Education Variables -- TOPICSSummary educational achievement109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDACHIEVER (V149) is a summary variable that reports the woman's highest level of education in broad categories. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
EDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107).0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSWoman still in schoolEDUCATION IF LESS THAN 25 YEARS:
10. Is (NAME) still attending school?
YES 1
NO 2INSCHOOL (V148) indicates whether young women are currently attending school or university. Women age 24 or older are assumed to no longer be in school and automatically coded as "No" (code "0").0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's educational level703. What was the highest level of school he attended: primary, secondary or higher?
PRIMARY 1
SECONDARY 2
HIGHER 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 705)For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDLVL (V701) reports the highest level of school attended by their most recent husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDLVL is a standardized variable reporting the level of education in four categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher4Other7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's highest year of education in level704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women whose most recent husband/partner had ever attended school, HUSEDYR (V702) reports the number of years of schooling completed by their husband/partner at the educational level (primary, secondary, or higher) reported in HUSEDLVL (V701).
For the husband's total years of education, see HUSEDYRS (V715).0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's education in total years schooling704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDYRS (V715) reports the education of the woman's most recent husband/partner in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) as follows:
If HUSEDLVL = "No education," HUSEDYRS = "0"
If HUSEDLVL = "Primary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR
If HUSEDLVL = "Secondary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + x
If HUSEDLVL = "Higher," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + y
If HUSEDLVL = "Missing," HUSEDYRS = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHusband's summary educational achievement704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98HUSEDACHIEVER (V729) is a summary variable that reports the highest level of education in broad categories for the woman's husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
HUSEDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in the HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) variables.0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper once a week112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSWK (V109) indicates whether the woman usually reads a newspaper or magazine at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of newspaper or magazine reading, see NEWSFQ (V157). For a variable bridging NEWSWK and NEWSFQ, see NEWSBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper: Bridging variable112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to newspapers and magazines. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week (NEWSWK (V109)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they read newspapers or magazines (NEWSFQ (V157)).
NEWSBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches. See Comparability for more information.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches TV every week114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVWK (V110) indicates whether the woman usually watches television at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of watching television, see TVFQ (V159). For a variable bridging TVWK and TVFQ, see TVBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches television: Bridging variable114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to television. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they watch television at least once a week (TVWK (V110)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they watch television (TVFQ (V159)).
TVBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio every week113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOWK (V112) indicates whether the woman usually listens to the radio at least once a week. Women who reported that they listen to the radio daily (see RADIODAY (V111)) were automatically coded as "Yes."
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of listening to the radio, see RADIOFQ (V158). For a variable bridging RADIOWK and RADIOFQ, see RADIOBRIG.1Yes8Missing0NoMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio: Bridging variable113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to the radio. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they listen to the radio at least once a week (RADIOWK (V112)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they listen to the radio (RADIOFQ (V158)).
RADIOBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01Not at all02Less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSFertility preferences603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)For countries with low contraceptive prevalence, FERTPREF (V602) reports responses to the question, "Would you like to have a (another) child or would you prefer not to have any (more) children"? The standard response categories are "have another," "no more/none," "says she can't get pregnant," and "undecided or don't know."
In Phase I, FERTPREF (V602), was constructed from two questions in countries with high contraceptive prevalence (Model "A" questionnaires). Women who responded that they want another child, but when asked when they would like the next child, respond that they cannot get pregnant, are classified in the "declared infecund category," and not in the "Wants another" category.
Some samples also include the response "up to God." More detailed responses under the general category "says she can't get pregnant" are sometimes available. In IPUMS-DHS, all responses in the general category of "not at risk of pregnancy" share a common first digit of 5, while the second digit distinguishes between the specific reasons. In some countries, women who never had sexual intercourse (coded as "53" in IPUMS-DHS) were not asked the questions relating to their desire for future children.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing53Never had sex52Declared infecund51Sterilized50Not at risk of pregnancy40Up to God30No more20Undecided10Have anotherGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FPUNMETNEED (V624) is a constructed variable that reports a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The following describes the constructed categories in more detail:
Unmet need for spacing includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was mistimed, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was mistimed, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and say they want to wait two or more years for their next birth, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Unmet need for limiting includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was unwanted, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was unwanted, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and who want no more children.
Met need for spacing includes women who are using some method of family planning and say they want to have another child, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Met need for limiting includes women who are using family planning and who want no more children.
Note that the specific methods (modern or traditional) are not taken into account here.
Met need describes women who have no need for contraceptive methods, either because they desire a child soon (within the next two years) or because they are menopausal or infecund.
In high contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "A" countries), pregnant and postpartum amenorrheic women whose pregnancy was the result of a contraceptive failure are not included in the category of unmet need, but they are categorized as spacing failures or limiting failures. In low contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "B" countries), no such distinction is made, since information was not collected on contraceptive failure. Infecund women are also excluded from the unmet need categories.
The "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" provides the following definitions:
Fecundity: A woman is assumed to be fecund unless she declares that she is infecund, had a hysterectomy, or is menopausic. Women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic but who have not menstruated for six or more months, and married women who have not used contraception in the past five years but have not had a birth and are not pregnant, are also considered infecund.
Failure to Space: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say they wanted the current pregnancy later.
Failure to Limit: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say that they did not want another child before they became pregnant.
Excluded from the unmet need category are women who became pregnant while using a method (these women are in need of a better method of contraception).
The infecund or menopausal category on the UNMETNEED (V624) variable contains fewer cases than the EXPOSURE1 variable, because women who are categorized as infecund or menopausal, but are currently using a contraceptive method, are recorded in the two "met need" categories in UNMETNEED.
UNMETNEED (V624) incorporates responses to the following variables:
[EXPOSURE1/V623], which reports the woman's exposure to the risk of pregnancy, defined as pregnant, postpartum amenorrheic, menopausal or infecund, and fecund.
[ V225], which reports whether a current pregnancy was wanted then, later or not at all (for women who were pregnant at the time of interview).
[KIDDESIRE/V605] ,which reports whether the woman wants more children and when she would like them.
[FPMETHNOW/V312] which reports the woman's current use of contraception.
Users are also encouraged to see details of this variable provided in the "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].99NIU (not in universe)98Missing61Desire birth in less than 2 years60No unmet need53Never had sex52Not in union, not sexually active51Infecund or menopausal50Not at risk41No sex, want to wait40Future need for FP32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Had FP failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FP (2nd def)UNMETNEED2 (V626) is a constructed variable that indicates a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births. UNMETNEED2 is similar to UNMETNEED, but UNMETNEED2 differently categorizes women who are infecund or menopausal but are currently using a contraceptive method.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of UNMETNEED2 uses a definition of fecundity based on exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE2. UNMETNEED, by contrast, uses a definition of exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE1. See the descriptions of these two variables for discussion of their differences.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown53No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days52Never had sex51Infecund, menopausal50Not at risk for pregnancy41Desire birth in less than 2 yrs40No unmet need32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Family limitation failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesire for more children603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)KIDDESIRE (V605) is a constructed variable that distinguishes between women who want another child soon (in less than two years), who want another child later (in 2+ years), who want no more children, and who aren't sure (about timing or about the number of children desired).
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of this variable has changed across phases of the DHS and varies across countries (only sometimes distinguishing between groups of women not at risk of pregnancy due to sterilization, infecundity, or virginity). To maximize comparability across samples, IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding. Women who want more children share a common first digit of 1, women not at risk of pregnancy share a common first digit of 6, and detail present in only some samples is specified in the code's second digit.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown63Never had sex62Declared infecund61Sterilized60Not at risk of pregnancy51Up to God50Fatalistic response40Wants no more30Undecided13Wants, unsure timing12Wants after 2+ years11Wants within 2 years10Wants more childrenGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSWanted last child403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)FPLCHDESIRE (V367) reports whether the woman's last born child was wanted at the time she got pregnant, was wanted but at a later time, or was not wanted at all. The cutoff point for when the woman's last child was born varies across samples; see Comparability.1Wanted last child then2Wanted last child later3Wanted no more children7Unsure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted current pregnancy225. At the time you became pregnant, did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3
NOT SURE 4For women who are currently pregnant, PGDESIRE (V225) reports whether, at the time of becoming pregnant, the woman wanted her pregnancy then, later, or not at all.1Then2Later3Not at all4Up to God7Don't know/Not sure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96IDEALKID (V613) reports the ideal total number of children the woman would have liked to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing. The information is collected through hypothetical questions such as, "If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women with living children) or "If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women without living children).
If the woman responded with a range of values, IDEALKID reports the midpoint between those values. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "If the midpoint is not an exact number then the number is rounded up in half the cases and rounded down for the other half." The questionnaires included space for non-numeric "other" responses, such as "Up to God."
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.98Missing97Don't know66Number she has currently65Depends on husband64As many as possible63Never thought about it62Any number/Fatalistic61Up to God/As Allah wills60Non-numeric response5050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022011000333332323131303029292828272726262525242467As many as can care for68Doesn't want children99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children (grouped)617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96Like IDEALKID, IDEALKIDGRP (V614) reports the total number of children the woman would hypothetically like to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing, but top-codes numeric responses at 6+ children and codes non-numeric responses as 7.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.8Missing7Non-numeric response66+55443322110[no label]9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal time before future birth604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child.100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, number missing989Up to God990After finishing school991After marriage992When husband returns993After breastfeeding994At any time995Soon/now996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSBest interval between births618. In your opinion, what is the best interval in months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996IDEALBTHINT (V615) reports the best number of months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child, according to the respondent.
IPUMS-DHS adopts the recoding system from DHS for IDEALBTHINT. Below is a description of the codes from the DHS Recode Manual for Phase 2:
The first digit gives the units in which the respondent answered ("1" indicates months, "2" indicates years, and "9" indicates a special response), while the last two digits give the time in those units. If the units' value is 9 then the variable contains a special response, and if the duration value is greater than 90 this also indicates a special response. For example, code 996 is used for "other" answers, and code 299 would mean that the response was given in years but the actual duration was missing on the questionnaire.16969 months16868 months16565 months16464 months16363 months16262 months16161 months100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years299Years, unspecified number996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)16767 months16666 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months22525 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECH (V603) reports the amount of time, in months or years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child (top-coded at 20 years). The complementary variable PREFTIMECH (V604) reports responses to the same question, but in terms of years only, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECH includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples, and the way this variable was asked and calculated also changed over time; see Comparability.100Less than one month (want now)1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, number unspecified200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years or more299Years, number unspecified987After weaning989After finishing school990When spouse returns991Up to God992After marriage993Any time994Soon or immediately995Other, non-numeric response996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped)604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECHGP (V604) reports the amount of time, in years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECHGP includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples; see Comparability.
The related variable PREFTIMECH presents the same information in greater detail, in terms of months or years, top-coded at 20 years.00Less than 12 months011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 or more years96Non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesired age of youngest child at future birth606. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR NOT SURE
What age would you like your youngest child to be when the next child is born?
PREGNANT
What age would you like the child with whom you're pregnant to be when the next child is born?
AGE____ (GO TO 610)
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98 (GO TO 610)For women who want to have a (another) child, IDEALAGECH (V617) reports the ideal age of their youngest child at the time of a future birth.011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 years077 years088 years099 years1010 years1111 years1212 years1313 years1414 years1515 years1616 years1717 years96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)1818 years1919 years2020 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDiscussed number of children with partner612. Have you already discussed the number of children you want with your husband?
YES 1
NO 2FERTPREFTLKH (V620) indicates whether the woman and her husband/partner have discussed the number of children they would like to have.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband's desire for children613. Do you think that your husband/partner wants the same number of children that you want, or does he want more or fewer than you want?
SAME NUMBER 1
MORE CHILDREN 2
FEWER CHILDREN 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSFERTPREF (V621) reports whether the woman believes her partner wants the same number of children, more children, or fewer children than she wants.01Both want same02Husband wants more03Husband wants fewer07Don't Know08Missing09NIU (not in universe)04Both provided non-numeric responseGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSRespondent approves of couples using FP616. In general, do you approve or disapprove of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVE 1
DISAPPROVE 2FPAPPROVE (V612) indicates whether the woman approves, in general, of the use of family planning to avoid a pregnancy.0Disapproves1Approves3Depends7Don't know/Undecided8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband approves FP use610. Do you think your husband/partner approves or disapproves of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVES 1
DISAPPROVES 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSPROFP (V610) indicates whether the woman believes her husband or male partner approves of couples using a family planning method to avoid pregnancy.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Disapproves20Approves or indifferent21Approves22Indifferent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecundEXPOSURE1 (V623) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to differentiate between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, these categories are actualized as follows:
Pregnant women
Postpartum amenorrheic women are those whose period has not returned since the last birth in the three/five years preceding the survey.
Women are defined as being menopausal if they are not pregnant and not postpartum amenorrheic, are not currently using a contraceptive method, and have not had a period in the six months preceding the survey or report they are in menopause.
Women are defined as being infecund if they are not menopausal and not postpartum amenorrheic and not pregnant, have had no birth in the five years preceding the survey, and either (Model "A" countries) have been continuously married and have not used contraception in the five years preceding the survey, or (Model "B" countries) have been married one time and first married five or more years before the survey and have never used contraception.
Fecund women are all women not included in the preceding categories.3Infecund, menopausal2Amenorrheic1Pregnant0Fecund8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund (2nd def)Like EXPOSURE1, EXPOSURE2 (V625) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to distinguish between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women. EXPOSURE2 uses a more liberal definition of infecundity than EXPOSURE1, however.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The DHS Recode Manuals explain the differences between these two variables as follows:
For Model "B" countries, it is only possible to say that a woman had been continuously married throughout the preceding five years if she was in her first union. This definition has been relaxed in V625 [EXPOSURE2], such that the respondent need only have been married at least five years ago, and not continuously married throughout the last five years. For Model "A" countries, there is no change to this part of the definition.
[For EXPOSURE2] Two additional variables have been used to declare a woman infecund. If the respondent said that she cannot get pregnant when asked about preferences for additional children, or if she reported that she was menopausal or had a hysterectomy when giving the reason she was not currently using a contraceptive method, the respondent is coded as infecund.
Model A countries and Model B countries are defined according to whether the country based its questionnaire on the Model A or Model B standard DHS questionnaire for DHS phases one through four. In general, the Model A questionnaire was designed for use in countries with high contraceptive prevalence. Nonetheless, countries with relatively low contraceptive prevalence sometimes modeled their own questionnaire on the Model A standard questionnaire. This was the case, for example, for the Kenyan samples for 1998 and 2003 and the Malawi samples for 2000 and 2004.0Fecund1Pregnant2Amenorrheic3Infecund, menopausal8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow any type of FP methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOTYP (V301) is a summary (recoded) variable indicating whether the woman knew any family planning method and, if so, whether she knew a modern method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.
Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet) that vary across samples.00Knows no method10Knows only traditional or folkloric method11Knows only folkloric method12Knows only traditional method20Knows modern method99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about Pill for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOPILL (V304_01) indicates whether the woman knew about the Pill as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about IUD for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOIUD (V304_02) indicates whether the woman knew about the IUD (intra-uterine device) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probe questions, an IUD was often described as "a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about injectable FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOINJ (V304_03) indicates whether the woman knew about injectables as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. For the probe question, injectables were typically defined as "an injection by a doctor or nurse, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several months."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about diaphragm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNODIA (V304_04) indicates whether the woman knew about the diaphragm or spermicides, such as a foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about condom for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOCON (V304_05) indicates whether the woman knew about male condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about female sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOFST (V304_06) indicates whether the woman knew about female sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about male sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOMST (V304_07) indicates whether the woman knew about male sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about withdrawal for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOWD (V304_09) indicates whether the woman knew about withdrawal as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about rhythm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNORHY (V304_08) indicates whether the woman knew about the rhythm method (periodic abstinence at the high-fertility part of the woman's menstrual cycle) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.10Yes97Method not asked about at all98Missing00No11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnows about other contraceptive as a method of family planningSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOOM (V304_10) indicates whether the woman knew about any "other" method(s) as a method of family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSOM indicates whether the woman had ever used any "other" method(s) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The meaning of "other" in this case depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRC (V379) reports the source where the respondent knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.
The related variable FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports known sources for contraceptives, in standardized categories.0000No one/did not consult source1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120National/central hospital1130Regional/provincial hospital1140Urban hospital1150District/rural hospital1151District hospital1152Rural hospital1160University/teaching hospital1161University hospital1162Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Integrated health center1260Family welfare center1270Primary health center1300Government pharmacy/dispensary1310Government pharmacy1320Government dispensary1400Government maternity home1410Mother and child health (MCH) center1420Rural maternity clinic1500Government family planning clinic1510Stand-alone family planning clinic1520Mobile family planning clinic1600Government outreach1610Government health post1611Village health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)1633Community/village health worker1634Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1635Paramedic1636Doctor1637Nurse1900Other public sector1901Camp1902Health box1903Health station/clinic1904Health office1905Community clinic1906Health insurance organization1907Curative care organization1908Parastatal health facility1909Female Community Health Volunteer Program (FCHV) of Nepal2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Referral/specialty hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Qualified doctor2220Traditional doctor2230Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private family planning clinic2500Private outreach2510Private mobile clinic2520Private health worker2521Fieldworker2522Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2523Nurse2524Paramedic2526Community/village health worker2527Midwife2600Private health center2610VCT center2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical sector2901Care room2902Tent3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Community-based outlet3140UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)3150International Rescue Committee (IRC)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Fieldworker3300Country-specific NGOs3301AMO Congo3302Egypt family planning association (EFPA)3303CSI project3304Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE)3305BLM3306MACRO3307Marie Stopes3308Red Cross Society3309AFGA3310Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)3311Institute for Family Health (IFH)3900Other NGO facility4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious mobile clinic4400Religious door-to-door4900Other religious5000OTHER5100Shop/market5110Shop5111General dealer5112Supermarket/tuck shop5113Service station5120Market5130Kiosk5140Gas station5190Other retail5200Relative/friend5210Partner5300Church/mosque/temple5400Bar/nightclub/hotel5410Bar/nightclub5420Hotel5500Other institutions5510Youth center5520Workplace5521Respondent's workplace5522Partner's workplace5530School5600Traditional practitioner5610Traditional birth attendant (TBA)5620Vaidya/hakim/homeopath5700Informal channels5710Drug vendor9992Not asked9993Non-user: Knows source9994Multiple responses given9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP, standardized331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports the source from which the woman knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions, and answers were recorded using standard responses and codes that are consistent across countries and phases.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.01Government clinic/pharmacy02Government home/community delivery03NGO04Private clinic/delivery05Private pharmacy06Church, shop, friends07Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern)312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPTYPNOW (V313) indicates whether the woman is currently using a modern, traditional, or folkloric method of contraception.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00No method10Folkloric or traditional method11Folkloric method12Traditional method20Modern method98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPattern of use of contraceptive method311. Are you currently doing something or using any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 324)FPUSPATRN (V361) reports the woman's pattern of contraceptive use by indicating whether she is currently using, has used in the past, or has never used contraception.10Currently using20Ever used, but not currently using21Used since last birth22Used before last birth30Never used99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent method of FP312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPMETHNOW (V312) reports the contraceptive method the woman is currently using.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. See FPEVUSE for more information on broad categories of contraception.
Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.000Not using100MODERN METHODS101Pill102IUD103Norplant/Implants104Condom105Female Condom106Female Sterilization107Male Sterilization110Injections111Injection (3 monthly)112Injection (monthly)120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly121Diaphragm122Diaphragm/Foam123Diaphragm/Jelly124Foam or Jelly125Foaming tablets126Vaginal methods130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)131Prolonged breastfeeding140Emergency contraception150Other modern method151Contraceptive patch200TRADITIONAL METHODS210Abstinence or periodic abstinence211Periodic abstinence212Cycle Beads/Standard days method213Abstinence214Mucus method215Natural family planning, unspecified220Withdrawal230Other traditional/folkloric231Herbs/Plants232Gris-Gris/Amulet233Astrology234Strings300OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED301Other specific method 1302Other specific method 2303Other specific method 3304Other specific method 4997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSMonths of use of current family planning method323. For how many months have you been continuously using (METHOD)?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, NOTE '00'.
MONTHS ___ (GO TO 329)
8 YEARS OR MORE 96 (GO TO 329)For women who are currently using a contraceptive method, FPCURNOMO (V337) reports the number of months they have been continuously using their current method.
Starting in Phase II, there are differences in the way these data are reported between Model "A" and Model "B" countries, due to the inclusion of a detailed calendar of events in the five years preceding the interview in Model "A" questionnaires. For Model "B" questionnaires, any response greater than 8 years is topcoded at "96." However, for Model "A" questionnaires, the maximum duration of use that could be recorded is the entire length of the calendar (i.e., 5 years).0000 months0011 month0022 months0033 months0044 months0055 months0066 months0077 months0088 months0099 months01010 months01111 months01212 months01313 months01414 months01515 months01616 months01717 months01818 months01919 months02020 months02121 months02222 months02323 months02424 months02525 months02626 months02727 months02828 months02929 months03030 months03131 months03232 months03333 months03434 months03535 months03636 months03737 months03838 months03939 months04040 months04141 months04242 months04343 months04444 months04545 months04646 months04747 months04848 months04949 months05050 months05151 months05252 months05353 months05454 months05555 months05656 months05757 months05858 months05959 months06060 months06161 months06262 months06363 months06464 months06565 months06666 months06767 months06868 months06969 months07070 months07171 months07272 months07373 months07474 months07575 months07676 months07777 months07878 months07979 months08080 months08181 months08282 months08383 months08484 months08585 months08686 months08787 months08888 months08989 months09090 months09191 months09292 months09393 months09494 months09595 months09696 or more months995All calendar years996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, detailed318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women who are currently using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCD (V326) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.6903Community center3306Institute for Family Health (IFH)3180International Rescue Committee (IRC)0000NO ONE1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110National hospital1111Referral/specialty hospital1112National/central hospital1113Military hospital1114Day hospital1120Provincial/regional hospital1130Urban hospital1140District/rural hospital1141District hospital1142Rural hospital1150Category I hospital1160Category II hospital1170University/teaching hospital1171University hospital1172Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Basic health center1260Integrated health center1270Primary health center1280Family welfare center1300Government family planning clinic1310Stand-alone family planning clinic1320Mobile family planning clinic1330Family planning clinic CBD1400Government outreach1410Government health post1411Village health post1412Sub-center1413Sub-health post1420Government mobile clinic1421Mobile PHC clinic1430Government health professional1431Doctor1432Nurse1433Paramedic1440Government health worker1434Community-based distributor (CBD)1435Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1436Male mobilizer1437Accredited social health activist (ASHA)1438Vaidya/hakim/homeopath1450Government outreach clinic1451Primary health care outreach clinic1452Satellite clinic/EPI outreach1453Community clinic1454Rural/municipal clinic1460Camp1470Household visit1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1520Rural maternity1530Anganwadi/ICDS center1600Government pharmacy/dispensary1610Government pharmacy1611Community pharmacy1620Government dispensary1900Other public1901Clinic1902Curative care organization1903Health home1904Health office1905Health insurance organization1906Parastatal health facility1907Youth center2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Private specialty hospital2112Private district hospital2113Private university hospital2120Private clinic2121Private polyclinic2122Private clinic2200Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store2210Private pharmacy2220Private dispensary2230Private chemist/drug store2231Private chemist2232Private drug store2240Private mobile drug vendor2300Private doctor's office2310Qualified doctor2320Traditional/unqualified doctor2330Private practice2331Private care room2332Private infirmiry2400Private outreach2410Private mobile clinic2420Private health worker2421Private field worker2422Private community/village health worker2423Private community-based distributor2424Private paramedic2425Private hakim/homeopath2426Private traditional healer2427Private traditional birth attendant (TBA)2428Private nurse2500Private health center2600Private family planning clinic2610Injectables outlet2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical2901Tent2902VCT center3000NGO SECTOR3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Marie Stopes facility3131Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM)3140Red Cross facility3150UN Relief and Works Agency facility3160Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)3170Population Services International (PSI)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Field worker3230Community-based distributor3300Country-specific NGO3301Amo-Congo3302Clinical Services Improvement (CSI)3303Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)3304Myanmar Medical Association (MMA)3305United Mission to Nepal (UMN)3900Other NGO4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious outreach4310Religious health post4320Religious mobile clinic4330Religious health worker4331Religious field worker4900Other religious5000UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR5100Pharmacy/dispensary5110Pharmacy5120Dispensary5200Outreach5210Mobile clinic5220Health worker5221Field worker5222Traditional healer5223Health educator5224Peer educators5230Outreach clinic5900Other unspecified medical sector5901Media campaign6000OTHER6100Shop/market6110Shop6111General dealer6112Supermarket/tuck shop6113Supermarket6114Tuck shop6120Market6130Kiosk6140Gas station6150Other retail6200Church/mosque6300Friend/relative6310Friend6320Relative6321Partner6400Bar/nightclub/hotel6410Bar/nightclub6411Bar6420Hotel6500Workplace6510Respondent's workplace6520Partner's workplace6600Informal channels6610Drug vendor6620Support group6630Women's sittings6700Location for adolescents6710Youth center6720School6900Other facility6901Refugee camp6902Charity/foundation9994Abroad9995Other9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, standardized318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCS (V327) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into a few standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Church, Shop, friends, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Govt Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinic/PharmRecent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEasy or difficult to get to FP source333. Is it easy or difficult to get there?
EASY 1
DIFFICULT 2For women who know of a source where family planning can be obtained, FPSRCEASE (V383) indicates whether it is easy or difficult to get there.1Easy2Difficult7Don't know8Missing9NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIME (V381) reports the amount of time it takes them to get there in minutes, hours, or days. The complementary variable FPSRCTIMEGP also reports the amount of time to get to the source of family planning, but that variable is top-coded at 120+ minutes.1000Less than 1 minute10011 minute10022 minutes10033 minutes10044 minutes10055 minutes10066 minutes10077 minutes10088 minutes10099 minutes101010 minutes101111 minutes101212 minutes101313 minutes101414 minutes101515 minutes101616 minutes101717 minutes101818 minutes101919 minutes102020 minutes102121 minutes102222 minutes102323 minutes102424 minutes102525 minutes102626 minutes102727 minutes102828 minutes102929 minutes103030 minutes103131 minutes103232 minutes103333 minutes103434 minutes103535 minutes103636 minutes103737 minutes103838 minutes103939 minutes104040 minutes104141 minutes104242 minutes104343 minutes104444 minutes104545 minutes104646 minutes104747 minutes104848 minutes104949 minutes105050 minutes105151 minutes105252 minutes105353 minutes105454 minutes105555 minutes105656 minutes105757 minutes105858 minutes105959 minutes106060 minutes106161 minutes106262 minutes106363 minutes106464 minutes106565 minutes106666 minutes106767 minutes106868 minutes106969 minutes107070 minutes107171 minutes107272 minutes107373 minutes107474 minutes107575 minutes107676 minutes107777 minutes107878 minutes107979 minutes108080 minutes108181 minutes108282 minutes108383 minutes108484 minutes108585 minutes108686 minutes108787 minutes108888 minutes108989 minutes109090 minutes109191 minutes109292 minutes109393 minutes109494 minutes109595 minutes109696 minutes109797 minutes109898 minutes109999 minutes1100100 minutes1101101 minutes1102102 minutes1103103 minutes1104104 minutes1105105 minutes1106106 minutes1107107 minutes1108108 minutes1109109 minutes1110110 minutes1111111 minutes1112112 minutes1113113 minutes1114114 minutes1115115 minutes1116116 minutes1117117 minutes1118118 minutes1119119 minutes1120120 minutes1121121 minutes1122122 minutes1123123 minutes1124124 minutes1125125 minutes1126126 minutes1127127 minutes1128128 minutes1129129 minutes1130130 minutes1131131 minutes1132132 minutes1133133 minutes1134134 minutes1135135 minutes1136136 minutes1137137 minutes1138138 minutes1139139 minutes1140140 minutes1141141 minutes1142142 minutes1143143 minutes1144144 minutes1145145 minutes1146146 minutes1147147 minutes1148148 minutes1149149 minutes1150150 minutes1151151 minutes1152152 minutes1153153 minutes1154154 minutes1155155 minutes1156156 minutes1157157 minutes1158158 minutes1159159 minutes1160160 minutes1161161 minutes1162162 minutes1163163 minutes1164164 minutes1165165 minutes1166166 minutes1167167 minutes1168168 minutes1169169 minutes1170170 minutes1171171 minutes1172172 minutes1173173 minutes1174174 minutes1175175 minutes1176176 minutes1177177 minutes1178178 minutes1179179 minutes1180180 minutes1181181 minutes1182182 minutes1183183 minutes1184184 minutes1185185 minutes1186186 minutes1187187 minutes1188188 minutes1189189 minutes1190190 minutes1191191 minutes1192192 minutes1193193 minutes1194194 minutes1195195 minutes1196196 minutes1197197 minutes1198198 minutes1199199 minutes1200200 or more minutes1999Minutes, number missing2000Less than 1 hour20011 hour20022 hours20033 hours20044 hours20055 hours20066 hours20077 hours20088 hours20099 hours201010 hours201111 hours201212 hours201313 hours201414 hours201515 hours201616 hours201717 hours201818 hours201919 hours202020 hours202121 hours202222 hours202323 hours202424 hours202525 hours202626 hours202727 hours202828 hours202929 hours203030 hours203131 hours203232 hours203333 hours203434 hours203535 hours203636 hours203737 hours203838 hours203939 hours204040 hours204141 hours204242 hours204343 hours204444 hours204545 hours204646 hours204747 hours204848 hours204949 hours205050 hours205151 hours205252 hours205353 hours205454 hours205555 hours205656 hours205757 hours205858 hours205959 hours206060 hours206161 hours206262 hours206363 hours206464 hours206565 hours206666 hours206767 hours206868 hours206969 hours207070 hours207171 hours207272 hours207373 hours207474 hours207575 hours207676 hours207777 hours207878 hours207979 hours208080 hours208181 hours208282 hours208383 hours208484 hours208585 hours208686 hours208787 hours208888 hours208989 hours209090 hours209191 hours209292 hours209393 hours209494 hours209595 hours209696 hours209797 hours209898 hours209999 hours2100100 hours or more2999Hours, number missing30011 day30022 days30033 days30044 days30055 days3999Days, number missing9995Source comes to respondent9996No source known9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source (grouped)332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998Like FPSRCTIME, for women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIMEGP (V382) reports the amount of time it takes to get to there, but the latter variable uses grouped intervals and is top-coded at 120+ minutes.00Mobile source010 - 14 minutes0215 - 29 minutes0330 - 59 minutes0460 - 89 minutes0590 - 119 minutes06120 or more minutes96Don't know time97Don't know source98Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCost of Pills317. How much does a box of pills cost you?
COST ____
FREE 9996
DOESN'T KNOW 9998For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLCOST (V325) reports the cost of a cycle of pills.000000Free999997Don't know999998Missing999999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSBrand of Pills currently used316. Do you know the brand name of the pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND
NAME OF THE BRAND ____
DOESN'T KNOW NAME 98For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLBRAND (V323) reports the brand name of the Pill that the respondent currently uses.4203Emkit3112Triella2215TriNovum2114Stediril1241Rigevidon1240Brevinor1239Lusiaf1129Yasmin1128Triquilar1127Trinordial2113"1242NewFem1000LOW-DOSE PILLS1100International brands1101Adepal1102Choice1103Cilest1104Combination-31105Confidence1106Diane1107Duofem1108Eugynon1109Famila 281110Femicon1111Gracial1112Lo-femenal1113Logynon1114Marvelon1115Microgynon1116Minidril1117Miniphase1118Nordette1119Norminest1120Norquest1121Novodol1122Oralcon F1123Ortho-Novum1124Pilplan1125Planif1126Planyl1200Country-specific brands1201Nogestol1202Desolon1203Femipill1204Maya1205Noret-281206Ovacon1207Shuki1208Harmonie (PSI)1209Varnoline1210Microcept1211Microvlar1212Triocept1213Trivolar1214Style/Trigestrel1215Secure1216Microlite1217Apsara1218Ecroz1219Mala-D1220Mala-N1221Novelon1222Ovral L1223Pearl1224Anteovin1225Belara1226Gracial1227Loestrin1228Mawelon1229Norimin1230Femiplan1231Conova 301232Trigynon1233OK pills1234Sure1235Feminyl1236Nilocon White1237Sunaulo Gulaf1900Unspecified low-dose pills2000HIGH-DOSE PILLS2100International brands2101Anovlar2102Gynovlar2103Lyndiol2104Microgynon 30 ED2105Milli Anovlar2106Neogynon2107Neogynon ED2108Nordiol2109Norquentiel2110Ovidon2111Ovral2112Ovulen 502200Country-specific brands2201Combination-52202Lynes2203Ovostat2204Regumen2205Novell-duo2206Gynera2207Primovlar2208Duoluton-L2209Ovral G2210Progyluton2211Gynovlane2212Ovanon2213Ovidon2214Triphasit2900Unspecified high-dose pill3000PROGESTIN-ONLY PILLS3100International brands3101Exluton/Lynestrenol3102Femulen3103Microlut3104Micronor3105Micronovum3106Microval3107"3108Minovlar3109Noriday3110Ovrette3111Safe Plan3200Country-specific brands3201Bredicon3202Minicon3203Levonor3204Hyan3205I-plan3206Primolut N3207Cerazette3208Planor3209Softsure4000EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION4100International brands4200Country-specific brands4201Gravistal4202Postinor4900Unspecified emergency contraception5000NON-HORMONAL PILLS5100International brands5200Country-specific brands5201Centron5202Saheli6000UNSPECIFIED/UNKNOWN PILLS6100International brands6101Today (sponge)6200Country-specific brands6201Khoshi6202Aco6203Cotrablan6204Microvior 306205Stero6206Blue6207Hot6208Kamal (foam)6209N/M tablets6210Nofian6211Period oil6212Sacharin6213Skill6214Moti6215Subitha6216Fingers6217Sutura6218Menstrogen (injection)6219Norvolain6220Flexi P6221Marutton6900Other unspecified/unknown pills6901Unspecified private brand6902Unspecified public brand6903Unspecified social marketing brand9995Other9996Not able to show9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSShown pill package315. May I see the package of pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND.
PACKAGE SEEN 1 (BRAND)______ (GO TO 317)
NAME OF THE BRAND ____ (GO TO 317)
PACKAGE NOT SEEN 2For women who are currently using the Pill as a method of family planning, FPPILLPACK (V372) indicates whether the package of pills currently being used was seen by the interviewer.0Package not seen1Package seen8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse last time got Pill314. The last time you obtained pills did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2FPLPILSAWDR (V374) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she last got a supply of the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FP (grouped)Now I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSGPKID (V311) reports the number of living children, if any, the woman had when she first used a contraceptive method, with the number top-coded at 4+ children. FP1STUSLVKID reports responses to the same question, without top-coding the answers.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0011223344+7Inconsistent number reported8Missing9Never used FPFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FPNow I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSLVKID (V310) reports the number of living children the woman had the first time she used a contraceptive method. The same information is also reported in FP1STUSGPKID, except responses are top-coded at 4+ children in that variable and women who have never used contraception are coded as "9."000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222296Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse for first use of Pill313. At the time you began using the pill for the first time did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FP1PILSAWDR (V373) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she first started using the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing7Don't know1Yes0NoFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSFP current use or future intentionFPUSINTENT (V364) is a constructed variable drawing on responses to multiple survey questions that divides women into the following categories: those who are currently using a contraceptive method (either modern or traditional); those who are not now using contraception but intend to do so in the future; those who are neither using contraception now nor intend to do so in the future; and (in a minority of samples) those who never had sex.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review FPMETHNOW and FPUSPLAN for additional information on the variables used to construct FPUSINTENT.1Using modern method2Using traditional method3Non-user intending to use4Does not intend to use9NIU (not in universe)5Never had sexFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSIntention to use FP in future324. Do you intend to use a method to delay or prevent pregnancy at any point in the future?
YES 1 (GO TO 326)
NO 2
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 330)FPUSPLAN (V362) is a constructed variable based on multiple survey questions that reports, for women not currently using contraception, whether the woman intends to use contraception in the future and, if so, when she intends to begin use (in the next 12 months or later). Women uncertain about future contraceptive use are subdivided into those who are unsure about using a method and those unsure about the timing of planned future use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Will use in future11Use in next 12 months12Use later20Unsure about future use21Unsure about timing22Unsure about use30Does not intend to use40Never had sex98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred future FP method327. When you will use a method in the future, which method will you want to use?
PILL 01
IUD 02
INJECTABLES 03
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04
CONDOM 05
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06
MALE STERILIZATION 07
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 330)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 10 (GO TO 330)
NOT SURE 98 (GO TO 330)For women not currently using a contraceptive method but intending to do so in the future, FPMETHFUTR (V363) reports the family planning method the woman would prefer to use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.999NIU (not in universe)998Missing997Inconsistent304Specific method 4303Specific method 3302Specific method 2301Specific method 1300Other method, unspecified234Traditional medications233Astrology232Gris-gris/amulet231Herbs230Other traditional/folkloric220Withdrawal212Abstinence211Periodic abstinence210Abstinence or periodic abstinence200TRADITIONAL METHODS160Whatever doctor prescribes150Other modern methods140Emergency contraception131Prolonged breastfeeding130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)126Vaginal methods125Foaming tablets124Foam or jelly123Diaphragm/Jelly122Diaphragm/Foam121Diaphragm120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly108Male sterilization107Female sterilization106Female condom105Condom104Norplant/implants103Injections102IUD101Pill100MODERN METHODS213CycleBeads/Standard days method214Mucus method (periodic abstinence)235Knotted cord/strings236Charm from traditional spiritual leader996Don't knowFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThe source of the preferred method is the source the respondent believes the preferred method is available.328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who are not currently using contraception but intend to use a modern method in the future, FPSRCFUTR (V377) reports the intended source for their preferred future method.
The related variable FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method, in standardized response categories.1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120Regional/provincial hospital1130Urban hospital1140District hospital1150Rural hospital1160Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Urban health center1220Rural health center1230Family welfare center1240Primary health center1300Government family planning clinic1400Government pharmacy/dispensary1410Government pharmacy1420Government dispensary1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1600Government outreach1610Government health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Paramedic1633Doctor1634Community/village health worker1900Other public sector1901Health insurance organization1902Curative care organization1903Parastatal health facility2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private health center2500Private family planning clinic2600Private maternity home2700Private outreach2710Private mobile clinic2720Private health worker2721Nurse2722Fieldworker2723Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2900Other private medical sector3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3200Country-specific NGOs3201CSI project4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4200Religious dispensary4300Religious health center4310Mosque health center4320Church health center5000OTHER5100Relative/friend5200Shop5300Church5400Traditional birth attendant5500Workplace9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSource of preferred future FP method, standardized328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who plan to use a modern contraceptive method in the future, FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Shop, church, friend, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Got Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinical/PharmFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern)303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSE (V302) is a constructed variable that reports whether the woman had ever used a family planning method and, if so, whether she had used a modern contraceptive method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00Never used10Used only traditional or folkloric method11Used only traditional method12Used only folkloric method20Used modern methodEver use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use Pill for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use IUD for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use injectable for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use diaphragm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSDIA (V305_04) indicates whether the woman had ever used the diaphragm (sometimes explicitly in conjunction with foam or jelly) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use condom for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use female sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use withdrawal for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use rhythm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use male sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use other methods for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThinks would have sterilization again607. In your current situation, if you had it to do over again, do you think that you/your husband/partner would make the same decision to get sterilized?
YES 1
NO 2For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERAGN (V619) indicates whether they (or their partners) would choose to have the operation if given the chance to do it over again.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSReason regrets sterilization609. Why do you regret it?
RESPONDENT WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 1 (GO TO 617)
PARTNER WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 2 (GO TO 617)
SIDE EFFECTS 3 (GO TO 617)
OTHER REASON (SPECIFY) _____ 4 (GO TO 617)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERREG (V618) reports the reason (if any) they regret getting sterilized.00No regret01Respondent wants a(nother) child02Partner wants a(nother) child03Side effects04Child died05Marital status changed06Operation failed95Other reason98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSAge at sterilization (grouped)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation.750 - 54 years old1Less than 25 years old225 - 29 years old330 - 34 years old435 - 39 years old540 - 44 years old645 - 49 years old9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSParity at sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILPAR (V322) reports the parity of the women at the time of their sterilization, top-coded at 5+ children.001122334455 or more9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMarital duration at time of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERMARDUR (V321) reports, in 5-year groups, the women's marital duration at the time of their sterilization.0Single, before marriage10 - 4 years25 - 9 years310 - 14 years415 - 19 years520 - 24 years625 - 29 years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYears since sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERYRAGO (V319) reports the number of years since their sterilization operation, using 2-year groups, top-coded at 10+ years.1Less than 2 years22 - 3 years34 - 5 years46 - 7 years58 - 9 years610 or more years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSDate when sterilized (CMC)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILDTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of their sterilization.9999NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMonth of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILMO reports the calendar month of their sterilization. The calendar year of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILYR.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYear when sterilized322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILYR reports the calendar year of their sterilization. The calendar month of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILMO.19571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020009999NIU (not in universe)20012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420142015201520162016Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information - date of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERCOMP reports the completeness of information about the date of their sterilization.1Month and year given5Month imputed, year given6Month given, year imputed (date placed)7No information given (date placed)8From calendar9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on radio334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPRADIOHR (V384A) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on the radio in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, only once12Yes, more than once98Missing97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on TV recently334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPTVHR (V384B) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on television in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSAcceptability of FP message on radio or TV336. Do you find it acceptable or inacceptable that information about family planning is given on radio or television?
ACCEPTABLE 1
NOT ACCEPTABLE 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FPMEDIAOK (V366) indicates whether the woman considered family planning messages on radio or television to be acceptable or unacceptable.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0Not acceptable1Acceptable7Don't know8MissingInformation on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message in newspaper/magazine335. During the last month, have you read articles about family planning in a newspaper?
YES 1
NO 2FPNEWSHR (V384C) indicates whether the woman has recently seen family planning messages in a newspaper or magazine.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source for modern FP method304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOMODSRC (V303) indicates whether the woman knew of source from which she believed she could obtain a modern method of family planning. Whether the source existed and whether it could supply the method was not verified.
In the DHS, the following family planning methods are considered modern methods: Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.0Doesn't know source1Knows source for modern methodSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for condom: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCCON (V306_05) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a male condom to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for diaphragm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCDIA (V306_04) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a diaphragm/foam/jelly to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes7Not asked8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for female sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCFST (V306_06) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get female sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for injectable contraception: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCINJ (V306_03) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get injectable contraception to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for IUD: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCIUD (V306_02) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get an IUD to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for male sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCMST (V306_07) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get male sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for Pill: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCPIL (V306_01) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get the Pill to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for rhythm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to learn about rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSWhy not intend to use FP in future325. What is the main reason why you do not intend on using a contraceptive method?
WANTS CHILDREN 01 (GO TO 330)
LACK OF INFORMATION 02 (GO TO 330)
PARTNER DISAPPROVES 03 (GO TO 330)
TOO EXPENSIVE 04 (GO TO 330)
SIDE EFFECTS 05 (GO TO 330)
HEALTH PROBLEMS 06 (GO TO 330)
HARD TO GET 07 (GO TO 330)
RELIGION 08 (GO TO 330)
OPPOSED TO FAMILY PLANNING 09 (GO TO 330)
FATALIST 10 (GO TO 330)
OTHER PEOPLE DISAPPROVE 11 (GO TO 330)
INFREQUENT SEXUAL ACTIVITY 12 (GO TO 330)
DIFFICULTY GETTING PREGNANT 13 (GO TO 330)
MENOPAUSAL/STERILIZED 14 (GO TO 330)
NO CONVENIENT 15 (GO TO 330)
NOT MARRIED 16 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 17 (GO TO 330)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 330)For women not now using a contraceptive method and not intending to do so in the future, FPYNOTFUS (V376) reports the reason the woman doesn't intend to use family planning in the future.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Responses are grouped into the following broad categories, each with a different first digit: not married, other low fertility risk, wants children, opposition to use, lack of knowledge, method-related, and other. Specific responses within these categories are distinguished by the second digit of the codes.10NOT MARRIED11Not married12Not intending to marry13Inconsistent says not married20OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK21Not having sex22Infrequent sex23Menopausal or hysterectomy24Subfecund, infecund25Postpartum, breastfeeding26Husband ill or subfecund30WANTS CHILDREN31Wants more children32Wants son33Wants daughter34Fatalistic35Wants as many children as possible40OPPOSITION TO USE41Respondent opposed42Husband opposed/makes decision on FP43Others opposed44Religious prohibition45Cultural taboos46Rumors50LACK OF KNOWLEDGE51Knows no method52Knows no source60METHOD-RELATED61Health concerns62Fear side effects63Lack of access64Cost too much65Inconvenient to use66Interfere with body67Sterilization concerns70OTHER97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICSType of method: PillSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) reports whether the Pill is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: IUDSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) reports whether the intrauterine device (IUD) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: InjectablesSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) reports whether injectable contraception is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: DiaphragmSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) reports whether diaphragm or spermicides, such as foam or jelly, is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: CondomSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPCON (V304A_05) reports whether the male condom is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPCON (V304A_05) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Female sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPFST (V304A_06) reports whether female sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPFST (V304A_06) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Male sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPMST (V304A_07) reports whether male sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPMST (V304A_07) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Rhythm methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) reports whether the rhythm method (periodic abstinence) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: WithdrawalSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPWD (V304A_09) reports whether withdrawal is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPWD (V304A_09) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Other methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPOM (V304A_10) reports whether any "other" method reported by the woman is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPOM (V304A_10) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSNumber of times discussed FP with partner in past year611. How many times over the last year have you discussed family planning with your husband/partner?
NEVER 1
ONE OR TWO TIMES 2
MORE OFTEN 3FPTALKHUSNO (V611) reports the number of the times the woman has recently discussed family planning with her husband/partner.0Never1Once or twice2More often8Missing9NIU (not in universe)7Don't knowDiscussion of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner.15454 days15353 days15252 days15151 days15050 days14949 days14848 days14747 days14646 days14545 days14444 days14343 days14242 days14141 days14040 days13939 days13838 days13737 days13636 days13535 days13434 days13333 days13232 days13131 days13030 days12929 days12828 days12727 days12626 days12525 days12424 days12323 days12222 days12121 days12020 days11919 days11818 days11717 days11616 days11515 days11414 days11313 days11212 days11111 days11010 days1099 days1088 days1077 days1066 days1055 days1044 days1033 days1022 days1011 day100Less than 1 day ago15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days198Days, number inconsistent199Days, number missing200WEEKS2011 week2022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks298Weeks, inconsistent299Weeks, number missing300MONTHS3011 month3022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months398Months, inconsistent399Months, number missing400YEARS4011 year4022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44848 years44949 years45050+ years499Years, number missing993With former husband994Within last 4 weeks995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)44646 years44747 yearsRecent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in days515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXD (V528) reports the number of days that have passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse. Durations of more than 30 days are grouped into "31+."
If the respondent reported having sexual intercourse in the last 4 weeks but replied that her last sexual intercourse was one month before the interview (in TIMESINCESEX (V527), this response is recoded to "30" in TIMESINCESEXD. In all other cases, a response of "One month" in TIMESINCESEX is coded as "31+."0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131+ days92Not married/no regular partner93Within last 4 weeks94Before last birth95With former husband96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in months (imputed)515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXM (V529) reports the computed time (in months) since the respondent last had sexual intercourse.
This variable's value is computed from the responses in TIMESINCESEX (V527), with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth recoded as "Before last birth."000Less than 1 month993No partner994With former husband995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for time since last sex (months, imputed)TIMESINCESEXFLAG (V530) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the time that has passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse (in TIMESINCESEXM (V529)).
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Duration reported is greater than the interval since the last birth, and the respondent did not say in the maternity section (PPABSTAINNOW (V406)) that she is still abstaining from sexual relations since her last birth
2 = Duration reported plus the duration of abstinence after the last birth (PPABMO_01 (M8_1)) is greater than the interval since the last birth
3 = Duration reported, but the respondent has not resumed sexual intercourse since the last birth
4 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she has never given birth
5 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she was currently pregnant (PREGNANT (V213).
6 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she reported in the maternity section that she had resumed sexual intercourse after her last birth
7 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this would place her last intercourse before her last pregnancy
8 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this response was inconsistent with her response concerning the number of times she had sexual intercourse in the 4 weeks preceding the survey (SX4WKX (V526))
9 = Duration reported, but would place her last sexual intercourse before her last birth00No flag01Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence02Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth03Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth04Before last birth, but no births05Before last birth, but currently pregnant06Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth07Reported but before last pregnancy08Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks09Reported but before last birth98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes had sex in last 4 weeksNow we need some information about your sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of family planning and fertility.
513. How many times have you had sexual intercourse in the last four weeks?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKNO (V526) reports the number of times the respondent had sexual intercourse in last 4 weeks.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes respondent usually has sex in a month514. How many times in a month do you usually have sexual intercourse?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKAVG (V533) reports the number of times the respondent usually has sex in a month.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEX (V525) indicates the woman's self-reported age for the first time she had sexual intercourse.00Not had intercourse022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555594Refused to respond95At first union96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse (imputed)516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEXIMP (V531) reports the respondent's age at first sexual intercourse.
This variable is the same as AGE1STSEX (V525), except for women who reported their first sexual intercourse was at the time of their union. For these women, the age at first sex is taken from the age at first union. In cases where the age at first sex was inconsistent with the age at conception of the first child, but only by one year, the age at first sex was reduced by one year.00Not had sex01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636395Refused to respond96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for age at first intercourseAGE1STSEXFLAG (V532) is a flag variable reporting the type of inconsistency found when editing responses about when the respondent first had sexual intercourse.
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Respondent reported age at first sexual intercourse that exceeds her current age (AGE (V012))
2 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring more than one year after the conception of her first child
3 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring up to one year after the conception of her first child
4 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but the respondent was never married (EVERMARRIED (V535))
5 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but her first marriage occurred after the conception of her first child
6 = Respondent reported her first sexual intercourse as being some time after her first marriage0No flag1After interview2After conception by 1 year or more3After conception by less than 1 year4At marriage, but never married5At marriage, but after conception6After marriageFirst or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSLast birth caesarean section414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, DELCESRLAST (V401) indicates whether the last-born child was delivered by caesarean section.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes allchildren of the mother to be coded the same way.
Question wording varies slightly across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum amenorrheic418. Has your period come back since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 420)
NO 2 (GO TO 421)PPAMENNOW (V405) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum amenorrheic. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if menstruation resumed after birth. Women who are currently pregnant (irrespective of whether the woman's period returned after her last birth) and women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently amenorrheic, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum abstaining422. Have you begun to have sexual intercourse again since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 424)PPABSTAINNOW (V406) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum abstaining from sex. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if the respondent has resumed sexual relations since her last birth. Women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently abstaining, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1YesGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT (V608) reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child.07979 days07878 days07777 days07676 days07575 days07474 days07373 days07272 days07171 days07070 days06969 days06868 days06767 days06666 days06565 days06464 days06363 days06262 days06161 days000Less than one day0011 day0022 days0033 days0044 days0055 days0066 days0077 days0088 days0099 days01010 days01111 days01212 days01313 days01414 days01515 days01616 days01717 days01818 days01919 days02020 days02121 days02222 days02323 days02424 days02525 days02626 days02727 days02828 days02929 days03030 days03131 days03232 days03333 days03434 days03535 days03636 days03737 days03838 days03939 days04040 days04141 days04242 days04343 days04444 days04545 days04646 days04747 days04848 days04949 days05050 days05151 days05252 days05353 days05454 days05555 days05656 days05757 days05858 days05959 days06060 days100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)08080 days08181 days08282 days08383 days08484 days08585 days08686 days08787 days08888 days08989 days09090 daysGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence (months and years only)614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT2 reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child. Responses are given in month or year units; the complementary variable IDEALPOSTPT preserves the detailed responses given in days for a minority of samples.100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSAlright to have sex while breastfeeding615. Should a mother wait until she is completely done breastfeeding before restarting sexual relations or does it not matter?
WAIT 1
NO IMPORTANCE 2SEXBRSTFD (V609) indicates whether the woman thinks mothers should wait until they have stopped breastfeeding before resuming sexual relations after the birth of a child.1Wait2Doesn't matter7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in maternity history[REPEAT QUESTIONS 402-440 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
402. ENTER THE LINE NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS FOR EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE REPRODUCTION TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR ALL BIRTHS BEGINNING WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
Now I would like to ask you some questions about the health of all your children born in the last five years. We will only talk about one child at a time.
LINE NUMBER FROM 212:
LINE NO. ___
FROM 212 AND 216:
NAME ____
LIVING ____
DEAD ____MATERNITYIDX (V417) reports the number of entries in the pregnancy and postnatal care history for a female respondent. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, MATERNITYIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, MATERNITYIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in immunization/health historySECTION 4B. VACCINATION AND HEALTH
[REPEAT QUESTIONS 441-449 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
441. WRITE THE LINE NUMBER AND NAME OF EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH BIRTH STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
LINE NUMBER FROM 212 ___
NAME _____HEALTHIDX (V418) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the health or immunization history. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, HEALTHIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, HEALTHIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in height and weight tableINTERVIEWER: IN 902 (COLUMNS 2-4) RECORD THE LINE NUMBER OF EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986.
IN 903 AND 904 RECORD THE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH OF RESPONDENT AND EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986. IN 906 AND 908, RECORD THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE RESPONDENT AND LIVING CHILDREN.
(NOTE: ALL RESPONDENTS WITH ONE OR MORE BIRTHS SINCE JANUARY 1986 MUST BE MEASURED AND WEIGHED, EVEN IF ALL OF THE CHILDREN ARE DECEASED.)
902. LINE NUMBER ACCORDING TO 212.
_____BIOIDX (V419) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the height and weight table. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, BIOIDX is actually limited to the number of columns on the survey form that can be completed. In most cases, BIOIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous night429. How many times did you breastfeed last night between sunset and sunrise?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF NIGHTTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDNITE (V407) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous night between sunset and sunrise.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDNITE_01 (M35_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDNITE describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDNITE does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was breastfed that many times during the previous night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDNITE (M35) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous night.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+96On demand97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous day430. How many times did you breastfeed yesterday during the daylight hours?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF DAYTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDAY (V408) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous day during daylight hours.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDAY_01 (M36_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous day during daylight hours.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDAY describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDAY does not necessarily indicate that a child whose record is being analyzed was personally breastfed that many times during the previous day. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDAY (M36) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous day.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+95On demand, non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSMother fed last-born child from bottle with nipple in last day or night439. Did (NAME) drink anything from a bottle yesterday or last night?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still alive, BOTTLE24H (V415) indicates whether the last-born child drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDBOT_01 (M38_01), which also indicates whether the woman gave her last-born child anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BOTTLE24H describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. If the mother reported that she fed her last-born child with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night, all of her children in the data are coded as "yes," including any children who have died or who live elsewhere.
When children are the unit of analysis, a positive response in BOTTLE24H thus does not necessarily indicate that a particular child was actually fed with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDBOT (M38) to determine whether the specific child in question actually drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently breastfeeding any child428. Are you still breastfeeding (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 433)
NO 2BFEEDANYNOW (V404) indicates whether the woman is currently breastfeeding. If no child was born in the last three to five years, the respondent is assumed to not be breastfeeding.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.
This variable has some variation in how current breastfeeding is determined. See Comparability.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWhen mother first put last-born child to breast426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and breastfed their last-born child, BFEEDST (V426) reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her last-born child. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDST_01 (M34_1), which also reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her child (for the last birth).
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDST describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of hours or days in BFEEDST does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was first breastfed after that amount of time. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDST (M34) to determine the length of time between the specific child's birth and when that child was first breastfed.000Immediately100Within first hour1011 hour1022 hours1033 hours1044 hours1055 hours1066 hours1077 hours1088 hours1099 hours11010 hours11111 hours11212 hours11313 hours11414 hours11515 hours11616 hours11717 hours11818 hours11919 hours12020 hours12121 hours12222 hours12323 hours12424 hours12525 hours12626 hours12727 hours12828 hours12929 hours13030 hours13131 hours13232 hours13333 hours13434 hours13535 hours13636 hours13737 hours13838 hours13939 hours14040 hours14141 hours14242 hours14343 hours14444 hours14545 hours14646 hours14747 hours14848 hours14949 hours15050 hours15151 hours15252 hours15353 hours15454 hours15555 hours15656 hours15757 hours15858 hours15959 hours16060 hours16161 hours16262 hours16363 hours16464 hours16565 hours16666 hours16767 hours16868 hours16969 hours17070 hours17171 hours17272 hours17373 hours17474 hours17575 hours17676 hours17777 hours17878 hours17979 hours18080 hours18181 hours18282 hours18383 hours18484 hours18585 hours18686 hours18787 hours18888 hours18989 hours19090 hours199Hours: Number missing200Within first day2011 day2022 days2033 days2044 days2055 days2066 days2077 days2088 days2099 days21010 days21111 days21212 days21313 days21414 days21515 days21616 days21717 days21818 days21919 days22020 days22121 days22222 days22323 days22424 days22525 days22626 days22727 days22828 days22929 days23030 days23131 days23232 days23333 days23434 days23535 days23636 days23737 days23838 days23939 days24040 days24141 days24242 days24343 days24444 days24545 days24646 days24747 days24848 days24949 days25050 days25151 days25252 days25353 days25454 days25555 days25656 days25757 days25858 days25959 days26060 days26161 days26262 days26363 days26464 days26565 days26666 days26767 days26868 days26969 days27070 days27171 days27272 days27373 days27474 days27575 days27676 days27777 days27878 days27979 days28080 days28181 days28282 days28383 days28484 days28585 days28686 days28787 days28888 days28989 days29090 days299Days: Number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSHeard of ORS for diarrhea treatment481. Have you ever heard of a product called ORS/OVIDA you can get for the treatment of diarrhea?
YES 1 (GO TO 483)
NO 2DIATRORSHEARD (V416) indicates whether the woman ever heard of using an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to treat diarrhea. ORS generally consists of drinking water with the addition of sugar and salt (in a homemade solution) or a commercial mixture of salt, glucose, potassium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate added to clean water.10No20Yes21Used ORS22Heard of ORS23Recognized ORS packet98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSEver prepared ORS solution483. Have you already prepared a solution using one of these packets to treat diarrhea for yourself or someone else?
SHOW THE PACKET.
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 485)For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS (oral rehydration solution), ORSPREPEV (V422) indicates whether the respondent has ever prepared a solution from an ORS packet to treat diarrhea, either for herself or for someone else.10No20Yes21Used in last 2 weeks22Used previously98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSAmount of water (in mL) used for ORS484. How much water did you use the last time you prepared ODIVA?
1/2 LITER 01
1 LITER 02
1 1/2 LITERS 03
2 LITERS 04
FOLLOWED PACKET INSTRUCTIONS 05
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 06
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have prepared ORS, ORSPREPWAT (V423) reports the quantity of water, measured in milliliters, used in the preparation of the oral rehydration solution.
Most samples include fixed categories such as 1/2 liter, 1 liter, and 1-1/2 liters, which are then recoded as 500, 1000, and 1500 milliliters. Some responses are also recorded as bottle sizes, such as beer bottle or coke bottle; these are also recoded in ORSPREPWAT into their respective sizes (333 and 250 milliliters, respectively). If the size of a particular container (e.g., a glass) was not known, this response is recorded as "Unknown quantity" (code "9995").02502500750750100010009993Did not use whole packet9994Followed instructions on packet9995Unknown quantity9996Other uncoded sizes9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSSource of information on preparing ORS for diarrhea treatment487. Where did you learn to prepare the recommended liquid prepared at home with water, sugar and salt that you gave to (NAME) when he/she had diarrhea?
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41For women who prepared ORS for their child's diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, ORSINFOSRC (V425) reports where she learned about preparing a homemade ORS fluid for diarrhea treatment. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.100PUBLIC SECTOR110Government hospital120Government health center121Rural health center130Government mobile clinic140Government health post150Government health worker151Community health worker152Village health guide/worker153Government paramedic154First aid worker155Family welfare worker156Lady health visitor160Maternal child health (MCH) center170Government pharmacy/dispensary200PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR210Private hospital/clinic220Private doctor230Private pharmacy240Private mobile clinic250Private community health worker300RELIGIOUS/MISSION310Religious hospital/clinic320Religious health post330Religious pharmacy/dispensary400OTHER410Shop420Traditional practitioner430Friend/relative440Media441Radio442Printed material443TV450Immunization card995Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Knows any source485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSANY (V424Y) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported any source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private doctor485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDR (V424L) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private doctor as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDRUG (V424K) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private, formal drug vendors that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Traditional healer/practitioner (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHL (V424T) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a traditional healer as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private hospital/clinic485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHOS (V424J) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private hospital or clinic as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health center485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHC (V424B) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public health center as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health centers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public hospital485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHOS (V424A) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public hospital as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health post485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHP (V424C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the woman reported a public health post as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Shop (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSSHOP (V424S) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a shop as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Other485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSOTHER (V424X) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported some "other" place as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS). The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSCode of person measuring children's height and weight911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOMEASCODE (V420) reports the code assigned to the person measuring their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer and assistant measurer (BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421)) codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.99999NIU (not in universe)99998Missing99997Don't know99996Inconsistent99995No living children under 5Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSCode of assistant measurer911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421) reports the code assigned to the assistant measurer of their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer (BIOMEASCODE (V420)) and assistant measurer codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.9992Child's mother9993Household member9994Other9995No living children under 59996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSSex of child214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 2KIDSEX (B4) reports the sex of the child.1Male2FemaleChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)KIDALIVE (B5) reports whether the child was alive or dead at the time of interview.0No1YesChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHMO (B1) reports the child's month of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHYR (B2) reports the child's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.1948194819491949195019501951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDAGEINFO (B10) reports the completeness of information about the child's age and date of birth.01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent98MissingChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____KIDCURAGE (B8) reports the current age of the child, in years, at the time of the survey.00Less than 1 year011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 years077 years088 years099 years1010 years1111 years1212 years1313 years1414 years1515 years1616 years1717 years1818 years1919 years2020 years2121 years2222 years2323 years2424 years2525 years2626 years2727 years2828 years2929 years3030 years3131 years3232 years3333 years3434 years3535 years3636 years3737 years3838 years3939 years4040 years4141 years4242 years97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDDOBCMC (B3) reports the century month code for the date of birth of the child.KIDDOBCMC (B3) is a 4-digit variable.Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBORD (BORD) reports the birth order in which the child was born, from 1 to n, where 1 = the first child born to a mother, and the nth birth is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman.011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild is twin or single birth213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 2KIDTWIN (B0) reports whether the child is a twin (or born in a multiple birth) or is a single birth.10Single birth/not a twin20Twin or multiple211st of multiple births222nd of multiple births233rd of multiple births244th of multiple births255th of multiple births266th of multiple birthsChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild age at death (non-imputed)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___For deceased children, KIDAGEDEATH (B6) reports the age of the child at death in days, months or years. The first digit of the codes indicates the time unit: 1 for days, 2 for months, 3 for years.100Days: Died on day of birth1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days198Days, unknown199Days old, number missing200Months old: Month of birth2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months25959 months26060 months26161 months26262 months26363 months26464 months26565 months26666 months297Months, inconsistent298Months, unknown299Months old, number missing300Years3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years33838 years33939 years34040 years397Years old, number inconsistent398Years old, number unknown399Years old, number missing997Inconsistent998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in month (including imputed)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___For deceased children, KIDAGEDIEDIMP (B7) reports the age of the child at death in months (including imputed ages).999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of childKIDAGEDEATHFLAG (B13) reports the type of problem, if any, found when editing responses about the child's age at death (in KIDAGEDEATH). A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.0No flag1Reported age places death after interview2Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding3Reported age less than age given supplemental food4Reported age less than age first breastfed5Reported age before last vaccination6Reported age outside expected range for units7Reported age was imputed, units given8Reported age was imputed, units not given9NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or with others218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 2KIDLIVESWITH (B9) reports the person the child usually lives with (i.e., the child's mother or someone else).10Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceding birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey who are not the first-born, or the twin of the first-born, child, BIRTHINTPREMO (B11) indicates the preceding birth interval, or the length of time in months the child was born after the mother's previous birth (i.e., after the child's first older sibling).005500440033002200110000998Missing0066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360361361362362363363364364365365999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey who are not the last-born, or twin of the last-born, child, BIRTHINTPOSTMO (B12) indicates the succeeding birth interval, or the length of time in months the child was born before the mother's next birth (or before the child's first younger sibling).999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifierSAMPLE identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.00101Model 201500401Afghanistan 201502401Angola 201505001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9705003Bangladesh 1999-0005004Bangladesh 200405005Bangladesh 200705006Bangladesh 201105007Bangladesh 201410401Myanmar 201510801Burundi 198710802Burundi 201010803Burundi 201611601Cambodia 200011602Cambodia 200511603Cambodia 201011604Cambodia 201412001Cameroon 199112002Cameroon 199812003Cameroon 200412004Cameroon 201114801Chad 1996-9714802Chad 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199620402Benin 200120403Benin 200620404Benin 201123101Ethiopia 200023102Ethiopia 200523103Ethiopia 201123104Ethiopia 201628801Ghana 198828802Ghana 199328803Ghana 199828804Ghana 200328805Ghana 200828806Ghana 201432001Guatemala 198732002Guatemala 199532003Guatemala 201532401Guinea 199932402Guinea 200532403Guinea 201235601India 1992-9335602India 1998-9935603India 2005-0635604India 2015-1638401Cote d'Ivoire 199438402Cote d'Ivoire 199838403Cote d'Ivoire 201140001Jordan 199040002Jordan 199740003Jordan 200240004Jordan 200740005Jordan 200940006Jordan 201240007Jordan 2017-1840401Kenya 198940402Kenya 199340403Kenya 199840404Kenya 200340405Kenya 2008-940406Kenya 201442601Lesotho 200442602Lesotho 200942603Lesotho 201445001Madagascar 199245002Madagascar 199745003Madagascar 200345004Madagascar 200845401Malawi 199245402Malawi 200045403Malawi 200445404Malawi 201045405Malawi 201646601Mali 198746602Mali 1995-646603Mali 200146604Mali 200646605Mali 201250401Morocco 198750402Morocco 199250403Morocco 200350801Mozambique 199750802Mozambique 200350803Mozambique 201151601Namibia 199251602Namibia 200051603Namibia 200651604Namibia 201352401Nepal 199652402Nepal 200152403Nepal 200652404Nepal 201152405Nepal 201656201Niger 199256202Niger 199856203Niger 200656204Niger 201256601Nigeria 199056602Nigeria 199956603Nigeria 200356604Nigeria 200856605Nigeria 201358601Pakistan 1990-9158602Pakistan 2006-0758603Pakistan 2012-1358604Pakistan 2017-1860401Peru 1991-9260402Peru 199660403Peru 200060404Peru 2004-0860405Peru 201060406Peru 201160407Peru 201264601Rwanda 199264602Rwanda 200064603Rwanda 200564604Rwanda 201064605Rwanda 201468601Senegal 198668602Senegal 1992-9368603Senegal 199768604Senegal 200568605Senegal 2010-1168606Senegal 2012-1368607Senegal 201468608Senegal 201568609Senegal 201668610Senegal 201771001South Africa 199871002South Africa 201671601Zimbabwe 198871602Zimbabwe 199471603Zimbabwe 199971604Zimbabwe 2005-671605Zimbabwe 2010-1171606Zimbabwe 201572901Sudan 1989-9078801Tunisia 198879201Turkey 199379202Turkey 199879203Turkey 200380001Uganda 198880002Uganda 199580003Uganda 200180004Uganda 200680005Uganda 201180006Uganda 201681801Egypt 198881802Egypt 199281803Egypt 199581804Egypt 200081805Egypt 200581806Egypt 200881807Egypt 201483401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 2013Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifier (string)SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLE is a numeric variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.11603Cambodia 201011602Cambodia 200511601Cambodia 200010803Burundi 201610802Burundi 201010801Burundi 198710401Myanmar 201505007Bangladesh 201405006Bangladesh 201105005Bangladesh 200705004Bangladesh 200405003Bangladesh 1999-0005001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9714801Chad 1996-9712004Cameroon 201112003Cameroon 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199681807Egypt 201481806Egypt 200881805Egypt 200581804Egypt 200081803Egypt 199581802Egypt 199281801Egypt 198880006Uganda 201680005Uganda 201180004Uganda 200680003Uganda 200180002Uganda 199580001Uganda 198879203Turkey 200379202Turkey 199879201Turkey 199378801Tunisia 198872901Sudan 1989-9071606Zimbabwe 201571605Zimbabwe 2010-1171604Zimbabwe 2005-671603Zimbabwe 199971602Zimbabwe 199471601Zimbabwe 198871001South Africa 199868610Senegal 201768609Senegal 201668608Senegal 201568607Senegal 201414802Chad 200468606Senegal 2012-1368605Senegal 2010-1168604Senegal 200568603Senegal 199768602Senegal 1992-9368601Senegal 198664605Rwanda 201464604Rwanda 201064603Rwanda 200564602Rwanda 200064601Rwanda 199260407Peru 201260406Peru 201160405Peru 201060404Peru 2004-0860403Peru 200060402Peru 199660401Peru 1991-9258603Pakistan 2012-1358602Pakistan 2006-0758601Pakistan 1990-9156605Nigeria 201356604Nigeria 200856603Nigeria 200356602Nigeria 199956601Nigeria 199056204Niger 201256203Niger 200656202Niger 199812002Cameroon 199812001Cameroon 199111604Cambodia 201402401Angola 201500401Afghanistan 201500101Model 201556201Niger 199252404Nepal 201152403Nepal 200652402Nepal 200152401Nepal 199651604Namibia 201351603Namibia 200651602Namibia 200051601Namibia 199250803Mozambique 201150802Mozambique 200350801Mozambique 199750403Morocco 200350402Morocco 199250401Morocco 198746605Mali 201246604Mali 200646603Mali 200146602Mali 1995-646601Mali 198745405Malawi 201645404Malawi 201045403Malawi 200445402Malawi 200045401Malawi 199245004Madagascar 200845003Madagascar 200345002Madagascar 199745001Madagascar 199242603Lesotho 201442602Lesotho 200942601Lesotho 200440406Kenya 201440405Kenya 2008-940404Kenya 200340403Kenya 199840402Kenya 199340401Kenya 198940006Jordan 201240005Jordan 200940004Jordan 200740003Jordan 200240002Jordan 199740001Jordan 199038403Cote d'Ivoire 201138402Cote d'Ivoire 199838401Cote d'Ivoire 199435604India 2015-1635603India 2005-0635602India 1998-9935601India 1992-9332403Guinea 201232402Guinea 200532401Guinea 199932003Guatemala 201532002Guatemala 199532001Guatemala 198728806Ghana 201428805Ghana 200828804Ghana 200328803Ghana 199828802Ghana 199328801Ghana 198823104Ethiopia 201623103Ethiopia 201123102Ethiopia 200523101Ethiopia 200020404Benin 201120403Benin 200620402Benin 200183401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 201340007Jordan 201752405Nepal 201658604Pakistan 2017-1871002South Africa 2016Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSCountryCOUNTRY reports the country where the survey was fielded. The codes assigned to each country are those used by the UN Statistics Division and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).001Model004Afghanistan024Angola050Bangladesh104Myanmar108Burundi116Cambodia120Cameroon148Chad180Congo Democratic Republic204Benin231Ethiopia288Ghana320Guatemala324Guinea356India384Cote d'Ivoire400Jordan404Kenya426Lesotho450Madagascar454Malawi466Mali504Morocco508Mozambique516Namibia524Nepal562Niger566Nigeria586Pakistan604Peru646Rwanda686Senegal710South Africa716Zimbabwe729Sudan788Tunisia792Turkey800Uganda818Egypt834Tanzania854Burkina Faso887Yemen894ZambiaIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSYear of sampleYEAR reports the year when the survey was fielded, as a four-digit variable. In some cases, the DHS was conducted over the course of two years (e.g., Ethiopia 2010-2011), but YEAR always gives a single year. For full information about the timing of the surveys, please consult the IPUMS-DHS Sample Descriptions page.198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample respondent identifierIDHSPID is an identifying number unique to person in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE and CASEID.IDHSPID is a 22-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample household identifierIDHSHID is an identifying number unique to a specific household in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE, CLUSTERNO and HHNUM.IDHSHID is a 19-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSKey to link DHS clusters to context data (string)DHSID is the 14-character DHS identification code for DHS clusters constructed from the 2-character country code, the 4-digit survey year, and the 8-digit cluster identification number. DHSID is available for every IPUMS-DHS sample and uniquely identifies clusters across samples. It serves as the unique linking key between IPUMS-DHS microdata and DHS cluster shapefiles.This is a 14-digit numeric variable with 0 implied decimal placesIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique sample-case PSU identifierIDHSPSU is an identifying number unique to the primary sampling unit in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and PSU (the numbered primary sampling units within a given sample).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample sampling strataIDHSSTRATA is an identifying number unique to the sampling strata in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and STRATA (groups of geographically similar areas, from which primary sampling units are drawn).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific respondent identifierCASEID is the unique identifier for each woman in a given sample year. Using CASEID and CLUSTERNO, analysts can link IPUMS-DHS data to the original DHS datasets to attach variables that are not currently available in IPUMS-DHS. For example, researchers can use CASEID and CLUSTERNO to link variables from the IPUMS-DHS with other variables from the Woman's Recode file to merge country-specific variables, or to the Household or Couples Recode file to attach variables that are not yet part of IPUMS-DHS.
In most samples, users can identify women who are in the same household by using the first 12 characters of CASEID (and CLUSTERNO (V001)), as this indicates a unique household identifier.
CASEID is generally created by The DHS Program using the variables CLUSTERNO (V001), HHNUM (V002), and LINENO (V003), with the last three characters indicating the respondent's line number in the household file.
For instructions on how to create links between IPUMS-DHS data and DHS source data, see the User Note on "Merging IDHS and DHS Data." [URL omitted from DDI.]CASEID is a 18-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific household identifierHHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample.HHID is a 15-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific primary sampling unitPSU (V021) is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable DOMAIN (V023) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.
The DHS Recode Manuals for Phase 2 forward describe this variable as follows:
Primary sampling unit is a number assigned to sample points to identify the primary sampling units for use in the calculation of sampling errors. This variable is usually the same as the cluster number and/or the ultimate area unit, but may differ if the sample design required a multistage selection process.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Using sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.PSU (V021) is a 6-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific sampling strataSTRATA (V022) defines the pairings or groupings of primary sampling units used in the calculation of sampling errors when using the Taylor series expansion method.
In two-stage sampling, The DHS Program may first group small geographic areas, such as enumeration areas from the last census, into broad strata defined jointly by region and urban versus rural areas within a region. In the second stage of sampling, a subset of geographic areas (sample clusters) are selected as the sites for interviewing from within defined strata.
STRATA is not the same as DOMAIN (V023). (Domains represent statistically representative areas for which valid summary statistics can be calculated for a survey, such as provinces and national urban versus rural combined areas, as described in the survey's final report.) The DHS Program recommends using STRATA along with the variable PSU (V021) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
Users are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ section provided by The DHS Program on specifying stratification and clustering here [URL omitted from DDI.], using Stata or SPSS to account for sample design.STRATA (V022) is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific domainDOMAIN (V023) defines the basic geographic units for which the sample was designed to yield representative estimates.
The DHS Recode Manual describes DOMAIN as follows:
For example, if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within region, this variable would define those regions; if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within major urban areas, other urban areas and rural areas, this variable would define the major urban, other urban and rural areas. If the sample is self-weighted at the national level, this variable is code 0.
When national estimates are desired, users should include survey design variables, including DOMAIN (V023) and PSU (V021), and the correct sample weights (e.g., PERWEIGHT (V005)) to adjust sampling errors to account for DHS' sample design.
In most countries, DOMAIN defines the stratification for the sample (generally either regional or national). However, some countries use two levels of stratification, such as region and urban/rural areas. Users should check for the correct stratification design by consulting the Final Report(s) for the sample(s) of interest (particularly the Introduction and Sample Design sections and Implementation Appendix).DOMAIN is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold number in clusterHHNUM (V002) is the number identifying the household in which the respondent was
interviewed, within each sample.
To identify unique households in most samples, researchers must use HHNUM with CLUSTERNO (V001).
For most samples, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO can be used to merge IPUMS-DHS data from the women's file to DHS Household Recode files, to incorporate household variables not yet available in the IPUMS-DHS. However, in some household files, HHNUM and CLUSTERNO do not uniquely identify households in the DHS Household Recode file.
For information about the IPUMS-DHS samples where HHNUM and CLUSTERNO are not sufficient to uniquely identify households, and for guidance on what further steps to take for linking files in such cases, please consult the User Note on Linking. [URL omitted from DDI.]HHNUM is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific cluster numberCLUSTERNO (V001) reports the cluster number for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS Sampling Manual, "A cluster is the smallest geographical survey statistical unit for DHS surveys. It consists of a number of adjacent households in a geographical area. For DHS surveys, a cluster corresponds either to an [enumeration area], or a segment of a large [enumeration area]." The most recent census for a country, which divided all territory into enumeration areas to ensure full coverage of the population, often provides the sampling frame for a DHS survey.
CLUSTERNO is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. It should be used along with the variable STRATA to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Use sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.
CLUSTERNO (V001) and HHNUM (V002) can be used to merge the women's individual recode file to the household recode file. See the DHS webpage Merging Datasets [URL omitted from DDI.] on variables to be used for linking data sets.CLUSTERNO is an 8 digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific ultimate area unitULTAREAUNIT (V004) reports the ultimate area unit for the person's de facto residence.
According to the DHS recode manuals, ULTAREAUNIT
is a number assigned to each sample point to identify the ultimate area units in the collection of data. It is usually the same as the cluster number [CLUSTERNO (V001)], but may be a sequentially numbered variable for samples with a more complicated structure.
ULTAREAUNIT can be used to account for the impact of the sampling design clustering on the variance estimates and standard errors.ULTAREAUNIT (V004) is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold line number of woman respondentHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENO (V003) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the woman's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking "Please give me the names of the persons who usually live in your household or are staying with you now, starting with the head of the household," the interviewer recorded each name in turn on successively numbered lines printed on the household survey form.001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire)HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENOHHRESP (HV003) reports the line number in the household schedule of the person responding to the questions asked in the household questionnaire. If nobody in the household was available for the interview, this variable is coded "00."00Not in household0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535398MissingIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSMaternity history index to birth history[REPEAT QUESTIONS 402-440 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
402. ENTER THE LINE NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS FOR EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE REPRODUCTION TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR ALL BIRTHS BEGINNING WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
Now I would like to ask you some questions about the health of all your children born in the last five years. We will only talk about one child at a time.
LINE NUMBER FROM 212:
LINE NO. ___
FROM 212 AND 216:
NAME ____
LIVING ____
DEAD ____MIDX reports the young child's line number in the woman respondent's maternity history. For children who are included in the maternity history (pregnancy and postnatal care section of the questionnaire, normally children under age 3, 4, or 5), the value of MIDX is the same as the child's line number in the birth history (BIDX).
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "For twins, the information in their entries will be identical for all variables relating to prenatal care."1122334455669NIU (not in universe)Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSBirth history index number[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____BIDX reports the index number of the child in the mother's birth history, from 1 to n, where the nth birth is the mother's first birth, and 1 is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman. After asking "Now I would like to record the names of all your births, whether still alive or not, with the first one you had," the interviewer recorded each child's name in turn on successively numbered lines printed in the "Reproduction" section of the individual woman's questionnaire.
Combined with CASEID, BIDX uniquely identifies children within a sample. Combined with IDHSPID, BIDX uniquely identifies children across samples. Using these variables, data users can link IPUMS-DHS data to original DHS child-level and birth-level datasets.07708809920201919181817171616151514141313121211111010066055044033022011Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHealth history index to birth historySECTION 4B. VACCINATION AND HEALTH
[REPEAT QUESTIONS 441-449 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
441. WRITE THE LINE NUMBER AND NAME OF EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH BIRTH STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
LINE NUMBER FROM 212 ___
NAME _____HIDX reports the young child's line number in the woman respondent's health history section. For children who are included in the health history (normally, children under age 3, 4, or 5), the value of HIDX is the same as the child's line number in the birth history (BIDX).
After asking, "Now I would like to record the names of all your births, whether still alive or not, with the first one you had," the interviewer recorded each child's name in turn on successively numbered lines printed in the "Reproduction" section of the individual woman's questionnaire.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing665544332211Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample weight for personsPERWEIGHT (V005) is an 8-digit variable with 6 implied decimal places, which should be used as a weighting factor to produce representative numbers accurately describing the surveyed population.
While the DHS Recode Manuals direct the researcher to divide the original weight variable by 1,000,000 before applying the weighting factor to the original DHS data files, it is not necessary to modify the value of PERWEIGHT before applying this weight to cases in IPUMS-DHS.
PERWEIGHT should be used to weight nearly all tabulations made using IPUMS-DHS data. Occasionally, as with the domestic violence variables, a subset of respondents are randomly selected to answer questions from a survey module, and a specialized weight such as DVWEIGHT should be used instead.
Note: The 6 implied decimal places in PERWEIGHT mean that the last six digits of the eight-digit variable are decimal digits, but there is no actual decimal in the data.PERWEIGHT is an 8-digit numeric variable with 6 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of PERWEIGHT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSAll woman factor for total populationAWFACTT is a 5-digit variable (in IPUMS-DHS) with 2 implied decimal places that is used to create total population estimates for all women of childbearing age, for those samples interviewing only ever-married women. A post from DHS senior staff member Tom Pullum on the DHS Users Forum explains,
The all-woman factors are needed when you are trying to estimate something for all women, but you have to work with ever-married women because that's all you have in the sample. An example is when you want to estimate a fertility rate for all women but you only have the births and exposure for ever-married women. You have to assume that (a) never-married women have no births and (b) awfact/100 is a multiplier to inflate exposure for ever-married women to exposure for all women.
For surveys that used a sampling frame of all women of childbearing age, AWFACTT has a value of 100 (or 1.00, with two decimal places), and thus has no effect on the survey statistics when used as a multiplier. For samples that included only ever-married women, AWFACTT serves as a multiplier to create total population figures for all women of childbearing age, following the assumptions noted above.
The width of AWFACTT ranges from a low of 3 to a high of 5 in the original DHS files; see Comparability for further discussion.AWFACTT is a 5-digit numeric variable with 2 implied decimal places. See the variable description for directions on the use of AWFACTT.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSYear of interviewINTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSMonth of interviewMONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberSurvey dates Variables -- TOPICSDay of interviewINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of interviewINTDATECMC (V008) reports century month code for the date on which the interview took place.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC minus ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTDATECMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.INTDATECMC (V008) is a 4-digit variable.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for start of surveyINTSTARTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date. The related variable INTENDCMC reports the century month code for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTSTARTCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.141514151414141413991399139713971408140814021402139813981393139313921392139113911390139013881388138713871386138613811381137913791378137813771377137413741373137313721372136913691365136513641364136113611358135813551355135413541353135313501350134613461344134413391339133813381333133313321332133013301329132913281328132713271326132613251325132013201318131813071307130513051302130212991299129612961290129012881288128712871285128512831283128112811280128012771277127412741273127312711271126912691268126812641264126212621258125812571257125512551250125012491249124812481247124712461246124412441243124312421242124112411240124012391239123112311223122312201220121312131209120912071207120612061202120211991199119711971193119311911191118711871185118511841184117911791178117811771177117311731170117011671167116511651164116411631163116011601159115911581158115311531151115111431143113511351134113411271127112511251124112411181118111611161115111511131113111111111110111011091109110811081107110711051105110311031102110210961096109210921090109010841084107910791068106810661066106510651062106210581058104910491047104710361036Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for end of surveyINTENDCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The related variable INTSTARTCMC reports the century month code for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website. The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTENDCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.14181418141714171403140314201420103910391051105110521052106210621066106610691069107010701073107310851085109010901092109210971097110111011105110511071107110811081109110911101110111411141115111511181118111911191124112411251125112611261130113011311131113911391148114811531153115711571158115811601160116311631165116511671167116811681171117111741174117611761182118211831183118511851187118711901190119111911193119311951195119911991200120012031203120412041205120512071207120812081211121112121212121512151217121712181218122312231229122912331233124212421244124412451245124612461247124712491249125012501251125112531253125612561261126112621262126512651266126612671267126812681272127212741274127512751276127612771277128012801282128212831283128412841286128612871287129212921294129412951295130013001302130213061306130713071310131013161316132013201321132113251325133113311333133313351335133613361337133713381338134013401343134313441344134713471349134913501350135413541356135613581358136013601362136213651365136713671370137013721372137413741378137813791379138013801384138413901390139213921394139413981398139913991402140214041404140514051406140614161416Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock)SECTION 1. SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESPONDENTS
101. RECORD THE TIME.
HOUR __
MINUTES ___INTSTART (V801) reports the time of the start of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview began at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSTime interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTEND (V802) reports the time of the end of the interview. The first two digits give the time in hours using the 24-hour clock, and the last two digits give the minutes within that hour. For example, a code of "1349" indicates the interview ended at 1:49 P.M.9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSLength of interview (minutes)819. RECORD THE TIME.
HOURS ___
MINUTES ___INTDURATION (V803) reports the duration of the female interview (in minutes). The duration is top-coded at 95 minutes. Interviews that required more than one visit (INTVISITNO (V804) are coded as "96" for "2+ visits."
INTDURATION is calculated based on the interview's start and end times in INTSTART (V801) and INTEND (V802).000 minutes01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+962+ visits97Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSNumber of visits for the interviewTOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS _____INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview.01102203304405506607708898Missing99NIU (not in universe)Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSResult of individual interviewRESULT ____
1 COMPLETED
2 NOT AT HOME
3 DEFERRED
4 REFUSED
5 PARTIALLY COMPLETED
6 INCAPACITATED
7 OTHER (SPECIFY)INTRESULT (V015) reports the result of the individual interview. Code 1 represents a completed interview. Only completed interview cases are included in the DHS women's individual recode files, which provide the source material for IPUMS-DHS.7Other6Respondent Incapacitated5Partly completed4Refused3Postponed2Not at home1CompletedGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSEver-married or all-women sampleEVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age.1All women sample2Ever-married women sampleGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, women's surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____INTERVIEWERIDIR (V028) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the individual women's interviews for women of childbearing age. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, household surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME ____INTERVIEWERIDHH (HV018) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the household survey. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSUrban-rural statusURBAN (V025) indicates whether the person's de facto residence was in an urban or rural location. The definition of urban varies across countries. See Comparability.2Rural1UrbanGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSDe facto place of residenceDEFACTORES (V026) reports the type of place--city, town, or countryside--where the person was interviewed.10City11Capital or other large city12Other city20Town or countryside21Town22CountrysideGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSYears lived in place of residence103. How long have you been living continuously in (NAME OF CURRENT PLACE OF RESIDENCE)?
YEARS ____
ALWAYS 95 (GO TO 105)
VISITOR 96 (GO TO 105)RESIDEINTYR (V104) reports the number of years the woman had been living continuously in the village, town, or city where she was interviewed.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595995Always96Visitor97Inconsistent98MissingMigration Variables -- TOPICSType of place of previous residence104. Just before you moved here, did you live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5PREVRESTYP (V105) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or a site abroad--where the person lived just before moving to the current place of residence.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other or abroad20Town or countryside12Other city11Capital or other large city10City31Abroad21Town22Countryside32Separated camp33Tribal area34Informal settlement39Other, unspecifiedMigration Variables -- TOPICSChildhood place of residenceTo begin, I would like to ask you questions about yourself and your household.
102. Until the age of 12, did you mostly live in Antananarivo-Renivohitra, in an administrative center of Faritany, in an administrative center of Fivondrona, in an administrative center of Firaisana, or in a rural setting?
CITY OF ANTANANARIVO 1
FARITANY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 2
FIVONDRONA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 3
FIRAISA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4
RURAL 5KIDRESTYP (V103) reports the type of place--city, town, countryside, or somewhere abroad--where the woman lived for most of her childhood (usually defined as prior to age 12). Due to country- and survey-level variation in data collection, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding to maximize comparability across samples for this variable.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing30Other20Town or countryside13Other city or town12Other city11Capital or large city10City31Abroad21Town22CountrysideMigration Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992-2008 [integrated; GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_ MG1992_2008 indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. The variable is integrated to yield units with consistent boundaries across samples.
Labels identify the modern geographic units (autonomous provinces) contained in each integrated region. Each sample also has its own non-integrated geography variable. The 2008 Madagascar sample has greater geographic detail available in its sample-specific variable.
An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Madagascar can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.].7Diana, Sava (Antsiranana)5Atsimo Andrefana, Androy, Anosy, Menabe (Toliary)4Boeny, Sofia, Betsiboka, Melaky (Mahajanga)3Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, Alaotra Mangoro (Toamasina)2Haute Matsiatra, Anamoroni'i Mania, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Ihorombe, Atsimo Atsinanana (Fianarantsoa)1Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava (Antananarivo)Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992 [GIS]IDENTIFICATION
FARITANY (REGION) NAME ______
FIVONDRONAMPOKOTANY (DISTRICT) NAME ______
CLUSTER NUMBER _____
HOUSEHOLD UNIT NUMBER _____GEO_MG1992 (V101_MG1992) indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. DHS units in the 1992 Madagascar survey are equivalent to autonomous provinces.
Other sample years have their own sample-specific geography variables. There is also an integrated variable, GEO_MG1992_2008, that provides spatially consistent units over time.
A GIS map for GEO_MG1992 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page.6Antsiranana5Toliary4Mahajanga3Toamasina2Fianarantsoa1AntananarivoSingle sample geography Variables -- TOPICSAge106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE (V012) reports the woman's age. DHS surveys collect information about the woman's age through questions about age at last birthday and date of birth. DHS Recode Manuals provide the following information about how the AGE variable is calculated:
Current age in completed years is calculated from the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent (V011) and the century month code of the date of interview (V008). In a few cases the age in the data file will be different from that reported by the respondent when the respondent's birthday was in the month of interview, but she had not yet had her birthday. If the respondent correctly reported her age at her last birthday (and not her age at her next birthday) then the calculated age was rounded up from the reported age, to avoid inconsistencies between the age and the century month code for the birth.1010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595960606161626263636464Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge in 5 year groups106. How old were you at your last birthday?
COMPARE AND CORRECT 105 AND/OR 106 IF INCONSISTENT.
AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS ___AGE5YEAR (V013) reports the woman's age in 5-year groups, based on data from the AGE (V012) variable. The age range of women interviewed varies across samples. See Comparability.1010 to 141110 to 141212 to 141313 to 142015-193020-244025-295030-346035-397040-448045-499050+9150-549255-599360-64Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's month of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSWoman's year of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth.1995199519941994199319931992199219911991199019901989198919881988198719871986198619851985198419841983198319821982198119811980198019791979197819781977197719761976197519751974197419731973197219721971197119701970196919691968196819671967196619661965196519641964196319631962196219611961196019601959195919581958195719571956195619551955195419541953195319521952195119511950195019491949194819481947194719461946194519451944194419431943194219421941194119401940193919391938193819371937193619361996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's date of birth, in century months105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBCMC (V011) reports the century month code (CMC) for the woman's date of birth.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable.Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSInformation given on respondent's date of birth105. In what month and year were you born?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DOBINFORESP (V014) reports the completeness of information about the respondent's age and date of birth. A code of 0 indicates the month and the year were reported, and no data were imputed.1Month and year2Month and age, year imputed3Year and age, month imputed4Year and age, year ignored5Year only, age and month imputed6Age only, year and month imputed7Month only, age and year imputed8Season and year9None reported, all imputedCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSUsual resident or visitor4. RESIDENCE: Does (NAME) usually live here?
YES 1
NO 2RESIDENT (V135) indicates whether the woman was a usual resident of the household or was just visiting there. As defined by the RESIDENT variable, a visitor could potentially reside in the city, town, or village where the interview took place but would have answered "No" to the question, "Does (NAME) usually live here [in this dwelling unit]?" on the household questionnaire.1Usual resident2Visitor8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's relationship to HH head3. RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household?
01 HEAD
02 HUSBAND OR WIFE
03 SON OR DAUGHTER
04 SON-IN-LAW OR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
05 GRANDCHILD
06 PARENT
07 PARENT-IN-LAW
08 BROTHER OR SISTER
09 OTHER RELATIVE
10 ADOPTED/FOSTER/STEPCHILD
11 NOT RELATED
98 DON'T KNOWRELATE (V150) reports the woman's relationship to the head of the household, based on a question in the household questionnaire.01Head02Wife03Daughter or son04Daughter- or son-in-law05Grandchild06Mother or father07Parent-in-law08Sister or brother09Co-spouse10Adopted/foster/step child11Adopted/foster child12Stepchild20Other relative21Niece or nephew by blood22Niece or nephew by marriage23Niece or nephew unspecified24Sibling-in-law25Aunt or uncle26Grandparent30Nonrelative31Domestic servant/employee32Herdboy97Don't know98MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSCurrently pregnant223. Are you pregnant now?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 226)
UNSURE 8 (GO TO 226)PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant.0No/unsure1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSDuration of current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy.0000110220330440550660770880991010111197Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSReligion115. What is your religion?
CATHOLIC 1
PROTESTANT 2
MUSLIM 3
TRADITIONAL 4
NOT RELIGIOUS 5
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 6RELIGION (V130) reports the respondent's religion. While the categories and codes for the religion variable in the original DHS files are country-specific, IPUMS-DHS uses a 4-digit composite coding system to fit these diverse categories into a single variable without losing information.  See Comparability.0000NO RELIGION1000MUSLIM2000CHRISTIAN2100Catholic2200Orthodox2300Protestant2310Lutheran2320Anglican2330Presbyterian2340Baptist/Seventh-day Adventist2341Baptist2342Seventh-day Adventist2350Apostolic2360Salvation Army2370Methodist2380Pentacostal-based2381Pentacostal2382Celestial Church of Christ2383Universal2384Assemblies of God2390Other Protestant2391Evangelical2392Lesotho Evangelical Church2393Kimbanguist (Congo, Democratic Republic)2400Nontrinitarian2410Jehovah's Witness2900Other Christian, country-specific2901African Zionist (Mozambique)2902Mammon (Uganda)3000BUDDHIST/NEO-BUDDHIST3100Buddhist4000HINDU5000JEWISH6000TRADITIONAL/SPIRITUAL/ANIMIST6100Traditional6200Spiritual6300Animist6400Specified Traditional6401Donyi-Polo6402Sanamahi6403Vodun7000OTHER (SPECIFIED)7100Baha'i7200Sikh7300Zoroastrian7400Jain7900Country-specific other7901Sect (Burundi)7902Bundu dia Kongo (Congo, Democratic Republic)7903Vuvamu (Congo, Democratic Republic)7904Kirat Mundhum (Nepal)9000OTHER9001Religion 19002Religion 29003Religion 39004Religion 49998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Ethnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICSWoman's current marital or union statusSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability.10Never married20Married or living together21Married22Living together30Formerly in union31Widowed32Divorced33Separated/not living together98Missing11Unconsummated marriage34DesertedMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman never, currently, or formerly marriedSECTION 5. MARRIAGE
501. Have you ever been married or lived in a union with a man?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 512)CURRMARR (V502) reports the woman's marital/union status as "Never married," "Currently married," or "Formerly married."
"Never married" includes women who have never lived with a partner. "Currently married" includes women who are married and those who are not formally married but are living with a partner. "Formerly married" includes women who are widowed, divorced, or separated, or who have formerly lived with a partner. For samples restricted to ever-married women, only women who are formally married (not cohabiting) are included as "married."0Never married1Currently married2Formerly married8MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWoman had one or more than one union507. Have you been married or lived with a man only once or more than once?
ONLY ONCE 1
MORE THAN ONCE 2For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, UNION1MORE (V503) indicates whether the respondent had been in one or more than one marriage/union.0One1More than one8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSAge at first marriage or cohabitation509. How old were you when you first started living with him?
AGE ___
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98AGEFRSTMAR (V511) reports the woman's age at the start of her first marriage or union. This usually refers to when the woman first started to live with her first husband or partner. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "Age at start of first marriage or union is calculated from the century month code of the date of start of first marriage or union and the century month code of the date of birth of the respondent."00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636396Marriage not consummated97Inconsistent98Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMarital or cohabitation duration (grouped)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98DURMARGRP (V513) reports the number of years elapsed since the woman's first marriage or cohabiting union until the date of the survey interview, in five-year groups. The duration is reported irrespective of whether the respondent is still married or in a union with her first partner.00Never married010 to 4025 to 90310 to 140415 to 190520 to 240625 to 290730+96Marriage not consummated98MissingMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonth of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STMO (V507) reports the month of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The year of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STYR (V508).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Marriage not consummated97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYear of first marriage or cohabitation508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, MAR1STYR (V508) reports the year of their first marriage or (for most samples) unmarried cohabitation. The month of the woman's first marriage/union is reported in MAR1STMO (V507).194319431944194419451945194619461947194719481948194919491950195019511951195219521953195319541954195519551956195619571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020002001200120022002200320032004200420052005200620062007200720082008200920092010201020112011201220122013201320142014201520152016201620172017201820189996Marriage not consummated9997Inconsistent9998Don't know9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSYears since starting date of 1st marriage or union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, YRSTO1STMAR (V512) reports the number of years from the start of the woman's first marriage/union to the date of the survey interview. The calculation is made using century month codes for both dates.
For the month and year of first marriage/union, see MAR1STMO (V507) and MAR1STYR (V508) respectively.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515198Marriage not consummated99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSDate of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC)508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STCMC (V509) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].9996Not consummated9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information, date of first marriage/union508. In what month and year did you start living with your (first) husband/partner?
MONTH ___
DOESN'T KNOW MONTH 98
YEAR ___
DOESN'T KNOW YEAR 98MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability.01Month and year reported02Month and age reported, year imputed03Year and age reported, month imputed05Year reported, age and month imputed06Age reported, year and month imputed08Month reported, age and year imputed09Year and age reported, year ignored10Season and year reported11All values imputed99NIU (not in universe)12All reported, inconsistentMarriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSMonths between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____MARTO1STBORNMO (V221) reports the number of months between the woman's first marriage (i.e., formal marriage or first episode of living with a man) and her first birth. For women whose first birth occurred before their first marriage, this variable is coded as '998.'998First birth prior to first marriage999NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSNumber of other wives505. How many other wives does your husband have?
NUMBER ____
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 507)For women who were currently married or living with a man, WIFENUM (V505) reports the number of other wives (or co-resident partners) their husband/partner had. Question wording varied across samples. See Comparability.00No other wives0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Has other wives, dk number97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSWife rank number506. Are you the first, second, third... wife?
RANK ___For women married to or living with a man who had more than one wife/partner, WIFERANK (V506) reports the woman's rank among her husband's/partner's wives/partners.0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202096Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSHusband/partner lives in woman's household503. Does your husband/partner live with you or does he live elsewhere?
LIVES WITH HER 1
LIVES ELSEWHERE 2For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere.0Living with woman1Staying elsewhere8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICSTotal children ever born208. SUM ANSWERS TO 203, 205, AND 207, AND ENTER TOTAL. IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
TOTAL ____CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent. The number reported in CHEB is the sum of a series of variables covering the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home, living away from home, or who have died (V202 to V207).
The number of births reported in CHEB will match the number of entries in the birth history (V224) for up to 20 births. If the woman reported more than 20 births, then the number for CHEB will exceed the number of births in the birth history, but such cases are rare.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505098Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of entries in the birth history[REPEAT QUESTION 211-220 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
Now I would like to talk to you about all of your births, whether still alive or not, starting with the first one you had.
211. RECORD NAMES OF ALL THE BIRTHS IN 212. RECORD TWINS ON SEPARATE LINES.
_____TOTBIRTHIST (V224) reports the number of entries in the woman respondent's birth history.
For up to 20 births, the birth history contains information for each of the respondent's births. In those rare cases when the respondent had more than 20 births, the birth history lists the last 19 births and the first birth.
In cases where the women had fewer than 20 births, the number reported in TOTBIRTHIST will match the number reported in CHEB (V201), the total number of children ever born to the respondent.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202099NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131399NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living at home203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth and are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____SONSAWAYHOME (V204) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable SONSATHOME (V202) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.0000110220330440550660770880991010111199NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters living away from home205. How many sons are alive but do not live with you?
And how many daughters are alive but do not live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS ELSEWHERE ____
DAUGHTERS ELSEWHERE ____DAUSAWAYHOME (V205) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, but who are not currently living with her.
The related variable DAUSATHOME (V203) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who are still alive, and who are currently living with her.00001102203304405506607708809999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own sons who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121299NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of own daughters who have died207. How many boys have died?
And how many girls have died?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
BOYS DEAD ___
GIRLS DEAD ___DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died.000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131398Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in last 5 years215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) reports the number of births the woman had in the five years prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the 0 to 59 months prior to the month of the interview.9NIU (not in universe)887700112233445566Fertility Variables -- TOPICSNumber of births in the past year215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1YR (V209) reports the number of births the woman had in the year prior to the survey. This statistic is calculated based on the total number of births in the months 0 to 12 (not 0 to 11) prior to the month of the interview. For example, if the survey were given in January, BIRTHSIN1YR would report the number of births the woman had between the time of the survey and the previous January.9NIU (not in universe)001122334455Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of births in month of interview215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview.001122339NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate of respondent's first birth, in century months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____DOB1STKIDCMC (V211) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of the woman's first birth.
The Guide to DHS Statistics (2003) explains the use and calculation of CMC values as follows:
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly important to check consistency of dates, to calculate intervals between events, and to impute dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. That year was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 will be:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed since January 1900 to June 2002. Based on CMC it is possible to calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTime since woman's last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years.100Day of Interview101Days: 11022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days14646 days14747 days14848 days14949 days15050 days15151 days15252 days15353 days15454 days15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days19898 days199Days: Number missing200Weeks201201 Weeks: 12022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks25353 weeks25454 weeks25555 weeks25656 weeks25757 weeks25858 weeks25959 weeks26060 weeks26161 weeks26262 weeks26363 weeks26464 weeks26565 weeks26666 weeks26767 weeks26868 weeks26969 weeks27070 weeks27171 weeks27272 weeks27373 weeks27474 weeks27575 weeks27676 weeks27777 weeks27878 weeks27979 weeks28080 weeks28181 weeks28282 weeks28383 weeks28484 weeks28585 weeks28686 weeks28787 weeks28888 weeks28989 weeks29090 weeks29191 weeks29292 weeks29393 weeks29494 weeks29595 weeks29696 weeks29797 weeks29898 weeks299Weeks: Number missing300Months301301 Months: 13022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months39898 months399Months: Number missing400Years401Years: 14022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44646 years44747 years44848 years44949+ years499Years: number missing992Currently pregnant993In menopause/had hysterectomy994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWoman menstruated last 6 weeks226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSWhen in cycle thinks pregnancy is most likely228. At what point in her menstrual cycle does a woman have the highest chance of becoming pregnant?
DURING HER PERIOD 1
RIGHT AFTER HER PERIOD HAS ENDED 2
MIDDLE OF HER CYCLE 3
JUST BEFORE HER PERIOD BEGINS 4
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8OVCYCLE (V217) suggests the woman's knowledge of the ovulatory cycle by reporting when she believes a woman has the greatest chance of becoming pregnant.1During her period2After period ended3Middle of the cycle4Before period begins5At any time6Other/It depends7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children born to respondent203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVE (V218) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent who are currently living. The number reported in CHEBALIVE (V218) is the sum of a series of variables reporting the total number of sons and daughters who are living at home and who are living away from home (V202 to V205 - SONSATHOME, DAUSATHOME, SONSAWAYHOME, and DAUSAWAYHOME).
The related variable CHEB (V201) reports the total number of children ever born to the respondent, regardless of survival status.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181899NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children including current pregnancy203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) reports the woman's total number of living children, including her current pregnancy.
CHSURVPLUSPG takes the value of CHEBALIVE (V218) and adds 1 if the respondent is pregnant.99NIU (not in universe)0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171719191818Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of living children, truncated at 6+203. How many sons live with you?
And how many daughters live with you?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
SONS AT HOME ___
DAUGHTERS AT HOME ___CHEBALIVETRUNC (V220) reports the woman's total number of living children (including current pregnancy), truncated at 6 or more children. This variable is a grouping of CHSURVPLUSPG (V219) truncated at 6+ children.00112233445566+9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSInterval between last birth and interview, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview.999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy224. How many months pregnant are you?
RECORD NUMBER OF COMPLETED MONTHS.
MONTHS ___For pregnant women, CONCEPTDATEFLAG (V223) indicates the completeness of information relating to the date of conception of their current pregnancy. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "This variable indicates whether the date of conception was exactly specified by the duration of the current pregnancy or the duration was imputed from other information."
The related variable DURCURPREG reports the duration of the current pregnancy.1Month- exact date2Date missing, imputed9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSFlag for reported time since last menstrual periodMENSTIMFLAG (V227) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing responses on the time since the respondent's last menstrual period. Cases without a problem are coded 0.
For time since last menstrual period, see TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215).00No flag01Number GT interval since birth02Number plus amenorrhea GT interval03Number reported, but period not returned04Reported before last birth, but no birth05Reported before last birth, but period since06Reported never menstruated, but period returned07Reported time during pregnancy08Reported never menstruated but had kids09Reported period before last birth99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSEver had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth229. Sometimes a woman loses her child before finishing the gestation period, either because she has a miscarriage or she has an abortion. Have you ever had a miscarriage or an abortion?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 301)
NO RESPONSE 8 (GO TO 301)PREGTERMIN (V228) indicates whether the woman ever had a pregnancy that was terminated due to miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth, and did not result in a live birth.1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)0NoFertility Variables -- TOPICSCalendar month of pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINMO (V229) indicates the calendar month when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSYear of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___For women who have had a pregnancy terminated through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage, PREGTERMINYR (V230) reports the year when the last pregnancy termination occurred, according to the Gregorian calendar.20182018195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Fertility Variables -- TOPICSComputed time since last menstrual period226. When did your last menstrual period start?
NUMBER OF DAYS 1 ___
NUMBER OF WEEKS 2 ___
NUMBER OF MONTHS 3 ___
NUMBER OF YEARS 4 ___
IN MENOPAUSE 994
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 995
NEVER HAD PERIOD 996TIMEMENSCALC (V226) reports the computed time since the respondent's last menstrual period.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, this variable
is computed from the response for V215, with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth (V227 = 7,9) recoded to the response "Before last birth" (code 995) and inconsistent responses flagged on variable 227 (codes 1-6) recoded to 997.
Restated in terms of IPUMS-DHS variables and variable labels, TIMEMENSCALC is computed from the response for TIMEMENSTRUATE (Time since woman's last menstrual period). Cases with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth, when MENSTIMFLAG (Flag for reported time since last menstrual period) has values for "Reported time during pregnancy" or "Reported period before last birth," are recoded as "Before last birth" in TIMEMENSCALC. Cases with inconsistent or implausible responses according to MENSTIMFLAG (for example, the woman reportedly never menstruated but she has given birth) are recoded to "Inconsistent" for TIMEMENSCALC.000No time difference991In menopause/had hysterectomy992Pregnant, not asked993In menopause994Before last birth995Never menstruated996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSAge of respondent at time of first birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____AGEAT1STBIRTH (V212) reports the age of the woman at the time of her first birth. This variable is calculated by using the century month code (CMC) of the date of the woman's first birth (DOB1STKIDCMC) and the CMC of the woman's date of birth (DOBCMC).066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494999NIU (not in universe)022055033044Fertility Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of last pregnancy termination232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMCMC (V231) reports the century month code of the respondent's last pregnancy termination, according to the Gregorian calendar.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "The CMC date of termination is calculated from the preceding questions [on month and year of last pregnancy termination], or from the calendar, if possible, in cases where an exact date was not given for the date of last pregnancy termination."
For detailed discussion of the calculation and interpretation of century month codes, see DOBCMC (Respondent's date of birth, in century months).9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSDate flag for last terminated pregnancy232. In what month and year did you last have a miscarriage?
MONTH ___
YEAR ___PREGTERMFLAG (V232) is a flag variable that indicates the type of information available on the date of the respondent's last terminated pregnancy. Survey forms supplied room to collect the month and year of the last terminated pregnancy, and cases for which both month and year are available are coded 1.1Month and year2From calendar3Year4Month5None8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Fertility Variables -- TOPICSTotal number of household membersHHMEMTOTAL (V136) reports the total number of members of the woman's household.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, HHMEMTOTAL is calculated by summing "the number of usual residents and the number of visitors who slept in the house the previous night that were listed in the household schedule." "Usual residents" of the household are identified by the RESIDENT variable.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children under 5 in householdHHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of eligible women in householdHHELIGWOMEN (V138) reports the number of eligible women in the household, usually defined as women of childbearing age who slept in the household the previous night (regardless of whether they were usual residents or visitors). The age and marital status guidelines for defining eligible women varies across samples. See Comparability.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343536363699No women age 15-49Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household headHHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household.98Missing9797+969695959494939392929191909089898888878786868585848483838282818180807979787877777676757574747373727271717070696968686767666665656464636362626161606059595858575756565555545453535252515150504949484847474646454544444343424241414040393938383737363635353434333332323131303029292828272726262525242423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household head (from HH record)7. AGE: How old is (NAME)?
IN YEARS ___HHEADAGEHH (HV220) reports the age of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADAGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.98Missing96Non-resident9595+949493939292919190908989888887878686858584848383828281818080797978787777767675757474737372727171707069696868676766666565646463636262616160605959585857575656555554545353525251515050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302299NIU (not in universe)01197Don't knowHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household headHHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household.8Missing2Female1MaleHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household head (from hh record)6. SEX: Is (NAME) male or female?
MALE 1
FEMALE 2HHEADSEXHH (HV219) reports the sex of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADSEXHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.1Male2Female6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSRelationship structure in HHHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______FAMSTRUCTR (HV217) indicates the relationship structure (no adults, one adult, two related adults of the opposite sex, two related adults of the same sex, three or more related adults, or unrelated adults) in the household. Only usual (de jure) household members aged 15 and over are considered in determining the household's relationship structure. FAMSTRUCTR is a constructed variable, based on information about each household member's age, sex, and relationship to the householder, which was collected when completing the listing of persons in the household at the time of the survey.
The information in FAMSTRUCTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.8Missing6Non-resident5Unrelated adults4Three plus related adults3Two adults, same sex2Two adults, opp sex1One adult0No adults9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of rooms in HH used for sleeping22. In your household, how many rooms do you use for sleeping?
ROOMS ___SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping.98Missing97Don't know3535+343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Non-resident99NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSMain material of floor23. MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR. RECORD OBSERVATION.
NATURAL FLOOR
EARTH/SAND 11
DUNG 12
RUDIMENTARY FLOOR
WOOD PLANKS 21
PALM/BAMBOO 22
FINISHED FLOOR
PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31
VINYL OR ASPHALT STRIPS 32
CERAMIC TILES 33
CEMENT 34
CARPET 35
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41FLOOR (HV213) reports the main material of the floor of the dwelling. Response categories vary widely across surveys but fall into broad groups (i.e., natural materials, rudimentary processed materials, and finished materials). See Comparability.116Mud and hay999NIU (not in universe)391Plaster996Non-resident100NATURAL110Earth-based111Earth, sand112Earth, mud113Earth, mud, clay114Sand115Dirt/Earth120Dung-based121Dung122Earth and dung123Mud, dung, sand200RUDIMENTARY210Wood211Wood planks212Wood and tile213Wood/palm/bamboo220Palm/bamboo221Palm/bamboo/leaves230Other rudimentary231Broken bricks232Adobe233Unfinished stone300FINISHED310Parquet/polished wood311Polished wood/vinyl/tiles320Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum321Linoleum330Tiles/mosaic331Ceramic tiles332Cement tiles333Ceramic/terrazo tiles334Ceramic/marble tiles335Tiles/brick340Cement/concrete350Carpet360Terrazzo370Stone380Bricks390Other finished400OTHER997Don't know998Missing322Vinyl351MatHousing Variables -- TOPICSHas electricity21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability.8Missing1Yes0No6Non-residentHousing Variables -- TOPICSDwelling has electricity (from hh record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRCHH (HV206) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected.
The information in ELECTRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSType of toilet facility20. What kind of toilet facility is in your household?
FLUSH TOILET
PRIVATE FLUSH TOILET 11
SHARED FLUSH TOILET 12
PIT/LATRINE
LATRINE BUCKET 21
RUDIMENTARY PIT LATRINE 22
VENTILATED PIT LATRINE 23
NO TOILET/OUTSIDE 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41TOILETTYPE (HV205) reports the household's type of toilet facility, with no facility coded "0." Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in TOILETTYPE is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.3431Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh9996Non-resident0000NO FACILITY1000FLUSH TOILET1100Unspecified type of flush toilet1110Own flush toilet (unspecified type)1120Shared flush toilet (unspecified type)1200Modern flush toilet1210Flush to piped sewer system1300Traditional with tank flush1400Bucket flush toilet1410Flush to pit latrine1420Flush to somewhere else1430Flush, don't know where2000NON-FLUSHING TOILET2100Composting toilet2200Dry toilet2300Ecosan toilet3000PIT TOILET LATRINE3100Unspecified type of pit latrine3110Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3120Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type)3121Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3200Traditional pit toilet or latrine3210Pit latrine without slab or open pit3300Pit latrine with slab3400Ventilated improved pit latrine3410Covered pit latrine, no slab3420Covered pit latrine with slab3430Covered latrine3440Septic pit4000UNIMPROVED TOILET4100Bucket toilet4200River4300Hanging latrine over water source5000OTHER9998Missing1112Private flush toilet, outside residence1211Flush to piped sewer system, indoors1212Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard1213Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard3310Pit latrine with washable slab3320Pit latrine with non-washable slab3490Other improved system3463Latrine to piped public system, out of yard3462Latrine to piped public system, inside yard3461Latrine to piped public system, indoors3443Latrine to septic tank, out of yard3442Latrine to septic tank, inside yard3441Latrine to septic tank, indoors3212Open pit latrine, out of yard3211Open pit latrine, inside yard1253Flush to septic tank, out of yard1252Flush to septic tank, inside yard1251Flush to septic tank, indoors1250Flush to septic tank1240Flush, not to sewer1233Flush to ground water, out of yard1232Flush to ground water, inside yard1231Flush to ground water, indoors3450Latrine with manual flush3460Latrine to piped public system9999NIU (not in universe)1230Flush to pipe connected to ground water1220Flush to pipe connected to canal1132Public flush toilet, outside residence1131Public flush toilet, inside residence1130Public flush toilet (unspecified type)1111Private flush toilet, inside residenceToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of non-drinking water16. Where does the water come from that your household uses to wash hands and dishes?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11 (GO TO 18)
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21 (GO TO 18)
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41 (GO TO 18)
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61 (GO TO 18)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71NDRINKWTR (HV202) reports the household's main source of water for uses other than drinking (for example, cooking and washing). Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in NDRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring3120Unprotected spring3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of drinking water19. Where does your household's drinking water come from?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71DRINKWTR (HV201) reports the household's main source of drinking water. Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in DRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.2213Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring/surface water3120Unprotected spring/surface water3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing1211Public tap from filtration plant1212Public tap from stone pipes5310Water vendor from unknown source5320Water vendor from protected well5330Water vendor from unprotected well5340Water vendor from pond/lake9999NIU (not in universe)5500Community reverse osmosis plant5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2SAMEH2OSRC (V142) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.8Missing1Yes6Non-resident0NoToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water (HH record)18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2With information taken from the household record, SAMEH2OSRCHH (HV203) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.
The information in SAMEH2OSRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to water source (from individual respondent record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRIND (V115) reports the amount of time, in minutes, to get to the household's major source of water, top-coded at 360+ minutes. This information is taken from the individual woman's record.
The complementary variable TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the same information, taken from the household record.0000 (on premises)001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+994One day or longer995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to reach water source and return, in minutes (from HH record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the time in minutes it takes members of the household to get to their main source of water and return to their dwelling. In IPUMS-DHS, this variable is top-coded at 360 minutes or more (6 hours or longer).
The information in TIMETOWTRHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0000001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKE (V123) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.0No1Yes6Non-resident8MissingPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKEHH (HV210) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.
The information in BIKEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CAR (V125) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CARHH (HV212) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.
The information in CARHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCL (V124) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCLHH (HV211) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.
The information in MOTORCYCLHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGE (V122) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or must be owned by the household. See comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGEHH (HV209) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or owned by the household. See Comparability.
The information in FRIDGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.8Unknown1Yes0No6Non-residentPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOHH (HV207) indicates whether any member of the household owns a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.
The information in RADIOHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.0No1Yes6Non-resident8UnknownPossessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TVHH (HV208) indicates whether any member of the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.
The information in TVHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has sewing machine21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2SEWMACHINE indicates whether the household had a sewing machine.6Non-resident0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has animal-drawn cart24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2DRAWNCART indicates whether a household member owned an animal-drawn cart. Question wording varied across samples; see Comparability.
The information in DRAWNCART is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Agricultural possessions Variables -- TOPICSCurrently working708. Aside from your own housework, are you currently working?
YES 1 (GO TO 710)
NO 2CURRWORK (V714) indicates whether the woman is currently working at a job or business. To distinguish employment from household labor, many surveys included a preface such as the following: "As you know, some women take up jobs for which they are paid in cash or in kind. Others sell things, have a small business or work on the family farm or in the family business." Women who have worked outside of their own housework in the last 12 months and been paid in cash, cash and in-kind, or only in-kind payments are included as working, although the survey questions vary in who receives an affirmative response. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneous12Yes, prompted98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman's occupation710. What is your occupation, that is, what kind of work do you do?
____WKCURRJOB (V717) reports the occupation of the respondent in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broad job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.00Not currently working10Professional, technical, or managerial worker20Clerical or Sales21Clerical worker22Sales worker30Agricultural31Self-employed agricultural worker32Agricultural employee40Household, domestic, and services41Household and domestic worker42Services worker50Skilled and unskilled manual51Skilled manual worker52Unskilled manual worker60Armed forces96Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's current type of employment.711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WKCURRTYPE (V718) indicates the woman's current type of employment, along the two dimensions of class of worker (paid, self-employed, unpaid) and location (at home or away).8Missing0Did not work1Paid employee, away2Paid employee, home3Self-employed, away4Self-employed, home5Unpaid worker, away6Unpaid worker, homeWork Variables -- TOPICSWhom the respondent works for711. Do you do this work for a member of your family, for someone else, or are you self-employed?
FOR FAMILY MEMBER 1
FOR SOMEONE ELSE 2
SELF-EMPLOYED 3WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed.24For someone else23For someone else (unpaid)10Works for self11Self-employed12Employer20Works for someone else21For family member (unpaid)22For family member30Works for self and someone else98Missing99NIU (not in universe)40OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSWoman earns cash for work712. Do you earn a salary for this work? INSIST: Do you earn money for doing this work?
YES 1
NO 2WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWoman works at home or away from home713. Do you usually work in the home or outside the home?
IN THE HOME 1
OUTSIDE THE HOME 2WKHOMEAWAY (V721) indicates whether the respondent currently works at home or away from home.1At home2Away8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSChild with woman while working715. While you work, do you usually have (NAME) with you, sometimes with you or never with you?
USUALLY 1 (GO TO 801)
SOMETIMES 2
NEVER 3For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDWITH (V722) reports how often the woman has her child with her while she is working.10Child usually with respondent20Child sometimes with respondent21Child rarely with respondent30Child never with respondent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSWho cares for youngest child while woman works716. Who usually takes care of (NAME OF YOUNGEST CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD) while you are working?
HUSBAND/PARTNER 1
OLDER CHILD 2
OTHER RELATIVES 3
NEIGHBORS 4
FRIENDS 5
NANNY/HIRED PERSON 6
CHILD GOES TO SCHOOL 7
DAYCARE/KINDERGARTEN 8
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 9For women who are currently working and who have a young child living at home, WKKIDCARE (V723) reports who usually cares for the youngest child while the woman is working.00Respondent01Husband /partner02Other child03Other relatives04Neighbors05Friends06Servants /hired help07Child is in school08Institutional care09Child's grandparents10Other female child11Other male child95Not worked since birth96Other97Don't know98MissingWork Variables -- TOPICSRespondent works all year, seasonally, or occasionally713A. Is the work you do temporary, seasonal, or permanent?
TEMPORARY 1
SEASONAL 2
PERMANENT 3WKEMPLOYWHEN (V732) indicates whether the woman works throughout the year, seasonally, or occasionally.10All year20Less than all year21Most of the year22Part of the year23Seasonally24Occasionally25Temporary98Missing99NIU (not in universe)29OtherWork Variables -- TOPICSPartner's occupation705. What is (was) your husband's/partner's principal occupation?
____HUSJOB (V705) reports the occupation of the woman's husband/partner in somewhat standardized categories. The categories included, and the degree of detail within broad categories (e.g., self-employed versus employee in agriculture, or simply agriculture), vary across samples. IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding to maximize comparability across samples (using the first digit of the codes to indicate broader job categories) without loss of detailed information (preserved in the second digit).
The category "agriculture" includes fishermen, foresters, breeders, and hunters as well as farmers.10Did not work11Not working, student or applicant12Unemployed13Student20Prof., Tech., Manag.30Clerical or Sales31Clerical32Sales40Agricultural, breeding, fishing, forest41Agriculture, self-employed42Agriculture, employee50Household, domestic, and services51Household and domestic52Services60Skilled and unskilled manual61Skilled manual62Unskilled manual70Other71Army97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSType of land where partner works707. Did/Does your husband/partner work mainly on his own land or on family land, or does/did he work on land that he rents/rented from someone else, or does/did he work on someone else's land?
OWN LAND/FAMILY LAND 1
RENTED LAND 2
SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND 3For women who are currently married and whose husband or partner works in agriculture, WKHUSLAND (V707) reports the type of land where he works.10Own/family land11Own land12Family land20Someone else's land30Rented land40Other responses41Public land/govt allocation42Communal land/shifting cultivation43Sharecropper44Other, unspecified97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Work Variables -- TOPICSReported literacy111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LIT1 (V108) indicates whether the woman could read. This information was obtained in response to the question, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries. Simply asking women whether and how easily they could read was the approach used to determine literacy in DHS Phases 1-3.
Beginning in Phase 4, a different approach was employed to determine literacy. See LIT2 (V155) for details about that second approach, which involved having the respondent read a sentence aloud. See LITBRIG for information about using the data on literacy across all phases of the DHS.00Cannot read10Reads11Reads with difficulty12Reads easily98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSLiteracy bridging variable111. Can you read and understand a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?
EASILY 1
WITH DIFFICULTY 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 113)LITBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on literacy. Initially, respondents were asked, "Can you read a letter or newspaper easily, with difficulty, or not at all?" In many countries, persons with secondary or higher levels of schooling were presumed to "read easily," but coding criteria varied across countries.
Beginning with Phase 4 of the DHS, persons with less than secondary school education were asked to demonstrate their literacy level by reading aloud a sentence on a card and were classified as "cannot read at all," "able to read only parts of sentence," and "able to read whole sentence." As before, those with secondary or higher schooling were presumed to have attained the highest literacy level.
LITBRIG combines information from the first approach of asking about literacy (in LIT1 [V108]) and the second approach of testing literacy based on reading a sentence aloud (in LIT2 [V155]).
See Comparability for more information.10Yes, reads11Reads easily/whole sentence12Reads with difficulty/part of sentence20No, cannot read30Not ascertained (blind or diff. language)31No card with required language32Blind or visually impaired98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHighest educational level108. What is the highest level of school you attended: primary, secondary, or higher?
PRIIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
HIGHER 3For women who ever went to school, EDUCLVL (V106) reports the highest level of school they attended. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDUCLVL is a standardized variable reporting level of education in four broad categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSHighest year of education in level109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____For women who ever attended school, YRSCHL (V107) reports the number of years of education completed at the highest level of schooling achieved (primary, secondary, or higher), as reported in EDUCLVL (V106). See Comparability.
For the woman's total years of education, see EDYRTOTAL (V133).000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSTotal years education109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDYRTOTAL (V133) reports the woman's education level in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107) as follows:
If EDUCLVL = "No education," EDYRTOTAL = "0"
If EDUCLVL = "Primary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL
If EDUCLVL = "Secondary," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + x
If EDUCLVL = "Higher," EDYRTOTAL = YRSCHL + y
If EDUCLVL = "Missing," EDYRTOTAL = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.98Missing97Don't know2626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Inconsistent2727Education Variables -- TOPICSSummary educational achievement109. What is the highest grade you completed at that level?
GRADE ____EDACHIEVER (V149) is a summary variable that reports the woman's highest level of education in broad categories. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
EDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in EDUCLVL (V106) and YRSCHL (V107).0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSWoman still in schoolEDUCATION IF LESS THAN 25 YEARS:
10. Is (NAME) still attending school?
YES 1
NO 2INSCHOOL (V148) indicates whether young women are currently attending school or university. Women age 24 or older are assumed to no longer be in school and automatically coded as "No" (code "0").0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's educational level703. What was the highest level of school he attended: primary, secondary or higher?
PRIMARY 1
SECONDARY 2
HIGHER 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 705)For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDLVL (V701) reports the highest level of school attended by their most recent husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDLVL is a standardized variable reporting the level of education in four categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
The DHS recode manuals state, "In some countries the educational system does not fit naturally within this scheme, and a different categorization was used for the Final Report. In this case, this variable is constructed as accurately as possible from the country's own scheme, and the variable used for the Final Report is included as a country-specific variable."0No education1Primary2Secondary3Higher4Other7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's highest year of education in level704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women whose most recent husband/partner had ever attended school, HUSEDYR (V702) reports the number of years of schooling completed by their husband/partner at the educational level (primary, secondary, or higher) reported in HUSEDLVL (V701).
For the husband's total years of education, see HUSEDYRS (V715).0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSPartner's education in total years schooling704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who had ever been married or lived with a man, HUSEDYRS (V715) reports the education of the woman's most recent husband/partner in single years. This variable is constructed from responses to HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) as follows:
If HUSEDLVL = "No education," HUSEDYRS = "0"
If HUSEDLVL = "Primary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR
If HUSEDLVL = "Secondary," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + x
If HUSEDLVL = "Higher," HUSEDYRS = HUSEDYR + y
If HUSEDLVL = "Missing," HUSEDYRS = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303095Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHusband's summary educational achievement704. What was the highest grade he completed at that level?
GRADE ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98HUSEDACHIEVER (V729) is a summary variable that reports the highest level of education in broad categories for the woman's husband/partner. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but HUSEDACHIEVER is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
HUSEDACHIEVER is constructed from information contained in the HUSEDLVL (V701) and HUSEDYR (V702) variables.0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper once a week112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSWK (V109) indicates whether the woman usually reads a newspaper or magazine at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of newspaper or magazine reading, see NEWSFQ (V157). For a variable bridging NEWSWK and NEWSFQ, see NEWSBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSReads newspaper: Bridging variable112. Do you read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2NEWSBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to newspapers and magazines. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they read a newspaper or magazine at least once a week (NEWSWK (V109)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they read newspapers or magazines (NEWSFQ (V157)).
NEWSBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches. See Comparability for more information.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches TV every week114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVWK (V110) indicates whether the woman usually watches television at least once a week.
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of watching television, see TVFQ (V159). For a variable bridging TVWK and TVFQ, see TVBRIG.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Media exposure Variables -- TOPICSWatches television: Bridging variable114. Do you watch the television at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2TVBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to television. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they watch television at least once a week (TVWK (V110)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they watch television (TVFQ (V159)).
TVBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01No, not at all02No, less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing99NIU (not in universe)97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio every week113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOWK (V112) indicates whether the woman usually listens to the radio at least once a week. Women who reported that they listen to the radio daily (see RADIODAY (V111)) were automatically coded as "Yes."
For a comparable variable reporting the frequency of listening to the radio, see RADIOFQ (V158). For a variable bridging RADIOWK and RADIOFQ, see RADIOBRIG.1Yes8Missing0NoMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSListens to radio: Bridging variable113. Do you listen to the radio at least once a week?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOBRIG serves as a bridging variable between two approaches to collecting information on exposure to the radio. For DHS Phases 1-3, respondents were asked whether they listen to the radio at least once a week (RADIOWK (V112)). Beginning in DHS Phase 4, respondents were asked how often they listen to the radio (RADIOFQ (V158)).
RADIOBRIG uses composite coding to combine data from these two approaches; see Comparability.00No01Not at all02Less than once a week10Yes11At least once a week12Almost every day98Missing97Don't knowMedia exposure Variables -- TOPICSFertility preferences603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)For countries with low contraceptive prevalence, FERTPREF (V602) reports responses to the question, "Would you like to have a (another) child or would you prefer not to have any (more) children"? The standard response categories are "have another," "no more/none," "says she can't get pregnant," and "undecided or don't know."
In Phase I, FERTPREF (V602), was constructed from two questions in countries with high contraceptive prevalence (Model "A" questionnaires). Women who responded that they want another child, but when asked when they would like the next child, respond that they cannot get pregnant, are classified in the "declared infecund category," and not in the "Wants another" category.
Some samples also include the response "up to God." More detailed responses under the general category "says she can't get pregnant" are sometimes available. In IPUMS-DHS, all responses in the general category of "not at risk of pregnancy" share a common first digit of 5, while the second digit distinguishes between the specific reasons. In some countries, women who never had sexual intercourse (coded as "53" in IPUMS-DHS) were not asked the questions relating to their desire for future children.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing53Never had sex52Declared infecund51Sterilized50Not at risk of pregnancy40Up to God30No more20Undecided10Have anotherGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FPUNMETNEED (V624) is a constructed variable that reports a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The following describes the constructed categories in more detail:
Unmet need for spacing includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was mistimed, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was mistimed, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and say they want to wait two or more years for their next birth, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Unmet need for limiting includes pregnant women whose pregnancy was unwanted, postpartum amenorrheic women whose last birth was unwanted, and fecund women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic and who are not using any method of family planning and who want no more children.
Met need for spacing includes women who are using some method of family planning and say they want to have another child, are undecided about the timing of the next birth, or are undecided whether to have another child.
Met need for limiting includes women who are using family planning and who want no more children.
Note that the specific methods (modern or traditional) are not taken into account here.
Met need describes women who have no need for contraceptive methods, either because they desire a child soon (within the next two years) or because they are menopausal or infecund.
In high contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "A" countries), pregnant and postpartum amenorrheic women whose pregnancy was the result of a contraceptive failure are not included in the category of unmet need, but they are categorized as spacing failures or limiting failures. In low contraceptive prevalence countries (Model "B" countries), no such distinction is made, since information was not collected on contraceptive failure. Infecund women are also excluded from the unmet need categories.
The "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" provides the following definitions:
Fecundity: A woman is assumed to be fecund unless she declares that she is infecund, had a hysterectomy, or is menopausic. Women who are neither pregnant nor postpartum amenorrheic but who have not menstruated for six or more months, and married women who have not used contraception in the past five years but have not had a birth and are not pregnant, are also considered infecund.
Failure to Space: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say they wanted the current pregnancy later.
Failure to Limit: This includes women who are pregnant (not due to a contraceptive failure) or are less than six months postpartum amenorrheic who say that they did not want another child before they became pregnant.
Excluded from the unmet need category are women who became pregnant while using a method (these women are in need of a better method of contraception).
The infecund or menopausal category on the UNMETNEED (V624) variable contains fewer cases than the EXPOSURE1 variable, because women who are categorized as infecund or menopausal, but are currently using a contraceptive method, are recorded in the two "met need" categories in UNMETNEED.
UNMETNEED (V624) incorporates responses to the following variables:
[EXPOSURE1/V623], which reports the woman's exposure to the risk of pregnancy, defined as pregnant, postpartum amenorrheic, menopausal or infecund, and fecund.
[ V225], which reports whether a current pregnancy was wanted then, later or not at all (for women who were pregnant at the time of interview).
[KIDDESIRE/V605] ,which reports whether the woman wants more children and when she would like them.
[FPMETHNOW/V312] which reports the woman's current use of contraception.
Users are also encouraged to see details of this variable provided in the "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].99NIU (not in universe)98Missing61Desire birth in less than 2 years60No unmet need53Never had sex52Not in union, not sexually active51Infecund or menopausal50Not at risk41No sex, want to wait40Future need for FP32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Had FP failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSUnmet need for FP (2nd def)UNMETNEED2 (V626) is a constructed variable that indicates a woman's need for family planning according to whether she has an unmet need or a met need to space or to limit her future births. UNMETNEED2 is similar to UNMETNEED, but UNMETNEED2 differently categorizes women who are infecund or menopausal but are currently using a contraceptive method.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of UNMETNEED2 uses a definition of fecundity based on exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE2. UNMETNEED, by contrast, uses a definition of exposure status as reported in EXPOSURE1. See the descriptions of these two variables for discussion of their differences.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown53No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days52Never had sex51Infecund, menopausal50Not at risk for pregnancy41Desire birth in less than 2 yrs40No unmet need32Limiting failure31Spacing failure30Family limitation failure22Using to limit21Using to space20Now using FP12Unmet need to limit11Unmet need to space10Has unmet need for FPGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesire for more children603. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
Now I have some questions about the future. Would you like to have a/another child, or would you prefer not to have any (more) children?
PREGNANT
Now I have some questions about the future. After the child you are expecting now, would you like to have another child, or would you prefer not to have any more children?
HAVE (A/ANOTHER) CHILD 1
NO MORE/NONE 2 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 3 (GO TO 610)
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 610)KIDDESIRE (V605) is a constructed variable that distinguishes between women who want another child soon (in less than two years), who want another child later (in 2+ years), who want no more children, and who aren't sure (about timing or about the number of children desired).
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The construction of this variable has changed across phases of the DHS and varies across countries (only sometimes distinguishing between groups of women not at risk of pregnancy due to sterilization, infecundity, or virginity). To maximize comparability across samples, IPUMS-DHS employs composite coding. Women who want more children share a common first digit of 1, women not at risk of pregnancy share a common first digit of 6, and detail present in only some samples is specified in the code's second digit.99NIU (not in universe)98Unknown63Never had sex62Declared infecund61Sterilized60Not at risk of pregnancy51Up to God50Fatalistic response40Wants no more30Undecided13Wants, unsure timing12Wants after 2+ years11Wants within 2 years10Wants more childrenGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSWanted last child403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)FPLCHDESIRE (V367) reports whether the woman's last born child was wanted at the time she got pregnant, was wanted but at a later time, or was not wanted at all. The cutoff point for when the woman's last child was born varies across samples; see Comparability.1Wanted last child then2Wanted last child later3Wanted no more children7Unsure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted current pregnancy225. At the time you became pregnant, did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3
NOT SURE 4For women who are currently pregnant, PGDESIRE (V225) reports whether, at the time of becoming pregnant, the woman wanted her pregnancy then, later, or not at all.1Then2Later3Not at all4Up to God7Don't know/Not sure8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96IDEALKID (V613) reports the ideal total number of children the woman would have liked to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing. The information is collected through hypothetical questions such as, "If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women with living children) or "If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?" (for women without living children).
If the woman responded with a range of values, IDEALKID reports the midpoint between those values. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "If the midpoint is not an exact number then the number is rounded up in half the cases and rounded down for the other half." The questionnaires included space for non-numeric "other" responses, such as "Up to God."
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.98Missing97Don't know66Number she has currently65Depends on husband64As many as possible63Never thought about it62Any number/Fatalistic61Up to God/As Allah wills60Non-numeric response5050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343423232222212120201919181817171616151514141313121211111010099088077066055044033022011000333332323131303029292828272726262525242467As many as can care for68Doesn't want children99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal number of children (grouped)617. CHECK 214:
HAS LIVING CHILDREN: If you could go back to the time you did not have any children and could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
NO LIVING CHILDREN: If you could choose exactly the number of children to have in your whole life, how many would that be?
RECORD JUST A NUMBER OR ANOTHER RESPONSE.
NUMBER __
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ 96Like IDEALKID, IDEALKIDGRP (V614) reports the total number of children the woman would hypothetically like to have in her whole life, regardless of her actual childbearing, but top-codes numeric responses at 6+ children and codes non-numeric responses as 7.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.8Missing7Non-numeric response66+55443322110[no label]9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSIdeal time before future birth604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child.100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, number missing989Up to God990After finishing school991After marriage992When husband returns993After breastfeeding994At any time995Soon/now996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSBest interval between births618. In your opinion, what is the best interval in months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996IDEALBTHINT (V615) reports the best number of months or years between the birth of one child and the birth of the next child, according to the respondent.
IPUMS-DHS adopts the recoding system from DHS for IDEALBTHINT. Below is a description of the codes from the DHS Recode Manual for Phase 2:
The first digit gives the units in which the respondent answered ("1" indicates months, "2" indicates years, and "9" indicates a special response), while the last two digits give the time in those units. If the units' value is 9 then the variable contains a special response, and if the duration value is greater than 90 this also indicates a special response. For example, code 996 is used for "other" answers, and code 299 would mean that the response was given in years but the actual duration was missing on the questionnaire.16969 months16868 months16565 months16464 months16363 months16262 months16161 months100Less than 1 month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than 1 year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years299Years, unspecified number996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)16767 months16666 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months22525 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECH (V603) reports the amount of time, in months or years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child (top-coded at 20 years). The complementary variable PREFTIMECH (V604) reports responses to the same question, but in terms of years only, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECH includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples, and the way this variable was asked and calculated also changed over time; see Comparability.100Less than one month (want now)1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, number unspecified200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years or more299Years, number unspecified987After weaning989After finishing school990When spouse returns991Up to God992After marriage993Any time994Soon or immediately995Other, non-numeric response996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped)604. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR UNSURE
How long would you like to wait from now before the birth of (a/another) child?
PREGNANT
After the birth of the child you are expecting now, how long would you like to wait before the birth of another child?
MONTHS 1 ___ (GO TO 610)
YEARS 2 ___ (GO TO 610)
SOON/NOW 994 (GO TO 610)
SAYS SHE CAN'T GET PREGNANT 995 (GO TO 610)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 996
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who want to have a/another child, PREFTIMECHGP (V604) reports the amount of time, in years, they would like to wait before the birth of a/another child, top-coded at 6+ years.
PREFTIMECHGP includes women who are either pregnant or at risk of pregnancy. However, the definition of "at risk of pregnancy" varies across samples; see Comparability.
The related variable PREFTIMECH presents the same information in greater detail, in terms of months or years, top-coded at 20 years.00Less than 12 months011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 or more years96Non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSDesired age of youngest child at future birth606. CHECK 223:
NOT PREGNANT OR NOT SURE
What age would you like your youngest child to be when the next child is born?
PREGNANT
What age would you like the child with whom you're pregnant to be when the next child is born?
AGE____ (GO TO 610)
DOESN'T KNOW AGE 98 (GO TO 610)For women who want to have a (another) child, IDEALAGECH (V617) reports the ideal age of their youngest child at the time of a future birth.011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 years077 years088 years099 years1010 years1111 years1212 years1313 years1414 years1515 years1616 years1717 years96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)1818 years1919 years2020 yearsGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSDiscussed number of children with partner612. Have you already discussed the number of children you want with your husband?
YES 1
NO 2FERTPREFTLKH (V620) indicates whether the woman and her husband/partner have discussed the number of children they would like to have.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband's desire for children613. Do you think that your husband/partner wants the same number of children that you want, or does he want more or fewer than you want?
SAME NUMBER 1
MORE CHILDREN 2
FEWER CHILDREN 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSFERTPREF (V621) reports whether the woman believes her partner wants the same number of children, more children, or fewer children than she wants.01Both want same02Husband wants more03Husband wants fewer07Don't Know08Missing09NIU (not in universe)04Both provided non-numeric responseGeneral family planning Variables -- TOPICSRespondent approves of couples using FP616. In general, do you approve or disapprove of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVE 1
DISAPPROVE 2FPAPPROVE (V612) indicates whether the woman approves, in general, of the use of family planning to avoid a pregnancy.0Disapproves1Approves3Depends7Don't know/Undecided8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSHusband approves FP use610. Do you think your husband/partner approves or disapproves of couples that use a method to avoid becoming pregnant?
APPROVES 1
DISAPPROVES 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8HUSPROFP (V610) indicates whether the woman believes her husband or male partner approves of couples using a family planning method to avoid pregnancy.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Disapproves20Approves or indifferent21Approves22Indifferent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecundEXPOSURE1 (V623) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to differentiate between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, these categories are actualized as follows:
Pregnant women
Postpartum amenorrheic women are those whose period has not returned since the last birth in the three/five years preceding the survey.
Women are defined as being menopausal if they are not pregnant and not postpartum amenorrheic, are not currently using a contraceptive method, and have not had a period in the six months preceding the survey or report they are in menopause.
Women are defined as being infecund if they are not menopausal and not postpartum amenorrheic and not pregnant, have had no birth in the five years preceding the survey, and either (Model "A" countries) have been continuously married and have not used contraception in the five years preceding the survey, or (Model "B" countries) have been married one time and first married five or more years before the survey and have never used contraception.
Fecund women are all women not included in the preceding categories.3Infecund, menopausal2Amenorrheic1Pregnant0Fecund8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSFecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund (2nd def)Like EXPOSURE1, EXPOSURE2 (V625) is a constructed variable that draws upon responses to several questions to distinguish between pregnant women, postpartum amenorrheic women, menopausal or infecund women, and fecund women. EXPOSURE2 uses a more liberal definition of infecundity than EXPOSURE1, however.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
The DHS Recode Manuals explain the differences between these two variables as follows:
For Model "B" countries, it is only possible to say that a woman had been continuously married throughout the preceding five years if she was in her first union. This definition has been relaxed in V625 [EXPOSURE2], such that the respondent need only have been married at least five years ago, and not continuously married throughout the last five years. For Model "A" countries, there is no change to this part of the definition.
[For EXPOSURE2] Two additional variables have been used to declare a woman infecund. If the respondent said that she cannot get pregnant when asked about preferences for additional children, or if she reported that she was menopausal or had a hysterectomy when giving the reason she was not currently using a contraceptive method, the respondent is coded as infecund.
Model A countries and Model B countries are defined according to whether the country based its questionnaire on the Model A or Model B standard DHS questionnaire for DHS phases one through four. In general, the Model A questionnaire was designed for use in countries with high contraceptive prevalence. Nonetheless, countries with relatively low contraceptive prevalence sometimes modeled their own questionnaire on the Model A standard questionnaire. This was the case, for example, for the Kenyan samples for 1998 and 2003 and the Malawi samples for 2000 and 2004.0Fecund1Pregnant2Amenorrheic3Infecund, menopausal8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow any type of FP methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOTYP (V301) is a summary (recoded) variable indicating whether the woman knew any family planning method and, if so, whether she knew a modern method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.
Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet) that vary across samples.00Knows no method10Knows only traditional or folkloric method11Knows only folkloric method12Knows only traditional method20Knows modern method99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about Pill for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOPILL (V304_01) indicates whether the woman knew about the Pill as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about IUD for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOIUD (V304_02) indicates whether the woman knew about the IUD (intra-uterine device) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probe questions, an IUD was often described as "a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about injectable FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOINJ (V304_03) indicates whether the woman knew about injectables as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. For the probe question, injectables were typically defined as "an injection by a doctor or nurse, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several months."00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about diaphragm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNODIA (V304_04) indicates whether the woman knew about the diaphragm or spermicides, such as a foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about condom for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOCON (V304_05) indicates whether the woman knew about male condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about female sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOFST (V304_06) indicates whether the woman knew about female sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about male sterilization for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOMST (V304_07) indicates whether the woman knew about male sterilization as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about withdrawal for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOWD (V304_09) indicates whether the woman knew about withdrawal as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow about rhythm for FPSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNORHY (V304_08) indicates whether the woman knew about the rhythm method (periodic abstinence at the high-fertility part of the woman's menstrual cycle) as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.10Yes97Method not asked about at all98Missing00No11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnows about other contraceptive as a method of family planningSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPKNOOM (V304_10) indicates whether the woman knew about any "other" method(s) as a method of family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSOM indicates whether the woman had ever used any "other" method(s) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The meaning of "other" in this case depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, spontaneously12Yes, probed97Method not asked about at all98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRC (V379) reports the source where the respondent knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.
The related variable FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports known sources for contraceptives, in standardized categories.0000No one/did not consult source1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120National/central hospital1130Regional/provincial hospital1140Urban hospital1150District/rural hospital1151District hospital1152Rural hospital1160University/teaching hospital1161University hospital1162Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Integrated health center1260Family welfare center1270Primary health center1300Government pharmacy/dispensary1310Government pharmacy1320Government dispensary1400Government maternity home1410Mother and child health (MCH) center1420Rural maternity clinic1500Government family planning clinic1510Stand-alone family planning clinic1520Mobile family planning clinic1600Government outreach1610Government health post1611Village health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)1633Community/village health worker1634Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1635Paramedic1636Doctor1637Nurse1900Other public sector1901Camp1902Health box1903Health station/clinic1904Health office1905Community clinic1906Health insurance organization1907Curative care organization1908Parastatal health facility1909Female Community Health Volunteer Program (FCHV) of Nepal2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Referral/specialty hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Qualified doctor2220Traditional doctor2230Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private family planning clinic2500Private outreach2510Private mobile clinic2520Private health worker2521Fieldworker2522Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2523Nurse2524Paramedic2526Community/village health worker2527Midwife2600Private health center2610VCT center2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical sector2901Care room2902Tent3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Community-based outlet3140UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)3150International Rescue Committee (IRC)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Fieldworker3300Country-specific NGOs3301AMO Congo3302Egypt family planning association (EFPA)3303CSI project3304Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia (FGAE)3305BLM3306MACRO3307Marie Stopes3308Red Cross Society3309AFGA3310Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)3311Institute for Family Health (IFH)3900Other NGO facility4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious mobile clinic4400Religious door-to-door4900Other religious5000OTHER5100Shop/market5110Shop5111General dealer5112Supermarket/tuck shop5113Service station5120Market5130Kiosk5140Gas station5190Other retail5200Relative/friend5210Partner5300Church/mosque/temple5400Bar/nightclub/hotel5410Bar/nightclub5420Hotel5500Other institutions5510Youth center5520Workplace5521Respondent's workplace5522Partner's workplace5530School5600Traditional practitioner5610Traditional birth attendant (TBA)5620Vaidya/hakim/homeopath5700Informal channels5710Drug vendor9992Not asked9993Non-user: Knows source9994Multiple responses given9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for FP, standardized331. Where is it?
NAME OF PLACE___________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 334)FPKNOANYSRCS (V380) reports the source from which the woman knows contraceptives can be obtained. This variable is constructed from a series of questions, and answers were recorded using standard responses and codes that are consistent across countries and phases.
Because the questions used to construct this variable changed slightly across phases, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab.01Government clinic/pharmacy02Government home/community delivery03NGO04Private clinic/delivery05Private pharmacy06Church, shop, friends07Other97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern)312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPTYPNOW (V313) indicates whether the woman is currently using a modern, traditional, or folkloric method of contraception.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
In the DHS, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00No method10Folkloric or traditional method11Folkloric method12Traditional method20Modern method98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPattern of use of contraceptive method311. Are you currently doing something or using any method to delay or avoid getting pregnant?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 324)FPUSPATRN (V361) reports the woman's pattern of contraceptive use by indicating whether she is currently using, has used in the past, or has never used contraception.10Currently using20Ever used, but not currently using21Used since last birth22Used before last birth30Never used99NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCurrent method of FP312. Which method are you currently using?
PILL 01
IUD 02 (GO TO 318)
INJECTABLES 03 (GO TO 318)
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04 (GO TO 318)
CONDOM 05 (GO TO 318)
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06 (GO TO 318)
MALE STERILIZATION 07 (GO TO 318)
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 323)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 323)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 10 (GO TO 323)FPMETHNOW (V312) reports the contraceptive method the woman is currently using.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. See FPEVUSE for more information on broad categories of contraception.
Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.000Not using100MODERN METHODS101Pill102IUD103Norplant/Implants104Condom105Female Condom106Female Sterilization107Male Sterilization110Injections111Injection (3 monthly)112Injection (monthly)120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly121Diaphragm122Diaphragm/Foam123Diaphragm/Jelly124Foam or Jelly125Foaming tablets126Vaginal methods130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)131Prolonged breastfeeding140Emergency contraception150Other modern method151Contraceptive patch200TRADITIONAL METHODS210Abstinence or periodic abstinence211Periodic abstinence212Cycle Beads/Standard days method213Abstinence214Mucus method215Natural family planning, unspecified220Withdrawal230Other traditional/folkloric231Herbs/Plants232Gris-Gris/Amulet233Astrology234Strings300OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED301Other specific method 1302Other specific method 2303Other specific method 3304Other specific method 4997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSMonths of use of current family planning method323. For how many months have you been continuously using (METHOD)?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, NOTE '00'.
MONTHS ___ (GO TO 329)
8 YEARS OR MORE 96 (GO TO 329)For women who are currently using a contraceptive method, FPCURNOMO (V337) reports the number of months they have been continuously using their current method.
Starting in Phase II, there are differences in the way these data are reported between Model "A" and Model "B" countries, due to the inclusion of a detailed calendar of events in the five years preceding the interview in Model "A" questionnaires. For Model "B" questionnaires, any response greater than 8 years is topcoded at "96." However, for Model "A" questionnaires, the maximum duration of use that could be recorded is the entire length of the calendar (i.e., 5 years).0000 months0011 month0022 months0033 months0044 months0055 months0066 months0077 months0088 months0099 months01010 months01111 months01212 months01313 months01414 months01515 months01616 months01717 months01818 months01919 months02020 months02121 months02222 months02323 months02424 months02525 months02626 months02727 months02828 months02929 months03030 months03131 months03232 months03333 months03434 months03535 months03636 months03737 months03838 months03939 months04040 months04141 months04242 months04343 months04444 months04545 months04646 months04747 months04848 months04949 months05050 months05151 months05252 months05353 months05454 months05555 months05656 months05757 months05858 months05959 months06060 months06161 months06262 months06363 months06464 months06565 months06666 months06767 months06868 months06969 months07070 months07171 months07272 months07373 months07474 months07575 months07676 months07777 months07878 months07979 months08080 months08181 months08282 months08383 months08484 months08585 months08686 months08787 months08888 months08989 months09090 months09191 months09292 months09393 months09494 months09595 months09696 or more months995All calendar years996Inconsistent response997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, detailed318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women who are currently using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCD (V326) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.6903Community center3306Institute for Family Health (IFH)3180International Rescue Committee (IRC)0000NO ONE1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110National hospital1111Referral/specialty hospital1112National/central hospital1113Military hospital1114Day hospital1120Provincial/regional hospital1130Urban hospital1140District/rural hospital1141District hospital1142Rural hospital1150Category I hospital1160Category II hospital1170University/teaching hospital1171University hospital1172Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Referral health center1220Community health center1230Urban health center1240Rural health center1250Basic health center1260Integrated health center1270Primary health center1280Family welfare center1300Government family planning clinic1310Stand-alone family planning clinic1320Mobile family planning clinic1330Family planning clinic CBD1400Government outreach1410Government health post1411Village health post1412Sub-center1413Sub-health post1420Government mobile clinic1421Mobile PHC clinic1430Government health professional1431Doctor1432Nurse1433Paramedic1440Government health worker1434Community-based distributor (CBD)1435Health surveillance assistant (HSA)1436Male mobilizer1437Accredited social health activist (ASHA)1438Vaidya/hakim/homeopath1450Government outreach clinic1451Primary health care outreach clinic1452Satellite clinic/EPI outreach1453Community clinic1454Rural/municipal clinic1460Camp1470Household visit1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1520Rural maternity1530Anganwadi/ICDS center1600Government pharmacy/dispensary1610Government pharmacy1611Community pharmacy1620Government dispensary1900Other public1901Clinic1902Curative care organization1903Health home1904Health office1905Health insurance organization1906Parastatal health facility1907Youth center2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2111Private specialty hospital2112Private district hospital2113Private university hospital2120Private clinic2121Private polyclinic2122Private clinic2200Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store2210Private pharmacy2220Private dispensary2230Private chemist/drug store2231Private chemist2232Private drug store2240Private mobile drug vendor2300Private doctor's office2310Qualified doctor2320Traditional/unqualified doctor2330Private practice2331Private care room2332Private infirmiry2400Private outreach2410Private mobile clinic2420Private health worker2421Private field worker2422Private community/village health worker2423Private community-based distributor2424Private paramedic2425Private hakim/homeopath2426Private traditional healer2427Private traditional birth attendant (TBA)2428Private nurse2500Private health center2600Private family planning clinic2610Injectables outlet2700Private maternity home2900Other private medical2901Tent2902VCT center3000NGO SECTOR3100NGO health facility3110Static clinic3120Satellite clinic3130Marie Stopes facility3131Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM)3140Red Cross facility3150UN Relief and Works Agency facility3160Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)3170Population Services International (PSI)3200NGO health worker3210Depot holder3220Field worker3230Community-based distributor3300Country-specific NGO3301Amo-Congo3302Clinical Services Improvement (CSI)3303Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO)3304Myanmar Medical Association (MMA)3305United Mission to Nepal (UMN)3900Other NGO4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4111Religious referral/specialty hospital4112Religious district hospital4120Religious clinic4200Religious health center/dispensary4210Religious health center4211Mosque health center4212Church health center4220Religious dispensary4300Religious outreach4310Religious health post4320Religious mobile clinic4330Religious health worker4331Religious field worker4900Other religious5000UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR5100Pharmacy/dispensary5110Pharmacy5120Dispensary5200Outreach5210Mobile clinic5220Health worker5221Field worker5222Traditional healer5223Health educator5224Peer educators5230Outreach clinic5900Other unspecified medical sector5901Media campaign6000OTHER6100Shop/market6110Shop6111General dealer6112Supermarket/tuck shop6113Supermarket6114Tuck shop6120Market6130Kiosk6140Gas station6150Other retail6200Church/mosque6300Friend/relative6310Friend6320Relative6321Partner6400Bar/nightclub/hotel6410Bar/nightclub6411Bar6420Hotel6500Workplace6510Respondent's workplace6520Partner's workplace6600Informal channels6610Drug vendor6620Support group6630Women's sittings6700Location for adolescents6710Youth center6720School6900Other facility6901Refugee camp6902Charity/foundation9994Abroad9995Other9996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSLast source for FP for current users, standardized318. CHECK 312:
HE/SHE IS STERILIZED
Where did the sterilization take place?
USES ANOTHER METHOD
Where did you obtain (METHOD) the last time?
NAME OF PLACE _________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
MEDICAL POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
SP/FISA CENTER 24
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 321)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 321)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 321)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 321)For women using a modern method of contraception, FPLASTSRCS (V327) reports the type of facility that was the source of the last contraceptive method used by the woman. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into a few standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Church, Shop, friends, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Govt Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinic/PharmRecent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEasy or difficult to get to FP source333. Is it easy or difficult to get there?
EASY 1
DIFFICULT 2For women who know of a source where family planning can be obtained, FPSRCEASE (V383) indicates whether it is easy or difficult to get there.1Easy2Difficult7Don't know8Missing9NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998For women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIME (V381) reports the amount of time it takes them to get there in minutes, hours, or days. The complementary variable FPSRCTIMEGP also reports the amount of time to get to the source of family planning, but that variable is top-coded at 120+ minutes.1000Less than 1 minute10011 minute10022 minutes10033 minutes10044 minutes10055 minutes10066 minutes10077 minutes10088 minutes10099 minutes101010 minutes101111 minutes101212 minutes101313 minutes101414 minutes101515 minutes101616 minutes101717 minutes101818 minutes101919 minutes102020 minutes102121 minutes102222 minutes102323 minutes102424 minutes102525 minutes102626 minutes102727 minutes102828 minutes102929 minutes103030 minutes103131 minutes103232 minutes103333 minutes103434 minutes103535 minutes103636 minutes103737 minutes103838 minutes103939 minutes104040 minutes104141 minutes104242 minutes104343 minutes104444 minutes104545 minutes104646 minutes104747 minutes104848 minutes104949 minutes105050 minutes105151 minutes105252 minutes105353 minutes105454 minutes105555 minutes105656 minutes105757 minutes105858 minutes105959 minutes106060 minutes106161 minutes106262 minutes106363 minutes106464 minutes106565 minutes106666 minutes106767 minutes106868 minutes106969 minutes107070 minutes107171 minutes107272 minutes107373 minutes107474 minutes107575 minutes107676 minutes107777 minutes107878 minutes107979 minutes108080 minutes108181 minutes108282 minutes108383 minutes108484 minutes108585 minutes108686 minutes108787 minutes108888 minutes108989 minutes109090 minutes109191 minutes109292 minutes109393 minutes109494 minutes109595 minutes109696 minutes109797 minutes109898 minutes109999 minutes1100100 minutes1101101 minutes1102102 minutes1103103 minutes1104104 minutes1105105 minutes1106106 minutes1107107 minutes1108108 minutes1109109 minutes1110110 minutes1111111 minutes1112112 minutes1113113 minutes1114114 minutes1115115 minutes1116116 minutes1117117 minutes1118118 minutes1119119 minutes1120120 minutes1121121 minutes1122122 minutes1123123 minutes1124124 minutes1125125 minutes1126126 minutes1127127 minutes1128128 minutes1129129 minutes1130130 minutes1131131 minutes1132132 minutes1133133 minutes1134134 minutes1135135 minutes1136136 minutes1137137 minutes1138138 minutes1139139 minutes1140140 minutes1141141 minutes1142142 minutes1143143 minutes1144144 minutes1145145 minutes1146146 minutes1147147 minutes1148148 minutes1149149 minutes1150150 minutes1151151 minutes1152152 minutes1153153 minutes1154154 minutes1155155 minutes1156156 minutes1157157 minutes1158158 minutes1159159 minutes1160160 minutes1161161 minutes1162162 minutes1163163 minutes1164164 minutes1165165 minutes1166166 minutes1167167 minutes1168168 minutes1169169 minutes1170170 minutes1171171 minutes1172172 minutes1173173 minutes1174174 minutes1175175 minutes1176176 minutes1177177 minutes1178178 minutes1179179 minutes1180180 minutes1181181 minutes1182182 minutes1183183 minutes1184184 minutes1185185 minutes1186186 minutes1187187 minutes1188188 minutes1189189 minutes1190190 minutes1191191 minutes1192192 minutes1193193 minutes1194194 minutes1195195 minutes1196196 minutes1197197 minutes1198198 minutes1199199 minutes1200200 or more minutes1999Minutes, number missing2000Less than 1 hour20011 hour20022 hours20033 hours20044 hours20055 hours20066 hours20077 hours20088 hours20099 hours201010 hours201111 hours201212 hours201313 hours201414 hours201515 hours201616 hours201717 hours201818 hours201919 hours202020 hours202121 hours202222 hours202323 hours202424 hours202525 hours202626 hours202727 hours202828 hours202929 hours203030 hours203131 hours203232 hours203333 hours203434 hours203535 hours203636 hours203737 hours203838 hours203939 hours204040 hours204141 hours204242 hours204343 hours204444 hours204545 hours204646 hours204747 hours204848 hours204949 hours205050 hours205151 hours205252 hours205353 hours205454 hours205555 hours205656 hours205757 hours205858 hours205959 hours206060 hours206161 hours206262 hours206363 hours206464 hours206565 hours206666 hours206767 hours206868 hours206969 hours207070 hours207171 hours207272 hours207373 hours207474 hours207575 hours207676 hours207777 hours207878 hours207979 hours208080 hours208181 hours208282 hours208383 hours208484 hours208585 hours208686 hours208787 hours208888 hours208989 hours209090 hours209191 hours209292 hours209393 hours209494 hours209595 hours209696 hours209797 hours209898 hours209999 hours2100100 hours or more2999Hours, number missing30011 day30022 days30033 days30044 days30055 days3999Days, number missing9995Source comes to respondent9996No source known9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime to get to FP source (grouped)332. How long does it take to get to this place from your house?
IF 90 MINUTES OR LESS, RECORD THE RESPONSE IN MINUTES. IF LONGER, RECORD IN HOURS.
MINUTES 1 __
HOURS 2 __
DOESN'T KNOW 998Like FPSRCTIME, for women who know of a source where contraception can be obtained, FPSRCTIMEGP (V382) reports the amount of time it takes to get to there, but the latter variable uses grouped intervals and is top-coded at 120+ minutes.00Mobile source010 - 14 minutes0215 - 29 minutes0330 - 59 minutes0460 - 89 minutes0590 - 119 minutes06120 or more minutes96Don't know time97Don't know source98Missing99NIU (Not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSCost of Pills317. How much does a box of pills cost you?
COST ____
FREE 9996
DOESN'T KNOW 9998For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLCOST (V325) reports the cost of a cycle of pills.000000Free999997Don't know999998Missing999999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSBrand of Pills currently used316. Do you know the brand name of the pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND
NAME OF THE BRAND ____
DOESN'T KNOW NAME 98For women who are currently using the Pill, FPPILLBRAND (V323) reports the brand name of the Pill that the respondent currently uses.4203Emkit3112Triella2215TriNovum2114Stediril1241Rigevidon1240Brevinor1239Lusiaf1129Yasmin1128Triquilar1127Trinordial2113"1242NewFem1000LOW-DOSE PILLS1100International brands1101Adepal1102Choice1103Cilest1104Combination-31105Confidence1106Diane1107Duofem1108Eugynon1109Famila 281110Femicon1111Gracial1112Lo-femenal1113Logynon1114Marvelon1115Microgynon1116Minidril1117Miniphase1118Nordette1119Norminest1120Norquest1121Novodol1122Oralcon F1123Ortho-Novum1124Pilplan1125Planif1126Planyl1200Country-specific brands1201Nogestol1202Desolon1203Femipill1204Maya1205Noret-281206Ovacon1207Shuki1208Harmonie (PSI)1209Varnoline1210Microcept1211Microvlar1212Triocept1213Trivolar1214Style/Trigestrel1215Secure1216Microlite1217Apsara1218Ecroz1219Mala-D1220Mala-N1221Novelon1222Ovral L1223Pearl1224Anteovin1225Belara1226Gracial1227Loestrin1228Mawelon1229Norimin1230Femiplan1231Conova 301232Trigynon1233OK pills1234Sure1235Feminyl1236Nilocon White1237Sunaulo Gulaf1900Unspecified low-dose pills2000HIGH-DOSE PILLS2100International brands2101Anovlar2102Gynovlar2103Lyndiol2104Microgynon 30 ED2105Milli Anovlar2106Neogynon2107Neogynon ED2108Nordiol2109Norquentiel2110Ovidon2111Ovral2112Ovulen 502200Country-specific brands2201Combination-52202Lynes2203Ovostat2204Regumen2205Novell-duo2206Gynera2207Primovlar2208Duoluton-L2209Ovral G2210Progyluton2211Gynovlane2212Ovanon2213Ovidon2214Triphasit2900Unspecified high-dose pill3000PROGESTIN-ONLY PILLS3100International brands3101Exluton/Lynestrenol3102Femulen3103Microlut3104Micronor3105Micronovum3106Microval3107"3108Minovlar3109Noriday3110Ovrette3111Safe Plan3200Country-specific brands3201Bredicon3202Minicon3203Levonor3204Hyan3205I-plan3206Primolut N3207Cerazette3208Planor3209Softsure4000EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION4100International brands4200Country-specific brands4201Gravistal4202Postinor4900Unspecified emergency contraception5000NON-HORMONAL PILLS5100International brands5200Country-specific brands5201Centron5202Saheli6000UNSPECIFIED/UNKNOWN PILLS6100International brands6101Today (sponge)6200Country-specific brands6201Khoshi6202Aco6203Cotrablan6204Microvior 306205Stero6206Blue6207Hot6208Kamal (foam)6209N/M tablets6210Nofian6211Period oil6212Sacharin6213Skill6214Moti6215Subitha6216Fingers6217Sutura6218Menstrogen (injection)6219Norvolain6220Flexi P6221Marutton6900Other unspecified/unknown pills6901Unspecified private brand6902Unspecified public brand6903Unspecified social marketing brand9995Other9996Not able to show9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSShown pill package315. May I see the package of pills you are currently using?
NOTE THE NAME OF THE BRAND.
PACKAGE SEEN 1 (BRAND)______ (GO TO 317)
NAME OF THE BRAND ____ (GO TO 317)
PACKAGE NOT SEEN 2For women who are currently using the Pill as a method of family planning, FPPILLPACK (V372) indicates whether the package of pills currently being used was seen by the interviewer.0Package not seen1Package seen8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse last time got Pill314. The last time you obtained pills did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2FPLPILSAWDR (V374) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she last got a supply of the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FP (grouped)Now I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSGPKID (V311) reports the number of living children, if any, the woman had when she first used a contraceptive method, with the number top-coded at 4+ children. FP1STUSLVKID reports responses to the same question, without top-coding the answers.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0011223344+7Inconsistent number reported8Missing9Never used FPFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSNumber living children at first use of FPNow I would like to ask you about the first time that you did something or used a method to avoid getting pregnant.
308. How many living children did you have at that time?
IF NONE, RECORD '00'.
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ____FP1STUSLVKID (V310) reports the number of living children the woman had the first time she used a contraceptive method. The same information is also reported in FP1STUSGPKID, except responses are top-coded at 4+ children in that variable and women who have never used contraception are coded as "9."000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222296Inconsistent98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSaw doctor or nurse for first use of Pill313. At the time you began using the pill for the first time did you consult a doctor, a nurse or a certified midwife?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FP1PILSAWDR (V373) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she first started using the Pill.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing7Don't know1Yes0NoFirst use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSFP current use or future intentionFPUSINTENT (V364) is a constructed variable drawing on responses to multiple survey questions that divides women into the following categories: those who are currently using a contraceptive method (either modern or traditional); those who are not now using contraception but intend to do so in the future; those who are neither using contraception now nor intend to do so in the future; and (in a minority of samples) those who never had sex.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review FPMETHNOW and FPUSPLAN for additional information on the variables used to construct FPUSINTENT.1Using modern method2Using traditional method3Non-user intending to use4Does not intend to use9NIU (not in universe)5Never had sexFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSIntention to use FP in future324. Do you intend to use a method to delay or prevent pregnancy at any point in the future?
YES 1 (GO TO 326)
NO 2
UNDECIDED/DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 330)FPUSPLAN (V362) is a constructed variable based on multiple survey questions that reports, for women not currently using contraception, whether the woman intends to use contraception in the future and, if so, when she intends to begin use (in the next 12 months or later). Women uncertain about future contraceptive use are subdivided into those who are unsure about using a method and those unsure about the timing of planned future use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.10Will use in future11Use in next 12 months12Use later20Unsure about future use21Unsure about timing22Unsure about use30Does not intend to use40Never had sex98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSPreferred future FP method327. When you will use a method in the future, which method will you want to use?
PILL 01
IUD 02
INJECTABLES 03
DIAPHRAGM/FOAM/JELLY 04
CONDOM 05
FEMALE STERILIZATION 06
MALE STERILIZATION 07
RHYTHM METHOD 08 (GO TO 330)
WITHDRAWAL 09 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 10 (GO TO 330)
NOT SURE 98 (GO TO 330)For women not currently using a contraceptive method but intending to do so in the future, FPMETHFUTR (V363) reports the family planning method the woman would prefer to use.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Answers are grouped under the broad categories of "modern methods," "traditional methods," and "other methods," each with a different first digit. Specific methods are distinguished by the second and third digits. Closely related responses, such as various groupings of diaphragm/foam/jelly, share the first 2 digits in common, while the third digit distinguishes the exact response category.999NIU (not in universe)998Missing997Inconsistent304Specific method 4303Specific method 3302Specific method 2301Specific method 1300Other method, unspecified234Traditional medications233Astrology232Gris-gris/amulet231Herbs230Other traditional/folkloric220Withdrawal212Abstinence211Periodic abstinence210Abstinence or periodic abstinence200TRADITIONAL METHODS160Whatever doctor prescribes150Other modern methods140Emergency contraception131Prolonged breastfeeding130Lactational amenorrhea (LAM)126Vaginal methods125Foaming tablets124Foam or jelly123Diaphragm/Jelly122Diaphragm/Foam121Diaphragm120Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly108Male sterilization107Female sterilization106Female condom105Condom104Norplant/implants103Injections102IUD101Pill100MODERN METHODS213CycleBeads/Standard days method214Mucus method (periodic abstinence)235Knotted cord/strings236Charm from traditional spiritual leader996Don't knowFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThe source of the preferred method is the source the respondent believes the preferred method is available.328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who are not currently using contraception but intend to use a modern method in the future, FPSRCFUTR (V377) reports the intended source for their preferred future method.
The related variable FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method, in standardized response categories.1000PUBLIC SECTOR1100Government hospital1110Referral/specialty hospital1120Regional/provincial hospital1130Urban hospital1140District hospital1150Rural hospital1160Teaching hospital1200Government health center1210Urban health center1220Rural health center1230Family welfare center1240Primary health center1300Government family planning clinic1400Government pharmacy/dispensary1410Government pharmacy1420Government dispensary1500Government maternity home1510Maternal and child health (MCH) center1600Government outreach1610Government health post1620Government mobile clinic1630Government health worker1631Fieldworker1632Paramedic1633Doctor1634Community/village health worker1900Other public sector1901Health insurance organization1902Curative care organization1903Parastatal health facility2000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR2100Private hospital/clinic2110Private hospital2120Private clinic2200Private doctor2210Doctor/birth attendant2300Private pharmacy/dispensary2310Private pharmacy2320Private dispensary2400Private health center2500Private family planning clinic2600Private maternity home2700Private outreach2710Private mobile clinic2720Private health worker2721Nurse2722Fieldworker2723Community-based distribution agent (CBDA)2900Other private medical sector3000NGO FACILITY3100NGO health facility3200Country-specific NGOs3201CSI project4000RELIGIOUS/MISSION4100Religious hospital/clinic4110Religious hospital4200Religious dispensary4300Religious health center4310Mosque health center4320Church health center5000OTHER5100Relative/friend5200Shop5300Church5400Traditional birth attendant5500Workplace9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSSource of preferred future FP method, standardized328. Where will you go to obtain (METHOD IN 327)?
NAME OF PLACE _______________
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11 (GOT TO 332)
HEALTH CENTER 12 (GO TO 332)
DISPENSARY 13 (GO TO 332)
MEDICAL POST 14 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21 (GO TO 332)
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22 (GO TO 332)
PHARMACY 23 (GO TO 332)
SP/FISA CENTER 24 (GO TO 332)
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR
SHOP 31 (GO TO 332)
CHURCH 32 (GO TO 334)
FRIENDS/RELATIVES 33 (GO TO 334)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41 (GO TO 334)
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who plan to use a modern contraceptive method in the future, FPSRCFUTRS (V378) reports the intended source for their preferred future method. This variable was constructed by recoding country-specific responses into standard categories that are consistent across samples.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.99NIU (not in universe)98Missing97Don't know07Other06Shop, church, friend, books05Private Pharmacy04Private Clin/Deliv03NGO02Got Home/Comm delivery01Govt Clinical/PharmFuture use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern)303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSE (V302) is a constructed variable that reports whether the woman had ever used a family planning method and, if so, whether she had used a modern contraceptive method or only a traditional or folkloric method.
In the DHS, modern methods are pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.00Never used10Used only traditional or folkloric method11Used only traditional method12Used only folkloric method20Used modern methodEver use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use Pill for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use IUD for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use injectable for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use diaphragm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSDIA (V305_04) indicates whether the woman had ever used the diaphragm (sometimes explicitly in conjunction with foam or jelly) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use condom for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use female sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use withdrawal for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use rhythm for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use male sterilization for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSEver use other methods for FP303. Have you ever used (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children. Have you ever had an operation to avoid having any more children?
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant.
YES 1
NO 2
09. WITHDRAWAL Men can be careful and pull out before climax.
YES 1
NO 2
10. OTHER METHOD (SPECIFY) _____
YES 1
NO 2FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICSThinks would have sterilization again607. In your current situation, if you had it to do over again, do you think that you/your husband/partner would make the same decision to get sterilized?
YES 1
NO 2For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERAGN (V619) indicates whether they (or their partners) would choose to have the operation if given the chance to do it over again.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSReason regrets sterilization609. Why do you regret it?
RESPONDENT WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 1 (GO TO 617)
PARTNER WANTS ANOTHER CHILD 2 (GO TO 617)
SIDE EFFECTS 3 (GO TO 617)
OTHER REASON (SPECIFY) _____ 4 (GO TO 617)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERREG (V618) reports the reason (if any) they regret getting sterilized.00No regret01Respondent wants a(nother) child02Partner wants a(nother) child03Side effects04Child died05Marital status changed06Operation failed95Other reason98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSAge at sterilization (grouped)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation.750 - 54 years old1Less than 25 years old225 - 29 years old330 - 34 years old435 - 39 years old540 - 44 years old645 - 49 years old9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSParity at sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILPAR (V322) reports the parity of the women at the time of their sterilization, top-coded at 5+ children.001122334455 or more9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMarital duration at time of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERMARDUR (V321) reports, in 5-year groups, the women's marital duration at the time of their sterilization.0Single, before marriage10 - 4 years25 - 9 years310 - 14 years415 - 19 years520 - 24 years625 - 29 years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYears since sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERYRAGO (V319) reports the number of years since their sterilization operation, using 2-year groups, top-coded at 10+ years.1Less than 2 years22 - 3 years34 - 5 years46 - 7 years58 - 9 years610 or more years9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSDate when sterilized (CMC)322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILDTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the date of their sterilization.9999NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSMonth of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILMO reports the calendar month of their sterilization. The calendar year of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILYR.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December99NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSYear when sterilized322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILYR reports the calendar year of their sterilization. The calendar month of their sterilization is reported in FPSTERILMO.19571957195819581959195919601960196119611962196219631963196419641965196519661966196719671968196819691969197019701971197119721972197319731974197419751975197619761977197719781978197919791980198019811981198219821983198319841984198519851986198619871987198819881989198919901990199119911992199219931993199419941995199519961996199719971998199819991999200020009999NIU (not in universe)20012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420142015201520162016Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information - date of sterilization322. In what month and year was the sterilization performed?
MONTH ____ (GO TO 329)
YEAR ____ (GO TO 329)For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERCOMP reports the completeness of information about the date of their sterilization.1Month and year given5Month imputed, year given6Month given, year imputed (date placed)7No information given (date placed)8From calendar9NIU (not in universe)Sterilization Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on radio334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPRADIOHR (V384A) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on the radio in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.00No10Yes11Yes, only once12Yes, more than once98Missing97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message on TV recently334. During the last month, have you heard discussion about family planning on:
The radio?
YES 1
NO 2
The television?
YES 1
NO 2FPTVHR (V384B) indicates whether the woman heard family planning message(s) on television in the last few months. Some samples specify other periods of time. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSAcceptability of FP message on radio or TV336. Do you find it acceptable or inacceptable that information about family planning is given on radio or television?
ACCEPTABLE 1
NOT ACCEPTABLE 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8FPMEDIAOK (V366) indicates whether the woman considered family planning messages on radio or television to be acceptable or unacceptable.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.0Not acceptable1Acceptable7Don't know8MissingInformation on family planning Variables -- TOPICSHeard FP message in newspaper/magazine335. During the last month, have you read articles about family planning in a newspaper?
YES 1
NO 2FPNEWSHR (V384C) indicates whether the woman has recently seen family planning messages in a newspaper or magazine.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source for modern FP method304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOMODSRC (V303) indicates whether the woman knew of source from which she believed she could obtain a modern method of family planning. Whether the source existed and whether it could supply the method was not verified.
In the DHS, the following family planning methods are considered modern methods: Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception.0Doesn't know source1Knows source for modern methodSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for condom: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCCON (V306_05) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a male condom to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for diaphragm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCDIA (V306_04) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get a diaphragm/foam/jelly to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes7Not asked8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for female sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCFST (V306_06) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get female sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for injectable contraception: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCINJ (V306_03) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get injectable contraception to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for IUD: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCIUD (V306_02) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get an IUD to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for male sterilization: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCMST (V306_07) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get male sterilization to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for Pill: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCPIL (V306_01) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to get the Pill to delay or avoid pregnancy.0No1Yes8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSKnow source of information for rhythm: Yes or no304. Do you know where one can go to procure (METHOD)?
01. PILL Women can take a pill every day.
YES 1
NO 2
02. IUD Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.
YES 1
NO 2
03. INJECTABLES Women can have an injection by a health provider that stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.
YES 1
NO 2
04. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM OR GEL Women can place a sponge, a suppository, a diaphragm, gel or foam inside their vagina before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
05. CONDOM Men can put a rubber or latex sheath on their penis before sexual intercourse.
YES 1
NO 2
06. FEMALE STERILIZATION Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
07. MALE STERILIZATION Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.
YES 1
NO 2
08. RHYTHM METHOD Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of a woman's cycle during which she is most likely to become pregnant. Do you know where you can seek advice on how to practice the rhythm method?
YES 1
NO 2FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to learn about rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid pregnancy.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0No7Not askedSource of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICSWhy not intend to use FP in future325. What is the main reason why you do not intend on using a contraceptive method?
WANTS CHILDREN 01 (GO TO 330)
LACK OF INFORMATION 02 (GO TO 330)
PARTNER DISAPPROVES 03 (GO TO 330)
TOO EXPENSIVE 04 (GO TO 330)
SIDE EFFECTS 05 (GO TO 330)
HEALTH PROBLEMS 06 (GO TO 330)
HARD TO GET 07 (GO TO 330)
RELIGION 08 (GO TO 330)
OPPOSED TO FAMILY PLANNING 09 (GO TO 330)
FATALIST 10 (GO TO 330)
OTHER PEOPLE DISAPPROVE 11 (GO TO 330)
INFREQUENT SEXUAL ACTIVITY 12 (GO TO 330)
DIFFICULTY GETTING PREGNANT 13 (GO TO 330)
MENOPAUSAL/STERILIZED 14 (GO TO 330)
NO CONVENIENT 15 (GO TO 330)
NOT MARRIED 16 (GO TO 330)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 17 (GO TO 330)
DOESN'T KNOW 98 (GO TO 330)For women not now using a contraceptive method and not intending to do so in the future, FPYNOTFUS (V376) reports the reason the woman doesn't intend to use family planning in the future.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Responses are grouped into the following broad categories, each with a different first digit: not married, other low fertility risk, wants children, opposition to use, lack of knowledge, method-related, and other. Specific responses within these categories are distinguished by the second digit of the codes.10NOT MARRIED11Not married12Not intending to marry13Inconsistent says not married20OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK21Not having sex22Infrequent sex23Menopausal or hysterectomy24Subfecund, infecund25Postpartum, breastfeeding26Husband ill or subfecund30WANTS CHILDREN31Wants more children32Wants son33Wants daughter34Fatalistic35Wants as many children as possible40OPPOSITION TO USE41Respondent opposed42Husband opposed/makes decision on FP43Others opposed44Religious prohibition45Cultural taboos46Rumors50LACK OF KNOWLEDGE51Knows no method52Knows no source60METHOD-RELATED61Health concerns62Fear side effects63Lack of access64Cost too much65Inconvenient to use66Interfere with body67Sterilization concerns70OTHER97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICSType of method: PillSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) reports whether the Pill is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPPILL (V304A_01) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: IUDSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) reports whether the intrauterine device (IUD) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPIUD (V304A_02) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: InjectablesSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) reports whether injectable contraception is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPINJ (V304A_03) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: DiaphragmSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) reports whether diaphragm or spermicides, such as foam or jelly, is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Some phases combine diaphragm and spermicides in the response and some are separate; see Comparability.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPDIA (V304A_04) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: CondomSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPCON (V304A_05) reports whether the male condom is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPCON (V304A_05) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Female sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPFST (V304A_06) reports whether female sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPFST (V304A_06) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Male sterilizationSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPMST (V304A_07) reports whether male sterilization is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPMST (V304A_07) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.9NIU (not in universe)1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric methodType of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Rhythm methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) reports whether the rhythm method (periodic abstinence) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPRHY (V304A_08) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: WithdrawalSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPWD (V304A_09) reports whether withdrawal is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample.
In the standard DHS recode manuals, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPWD (V304A_09) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSType of method: Other methodSECTION 3. CONTRACEPTION
Now I would like to talk about family planning -- the various ways or methods that a couple can use to delay or avoid a pregnancy.
301. What are the ways or methods that have you heard about?
CIRCLE CODE 1 IN 302 FOR EACH METHOD MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. THEN PROCEED DOWN COLUMN 302, READING THE NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH METHOD NOT MENTIONED SPONTANEOUSLY. CIRCLE CODE 2 IF METHOD IS RECOGNIZED, AND CODE 3 IF NOT RECOGNIZED. THEN, FOR EACH METHOD WITH CODE 1 OR 2 CIRCLED IN 302, ASK 303-305 BEFORE CONTINUING ONTO THE NEXT METHOD.FPTYPOM (V304A_10) reports whether any "other" method reported by the woman is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
In the DHS in general, modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.
Additionally, while FPTYPOM (V304A_10) and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.1Modern method2Traditional method3Folkloric method9NIU (not in universe)Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICSNumber of times discussed FP with partner in past year611. How many times over the last year have you discussed family planning with your husband/partner?
NEVER 1
ONE OR TWO TIMES 2
MORE OFTEN 3FPTALKHUSNO (V611) reports the number of the times the woman has recently discussed family planning with her husband/partner.0Never1Once or twice2More often8Missing9NIU (not in universe)7Don't knowDiscussion of family planning Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner.15454 days15353 days15252 days15151 days15050 days14949 days14848 days14747 days14646 days14545 days14444 days14343 days14242 days14141 days14040 days13939 days13838 days13737 days13636 days13535 days13434 days13333 days13232 days13131 days13030 days12929 days12828 days12727 days12626 days12525 days12424 days12323 days12222 days12121 days12020 days11919 days11818 days11717 days11616 days11515 days11414 days11313 days11212 days11111 days11010 days1099 days1088 days1077 days1066 days1055 days1044 days1033 days1022 days1011 day100Less than 1 day ago15555 days15656 days15757 days15858 days15959 days16060 days16161 days16262 days16363 days16464 days16565 days16666 days16767 days16868 days16969 days17070 days17171 days17272 days17373 days17474 days17575 days17676 days17777 days17878 days17979 days18080 days18181 days18282 days18383 days18484 days18585 days18686 days18787 days18888 days18989 days19090 days19191 days19292 days19393 days19494 days19595 days19696 days19797 days198Days, number inconsistent199Days, number missing200WEEKS2011 week2022 weeks2033 weeks2044 weeks2055 weeks2066 weeks2077 weeks2088 weeks2099 weeks21010 weeks21111 weeks21212 weeks21313 weeks21414 weeks21515 weeks21616 weeks21717 weeks21818 weeks21919 weeks22020 weeks22121 weeks22222 weeks22323 weeks22424 weeks22525 weeks22626 weeks22727 weeks22828 weeks22929 weeks23030 weeks23131 weeks23232 weeks23333 weeks23434 weeks23535 weeks23636 weeks23737 weeks23838 weeks23939 weeks24040 weeks24141 weeks24242 weeks24343 weeks24444 weeks24545 weeks24646 weeks24747 weeks24848 weeks24949 weeks25050 weeks25151 weeks25252 weeks298Weeks, inconsistent299Weeks, number missing300MONTHS3011 month3022 months3033 months3044 months3055 months3066 months3077 months3088 months3099 months31010 months31111 months31212 months31313 months31414 months31515 months31616 months31717 months31818 months31919 months32020 months32121 months32222 months32323 months32424 months32525 months32626 months32727 months32828 months32929 months33030 months33131 months33232 months33333 months33434 months33535 months33636 months33737 months33838 months33939 months34040 months34141 months34242 months34343 months34444 months34545 months34646 months34747 months34848 months34949 months35050 months35151 months35252 months35353 months35454 months35555 months35656 months35757 months35858 months35959 months36060 months36161 months36262 months36363 months36464 months36565 months36666 months36767 months36868 months36969 months37070 months37171 months37272 months37373 months37474 months37575 months37676 months37777 months37878 months37979 months38080 months38181 months38282 months38383 months38484 months38585 months38686 months38787 months38888 months38989 months39090 months39191 months39292 months39393 months39494 months39595 months39696 months39797 months398Months, inconsistent399Months, number missing400YEARS4011 year4022 years4033 years4044 years4055 years4066 years4077 years4088 years4099 years41010 years41111 years41212 years41313 years41414 years41515 years41616 years41717 years41818 years41919 years42020 years42121 years42222 years42323 years42424 years42525 years42626 years42727 years42828 years42929 years43030 years43131 years43232 years43333 years43434 years43535 years43636 years43737 years43838 years43939 years44040 years44141 years44242 years44343 years44444 years44545 years44848 years44949 years45050+ years499Years, number missing993With former husband994Within last 4 weeks995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)44646 years44747 yearsRecent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in days515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXD (V528) reports the number of days that have passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse. Durations of more than 30 days are grouped into "31+."
If the respondent reported having sexual intercourse in the last 4 weeks but replied that her last sexual intercourse was one month before the interview (in TIMESINCESEX (V527), this response is recoded to "30" in TIMESINCESEXD. In all other cases, a response of "One month" in TIMESINCESEX is coded as "31+."0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131+ days92Not married/no regular partner93Within last 4 weeks94Before last birth95With former husband96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTime since last intercourse in months (imputed)515. How long has it been since the last time you had sexual intercourse?
DAYS AGO 1 ___
WEEKS AGO 2 ___
MONTHS AGO 3 ___
YEARS AGO 4 ___
BEFORE LAST BIRTH 996TIMESINCESEXM (V529) reports the computed time (in months) since the respondent last had sexual intercourse.
This variable's value is computed from the responses in TIMESINCESEX (V527), with durations exceeding the interval since the last birth recoded as "Before last birth."000Less than 1 month993No partner994With former husband995Before last birth996Inconsistent997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for time since last sex (months, imputed)TIMESINCESEXFLAG (V530) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the time that has passed since the respondent last had sexual intercourse (in TIMESINCESEXM (V529)).
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Duration reported is greater than the interval since the last birth, and the respondent did not say in the maternity section (PPABSTAINNOW (V406)) that she is still abstaining from sexual relations since her last birth
2 = Duration reported plus the duration of abstinence after the last birth (PPABMO_01 (M8_1)) is greater than the interval since the last birth
3 = Duration reported, but the respondent has not resumed sexual intercourse since the last birth
4 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she has never given birth
5 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she was currently pregnant (PREGNANT (V213).
6 = Respondent reported last intercourse was before her last birth, but she reported in the maternity section that she had resumed sexual intercourse after her last birth
7 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this would place her last intercourse before her last pregnancy
8 = Respondent reported a duration since her last intercourse, but this response was inconsistent with her response concerning the number of times she had sexual intercourse in the 4 weeks preceding the survey (SX4WKX (V526))
9 = Duration reported, but would place her last sexual intercourse before her last birth00No flag01Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence02Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth03Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth04Before last birth, but no births05Before last birth, but currently pregnant06Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth07Reported but before last pregnancy08Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks09Reported but before last birth98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes had sex in last 4 weeksNow we need some information about your sexual activity in order to gain a better understanding of family planning and fertility.
513. How many times have you had sexual intercourse in the last four weeks?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKNO (V526) reports the number of times the respondent had sexual intercourse in last 4 weeks.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSTimes respondent usually has sex in a month514. How many times in a month do you usually have sexual intercourse?
NUMBER OF TIMES ___SX4WKAVG (V533) reports the number of times the respondent usually has sex in a month.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEX (V525) indicates the woman's self-reported age for the first time she had sexual intercourse.00Not had intercourse022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555594Refused to respond95At first union96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSAge at first intercourse (imputed)516. What age were you the first time you had sexual intercourse?
AGE ___
FIRST TIME AT MARRIAGE 96AGE1STSEXIMP (V531) reports the respondent's age at first sexual intercourse.
This variable is the same as AGE1STSEX (V525), except for women who reported their first sexual intercourse was at the time of their union. For these women, the age at first sex is taken from the age at first union. In cases where the age at first sex was inconsistent with the age at conception of the first child, but only by one year, the age at first sex was reduced by one year.00Not had sex01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636395Refused to respond96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)First or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSFlag for age at first intercourseAGE1STSEXFLAG (V532) is a flag variable reporting the type of inconsistency found when editing responses about when the respondent first had sexual intercourse.
Below are descriptions of each code:
0 = No flag
1 = Respondent reported age at first sexual intercourse that exceeds her current age (AGE (V012))
2 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring more than one year after the conception of her first child
3 = Respondent reported her age at first sexual intercourse as occurring up to one year after the conception of her first child
4 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but the respondent was never married (EVERMARRIED (V535))
5 = Respondent reported that her first sexual intercourse was at the time of her first marriage, but her first marriage occurred after the conception of her first child
6 = Respondent reported her first sexual intercourse as being some time after her first marriage0No flag1After interview2After conception by 1 year or more3After conception by less than 1 year4At marriage, but never married5At marriage, but after conception6After marriageFirst or ever sexual experience Variables -- TOPICSLast birth caesarean section414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, DELCESRLAST (V401) indicates whether the last-born child was delivered by caesarean section.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes allchildren of the mother to be coded the same way.
Question wording varies slightly across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Maternal delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum amenorrheic418. Has your period come back since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 420)
NO 2 (GO TO 421)PPAMENNOW (V405) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum amenorrheic. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if menstruation resumed after birth. Women who are currently pregnant (irrespective of whether the woman's period returned after her last birth) and women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently amenorrheic, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently postpartum abstaining422. Have you begun to have sexual intercourse again since the birth of (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 424)PPABSTAINNOW (V406) reports whether the woman is currently postpartum abstaining from sex. This variable is created from the maternity history by checking if the respondent has resumed sexual relations since her last birth. Women who did not have births in the last three to five years are automatically reported as not currently abstaining, and coded "No" (code 0).
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.0No1YesGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT (V608) reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child.07979 days07878 days07777 days07676 days07575 days07474 days07373 days07272 days07171 days07070 days06969 days06868 days06767 days06666 days06565 days06464 days06363 days06262 days06161 days000Less than one day0011 day0022 days0033 days0044 days0055 days0066 days0077 days0088 days0099 days01010 days01111 days01212 days01313 days01414 days01515 days01616 days01717 days01818 days01919 days02020 days02121 days02222 days02323 days02424 days02525 days02626 days02727 days02828 days02929 days03030 days03131 days03232 days03333 days03434 days03535 days03636 days03737 days03838 days03939 days04040 days04141 days04242 days04343 days04444 days04545 days04646 days04747 days04848 days04949 days05050 days05151 days05252 days05353 days05454 days05555 days05656 days05757 days05858 days05959 days06060 days100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)08080 days08181 days08282 days08383 days08484 days08585 days08686 days08787 days08888 days08989 days09090 daysGeneral maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSIdeal period for post-partum abstinence (months and years only)614. After the birth of a child, how long should a couple wait to begin having sexual intercourse?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 996IDEALPOSTPT2 reports what the woman thinks is the ideal duration for a couple to wait before starting sexual relations after the birth of a child. Responses are given in month or year units; the complementary variable IDEALPOSTPT preserves the detailed responses given in days for a minority of samples.100Less than one month1011 month1022 months1033 months1044 months1055 months1066 months1077 months1088 months1099 months11010 months11111 months11212 months11313 months11414 months11515 months11616 months11717 months11818 months11919 months12020 months12121 months12222 months12323 months12424 months12525 months12626 months12727 months12828 months12929 months13030 months13131 months13232 months13333 months13434 months13535 months13636 months13737 months13838 months13939 months14040 months14141 months14242 months14343 months14444 months14545 months14646 months14747 months14848 months14949 months15050 months15151 months15252 months15353 months15454 months15555 months15656 months15757 months15858 months15959 months16060 months16161 months16262 months16363 months16464 months16565 months16666 months16767 months16868 months16969 months17070 months17171 months17272 months17373 months17474 months17575 months17676 months17777 months17878 months17979 months18080 months18181 months18282 months18383 months18484 months18585 months18686 months18787 months18888 months18989 months19090 months19191 months19292 months19393 months19494 months19595 months19696 months19797 months19898 months199Months, unspecified number200Less than one year2011 year2022 years2033 years2044 years2055 years2066 years2077 years2088 years2099 years21010 years21111 years21212 years21313 years21414 years21515 years21616 years21717 years21818 years21919 years22020 years22121 years22222 years22323 years22424 years22525 years22626 years22727 years22828 years22929 years23030 years23131 years23232 years23333 years23434 years23535+ years299Years, unspecified number992Up to couple993After weaning994After period returns995Non-numeric response996Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSAlright to have sex while breastfeeding615. Should a mother wait until she is completely done breastfeeding before restarting sexual relations or does it not matter?
WAIT 1
NO IMPORTANCE 2SEXBRSTFD (V609) indicates whether the woman thinks mothers should wait until they have stopped breastfeeding before resuming sexual relations after the birth of a child.1Wait2Doesn't matter7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in maternity history[REPEAT QUESTIONS 402-440 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
402. ENTER THE LINE NUMBER, NAME, AND SURVIVAL STATUS FOR EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE REPRODUCTION TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR ALL BIRTHS BEGINNING WITH THE LAST BIRTH. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
Now I would like to ask you some questions about the health of all your children born in the last five years. We will only talk about one child at a time.
LINE NUMBER FROM 212:
LINE NO. ___
FROM 212 AND 216:
NAME ____
LIVING ____
DEAD ____MATERNITYIDX (V417) reports the number of entries in the pregnancy and postnatal care history for a female respondent. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, MATERNITYIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, MATERNITYIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in immunization/health historySECTION 4B. VACCINATION AND HEALTH
[REPEAT QUESTIONS 441-449 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
441. WRITE THE LINE NUMBER AND NAME OF EACH BIRTH SINCE JANUARY 1987 IN THE TABLE. ASK THE QUESTIONS FOR EACH BIRTH STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT. (IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 3 BIRTHS, USE AN ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE.)
LINE NUMBER FROM 212 ___
NAME _____HEALTHIDX (V418) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the health or immunization history. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, HEALTHIDX is actually limited to the number of columns that can be completed on the survey form. In most cases, HEALTHIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children in height and weight tableINTERVIEWER: IN 902 (COLUMNS 2-4) RECORD THE LINE NUMBER OF EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986.
IN 903 AND 904 RECORD THE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH OF RESPONDENT AND EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986. IN 906 AND 908, RECORD THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE RESPONDENT AND LIVING CHILDREN.
(NOTE: ALL RESPONDENTS WITH ONE OR MORE BIRTHS SINCE JANUARY 1986 MUST BE MEASURED AND WEIGHED, EVEN IF ALL OF THE CHILDREN ARE DECEASED.)
902. LINE NUMBER ACCORDING TO 212.
_____BIOIDX (V419) reports the number of entries (number of children) in the height and weight table. This number is typically equal to the number of births in the three (BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238)) or five (BIRTHSIN5YRS (V208) years before the survey. While there is, theoretically, no limit to the number of births recorded in BIRTHSTOT3YR and BIRTHSIN5YRS, BIOIDX is actually limited to the number of columns on the survey form that can be completed. In most cases, BIOIDX is capped at six.00112233445566General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous night429. How many times did you breastfeed last night between sunset and sunrise?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF NIGHTTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDNITE (V407) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous night between sunset and sunrise.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDNITE_01 (M35_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDNITE describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDNITE does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was breastfed that many times during the previous night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDNITE (M35) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous night.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+96On demand97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSTimes mother breastfed last child during previous day430. How many times did you breastfeed yesterday during the daylight hours?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF ANSWER IS NOT NUMERIC, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE ANSWER.
NUMBER OF DAYTIME FEEDINGS ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still breastfeeding, BFEEDAY (V408) reports how many times the mother breastfed that child the previous day during daylight hours.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDAY_01 (M36_01), which reports how many times the woman breastfed her last-born child the previous day during daylight hours.
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDAY describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of times in BFEEDAY does not necessarily indicate that a child whose record is being analyzed was personally breastfed that many times during the previous day. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDAY (M36) to determine how many times the specific child under analysis was breastfed during the previous day.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040+95On demand, non-numeric response97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSMother fed last-born child from bottle with nipple in last day or night439. Did (NAME) drink anything from a bottle yesterday or last night?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and whose last-born child is still alive, BOTTLE24H (V415) indicates whether the last-born child drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDBOT_01 (M38_01), which also indicates whether the woman gave her last-born child anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.
When children are the unit of analysis, BOTTLE24H describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. If the mother reported that she fed her last-born child with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night, all of her children in the data are coded as "yes," including any children who have died or who live elsewhere.
When children are the unit of analysis, a positive response in BOTTLE24H thus does not necessarily indicate that a particular child was actually fed with a bottle with a nipple during the previous day or night. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDBOT (M38) to determine whether the specific child in question actually drank anything from a bottle with a nipple during the previous day and night.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWoman currently breastfeeding any child428. Are you still breastfeeding (NAME)?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
YES 1 (GO TO 433)
NO 2BFEEDANYNOW (V404) indicates whether the woman is currently breastfeeding. If no child was born in the last three to five years, the respondent is assumed to not be breastfeeding.
When children or births are the unit of analysis, this variable describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all children of the mother to be coded the same way.
This variable has some variation in how current breastfeeding is determined. See Comparability.0No1Yes9NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSWhen mother first put last-born child to breast426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For women who gave birth in the last three to five years and breastfed their last-born child, BFEEDST (V426) reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her last-born child. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.
When women are the unit of analysis, IPUMS-DHS users may also use BRSFEDST_01 (M34_1), which also reports the length of time between the birth and when the woman first breastfed her child (for the last birth).
When children are the unit of analysis, BFEEDST describes a characteristic of the mother, which causes all young children of the mother to be coded the same way. Thus, a response of a certain number of hours or days in BFEEDST does not necessarily indicate that a particular child whose record is being analyzed was first breastfed after that amount of time. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ, when available, the variable BRSFEDST (M34) to determine the length of time between the specific child's birth and when that child was first breastfed.000Immediately100Within first hour1011 hour1022 hours1033 hours1044 hours1055 hours1066 hours1077 hours1088 hours1099 hours11010 hours11111 hours11212 hours11313 hours11414 hours11515 hours11616 hours11717 hours11818 hours11919 hours12020 hours12121 hours12222 hours12323 hours12424 hours12525 hours12626 hours12727 hours12828 hours12929 hours13030 hours13131 hours13232 hours13333 hours13434 hours13535 hours13636 hours13737 hours13838 hours13939 hours14040 hours14141 hours14242 hours14343 hours14444 hours14545 hours14646 hours14747 hours14848 hours14949 hours15050 hours15151 hours15252 hours15353 hours15454 hours15555 hours15656 hours15757 hours15858 hours15959 hours16060 hours16161 hours16262 hours16363 hours16464 hours16565 hours16666 hours16767 hours16868 hours16969 hours17070 hours17171 hours17272 hours17373 hours17474 hours17575 hours17676 hours17777 hours17878 hours17979 hours18080 hours18181 hours18282 hours18383 hours18484 hours18585 hours18686 hours18787 hours18888 hours18989 hours19090 hours199Hours: Number missing200Within first day2011 day2022 days2033 days2044 days2055 days2066 days2077 days2088 days2099 days21010 days21111 days21212 days21313 days21414 days21515 days21616 days21717 days21818 days21919 days22020 days22121 days22222 days22323 days22424 days22525 days22626 days22727 days22828 days22929 days23030 days23131 days23232 days23333 days23434 days23535 days23636 days23737 days23838 days23939 days24040 days24141 days24242 days24343 days24444 days24545 days24646 days24747 days24848 days24949 days25050 days25151 days25252 days25353 days25454 days25555 days25656 days25757 days25858 days25959 days26060 days26161 days26262 days26363 days26464 days26565 days26666 days26767 days26868 days26969 days27070 days27171 days27272 days27373 days27474 days27575 days27676 days27777 days27878 days27979 days28080 days28181 days28282 days28383 days28484 days28585 days28686 days28787 days28888 days28989 days29090 days299Days: Number missing997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICSHeard of ORS for diarrhea treatment481. Have you ever heard of a product called ORS/OVIDA you can get for the treatment of diarrhea?
YES 1 (GO TO 483)
NO 2DIATRORSHEARD (V416) indicates whether the woman ever heard of using an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to treat diarrhea. ORS generally consists of drinking water with the addition of sugar and salt (in a homemade solution) or a commercial mixture of salt, glucose, potassium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate added to clean water.10No20Yes21Used ORS22Heard of ORS23Recognized ORS packet98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSEver prepared ORS solution483. Have you already prepared a solution using one of these packets to treat diarrhea for yourself or someone else?
SHOW THE PACKET.
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 485)For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS (oral rehydration solution), ORSPREPEV (V422) indicates whether the respondent has ever prepared a solution from an ORS packet to treat diarrhea, either for herself or for someone else.10No20Yes21Used in last 2 weeks22Used previously98Missing99NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSAmount of water (in mL) used for ORS484. How much water did you use the last time you prepared ODIVA?
1/2 LITER 01
1 LITER 02
1 1/2 LITERS 03
2 LITERS 04
FOLLOWED PACKET INSTRUCTIONS 05
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 06
DOESN'T KNOW 98For women who gave birth in the 3 to 5 years before the survey and have prepared ORS, ORSPREPWAT (V423) reports the quantity of water, measured in milliliters, used in the preparation of the oral rehydration solution.
Most samples include fixed categories such as 1/2 liter, 1 liter, and 1-1/2 liters, which are then recoded as 500, 1000, and 1500 milliliters. Some responses are also recorded as bottle sizes, such as beer bottle or coke bottle; these are also recoded in ORSPREPWAT into their respective sizes (333 and 250 milliliters, respectively). If the size of a particular container (e.g., a glass) was not known, this response is recorded as "Unknown quantity" (code "9995").02502500750750100010009993Did not use whole packet9994Followed instructions on packet9995Unknown quantity9996Other uncoded sizes9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSSource of information on preparing ORS for diarrhea treatment487. Where did you learn to prepare the recommended liquid prepared at home with water, sugar and salt that you gave to (NAME) when he/she had diarrhea?
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41For women who prepared ORS for their child's diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, ORSINFOSRC (V425) reports where she learned about preparing a homemade ORS fluid for diarrhea treatment. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.100PUBLIC SECTOR110Government hospital120Government health center121Rural health center130Government mobile clinic140Government health post150Government health worker151Community health worker152Village health guide/worker153Government paramedic154First aid worker155Family welfare worker156Lady health visitor160Maternal child health (MCH) center170Government pharmacy/dispensary200PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR210Private hospital/clinic220Private doctor230Private pharmacy240Private mobile clinic250Private community health worker300RELIGIOUS/MISSION310Religious hospital/clinic320Religious health post330Religious pharmacy/dispensary400OTHER410Shop420Traditional practitioner430Friend/relative440Media441Radio442Printed material443TV450Immunization card995Other997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Knows any source485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSANY (V424Y) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported any source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private doctor485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDR (V424L) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private doctor as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVDRUG (V424K) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private, formal drug vendors that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Traditional healer/practitioner (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHL (V424T) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a traditional healer as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Private hospital/clinic485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPRIVHOS (V424J) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private hospital or clinic as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health center485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHC (V424B) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public health center as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health centers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in ORSPUBHC.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public hospital485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHOS (V424A) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a public hospital as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Public health post485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSPUBHP (V424C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the woman reported a public health post as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Some samples in the "ORS" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source for ORS: Shop (other)485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSSHOP (V424S) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a shop as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSKnown source of ORS: Other485. Where can you obtain an ORS/ODIVA packet?
INSIST: Nowhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 11
HEALTH CENTER 12
DISPENSARY 13
LOCAL HEALTH POST 14
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR 21
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 22
PHARMACY 23
OTHER LOCATION
STORE 31
TRADITIONAL HEALER 32
FAMILY/FRIENDS 33
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41
DOESN'T KNOW 98ORSOTHER (V424X) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported some "other" place as a source for oral rehydration solution (ORS). The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample.
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)ORS treatment Variables -- TOPICSCode of person measuring children's height and weight911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOMEASCODE (V420) reports the code assigned to the person measuring their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer and assistant measurer (BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421)) codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.99999NIU (not in universe)99998Missing99997Don't know99996Inconsistent99995No living children under 5Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSCode of assistant measurer911. NAME OF OPERATOR: _________
NAME OF ASSISTANT: ___________
[NOTE: PAGES 220-221 ARE OMITTED FROM THIS TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT DUE TO LANGUAGE NOT BEING FRENCH.]For women who gave birth in the three to five years before the survey, BIOASSTMEASCODE (V421) reports the code assigned to the assistant measurer of their children's height and weight. Codes are sample-specific; a given numeric code in one sample refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another sample.
Using the measurer (BIOMEASCODE (V420)) and assistant measurer codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "out of range" cases) depended on the person measuring the children.9992Child's mother9993Household member9994Other9995No living children under 59996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICSWhether and when this child's pregnancy wanted403. At the time you became pregnant with (NAME), did you want to become pregnant then, did you want to wait until later, or did you not want to have any (more) children at all?
THEN 1 (GO TO 405)
LATER 2
NOT AT ALL 3 (GO TO 405)
NOT SURE 4 (GO TO 405)For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, CHDESIRE (M10) indicates whether the child was wanted at the time of pregnancy, was wanted but later, or was not wanted at all.1Wanted then2Wanted later3No more wanted7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSTime wanted to wait before pregnancy404. How much longer would you have liked to wait?
MONTHS 1 ___
YEARS 2 ___
DOESN'T KNOW 998For children born in the three to five years before the survey to women who wanted to become pregnant later, CHDESIREL (M11) reports the length of time the mother would have wanted to wait for that pregnancy.
Following DHS convention, intervals reported in weeks are coded with a "1" in the first digit, while intervals reported in years are coded with a "2" in the first digit.100MONTHS1011 month1022 months10331044105510661077108810991101011111112121131311414115151161611717118181191912020121211222212323124241252512626127271282812929130301313113232133331343413535136361373713838139391404014141142421434314444145451464614747148481494915050151511525215353154541555515656157571585815959160601616116262163631646416565166661676716868169691707017171172721737317474175751767617777178781797918080181811828218383184841858518686187871888818989190901919119292193931949419595196961979719898199Months, number unspecified200YEARS2011 year2022 years2033204420552066207720882099210102111121212213132141421515216162171721818219192202022121222222232322424225252262622727228282292923030+299Years, number unspecified997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSSex of child214. Is (NAME) a boy or a girl?
BOY 1
GIRL 2KIDSEX (B4) reports the sex of the child.1Male2FemaleChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild is alive216. Is (NAME) still alive?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 220)KIDALIVE (B5) reports whether the child was alive or dead at the time of interview.0No1YesChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's month of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHMO (B1) reports the child's month of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's year of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBIRTHYR (B2) reports the child's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar.1948194819491949195019501951195119521952195319531954195419551955195619561957195719581958195919591960196019611961196219621963196319641964196519651966196619671967196819681969196919701970197119711972197219731973197419741975197519761976197719771978197819791979198019801981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSCompleteness of information about child's age and date of birth215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDAGEINFO (B10) reports the completeness of information about the child's age and date of birth.01Month, year, and day complete02Month and year complete03Year and season04Year, season, and age - month imputed05Year and age - month imputed06Year and age - year ignored07Month and age - year imputed08Year - age calculated, month imputed09Year - age and month imputed10Age - year calculated, month imputed11Age - year and month imputed12Month - age, year imputed13None - all imputed96Inconsistent98MissingChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSCurrent age of child in years217. IF ALIVE: How old was (NAME) at his/her last birthday?
RECORD AGE IN COMPLETED YEARS.
AGE IN YEARS ____KIDCURAGE (B8) reports the current age of the child, in years, at the time of the survey.00Less than 1 year011 year022 years033 years044 years055 years066 years077 years088 years099 years1010 years1111 years1212 years1313 years1414 years1515 years1616 years1717 years1818 years1919 years2020 years2121 years2222 years2323 years2424 years2525 years2626 years2727 years2828 years2929 years3030 years3131 years3232 years3333 years3434 years3535 years3636 years3737 years3838 years3939 years4040 years4141 years4242 years97Don't know99NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's date of birth (CMC)215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDDOBCMC (B3) reports the century month code for the date of birth of the child.KIDDOBCMC (B3) is a 4-digit variable.Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's birth order number215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____KIDBORD (BORD) reports the birth order in which the child was born, from 1 to n, where 1 = the first child born to a mother, and the nth birth is the most recently born child. Up to 20 births could be reported by a woman.011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild is twin or single birth213. Was (NAME) a single birth or part of a multiple birth?
SING 1
MULT 2KIDTWIN (B0) reports whether the child is a twin (or born in a multiple birth) or is a single birth.10Single birth/not a twin20Twin or multiple211st of multiple births222nd of multiple births233rd of multiple births244th of multiple births255th of multiple births266th of multiple birthsChild demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild age at death (non-imputed)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___For deceased children, KIDAGEDEATH (B6) reports the age of the child at death in days, months or years. The first digit of the codes indicates the time unit: 1 for days, 2 for months, 3 for years.100Days: Died on day of birth1011 day1022 days1033 days1044 days1055 days1066 days1077 days1088 days1099 days11010 days11111 days11212 days11313 days11414 days11515 days11616 days11717 days11818 days11919 days12020 days12121 days12222 days12323 days12424 days12525 days12626 days12727 days12828 days12929 days13030 days13131 days13232 days13333 days13434 days13535 days13636 days13737 days13838 days13939 days14040 days14141 days14242 days14343 days14444 days14545 days198Days, unknown199Days old, number missing200Months old: Month of birth2011 month2022 months2033 months2044 months2055 months2066 months2077 months2088 months2099 months21010 months21111 months21212 months21313 months21414 months21515 months21616 months21717 months21818 months21919 months22020 months22121 months22222 months22323 months22424 months22525 months22626 months22727 months22828 months22929 months23030 months23131 months23232 months23333 months23434 months23535 months23636 months23737 months23838 months23939 months24040 months24141 months24242 months24343 months24444 months24545 months24646 months24747 months24848 months24949 months25050 months25151 months25252 months25353 months25454 months25555 months25656 months25757 months25858 months25959 months26060 months26161 months26262 months26363 months26464 months26565 months26666 months297Months, inconsistent298Months, unknown299Months old, number missing300Years3011 year3022 years3033 years3044 years3055 years3066 years3077 years3088 years3099 years31010 years31111 years31212 years31313 years31414 years31515 years31616 years31717 years31818 years31919 years32020 years32121 years32222 years32323 years32424 years32525 years32626 years32727 years32828 years32929 years33030 years33131 years33232 years33333 years33434 years33535 years33636 years33737 years33838 years33939 years34040 years397Years old, number inconsistent398Years old, number unknown399Years old, number missing997Inconsistent998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild's age at death in month (including imputed)220. IF DEAD: How old was (NAME) when he/she died?
IF '1 YEAR', PROBE: How many months was (NAME)?
RECORD DAYS IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH; MONTHS IF LESS THAN TWO YEARS; OR YEARS.
DAYS 1 ___
MONTHS 2 ___
YEARS 3 ___For deceased children, KIDAGEDIEDIMP (B7) reports the age of the child at death in months (including imputed ages).999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSFlags for reported age at death of childKIDAGEDEATHFLAG (B13) reports the type of problem, if any, found when editing responses about the child's age at death (in KIDAGEDEATH). A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.0No flag1Reported age places death after interview2Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding3Reported age less than age given supplemental food4Reported age less than age first breastfed5Reported age before last vaccination6Reported age outside expected range for units7Reported age was imputed, units given8Reported age was imputed, units not given9NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSChild lives with female respondent or with others218. IF ALIVE: Is (NAME) living with you?
YES 1 (GO TO NEXT BIRTH)
NO 2KIDLIVESWITH (B9) reports the person the child usually lives with (i.e., the child's mother or someone else).10Woman respondent20Elsewhere21With father22With other relative23With someone else24Child age 15+, lives elsewhere98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSLength of preceding birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey who are not the first-born, or the twin of the first-born, child, BIRTHINTPREMO (B11) indicates the preceding birth interval, or the length of time in months the child was born after the mother's previous birth (i.e., after the child's first older sibling).005500440033002200110000998Missing0066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360361361362362363363364364365365999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSLength of following birth interval, in months215. In what month and year was (NAME) born?
PROBE: What is his/her birthday? OR: What season was (NAME) born in?
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey who are not the last-born, or twin of the last-born, child, BIRTHINTPOSTMO (B12) indicates the succeeding birth interval, or the length of time in months the child was born before the mother's next birth (or before the child's first younger sibling).999NIU (not in universe)Child demography core Variables -- TOPICSAge of child in months904. BIRTH DATE (FROM 103 FOR THE RESPONDENT; ACCORDING TO 215 FOR CHILDREN AND ASK FOR DATE OF BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of the mother's interview (and at the time of the height and weight measurement of the child). This information is useful for calculating child malnutrition indicators such as height-for-age (stunting) and weight-for-age (underweight). The DHS Recode manuals report that the child's age in months is calculated from the century month code of the date of interview minus the century month code of the date of birth of the child.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595998Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSChild's weight in kilograms908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWWEIGHT values are reported in tenths of a kilogram, to preserve one kilogram decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing the HWWEIGHT value by 10 will yield the child's measured weight in kilograms.9994Not present9995Refused9996Other9997Weight out of range9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSChild's height in centimeters906. HEIGHT (IN CENTIMETERS)
____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's height as measured by DHS personnel. HWHEIGHT values are reported in millimeters, to preserve one centimeter decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWHEIGHT by 10 will yield the child's measured height in centimeters.
In most surveys, HWHEIGHT was measured as a standing height for children at least 24 months old and as a recumbent length (with the child lying down) for children less than 24 months old, following WHO guidelines. As the DHS recode manuals note, however, there may be discrepancies between policy and practice with respect to this protocol. The related variable HWHTHOWMEAS indicates whether the child's height was measured as a recumbent length or a standing height, and is available for most surveys from Phase 2 forward.9994Not present9995Refused9996Other9997Out of range9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSIndex to birth history, for child measurementINTERVIEWER: IN 902 (COLUMNS 2-4) RECORD THE LINE NUMBER OF EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986.
IN 903 AND 904 RECORD THE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH OF RESPONDENT AND EACH LIVING CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1986. IN 906 AND 908, RECORD THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE RESPONDENT AND LIVING CHILDREN.
(NOTE: ALL RESPONDENTS WITH ONE OR MORE BIRTHS SINCE JANUARY 1986 MUST BE MEASURED AND WEIGHED, EVEN IF ALL OF THE CHILDREN ARE DECEASED.)
902. LINE NUMBER ACCORDING TO 212.
_____HWINDEX (HWIDX) reports the line number, in the birth history, of children under age 5 who were included in the health history of the women's questionnaire and who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. The most recently born child would be coded 1, and the line number of the child should match the number in BIDX (index to birth history) and HIDX (index to children in health history).1122334455669NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for height percentile (CDC standards)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWTHTPCT (HW10) reports the child's weight-for-height percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by height and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Low child weight-for-height, or "wasting," is an indicator of acute malnutrition. The 5th percentile on growth charts has often been used as a screening cutoff to identify infants and children at greater nutritional and health risk.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's measured height in centimeters. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
For an alternative measure of child wasting in terms of weight-for-height using the same reference population, see HWWHZNCHS (HW11). HWWHZNCHS reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of the CDC reference population of the same height and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for height standard deviations from reference median (CDC)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWHZNCHS (HW11) reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of a reference population of the same height and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWWHZNCHS values are provided in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWWHZNCHS by 100 will yield a child's weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) value.
Low child weight-for-height, or "wasting," is an indicator of acute malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate acute malnutrition, and WHZ below -3 to represent severe acute malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWWHZNCHS draw from 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.] data. This reference was considered standard by WHO until the 2006 release of the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS), which generated new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. DHS has continued to release child anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release.
DHS has also created anthropometric Z-score variables using WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations. The variable HWWHZWHO (HW72) uses WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations to generate weight-for-height Z-scores. This variable was generated for all DHS samples including the necessary anthropometric measurements, including those preceding 2006.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel, and HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See HWHEIGHT (HW3) and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement.
The complementary DHS variable HWWTHTPCT (HW10) reports the child's weight-for-height percentile within the same reference population used in HWWHZNCHS. The complementary DHS variable HWWTHTPCTRM (HW12) reports the child's weight-for-height as a percentage of the median of the same reference population. Unlike z-scores, percentiles do not allow comparison across age and sex and cannot assess longitudinal change in growth status; users are advised to consult anthropometry literature [URL omitted from DDI.] for further discussion.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for height percent of reference median (CDC standards)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWTHTPCTRM (HW12) reports the child's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight in growth charts by height and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Low child weight-for-height, or "wasting," is an indicator of acute malnutrition. The 5th percentile on growth charts has often been used as a screening cutoff to identify infants and children at greater nutritional and health risk.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's measured height in centimeters. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
For an alternative measure of child wasting in terms of weight-for-height using the same reference population, see HWWHZNCHS (HW11). HWWHZNCHS reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of the CDC reference population of the same height and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.99997Flagged cases99998Missing99999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for age percentile (CDC standards)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWTAPCT (HW7) reports the child's weight-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Low child weight-for-age, or "underweight," is an indicator of chronic and/or acute malnutrition. The 5th percentile on growth charts has often been used as a screening cutoff to identify infants and children at greater nutritional and health risk.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
For an alternative measure of child wasting in terms of weight-for-age using the same reference population, see HWWAZNCHS (HW8). HWWAZNCHS reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of the CDC reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWAZNCHS (HW8) reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of a reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWWAZNCHS values are provided in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWWAZNCHS by 100 will yield a child's weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) value.
Low child weight-for-age, or "underweight," is a composite indicator of acute and/or chronic malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate malnutrition, and WAZ below -3 to represent severe malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWWAZNCHS draw from 1978 U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.] data. This reference was considered standard by WHO until the 2006 release of the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS), which generated new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions.
DHS has also created anthropometric Z-score variables using WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations. HWWAZWHO (HW71) uses WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations to generate weight-for-age Z-scores. This variable was generated for all samples including the necessary anthropometric measurements, including those preceding 2006.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel. KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for age percent of the reference median (CDC standards)908. WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS)
______For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWTAPCTRM (HW9) reports the child's weight-for-age as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same age and sex. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Low child weight-for-age, or "underweight," is an indicator of acute and/or chronic malnutrition,
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
The similar variable HWWTAPCT (HW7) reports the child's weight-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population.
For an alternative measure of child stunting in terms of weight-for-age and using the same reference population, see HWWAZNCHS (HW8). HWWAZNCHS reports the difference between the child's height and the median weight of the CDC reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.99998Missing99999NIU (not in universe)99997Flagged casesChild anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSHeight for Age percentile (CDC standards)906. HEIGHT (IN CENTIMETERS)
____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWHTAPCT (HW4) reports the child's height-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Low child height-for-age, or "stunting," is an indicator of chronic malnutrition,
The 5th percentile on growth charts has often been used as a screening cutoff to identify infants and children at greater nutritional and health risk.
HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
For an alternative measure of child stunting in terms of height-for-age for the same reference population, see HWHAZNCHS (HW5). HWHAZNCHS reports the difference between the child's height and the median height of the CDC reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSHeight for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC)906. HEIGHT (IN CENTIMETERS)
____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWHAZNCHS (HW5) reports the difference between the child's height and the median height of a reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWHAZNCHS values are reported in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWHAZNCHS by 100 will yield a child's height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value.
Low child height-for-age, or "stunting," is an indicator of chronic malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate chronic malnutrition, and HAZ scores below -3 to represent severe chronic malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWHAZNCHS draw from 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.] data. This reference was considered standard by WHO until the 2006 release of the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS), which generated new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. DHS has continued to release anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release.
DHS has also created anthropometric Z-score variables using WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations. The variable HWHAZWHO (HC70) uses WHO MGRS 2006 reference populations to generate height-for-age Z-scores. This variable was generated for all DHS samples including the necessary anthropometric measurements, including those preceding 2006.
HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
The complementary DHS variable HWHTAPCT (HW4) reports the child's height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in HWHAZNCHS. The complementary DHS variable HWHTAPCTRM (HW9) reports the child's height-for-age as a percentage of the median of the same reference population. Unlike z-scores, percentiles do not allow comparison across age and sex and cannot assess longitudinal change in growth status; users are advised to consult anthropometry literature [URL omitted from DDI.] for further discussion.9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSHeight for age percent of reference median (CDC standards)906. HEIGHT (IN CENTIMETERS)
____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWHTAPCTRM (HW6) reports the child's height-for-age as a percent of the median height for a reference population of the same age and sex. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Low child height-for-age, or "stunting," is an indicator of chronic malnutrition,
HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.
The similar variable HWHTAPCT (HW4) reports the child's height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population.
For an alternative measure of child stunting in terms of height-for-age, see HWHAZNCHS (HW5). HWHAZNCHS reports the difference between the child's height and the median height of the CDC reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution.99997Flagged cases99998Missing99999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWhether child measured, and, if not, why not910. RESULT:
CHILD MEASURED 1
CHILD SICK 2
CHILD ABSENT 3
CHILD REFUSED 4
MOTHER REFUSED 5
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 6HWWHYNOTMEAS (HW13) indicates whether the child was measured for height and weight or, if not, why the child was not measured. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., consent refused, dead, sick).10Measured20Not measured21Dead22Sick23Not present24Refused25Mother refused26Child asleep27Other97No measurement found in household98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSBCG scar from TB vaccination seen905. TB VACCINE SCAR ON THE TOP OF LEFT SHOULDER.
SCAR SEEN 1
SCAR NOT SEEN 2HWBCGSCAR (HW14) indicates whether DHS personnel saw a BCG (anti-tuberculosis) vaccination scar on the child's arm or shoulder when measuring height and weight.
Direct information on whether the child received a BCG vaccination, based on the child's immunization card or the mother's report, is reported in VACBCG.0No scar1Scar seen8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSChild's height measured lying down or standing up907. Were the children measured lying down or standing up?
LYING DOWN 1
STANDING UP 2HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) reports whether the height of children under age 5 was measured when they were lying down or standing up. According to the DHS Recode Manuals:
In DHS surveys, children aged less than 24 months are to be measured lying down, children 24 months or older are to be measured standing up. There may, however, be a considerable discrepancy between policy and practice!0Not measured1Lying down2Standing up8Missing9NIU (not in universe)6InconsistentChild anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSChild's day of birth909. DATE OF HEIGHT AND WEIGHT MEASUREMENT
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWDAYOFBIRTH (HW16) reports the day of the month on which the child was born.
The DHS recode manuals for Phase 2 forward report that the day of birth of the child
is used in conjunction with the date of measurement of the child to more finely calculate the age of the child in days when computing anthropometric measures. This level of accuracy can be important in very young children. The age of the child calculated from the day of birth information is not used as a background characteristic for tabulations, but purely to produce a more accurate set of anthropometric measures.
DHS analysis thus uses HWDAYOFBIRTH and the date of the child's height and weight measurement to precisely calculate child malnutrition indicators such as height-for-age (stunting) and weight-for-age (underweight) Z-scores.011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSDay of measurementINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWDAYMEAS (HW17) indicates the day of the month on which the child's height and weight were measured by DHS personnel. The child's age in days on the day of measurement is used in DHS calculations of anthropometric Z-scores.
The complementary variables HWMONTHMEAS and HWYEARMEAS report the month and the year, respectively, of the child's height and weight measurement.011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313198Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSMonth of measurementINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWMONTHMEAS (HW18) reports the month of the year during which the child's height and weight were measured by DHS personnel.
The complementary variables HWDAYMEAS and HWYEARMEAS report the day (of the month) and the year, respectively, of the child's height and weight measurement.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSYear of measurementINTERVIEWER VISITS:
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME _____For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWYEARMEAS (HW19) reports the year during which the child's height and weight were measured by DHS personnel.
The complementary variables HWDAYMEAS and HWMONTHMEAS report the day and the month, respectively, of the child's height and weight measurement.2016201620152015199019901991199119921992199319931994199419951995199619961997199719981998199919992000200020012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420149998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)2017201720182018Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSHeight for age standard deviations from median (WHO)For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWHAZWHO (HW70) reports the difference between the child's height and the median height of a reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWHAZWHO values are reported in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWHAZWHO by 100 will yield a child's height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value.
Low child height-for-age, or "stunting," is an indicator of chronic malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate chronic malnutrition, and HAZ below -3 to represent severe chronic malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWHAZWHO draw from the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS) [URL omitted from DDI.] released in 2006, which defined new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. For DHS samples that preceded WHO MGRS release, DHS retroactively calculated height-for-age Z scores using WHO MGRS reference data.
Prior to the WHO MGRS, DHS anthropometry reference populations drew from 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.], which was the previous international standard reference. The DHS variable HWHAZNCHS reports the child's height-for-age Z-score value using the NCHS/CDC 1978 reference population. DHS has continued to release versions of all child anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release.
HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.9995Height out of plausible limits9996Age in days out of plausible limits9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for age standard deviations from median (WHO)For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWAZWHO (HW71) reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of a reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWWAZWHO values are reported in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWWAZWHO by 100 will yield a child's weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) value.
Low child weight-for-age, or "underweight," is a composite indicator of acute and/or chronic malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate malnutrition, and WAZ below -3 to represent severe malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWWAZWHO draw from the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS) [URL omitted from DDI.] released in 2006, which defined new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. For DHS samples that preceded WHO MGRS release, DHS retroactively calculated weight-for-age Z scores using WHO MGRS reference data.
Prior to the WHO MGRS, DHS anthropometry reference populations drew from 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.] data, which was the previous international standard reference. The DHS variable HWWAZNCHS (HW8) reports the child's weight-for-age Z-score value using the NCHS/CDC 1978 reference population. DHS has continued to release versions of all child anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight as measured by DHS personnel. KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.9995Height out of plausible limits9996Age in days out of plausible limits9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSWeight for height standard deviations from median (WHO)For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWWHZWHO (HW72) reports the difference between the child's weight and the median weight of a reference population of the same height and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWWHZWHO values are reported in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWWHZWHO by 100 will yield a child's weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) value.
Low child weight-for-height, or "wasting," is an indicator of acute malnutrition. The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition [URL omitted from DDI.] considers a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) between -2 and -3 to represent moderate acute malnutrition, and WHZ below -3 to represent severe acute malnutrition.
Reference populations used to generate HWWHZWHO draw from the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS) [URL omitted from DDI.] released in 2006, which defined new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. For DHS samples that preceded WHO MGRS release, DHS retroactively calculated weight-for-height Z scores using WHO MGRS reference data.
Prior to the WHO MGRS, DHS anthropometry reference populations drew from 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) international growth reference [URL omitted from DDI.] data, which was the previous international standard reference. The DHS variable HWWHZNCHS (H11) reports the child's weight-for-height Z-score value using the NCHS/CDC 1978 reference population. DHS has continued to release versions of all child anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release.
HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel. HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. See HWHEIGHT and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement.9995Height out of plausible limits9996Age in days out of plausible limits9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSBody Mass Index standard deviations (WHO)For surviving children born in the three to five years before the survey, HWBMIZWHO (HW73) reports the difference between the child's body mass index (BMI) and the median BMI of a reference population of the same age and sex, expressed in units equal to one standard deviation of the reference population's distribution. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWBMIZWHO values are reported in units equal to 100 times the Z-score, to preserve two decimal places without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HWBMIZWHO by 100 will yield a child's BMI-for-age Z-score (BMIZ) value.
BMI is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared. Considered in relation to a reference population, child BMI-for-age is valuable for assessing either underweight or overweight status, and particularly useful in settings where child malnutrition and child obesity coexist.
Reference populations used to generate HWBMIZWHO draw from the WHO Multicenter Growth Reference Study (MGRS) [URL omitted from DDI.] released in 2006, which defined new standard anthropometry curves using a globally diverse reference population intended to reflect healthy growth conditions. For DHS samples that preceded WHO MGRS release, DHS retroactively calculated BMI-for-age Z scores using WHO MGRS reference data. DHS does not calculate BMI-for-age measures using the reference populations that preceded WHO MGRS (the 1978 U.S. CDC National Center for Health Statistics International Growth Reference data).
The original height and weight values used to calculate BMI are also included in the DHS. HWWEIGHT (HW2) reports the child's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HWHEIGHT (HW3) reports the child's length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. See HWHEIGHT and HWHTHOWMEAS (HW15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable KIDAGEMO (HW1) reports the child's age in months at the time of measurement.9995Height out of plausible limits9996Age in days out of plausible limits9997Flagged cases9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICSReceived prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCARE indicates whether the child's mother received any antenatal care while the child was in utero. This variable is the inverse of ANCARENONE (M2N).0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSAntenatal card for this pregnancy406. Did you have a prenatal notebook/logbook for this pregnancy?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8ANCARD (M12) indicates whether the child's mother received an antenatal card. Mothers who did not see anyone for antenatal care were assumed to have no antenatal card.00No10Yes11Yes, card seen12Yes, card not seen97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCAREDOC (M2A) indicates whether a doctor gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.9NIU (not in universe)8Missing1Yes0NoChild antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCARENURM (M2B) indicates whether a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category in ANCARENURM. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories included in this variable by country.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCARETBA (M2G) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero. Wording for this response category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCARETRBA (M2F) indicates whether a trained (traditional) birth attendant gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero. Wording for this category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCAREOTH (M2K) indicates whether some other (unspecified) person gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a given sample.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSReceived no prenatal care405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCARENONE (M2N) indicates whether the child's mother did not receive antenatal care while the child was in utero. The structure of the question varied across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSTiming of first antenatal visit for this pregnancy: Months407. How many months pregnant were you when you first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, and whose mothers received antenatal care while the child was in utero (ANCARE), ANVISMO (M13) indicates the timing of the mother's first antenatal visit during that pregnancy, in months from the start of the pregnancy.00Less than 1 month pregnant011 month022 months033 months044 months055 months066 months077 months088 months099 months1010 months1111 months97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits when child was in utero408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, ANVISNO (M14) reports the number of antenatal visits the mother had while the child was in utero. Children whose mothers did not see anyone for antenatal care during the pregnancy are coded 0.
The related variable ANVISNOTOP20 supplies the same material with a consistently applied top-code of 20+ visits.000 visits01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020 (or 20+)2121222223232424252526262727282829293030 (or 30+)31313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757580808888909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of antenatal visits when child was in utero, topcoded at 20408. How many prenatal visits did you have during this pregnancy?
NUMBER OF VISITS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, ANVISNOTOP20 reports the number of antenatal visits the mother had while the child was in utero, with values topcoded at 20+ visits. Children whose mothers did not see anyone for antenatal care during the pregnancy are coded 0.
The related variable ANVISNO supplies the same material without imposing a consistent topcode.000 visits01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNumber of tetanus injections before birth410. How many times did you get this tetanus injection?
TIMES ____
DOESN'T KNOW 8For children born in the three to five years before the survey, ANTETNUSNO (M1) indicates whether, and how many, tetanus (toxicoid) injections were given to the mother while the child was in utero, to avoid convulsions after birth.
For a similar variable that only reports whether a tetanus injection was received, see ANTETNUS.000011022033044055066077+97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave prenatal care (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCAREMG1 indicates whether a nurse gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG1 is combined with ANCAREMG2 (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable ANCARENURM. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG1 are encouraged to review ANCARENURM for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave prenatal care (Madagascar)405. When you were pregnant with (NAME), did you see anyone for prenatal care for this pregnancy? Anyone else?
IF YES: Whom did you see?
CIRCLE ALL PEOPLE SEEN.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BRITH ASSISTANT D
TRADITONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ F
NO ONE G (GO TO 409)ANCAREMG2 indicates whether a midwife gave the child's mother antenatal care while the child was in utero. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "ANCARE" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
ANCAREMG2 is combined with ANCAREMG1 (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable ANCARENURM. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using ANCAREMG2 are encouraged to review ANCARENURM for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child antenatal care, CS Variables -- TOPICSSize of child at birth (subjective report)415. When (NAME) was born, was he/she very large, larger than average, average, smaller than average, or very small?
VERY LARGE 1
LARGER THAN AVERAGE 2
AVERAGE 3
SMALLER THAN AVERAGE 4
VERY SMALL 5
DOESN'T KNOW 8For children born in the last three to five years, BIRTHSZ (M18) indicates the size of the child at birth, reported subjectively by the mother.10Larger than average11Very large12Larger than average20Average30Smaller than average31Smaller than average32Very small97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSBirthweight in kilos417. How much did (NAME) weigh?
KILOGRAMS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, BIRTHWT (M19) reports the child's birthweight in kilos with three implied decimal places (or, alternatively stated, in grams with no decimal places). Children who were not weighed are coded 9996.99959995+9996Not weighed at birth9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSChild born prematurely or on time413. Was (NAME) born at term or prematurely?
AT TERM 1
PERMATURELY 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, PREMATBR (M16) indicates whether the child was born on time or prematurely.00On time10Premature11Less than 7 months127 to 8 months20Overdue97Don't know98MissingChild delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSChild delivered by caesarian section414. Was (NAME) delivered by caesarean section?
YES 1
NO 2For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELCESR (M17) indicates whether the child was born by caesarian section. Question wording varied somewhat across samples. See Comparability.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSPlace child was delivered411. Where did you give birth to (NAME)?
HOME
YOUR HOME 11
OTHER HOME 12
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL 21
HEALTH CENTER 22
LOCAL HEALTH POST 23
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 41For children born in the three to five years before the survey, DELPL (M15) reports where the child was delivered. Response categories vary across samples. See Comparability.1000HOME1100Respondent's home1200Respondent's parents' home1300Nurse/midwife's home1400TBA's home1500Community/village health worker's home1900Other home2000PUBLIC SECTOR2100Government hospital2110Referral/specialty hospital2120National/central hospital2130Provincial/regional hospital2140Urban hospital2150District/rural hospital2151District hospital2152Rural hospital2160University hospital2170Military hospital2180Day hospital2200Government health center2210Referral health center2220Community health center2230Urban health center2240Rural health center2250Integrated health center2260Family welfare center2270Primary health center2280Basic health center2290Sub-health center2300Government maternal and child health (MCH) center2400Government outreach2410Government health post2411Village health post2412Sub-health post2413Outreach clinic2420Government mobile clinic2430Government health worker2431Community based distribution (CBD)2432Field worker2433Community midwife2500Government dispensary2600Government family planning clinic2900Other public sector2901Health home2902Health station/clinic2903Health office2904Community clinic3000PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR3100Private hospital/clinic3110Private hospital3111Referral/specialty hospital3112District hospital3113Medical college hospital3120Private clinic3121Clinic3122Polyclinic3200Private doctor3300Private health center3400Private nursing/maternity home3500Private outreach3510Private mobile clinic3520Private health worker3521Nurse3530Private health post3600Private family planning clinic3700Private pharmacy/dispensary3900Other private medical sector4000NGO FACILITY4100NGO health facility4110Static clinic4120Red Cross facility4130Marie Stopes4140Refugee/NGO hospital4200Country-specific NGOs4201BLM4202CSI4203Egyptian family planning association (EFPA)4900Other NGO5000RELIGIOUS/MISSION5100Religious hospital/clinic5110Religious hospital5111Religious referral/specialty hospital5112Religious district hospital5120Religious clinic5200Religious health center/dispensary5210Religious health center5220Religious dispensary5300Religious health post5900Other religious/mission6000OTHER6100En route to provider6200Outside6300Abroad9995Other9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSDoctor gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELDOC (M3A) indicates whether a doctor assisted with the child's delivery.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse/midwife gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELNURM (M3B) indicates whether a nurse or midwife (categories combined or not distinguished) assisted with the child's delivery.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as DELNURM, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include separate categories for nurse and midwife that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories in this variable.0No1Yes8MissingChild delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTraditional birth attendant gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELTBA (M3G) indicates whether a traditional birth attendant assisted with the child's delivery. Wording for this response category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSTrained traditional birth attendant gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELTRBA (M3F) indicates whether a trained (traditional) birth attendant assisted with the child's delivery. Wording for this category varied across samples. See Comparability.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSRelative gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELREL (M3H) indicates whether a relative assisted with the child's delivery.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSOther person gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELOTH (M3K) indicates whether some other person assisted with the child's delivery. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a given sample.
Women could report more than one type of healthcare (or traditional) provider.9NIU (not in universe)0No1Yes8MissingChild delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNo one gave delivery care412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELNONE (M3N) indicates whether no one assisted with the child's delivery.0No, received care1Yes, received no care8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICSNurse gave delivery care (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELMG1 indicates whether a nurse assisted with the child's delivery. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG1 is combined with DELMG2 (midwife) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG1 are encouraged to review DELNURM for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8MissingChild delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSMidwife gave delivery care (Madagascar)412. Who assisted you with the delivery of (NAME)?
Anyone else?
PROBE FOR THE TYPE(S) OF PERSON(S) AND RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
HEALTH PERSONNEL
DOCTOR A
NURSE B
MIDWIFE C
OTHER PERSON
TRAINED TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT D
TRADITIONAL BIRTH ASSISTANT E
RELATIVE F
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ G
NO ONE HFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, DELMG2 indicates whether a midwife assisted with the child's delivery. This response category is country-specific to Madagascar.
Some samples in the "DEL" series include multiple categories that can be consolidated into a single broad response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, while also preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
DELMG2 is combined with DELMG1 (nurse) for the 1992 and 1997 Madagascar samples to create the standard variable DELNURM. IPUMS-DHS users interested in using DELMG2 are encouraged to review DELNURM for this more comprehensive response category.0No1Yes8MissingChild delivery care, CS Variables -- TOPICSDuration of mother's postpartum abstinence423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, PPABMO (M8) indicates the duration, in months, of the mother's postpartum abstinence after the child was born. Children with mothers who were still abstaining at the time of interview were excluded from PPABMO, but they are included in the similar variable PPABMOC (M9).
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the maximum period allowed during the data editing was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with date of birth minus nine months used for the date of conception) or until the date of interview if there was no following birth. Cases exceeding this duration were left with the original response, but are coded with one of the flag codes on PPABFLAG (M29) and are coded as "Inconsistent" on PPABMOC.93Sex res/no duration000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+9040 days95Still abstaining96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSMonths of mother's postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining)423. For how long after the birth of (NAME) did you not have sexual intercourse?
MONTHS___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, PPABMOC (M9) reports the calculated months of the child's mother's postpartum abstinence, including the duration for mothers who were still abstaining at the time of the interview. The similar variable PPABMO also reports the calculated months of postpartum abstinence but excludes women who were still abstaining when interviewed.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the maximum period allowed during the data editing was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with date of birth minus nine months used for the date of conception) or until the date of interview if there was no following birth. Cases exceeding this duration are coded with one of the flag codes on PPABFLAG and are coded as "Inconsistent" in PPABMOC.6060+0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for mother's postpartum abstinencePPABFLAG (M29) is a flag variable reporting the type of problem found when editing responses about the duration of mother's postpartum abstinence (in PPABMO), for mothers who had resumed sexual relations after the child was born (in the last three to five years). A code of 0 indicates no problem with the original response.9NIU (not in universe)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month4During pregnancy in calendar8MissingChild health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSDuration of mother's postpartum amenorrhea in months420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98For children born in the three to five years before the survey, PPAMHMO (M6) reports the duration, in months, of the mother's postpartum amenorrhea after delivery of the child. Children whose mothers' periods had not returned at the time of interview were excluded from PPAMHMO, but children whose mothers were still amenorrheic were included in calculations for the similar variable PPAMHMOC (M7).
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.93Pd. ret /no duration717170706969686867676666656564646363626299NIU (not in universe)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060616190Period not returned96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSMonths of mother's postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic)420. For how many months after the birth of (NAME) did you not have your period?
MONTHS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98PPAMHMOC (M9) reports the duration, in months, of mother's postpartum amenorrhea after the birth of the child, for children born in the three to five years preceding the survey. Mothers whose period had not returned before the following birth or prior to the interview were included in PPAMHMOC. By contrast, only children of women whose menses had resumed were included in the similar variable PPAMHMO.
The maximum period allowed during the data editing (by the survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of conception of the mother's following child (with birth date minus nine months used for the date of conception) or the date of interview if there was no following birth.
For DHS Phase II forward, inconsistent durations based on the original reporting of the duration of amenorrhea were recoded to "Inconsistent" (code "96" in IPUMS-DHS). In cases where the duration was one month longer than the interval, the duration was shortened by one month, consistent with Phase I. For Model "A" countries in Phase II only, if the duration of mother's postpartum amenorrhea extended into her pregnancy in the calendar, the duration was shortened to the start of the following pregnancy.000 months0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595996Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSFlag variable for mother's postpartum amenorrheaPPAMFLAG (M28) reports the type of problem, if any, found in editing data on the duration of the child's mother's postpartum amenorrhea, for children born in the three to five years before the survey. Cases with no known problem are coded 0.
For discussion of the editing rules implemented (by the survey administrators) for data on postpartum amenorrhea, see PPAMHMO and PPAMHMOC,1No flag2Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth4Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month6During pregnancy in calendar8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)For children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, BRSFEDUR (M4) reports the calculated months of breastfeeding for those who are no longer being breastfed.
The related variable BRSFEDMO (M5) differs by including children who were still breastfeeding at the time of the interview. The variable BRSFEDCAT provides categorical information about breastfeeding, by indicating whether children were ever breastfed, and, if so, whether they are still breastfeeding.
The maximum period allowed for BRSFEDUR during the data editing (by survey administrators) was the interval between the date of birth of the child and the date of interview. See the "Comparability" tab for more information regarding comparability across phases.99NIU (not in universe)000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+90Breastfed until died92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed95Still breastfeeding96Inconsistent97Don't know98MissingChild's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSDuration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed)433. For how many months did you breastfeed (NAME)?
MONTHS ___
UNTIL DEATH 95 (GO TO 436)For children born in the three to five years before the survey, BRSFEDMO (M5) reports the calculated months of breastfeeding, including cases where 1) the child's mother was still breastfeeding at the time of the interview or 2) the child had been breastfed until his or her death. Cases in these two categories were excluded from the related variable BRSFEDUR on the duration of breastfeeding.
For DHS Phase II forward, inconsistent durations based on the original report of the duration of breastfeeding were coded as "Inconsistent." In cases where the reported duration was one month longer than the relevant interval, the duration was shortened by one month. If the duration of breastfeeding exceeded the child's age at death, the duration of breastfeeding was changed to the child's age at death.000 months011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313132323333343435353636373738383939404041414242434344444545464647474848494950505151525253535454555556565757585859596060+92Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding93Missing: Not asked (child died)94Never breastfed96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSFlag for breastfeeding, problem with durationFor children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, BRSFDFLAG (M27) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing responses on their duration of breastfeeding. Cases without a problem are coded 0.
For duration of breastfeeding, see BRSFEDUR (M4).9NIU (not in universe)0No flag1Greater than interval between birth and date of interview2Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month3Greater than interval between birth and age at death4During pregnancy in calendar8MissingChild's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSTime from birth until child first breastfed426. How long after birth did you first put (NAME) to the breast?
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
IF LESS THAN 1 HOUR, RECORD '00' HOURS.
IF LESS THAN 24 HOURS, RECORD HOURS.
OTHERWISE, RECORD DAYS.
IMMEDIATELY 000
HOURS 1 ___
DAYS 2 ___For children who were ever breastfed, BRSFEDST (M34) reports the length of time between the child's birth and when the child was first breastfed. Following DHS convention, intervals reported in hours are coded with a "1" in the first digit, and intervals reported in days are coded with a "2" in the first digit.000Immediately100Within 1 hour1011 hour1022 hours1033 hours1044 hours1055 hours1066 hours1077 hours1088 hours1099 hours11010 hours11111 hours11212 hours11313 hours11414 hours11515 hours11616 hours11717 hours11818 hours11919 hours12020 hours12121 hours12222 hours12323 hours12424 hours12525 hours12626 hours12727 hours12828 hours12929 hours13030 hours13131 hours13232 hours13333 hours13434 hours13535 hours13636 hours13737 hours13838 hours13939 hours14040 hours14141 hours14242 hours14343 hours14444 hours14545 hours14646 hours14747 hours14848 hours14949 hours15050 hours16060 hours17070 hours18080 hours19090 hours200Same day2011 day2022 days2033 days2044 days2055 days2066 days2077 days2088 days2099 days21010 days21111 days21212 days21313 days21414 days21515 days21616 days21717 days21818 days21919 days22020 days22121 days22222 days22323 days22424 days22525 days22626 days22727 days22828 days22929 days23030 days23131 days23232 days23333 days23434 days23535 days23636 days23737 days23838 days23939 days24040 days24141 days24242 days24343 days24444 days24545 days24646 days24747 days24848 days24949 days25050 days25151 days25252 days25353 days25454 days25555 days25656 days25757 days25858 days25959 days26060 days26161 days26262 days26363 days26464 days26565 days26666 days26767 days26868 days26969 days27070 days27171 days27272 days27373 days27474 days27575 days27676 days27777 days27878 days27979 days28080 days28181 days28282 days28383 days28484 days28585 days28686 days28787 days28888 days28989 days29090 days29191 days29292 days29393 days29494 days29595 days29696 days29797 days29898 days997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSReason mother stopped breastfeeding child434. Why did you stop breastfeeding (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02
CHILD DIED 03
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04
NO MILK 05
MOTHER WORKS 06
CHILD REFUSED 07
WEANING AGE 08
BECAME PREGNANT 09
BEGAN USING CONTRACEPTION 10
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 11For children who were born in the three to five years preceding the survey and whose mothers had stopped breastfeeding them, WHYSTBRFD (M21) reports why the mother stopped breastfeeding. Children who were breastfed until they died are automatically coded 13 (Child died) as the reason for stopping breastfeeding.15Improve child health22Insufficient milk21Nipple, breast problem14Child had diarrhea96Inconsistent10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died97Don't know if ever breastfed98Missing99NIU (not in universe)20Breastmilk problem30Mother busy31Mother working32Mother at school33Inconvenient40Child's attitude41Child refused42Child refused food43Child preferred bottle50Weaning age60Reproductive/family planning reason61Became pregnant62Started using method63Wanted to start method64Wanted another child70Other reason71Husband disapproved72Mother's figure concern95OtherChild's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSReason child was not breastfed425. Why did you not breastfeed (NAME)?
MOTHER SICK/WEAK 01 (GO TO 435)
CHILD SICK/WEAK 02 (GO TO 435)
CHILD DIED 03 (GO TO 435)
PROBLEMS WITH BREASTS/NIPPLES 04 (GO TO 435)
NO MILK 05 (GO TO 435)
MOTHER WORKS 06 (GO TO 435)
CHILD REFUSED 07 (GO TO 435)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 08 (GO TO 435)For children who were born in the three to five years preceding the survey and were not breastfed, WHYNOBRFD (M20) reports why they were not breastfed.10Health problem11Mother ill or weak12Child ill or weak13Child died20Breastmilk problem21Nipple, breast problem22Insufficient milk30Mother busy31Mother working32Inconvenient40Child's attitude41Child refused42Child preferred bottle50Reproductive/family planning reason51Mother became pregnant52Started using method60Mother does not know how70Other reason71Child has grown72Mother's figure concern95Other98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICSChild ever given anything other than breastmilk436. Have you already given (NAME) water, or something else to eat or drink (besides breast milk)?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 440)For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, FEDNOTBRSMILK (M22) indicates whether the child was ever given water or anything else to eat or drink other than breastmilk. Living children who are no longer breastfeeding are assumed to have been given food other than breastmilk.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for formula or other milk437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96AGEFORM (M23) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given baby formula or kinds of milk other than breast milk on a regular basis.00less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for plain water437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96AGEWATER (M24) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given water on a regular basis.56565555545453535252515100less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given this food96Inconsistent97Don't know98MissingChild feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for other liquids437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96AGEOTHLIQ (M25) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given some other liquid on a regular basis. "Other" must be interpreted relative to the specific liquids and foods mentioned in a particular sample.00less than 1 month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given this food96Inconsistent97Don't know98MissingChild feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSAge (in months) for solid or mushy food437. How many months old was (NAME) when you started giving him/her the following things on a regular basis?
IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, RECORD '00'.
Boxed milk or milk other than breast milk?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Water?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Other liquids?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96
Solid or semi-solid foods?
AGE IN MONTHS___
NEVER GIVEN 96AGESOLID (M26) reports the age, in months, at which the child was first given solid or mushy food on a regular basis.00less than one month0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505095Not given this food96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child feeding, general Variables -- TOPICSChild fed plain water in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDWATER24H (M37A) indicates whether the child drank plain water during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable is a characteristic of the child.
The related variable MAFEDWATER24H (V409) indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child water during the previous day.
The related variable FEDWATER24HX reports the number of times the child drank plain water in the previous 24 hours. FEDWATERWKD (M40A) reports the number of days the child drank plain water during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSMother fed youngest child sugar water in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2MAFEDSUGWAT24H (V409A) indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child sugar water during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable describes a characteristic of the mother rather than the child.
Although the question wording asks about foods given to a specific child during the previous day, responses relate to the mother, so all young children of the mother are coded the same way. If the mother reported she gave her youngest surviving child sugar water in the previous day, all of her children in the data are coded as "yes," including any children who have died or who live elsewhere.
A positive response in MAFEDSUGWAT24H thus does not necessarily indicate whether a particular child of the mother drank sugar water during the previous day. IPUMS-DHS users should instead employ the variable FEDSUGWAT24H (M37B) to determine whether the child drank sugar water during the previous day. See Comparability.
The related variable MAFEDSUGWAT24HX (V469B) reports the number of times the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child sugar water during the previous 24 hours. MAFEDSUGWATWKD (V470B) reports the number of days the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child sugar water during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild fed baby formula in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDFORM24H (M37F) indicates whether the child drank infant formula during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable is a characteristic of the child.
The related variable MAFEDFORM24H (V411A) indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child infant formula during the previous day.
The related variable FEDFORM24HX reports the number of times the child drank infant formula in the previous 24 hours. FEDFORMWKD (M40F) reports the number of days the child drank infant formula during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild fed tinned, powdered, or fresh milk in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDGENMILK24H indicates whether the child drank any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable is a characteristic of the child.
The related variable MAFEDGENMILK24H (V411) indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk during the previous day.
The related variable FEDGENMILK24HX reports the number of times the child drank any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk in the previous 24 hours. FEDGENMILKWKD reports the number of days the child drank any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild fed fresh milk in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDFRMILK24H (M37G) indicates whether the child drank fresh animal milk during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable is a characteristic of the child.
The complementary variable FEDTINMILK24H (M37E) indicates whether the child drank tinned or powdered milk during the previous day. The complementary variable FEDGENMILK24H indicates whether the child drank any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk, during the previous day.
The related variable MAFEDFRMILK24H (V412) indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child fresh animal milk during the previous day.
The related variable FEDFRMILK24HX reports the number of times the child drank fresh animal milk in the previous 24 hours. FEDFRMILKWKD (M40G) reports the number of days the child drank fresh animal milk during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild fed tinned or powdered milk in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDTINMILK24H (M37E) indicates whether the child drank tinned or powdered milk during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. This variable is a characteristic of the child.
The complementary variable FEDFRMILK24H (M37G) indicates whether the child drank fresh animal milk during the previous day. The complementary variable FEDGENMILK24H indicates whether the child drank any milk, such as tinned, powdered, or fresh animal milk, during the previous day.
The related variable MAFEDTINMILK24H indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child tinned or powdered milk during the previous day.
The related variable FEDTINMILK24HX reports the number of times the child drank tinned or powdered milk in the previous 24 hours. FEDTINMILKWKD (M40E) reports the number of days the child drank tinned or powdered milk during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild fed rice water in past 24 hours431. Did you give (NAME), at any moment yesterday or last night, any of the following things:
[ONLY ASK FOR MOST RECENT BIRTH.]
Water?
YES 1
NO 2
Sugar water?
YES 1
NO 2
Rice water?
YES 1
NO 2
Juice?
YES 1
NO 2
Herbal tea?
YES 1
NO 2
Baby formula?
YES 1
NO 2
Fresh milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Powdered or boxed milk?
YES 1
NO 2
Any other liquid?
YES 1
NO 2
Solid or semi-solid foods?
YES 1
NO 2FEDRICEWAT24H indicates whether the child drank rice water during the previous day, either at night or during the daytime. FEDRICEWAT24H is a characteristic of the child.
The related variable MAFEDRICEWAT24H indicates whether the child's mother gave her youngest surviving child rice water during the previous day.
The related variable FEDRICEWAT24HX reports the number of times the child drank rice water in the previous 24 hours. FEDRICEWATWKD reports the number of days the child drank rice water during the past week.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Foods fed child in past 24 hours Variables -- TOPICSChild had cough/difficult breathing recently451. Has (NAME) has an illness with a cough at any time in the last 2 weeks?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 455)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 455)For surviving children under age 5, COURECENT (H31) indicates whether the child experienced a cough in the past 2 weeks. Question wording differences may limit the comparability of COURECENT; see Comparability.10No20Yes21Yes, past four weeks/month22Yes, last 24 hours23Yes, last 2 to 14 days24Yes, last two weeks97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness or fever Variables -- TOPICSChild breathed with short, rapid breaths when had cough454. When (NAME) had an illness with a cough, did he/she breathe faster than usual with short, rapid breaths?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8COUSHORTBRE (H31B) indicates whether the child experienced fast, short, rapid breaths or difficulty breathing in the last 2 weeks.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness or fever Variables -- TOPICSDuration of cough in days453. How many days did/has the cough last/lasted?
DAYS ___For surviving children under age 5 who had a cough in the past 2 weeks, COUDURDAYS (H31A) reports the number of days the cough lasted.00Less than 1 day01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness or fever Variables -- TOPICSChild had fever in last two/four weeks[REPEAT QUESTIONS 450-460 FOR EACH SEPARATE BIRTH]
450. Has (NAME) been ill with a fever at any time in the last 2 weeks?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For surviving children born in the three to five years preceding the survey, FEVRECENT (H22) indicates whether the child had a fever in recent weeks (most often in the previous two weeks). See Comparability.10No20Yes, fever21Yes, fever in last 2 weeks22Yes, fever in last 4 weeks97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness or fever Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Antimalarial457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVANMAL (H33A) indicates whether the child was given an antimalarial drug (pill or syrup).
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given antimalarial for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given antimalarial11Given antimalarial for fever12Given antimalarial for cough13Given antimalarial for fever or cough14Given antimalarial for fever and cough15Given antimalarial for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Antibiotics (pill/syrup)457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVANTIB (ML13I) indicates whether the child was given an antibiotic pill or syrup.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given antibiotics for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given antibiotics11Given antibiotics for fever12Given antibiotics for cough13Given antibiotics for fever or cough14Given antibiotics for fever and cough15Given antibiotics for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: (Antibiotic) Injection457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVINJ (ML13J) indicates whether the child was given an unspecified injection or an antibiotic injection.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given injection for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given injection11Given injection for fever12Given injection for cough13Given injection for fever or cough14Given injection for fever and cough15Given injection for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Cough syrup457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVCOUSYR indicates whether the child was given cough syrup.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given cough syrup for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given cough syrup11Given cough syrup for fever12Given cough syrup for cough13Given cough syrup for fever or cough14Given cough syrup for fever and cough15Given cough syrup for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Home remedy or herbal medicine457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVHERB indicates whether the child was given a home remedy or herbal medicine.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the remedy for a fever
12: The child was given the remedy for a cough
13: The child was given the remedy for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the remedy for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the remedy for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the remedy for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given home remedy/herbal medicine for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given traditional herbs/medicines11Given home remedy/herbal medicine for fever12Given home remedy/herbal medicine for cough13Given home remedy/herbal medicine for fever or cough14Given home remedy/herbal medicine for fever and cough15Given home remedy/herbal medicine for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Unknown pill/syrup457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVUNPLSYR indicates whether the child was given an unknown pill or syrup.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given unknown pill/syrup for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given unknown pill/syrup11Given unknown pill/syrup for fever12Given unknown pill/syrup for cough13Given unknown pill/syrup for fever or cough14Given unknown pill/syrup for fever and cough15Given unknown pill/syrup for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Other pill/syrup457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVOPLSYR indicates whether the child was given some other pill or syrup. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a particular sample.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given other pill/syrup for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given other pill/syrup11Given other pill/syrup for fever12Given other pill/syrup for cough13Given other pill/syrup for fever or cough14Given other pill/syrup for fever and cough15Given other pill/syrup for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Other457. What was given to treat the fever/cough?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
INJECTION A
ANTIBIOTIC (PILL OR SYRUP) B
ANTI-MALARIAL (PILL OR SYRUP) C
COUGH SYRUP D
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP E
UNKNOWN PILL OR SYRUP F
HOME REMEDY/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVOTH (ML13X) indicates whether the child was given some other medicine. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in the sample.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received the drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given the drug for a fever
12: The child was given the drug for a cough
13: The child was given the drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given the drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given the drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given the drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given other medicine for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given other11Given other medicine for fever12Given other medicine for cough13Given other medicine for fever or cough14Given other medicine for fever and cough15Given other medicine for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Any medicine456. Was anything given to treat the fever/cough?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 458)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 458)For young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVANY indicates whether the child was given any medicine.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received any drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given any drug for a fever
12: The child was given any drug for a cough
13: The child was given any drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given any drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given any drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given any drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given any treatment for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given any treatment11Given any treatment for fever12Given any treatment for cough13Given any treatment for fever or cough14Given any treatment for fever and cough15Given any treatment for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild's fever/cough treated by: Nothing456. Was anything given to treat the fever/cough?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 458)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 458)For young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 to 4 weeks, FEVGIVNONE (ML13Y) indicates whether the child was given no medicine.
A few samples ask separately about drugs taken for fever and drugs taken for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received no drug, and the second digit indicates the child's illness:
11: The child was given no drug for a fever
12: The child was given no drug for a cough
13: The child was given no drug for a fever or a cough
14: The child was given no drug for both a fever and a cough
15: The child was given no drug for a fever or convulsions
16: The child was given no drug for a fever or difficult/rapid breathing
See Comparability for more information.16Given nothing for fever or difficult/rapid breathing00No10Yes, child given nothing11Given nothing for fever12Given nothing for cough13Given nothing for fever or cough14Given nothing for fever and cough15Given nothing for fever or convulsions97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild taken to medical facility for fever/cough treatment458. Did you seek advice or treatment for the cough?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 460)For young children with a fever and/or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTREMEDFAC (H32Z) indicates whether they were taken to a medical facility for treatment for this illness.
According to the standard DHS recode manuals, a treatment source was considered a medical facility if it fell under the Public Sector or Medical Private Sector headers, except for Pharmacy.0Did not receive any treatment1Received treatment8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSWhether no treatment or advice sought for child's fever/cough458. Did you seek advice or treatment for the cough?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 460)For young children with a fever and/or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRENONE (H32Y) indicates whether no treatment or advice was sought for this illness. This variable is constructed based on the responses to the standard DHS variables H32A-H32X.0No, received treatment1Yes, no treatment or advice sought8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child respiratory illness, treatment Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Public hospital459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPUBHOS (H32A) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public hospital for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPUBHOS, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public hospitals that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at public hospital11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Public health center459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPUBHC (H32B) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public health center for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPUBHC, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health centers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at public health center11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Public health post459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPUBHP (H32C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public health post for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPUBHP, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health posts that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at public health post11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Public dispensary459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPUBDRUG indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a public dispensary, pharmacy, or drug store for this illness.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at public dispensary11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Private hospital/clinic459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPRIVHOS (H32J) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a private hospital or clinic for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPRIVHOS, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
Additionally, a few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at private hospital/clinic11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPRIVDRUG (H32K) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a private pharmacy, dispensary, or drug store for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPRIVDRUG, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private, formal drug sources that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.
Additionally, a few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.16Sought treatment for convulsions00No10Yes, sought treatment at private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Private doctor459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPRIVDR (H32L) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a private doctor for this illness.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment from private doctor11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Shop (other)459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRSHOP (H32S) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a shop for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRSHOP, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of shops/retailers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment at shop11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Traditional healer/practitioner459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTRPRIVHL (H32T) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a traditional healer or practitioner for this illness.
Some samples in the "FEVTR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as FEVTRPRIVHL, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; and a code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.00No10Yes, sought treatment from traditional healer/practitioner11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of fever/cough treatment: Other459. Where did you seek advice or treatment?
To someone else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE H
TRADITIONAL HEALER I
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ JFor young children with a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVTROTH (H32X) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at some "other" source for this illness. The meaning of "other" varies depending on the specific categories included in a given sample.
A few samples ask separately about treatment given for fever and treatment given for cough. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in composite coding. A first digit of 1 indicates the child received treatment from a given source, and the second digit indicates the child's illness. A code of "11" indicates the child received treatment for a fever; a code of "12" indicates the child received treatment for a cough; a code of "13" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or a cough; a code of "14" indicates the child received treatment for both a fever and a cough; a code of "15" indicates the child received treatment for a cough and convulsions; a code of "16" indicates the child received treatment for convulsions; code of "17" indicates the child received treatment for a fever or rapid/difficult breathing. See Comparability for more information.
IPUMS-DHS users should be careful to distinguish FEVTROTH from FEVTRPRIVOTH ("other" under the private medical sector) and FEVTRPUBOTH ("other" under the public sector).00No10Yes, sought treatment at other source11Sought treatment for fever12Sought treatment for cough13Sought treatment for fever or cough14Sought treatment for fever and cough15Sought treatment for cough and convulsions16Sought treatment for convulsions17Sought treatment for fever or rapid/difficult breathing98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Source for respiratory treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSChild had diarrhea recently460. Has (NAME) had diarrhea in the last 2 weeks?
YES 1 (GO TO 462)
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For surviving children under age 5, DIARRECENT (H11) indicates whether the child had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks. Question wording differences affect the comparability of DIARRECENT; see Comparability.10No20Yes, recently21Yes, last 24 hours22Yes, last 2-14 days23Yes, last two weeks97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSDays child's diarrhea lasted463. How many days did/has the diarrhea last/lasted?
IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, RECORD '00'.
DAYS ___For surviving children under age five who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIADAYS (H11A) reports the duration in days for which the last episode of diarrhea lasted.97Don't know00Less than 1 day0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595960606161626263636464656566666767686869697070717172727373747475759090+98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSBlood in child's stools during diarrhea464. Was there blood in the stool?
YES 1
NO 2
DOESN'T KNOW 8For surviving children under age five who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIABLOODST (H11B) indicates whether there was blood in the child's stools.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSSpecific change in breastfeeding when child had diarrhea467. Did you raise or lower the number of feedings, or did you stop completely?
RAISED 1
LOWERED 2
STOPPED COMPLETELY 3For surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea and were still breastfed in the past 2 weeks, DIABFEDAMT (H18A) indicates whether the child was breastfed more, less, or the same amount as usual during the illness. Question wording and response categories vary across samples; see Comparability.10Unchanged20Increased30Reduced31Somewhat less32Much less40Stopped completely97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSChild fed the same, more, or less fluid with diarrhea468. (Other than breast milk) Did you give (NAME) about the same amount of liquid as before the diarrhea, more, or less?
SAME 1
MORE 2
LESS 3
DOESN'T KNOW 8For surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAFLUIDUPDN (H38) reports whether the child was given more, less, or the same amount of fluid as usual during the illness. Question wording differences limit the comparability of DIAFLUIDUPDN across samples; see Comparability.10Same20Increase30Decrease31Somewhat less32Much less33Nothing to drink97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, general Variables -- TOPICSChild received any treatment for diarrhea469. Was anything given to treat the diarrhea?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 471)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 471)For surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATREANY (H21) is a summary variable indicating whether the child received any treatment for diarrhea. Based on standard DHS variables H11 to H21, DIATREANY indicates whether the child was taken to a public or private facility/practitioner for treatment and/or was given some medication (which could include a homemade sugar-salt-water solution) to treat the illness.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSWhether no treatment or advice sought for child's diarrhea471. Did you seek advice or treatment for the diarrhea?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 473)For surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRENONE (H12Y) indicates whether no treatment or advice was sought for the child's diarrhea.0No, received treatment1Yes, no treatment or advice sought8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild taken to medical facility for diarrhea treatment471. Did you seek advice or treatment for the diarrhea?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 473)For young children with diarrhea in the last two weeks, DIATREMEDFAC (H12Z) indicates whether they were taken to a medical facility for treatment. Based on standard DHS variables H12A to H12X, DIATREMEDFAC indicates whether the child was taken to any of the facilities listed under the "Public Sector" and "Medical Private Sector" headers, except for Pharmacy. The exact sources of treatment included in this grouping may vary across samples; see Comparability.0No1Yes, treatment at medical facility8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given antibiotics for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVANTIB (H15A) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child was given antibiotics to treat this illness.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given unspecified injection for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVINJUNSPEC indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child was given an unknown injection to treat this illness.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given an IV for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVIV (H15C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child was given an IV (intravenous fluids) to treat this illness. The IV could have been used to deliver drugs and/or fluids to prevent dehydration and supply calories.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given pills or syrups (unspecified) for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVPILSYR (H15) indicates whether the child was given some unspecified other pills or syrup to treat this illness. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific medications included in a given survey,
For Phase 5 forward, the similar variable DIAGIVPILUNK reports whether the child was given an "unknown" type of pill or syrup to treat diarrhea.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given home remedy or herbal medicine for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVHERB (H15D) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child was given home remedies or herbal medicines to treat this illness.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given oral rehydration for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVORS (H13) indicates whether the child was given a sugar-salt-water solution or oral rehydration solution (ORS) to treat this illness.10No20Yes21Yes, ORS - spontaneous22Yes, ORS - probed97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSDays child given ORS for diarrhea treatment475. For how many days did (NAME) receive ORS/ODIVA?
IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, RECORD '00'.
DAYS ____
DOESN'T KNOW 98For young children with diarrhea in the last 2 weeks, DIAGIVORSDAYS (H13A) reports the number of days they were given an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
The related variable DIAGIVORS (H13) indicates whether the young child was given ORS at all to treat the diarrhea.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606096Given at health facility97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given recommended home solution with salt and sugar for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVSOLUT (H14) indicates whether the child was given a recommended homemade solution to treat this illness.10Yes97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)00No11Yes, spontaneous12Yes, probedDiarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSDays child given recommended home solution for diarrhea478. For how many days did (NAME) receive sugar water with salt added?
IF LESS THAN 1 DAY, RECORD '00'.
DAYS ___
DOESN'T KNOW 98DIAGIVHOMSOLDAYS (H14A) reports the number of days the young child was given a recommended homemade solution to treat a recent episode of diarrhea.
The related variable DIAGIVSOLUT (H14) indicates whether the young child was given a homemade solution at all to treat the diarrhea.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606097Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given other treatment for diarrhea470. What was given to treat the diarrhea?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
ORS/ODIVA SYRUP A
RECOMMENDED HOUSE LIQUID B
ANTIBIOTIC PILL OR SYRUP C
OTHER PILL OR SYRUP D
INJECTION E
(IV) INTRAVENOUS F
HOME REMEDY/HERBAL/MEDICINAL PLANTS G
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ HFor young children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVOTHER (H20) indicates whether they were given some "other" treatment for this illness. The meaning of "other" depends on the types of diarrhea treatment specified in a given sample.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSChild given nothing as treatment for diarrhea469. Was anything given to treat the diarrhea?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 471)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 471)For surviving children under age 5 who had diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIAGIVNONE (H21A) indicates whether the child was given no treatment for this illness.0No, given some treatment1Yes, nothing given as treatment7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Diarrhea, treatment Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Private hospital/clinic472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor surviving children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPRIVHOS (H12J) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a private hospital or clinic.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private hospitals that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in DIATRPRIVHOS.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Private doctor472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPRIVDR (H12L) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a private doctor.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private doctors that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in DIATPRIVDR.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Traditional Practitioner/Healer472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPRIVHL (H12T) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a traditional healer or practitioner.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of traditional practitioners/healers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in DIATRPRIVHL.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Private pharmacy472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPRIVDRUG (H12K) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of private drug sources that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in DIATPRIVDRUG.
Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from DIATRPUBDRUG and DIATROTHDRUG, which refer to public drug sources and informal drug sources, respectively.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Public hospital472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor surviving children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPUBHOS (H12A) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public hospital for this illness.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public hospitals that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Public health center472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor surviving children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPUBHC (H12B) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public health center for this illness.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health centers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Health post (public)472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor surviving children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPUBHP (H12C) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public health post for this illness.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of public health posts that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in this variable.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Dispensary (public)472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor surviving children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRPUBDRUG indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at a public pharmacy or dispensary for this illness.
Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from DIATRPRIVDRUG and DIATROTHDRUG, which refer to private drug sources and informal drug sources, respectively.
Some samples that included pharmacy or dispensary as a potential source of treatment were not added to DIATRPUBDRUG due to comparability issues. IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab for more information on these samples.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Shop/market472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATRSHOP (H12S) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment from a shop.
Some samples in the "DIATR" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
For example, a given sample might include multiple categories for different types of shops/retailers that could be combined to create a more comprehensive response category. See Comparability for more information on the specific categories combined in DIATRSHOP.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSSource of diarrhea treatment: Other472. Where did you seek advice or treatment? Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PUBLIC SECTOR
HOSPITAL A
HEALTH CENTER B
DISPENSARY C
LOCAL HEALTH POST D
PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR
PRIVATE DOCTOR E
PRIVATE HOSTPITAL/CLINIC F
PHARMACY G
OTHER LOCATION
STORE I
TRADITIONAL HEALER H
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___ JFor children with diarrhea in the past 2 weeks, DIATROTH (H12X) indicates, in response to an open-ended question, whether the child received treatment at some "other" source. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Survey Text tab to better discern the exact meaning of "other" for samples of interest.
Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from DIATRPUBOTH ("other" under the public medical sector) and DIATRPRIVOTH ("other" under the private medical sector). DIATROTH includes those "other" categories that do not fit into the public or private medical sector.0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Place for diarrhea treatment, general Variables -- TOPICSChild has health card442. Do you have a card where (NAME'S) vaccinations are written down?
IF YES: May I see it please?
YES, SEEN 1 (GO TO 444)
YES, NOT SEEN 2 (GO TO 446)
NO CARD 3HEALTHCARDKID (H1) indicates whether the child had a health card and, if so, whether the card was seen by the interviewer. Child health cards were examined to determine whether and, if so, when, the child received specific vaccinations.10No card11No longer has card20Yes, currently has card21Yes, card seen22Yes, card not seen98Missing99NIU (not in universe)23Yes, card seen from health facilityChild vaccination, general Variables -- TOPICSChild received any vaccination (if no health card)446. Did (NAME) ever receive any vaccinations to prevent him/her from getting diseases?
YES 1
NO 2 (GO TO 448)
DOESN'T KNOW 8 (GO TO 448)For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACEV (H10) indicates whether the young child had received any vaccination. This variable generally relates to children who did not have a health card, the preferred source of documentation on vaccinations.
If no health card was shown, the interviewer asked whether the child had any vaccinations (documented in VACEV), and, if the answer was yes, asked about specific types of vaccinations. Note that VACEV is not a summary variable for all questions relating to vaccinations; rather, VACEV serves as a filter variable during the interview for children lacking health cards.0No1Yes6Less than 3 months7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Child vaccination, general Variables -- TOPICSChild received oral polio 0 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACOPV0 (H0) indicates whether the child has received an oral polio vaccine (OPV) dose at or near birth (sometimes called "polio 0"). The birth dose of the oral polio vaccine is administered as drops in the mouth.
The oral polio vaccination primary series usually consists of a birth dose and 3 additional administrations. The complementary variables VACOPV1 (H4), VACOPV2 (H6), and VACOPV3 (H8) report the first, second, and third administrations, respectively.
VACOPV0 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated, and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received oral polio 0 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV0DAY (H0D) reports the day of the month that children received their birth dose of the oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose birth dose of the oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV0MO (H0M) and VACOPV0YR (H0Y) report the month and the year of the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV0 (H0).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received oral polio 0 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV0MO (H0M) reports the month that children received their birth dose of the oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose birth dose of the oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV0DAY (H0D) and VACOPV0YR (H0Y) report the day of the month and the year of the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV0 (H0).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received oral polio 0 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV0YR (H0Y) reports the year that children received their birth dose of the oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose birth dose of the oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV0DAY (H0D) and VACOPV0MO (H0M) report the day of the month and the month of the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the birth dose of the oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV0 (H0).2018201819821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received oral polio 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACOPV1 (H4) indicates whether the child has received the first in a series of oral polio vaccines.
The oral polio vaccination primary series usually consists of a birth dose and 3 additional administrations. The complementary variables VACOPV0 (H0), VACOPV2 (H6), and VACOPV3 (H8) report the birth, second, and third administrations, respectively.
VACOPV1 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received oral polio 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV1DAY (H4D) reports the day of the month that children received their first oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV1MO (H4M) and VACOPV1YR (H4Y) report the month and the year of the first oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV1 (H4).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received oral polio 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV1MO (H4M) reports the month that children received their first oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV1DAY (H4D) and VACOPV1YR (H4Y) report the day of the month and the year of the first oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV1 (H4).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received oral polio 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV1YR (H4Y) reports the year that children received their first oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV1DAY (H4D) and VACOPV1MO (H4M) report the day of the month and the month of the first oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV1 (H4).2018201819821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)2017201719811981Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received oral polio 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACOPV2 (H6) indicates whether the child has received the second in a series of oral polio vaccines.
The oral polio vaccination primary series usually consists of a birth dose and 3 additional administrations. The complementary variables VACOPV0 (H0), VACOPV1 (H4), and VACOPV3 (H8) report the birth, first, and third administrations, respectively.
VACOPV2 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received oral polio 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV2DAY (H6D) reports the day of the month that children received their second oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV2MO (H6M) and VACOPV2YR (H6Y) report the month and the year of the second oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV2 (H6).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received oral polio 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV2MO (H6M) reports the month that children received their second oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV2DAY (H6D) and VACOPV2YR (H6Y) report the day of the month and the year of the second oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV2 (H6).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received oral polio 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV2YR (H6Y) reports the year that children received their second oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV2DAY (H6D) and VACOPV2MO (H6M) report the day of the month and the month of the second oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV2 (H6).201820181981198119821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received oral polio 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACOPV3 (H8) indicates whether the child has received the third in a series of oral polio vaccines.
The oral polio vaccination primary series usually consists of a birth dose and 3 additional administrations. The complementary variables VACOPV0 (H0), VACOPV1 (H4), and VACOPV2 (H6) report the birth, first, and second administrations, respectively.
VACOPV3 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vaccination card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received polio 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV3DAY (H8D) reports the day of the month that children received their third oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV3MO (H8M) and VACOPV3YR (H8Y) report the month and the year of the third oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV3 (H8).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received oral polio 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV3MO (H8M) reports the month that children received their third oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV3DAY (H8D) and VACOPV3YR (H8Y) report the day of the month and the year of the third oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV3 (H8).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received oral polio 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACOPV3YR (H8Y) reports the year that children received their third oral polio vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third oral polio vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACOPV3DAY (H8D) and VACOPV3MO (H8M) report the day of the month and the month of the third oral polio vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third oral polio vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACOPV3 (H8).2018201819821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20172017Polio vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACDPT1 (H3) indicates whether the child has received the first in a series of DPT vaccinations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. The DPT vaccination is often given as an injection in the thigh or buttocks, often at the same time as polio drops.
The DPT vaccination primary series usually consists of 3 administrations, and the complementary variables VACDPT2 (H5) and VACDPT3 (H7) report the second and third administrations, respectively.
VACDPT1 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT1DAY (H3D) reports the day of the month that children received their first DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT1MO (H3M) and VACDPT1YR (H3Y) report the month and the year of the first DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT1 (H3).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT1MO (H3M) reports the month that children received their first DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT1DAY (H3D) and VACDPT1YR (H3Y) report the day of the month and the year of the first DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT1 (H3).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT1YR (H3Y) reports the year that children received their first DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT1DAY (H3D) and VACDPT1MO (H3M) report the day of the month and the month of the first DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT1 (H3).20162016201520152014201419821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320139996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)19811981DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACDPT2 (H5) indicates whether the child has received the second in a series of DPT vaccinations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. The DPT vaccination is often given as an injection in the thigh or buttocks, often at the same time as polio drops.
The DPT vaccination primary series usually consists of 3 administrations, and the complementary variables VACDPT1 (H3) and VACDPT3 (H7) report the first and third administrations, respectively.
VACDPT2 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT2DAY (H5D) reports the day of the month that children received their second DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT2MO (H5M) and VACDPT2YR (H5Y) report the month and the year of the second DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT2 (H5).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT2MO (H5M) reports the month that children received their second DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT2DAY (H5D) and VACDPT2YR (H5Y) report the day of the month and the year of the second DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT2 (H5).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 2 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT2YR (H5Y) reports the year that children received their second DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose second DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT2DAY (H5D) and VACDPT2MO (H5M) report the day of the month and the month of the second DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the second DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT2 (H5).20162016201520152014201419821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320139996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)19811981DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACDPT3 (H7) indicates whether the child has received the third in a series of DPT vaccinations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. The DPT vaccination is often given as an injection in the thigh or buttocks, often at the same time as polio drops.
The DPT vaccination primary series usually consists of 3 administrations, and the complementary variables VACDPT1 (H3) and VACDPT2 (H5) report the first and second administrations, respectively.
VACDPT3 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT3DAY (H7D) reports the day of the month that children received their third DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT3MO (H7M) and VACDPT3YR (H7Y) report the month and the year of the third DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT3 (H7).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT3MO (H7M) reports the month that children received their third DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT3DAY (H7D) and VACDPT3YR (H7Y) report the day of the month and the year of the third DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT3 (H7).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) 3 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACDPT3YR (H7Y) reports the year that children received their third DPT vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose third DPT vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACDPT3DAY (H7D) and VACDPT3MO (H7M) report the day of the month and the month of the third DPT vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the third DPT vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACDPT3 (H7).20162016201520152014201419821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320139996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)DPT-HB-Hib vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received measles (or measles containing) 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACMEAS1 (H9) indicates whether the child has received the first in a series of measles (or measles-containing) vaccinations.
The measles vaccination primary series usually consists of either 1 or 2 administrations, and the complementary variable VACMEAS2 (H9A) reports the second administration.
VACMEAS1 uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child has been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Measles vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received measles 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACMEAS1DAY (H9D) reports the day of the month that children received their first measles or measles-containing vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first measles vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACMEAS1MO (H9M) and VACMEAS1YR (H9Y) report the month and the year of the first measles vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first measles vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACMEAS1 (H9).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Measles vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received measles 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACMEAS1MO (H9M) reports the month that children received their first measles or measles-containing vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first measles vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACMEAS1DAY (H9D) and VACMEAS1YR (H9Y) report the day of the month and the year of the first measles vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first measles vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACMEAS1 (H9).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Measles vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received measles 1 vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACMEAS1YR (H9Y) reports the year that children received their first measles or measles-containing vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose first measles vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACMEAS1DAY (H9D) and VACMEAS1MO (H9M) report the day of the month and the month of the first measles vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the first measles vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACMEAS1 (H9).201720172018201819821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620169996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)Measles vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSChild received BCG (TB) vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____For children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey, VACBCG (H2) indicates whether the young child had received the BCG vaccination against tuberculosis. The BCG vaccination is typically given as in injection in the arm or shoulder, and it usually causes a scar.
VACBCG uses composite coding, with a first digit of 2 indicating the child had been vaccinated and the second digit indicating the source of information (a dated entry on the vaccination card, an undated mark on the vaccination card, or the mother's report).10No20Yes, any information source21Yes, from vac card22Yes, date on vaccination card23Yes, from vac card w/out date24Yes, from mother's report97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Other vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSDay child received BCG (TB) vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACBCGDAY (H2D) reports the day of the month that children received the BCG vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose BCG vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACBCGMO (H2M) and VACBCGYR (H2Y) report the month and the year of the BCG vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the BCG vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACBCG (H2).011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313196Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Other vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSMonth child received BCG (TB) vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACBCGDAY (H2D) reports the month that children received the BCG vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose BCG vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACBCGDAY (H2D) and VACBCGYR (H2Y) report the day of the month and the year of the BCG vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the BCG vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACBCG (H2).01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12December96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Other vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSYear child received BCG (TB) vaccination444. (1) COPY VACCINATION DATE FOR EACH VACCINE FROM THE CARD.
(2) WRITE '44' IN 'DAY' COLUMN IF CARD SHOWS THAT A VACCINATION WAS GIVEN, BUT NO DATE IS RECORDED.
BCG
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 0 (POLIO GIVEN AT BIRTH)
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
POLIO 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 1
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 2
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
DPT 3
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____
MEASLES
DAY ____
MONTH ____
YEAR ____VACBCGYR (H2Y) reports the year that children received the BCG vaccination. This information is only available for children born in the 3 to 5 years before the survey whose BCG vaccination date was recorded on a card shown to the interviewer.
The complementary variables VACBCGDAY (H2D) and VACBCGMO (H2M) report the day of the month and the month of the BCG vaccination, as recorded on a vaccination card shown to the interviewer.
According to the DHS Recode Manuals, the vaccination date may be coded as "Inconsistent" if the reported date is inconsistent with the date of birth, the date of interview, or the dates of other vaccinations.
To identify all young children who received the BCG vaccination, including those identified through the mother's report rather than a dated vaccination card, see VACBCG (H2).201620162015201519821982198319831984198419851985198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320139996Inconsistent9997Don't know9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)20142014198119812017201720182018Other vaccinations Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifierSAMPLE identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.00101Model 201500401Afghanistan 201502401Angola 201505001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9705003Bangladesh 1999-0005004Bangladesh 200405005Bangladesh 200705006Bangladesh 201105007Bangladesh 201410401Myanmar 201510801Burundi 198710802Burundi 201010803Burundi 201611601Cambodia 200011602Cambodia 200511603Cambodia 201011604Cambodia 201412001Cameroon 199112002Cameroon 199812003Cameroon 200412004Cameroon 201114801Chad 1996-9714802Chad 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199620402Benin 200120403Benin 200620404Benin 201123101Ethiopia 200023102Ethiopia 200523103Ethiopia 201123104Ethiopia 201628801Ghana 198828802Ghana 199328803Ghana 199828804Ghana 200328805Ghana 200828806Ghana 201432001Guatemala 198732002Guatemala 199532003Guatemala 201532401Guinea 199932402Guinea 200532403Guinea 201235601India 1992-9335602India 1998-9935603India 2005-0635604India 2015-1638401Cote d'Ivoire 199438402Cote d'Ivoire 199838403Cote d'Ivoire 201140001Jordan 199040002Jordan 199740003Jordan 200240004Jordan 200740005Jordan 200940006Jordan 201240007Jordan 2017-1840401Kenya 198940402Kenya 199340403Kenya 199840404Kenya 200340405Kenya 2008-940406Kenya 201442601Lesotho 200442602Lesotho 200942603Lesotho 201445001Madagascar 199245002Madagascar 199745003Madagascar 200345004Madagascar 200845401Malawi 199245402Malawi 200045403Malawi 200445404Malawi 201045405Malawi 201646601Mali 198746602Mali 1995-646603Mali 200146604Mali 200646605Mali 201250401Morocco 198750402Morocco 199250403Morocco 200350801Mozambique 199750802Mozambique 200350803Mozambique 201151601Namibia 199251602Namibia 200051603Namibia 200651604Namibia 201352401Nepal 199652402Nepal 200152403Nepal 200652404Nepal 201152405Nepal 201656201Niger 199256202Niger 199856203Niger 200656204Niger 201256601Nigeria 199056602Nigeria 199956603Nigeria 200356604Nigeria 200856605Nigeria 201358601Pakistan 1990-9158602Pakistan 2006-0758603Pakistan 2012-1358604Pakistan 2017-1860401Peru 1991-9260402Peru 199660403Peru 200060404Peru 2004-0860405Peru 201060406Peru 201160407Peru 201264601Rwanda 199264602Rwanda 200064603Rwanda 200564604Rwanda 201064605Rwanda 201468601Senegal 198668602Senegal 1992-9368603Senegal 199768604Senegal 200568605Senegal 2010-1168606Senegal 2012-1368607Senegal 201468608Senegal 201568609Senegal 201668610Senegal 201771001South Africa 199871002South Africa 201671601Zimbabwe 198871602Zimbabwe 199471603Zimbabwe 199971604Zimbabwe 2005-671605Zimbabwe 2010-1171606Zimbabwe 201572901Sudan 1989-9078801Tunisia 198879201Turkey 199379202Turkey 199879203Turkey 200380001Uganda 198880002Uganda 199580003Uganda 200180004Uganda 200680005Uganda 201180006Uganda 201681801Egypt 198881802Egypt 199281803Egypt 199581804Egypt 200081805Egypt 200581806Egypt 200881807Egypt 201483401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 2013Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSIPUMS-DHS sample identifier (string)SAMPLESTR is a string variable that identifies the DHS sample from which the case is drawn. Each sample receives a unique 5-digit code. The first three digits are ISO/UN codes used in COUNTRY, and the last two digits identify the sample within the country, ordered by survey year.
The related variable SAMPLE is a numeric variable that identifies the DHS sample with the same 5-digit code.11603Cambodia 201011602Cambodia 200511601Cambodia 200010803Burundi 201610802Burundi 201010801Burundi 198710401Myanmar 201505007Bangladesh 201405006Bangladesh 201105005Bangladesh 200705004Bangladesh 200405003Bangladesh 1999-0005001Bangladesh 199405002Bangladesh 1996-9714801Chad 1996-9712004Cameroon 201112003Cameroon 200414803Chad 201418001Congo Democratic Republic 200718002Congo Democratic Republic 2013-1420401Benin 199681807Egypt 201481806Egypt 200881805Egypt 200581804Egypt 200081803Egypt 199581802Egypt 199281801Egypt 198880006Uganda 201680005Uganda 201180004Uganda 200680003Uganda 200180002Uganda 199580001Uganda 198879203Turkey 200379202Turkey 199879201Turkey 199378801Tunisia 198872901Sudan 1989-9071606Zimbabwe 201571605Zimbabwe 2010-1171604Zimbabwe 2005-671603Zimbabwe 199971602Zimbabwe 199471601Zimbabwe 198871001South Africa 199868610Senegal 201768609Senegal 201668608Senegal 201568607Senegal 201414802Chad 200468606Senegal 2012-1368605Senegal 2010-1168604Senegal 200568603Senegal 199768602Senegal 1992-9368601Senegal 198664605Rwanda 201464604Rwanda 201064603Rwanda 200564602Rwanda 200064601Rwanda 199260407Peru 201260406Peru 201160405Peru 201060404Peru 2004-0860403Peru 200060402Peru 199660401Peru 1991-9258603Pakistan 2012-1358602Pakistan 2006-0758601Pakistan 1990-9156605Nigeria 201356604Nigeria 200856603Nigeria 200356602Nigeria 199956601Nigeria 199056204Niger 201256203Niger 200656202Niger 199812002Cameroon 199812001Cameroon 199111604Cambodia 201402401Angola 201500401Afghanistan 201500101Model 201556201Niger 199252404Nepal 201152403Nepal 200652402Nepal 200152401Nepal 199651604Namibia 201351603Namibia 200651602Namibia 200051601Namibia 199250803Mozambique 201150802Mozambique 200350801Mozambique 199750403Morocco 200350402Morocco 199250401Morocco 198746605Mali 201246604Mali 200646603Mali 200146602Mali 1995-646601Mali 198745405Malawi 201645404Malawi 201045403Malawi 200445402Malawi 200045401Malawi 199245004Madagascar 200845003Madagascar 200345002Madagascar 199745001Madagascar 199242603Lesotho 201442602Lesotho 200942601Lesotho 200440406Kenya 201440405Kenya 2008-940404Kenya 200340403Kenya 199840402Kenya 199340401Kenya 198940006Jordan 201240005Jordan 200940004Jordan 200740003Jordan 200240002Jordan 199740001Jordan 199038403Cote d'Ivoire 201138402Cote d'Ivoire 199838401Cote d'Ivoire 199435604India 2015-1635603India 2005-0635602India 1998-9935601India 1992-9332403Guinea 201232402Guinea 200532401Guinea 199932003Guatemala 201532002Guatemala 199532001Guatemala 198728806Ghana 201428805Ghana 200828804Ghana 200328803Ghana 199828802Ghana 199328801Ghana 198823104Ethiopia 201623103Ethiopia 201123102Ethiopia 200523101Ethiopia 200020404Benin 201120403Benin 200620402Benin 200183401Tanzania 199183402Tanzania 199683403Tanzania 199983404Tanzania 200483405Tanzania 201083406Tanzania 201585401Burkina Faso 199385402Burkina Faso 199885403Burkina Faso 200385404Burkina Faso 201088701Yemen 1991-9288702Yemen 201389401Zambia 199289402Zambia 199689403Zambia 200189404Zambia 200789405Zambia 201340007Jordan 201752405Nepal 201658604Pakistan 2017-1871002South Africa 2016Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSCountryCOUNTRY reports the country where the survey was fielded. The codes assigned to each country are those used by the UN Statistics Division and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization).001Model004Afghanistan024Angola050Bangladesh104Myanmar108Burundi116Cambodia120Cameroon148Chad180Congo Democratic Republic204Benin231Ethiopia288Ghana320Guatemala324Guinea356India384Cote d'Ivoire400Jordan404Kenya426Lesotho450Madagascar454Malawi466Mali504Morocco508Mozambique516Namibia524Nepal562Niger566Nigeria586Pakistan604Peru646Rwanda686Senegal710South Africa716Zimbabwe729Sudan788Tunisia792Turkey800Uganda818Egypt834Tanzania854Burkina Faso887Yemen894ZambiaIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSYear of sampleYEAR reports the year when the survey was fielded, as a four-digit variable. In some cases, the DHS was conducted over the course of two years (e.g., Ethiopia 2010-2011), but YEAR always gives a single year. For full information about the timing of the surveys, please consult the IPUMS-DHS Sample Descriptions page.198619861987198719881988198919891990199019911991199219921993199319941994199519951996199619971997199819981999199920002000200120012002200220032003200420042005200520062006200720072008200820092009201020102011201120122012201320132014201420152015201620162017201720182018Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample household identifierIDHSHID is an identifying number unique to a specific household in a given sample. It is a concatenation of SAMPLE, CLUSTERNO and HHNUM.IDHSHID is a 19-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSKey to link DHS clusters to context data (string)DHSID is the 14-character DHS identification code for DHS clusters constructed from the 2-character country code, the 4-digit survey year, and the 8-digit cluster identification number. DHSID is available for every IPUMS-DHS sample and uniquely identifies clusters across samples. It serves as the unique linking key between IPUMS-DHS microdata and DHS cluster shapefiles.This is a 14-digit numeric variable with 0 implied decimal placesIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique sample-case PSU identifierIDHSPSU is an identifying number unique to the primary sampling unit in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and PSU (the numbered primary sampling units within a given sample).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSUnique cross-sample sampling strataIDHSSTRATA is an identifying number unique to the sampling strata in a given sample. This variable is a concatenation of SAMPLE (which uniquely identifies each country- and year-specific sample) and STRATA (groups of geographically similar areas, from which primary sampling units are drawn).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific household identifierHHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample.HHID is a 15-character string variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific primary sampling unitPSUHH (HV021) indicates the primary sampling unit for household members. This variable should be used along with the variable DOMAINHH (HV023) to account for the impact of the sample design clustering on variance estimates and standard errors.
The DHS Recode Manuals for Phase 2 forward describe the primary sampling unit as follows:
Primary sampling unit is a number assigned to sample points to identify the primary sampling units for use in the calculation of sampling errors. This variable is usually the same as the cluster number and/or the ultimate area unit, but may differ if the sample design required a multistage selection process.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Using sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.PSUHH (HV021) is a 5-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific sampling strataSTRATAHH (HV022) defines the pairings or groupings of primary sampling units used in the calculation of sampling errors when using the Taylor series expansion method.
In two-stage sampling, The DHS Program may first group small geographic areas, such as enumeration areas from the last census, into broad strata defined jointly by region and urban versus rural areas within a region. In the second stage of sampling, a subset of geographic areas (sample clusters) are selected as the sites for interviewing from within defined strata.
The STRATAHH variable is not the same as DOMAINHH (HV023). (Domains represent statistically representative areas for which valid summary statistics can be calculated for a survey, such as provinces and national urban versus rural combined areas, as described in the survey's final report.) The DHS Program recommends using STRATAHH along with the variable PSUHH (HV021) to account for the impact of the sampling design clustering on estimates of variance and standard errors.
Users are strongly encouraged to review the FAQ section provided by The DHS Program on specifying stratification and clustering here [URL omitted from DDI.], using Stata or SPSS to account for sample design.STRATAHH (HV022) is a 3-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific domainDOMAINHH (HV023) defines the basic geographic units for which the sample was designed to yield representative estimates.
The DHS Recode Manual describes DOMAINHH as follows:
For example, if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within region, this variable would define those regions; if the sample was designed to be self-weighting within major urban areas, other urban areas and rural areas, this variable would define the major urban, other urban and rural areas. If the sample is self-weighted at the national level, this variable is code 0.
When representative estimates are desired, users should include survey design variables, including DOMAINHH (HV023) and PSUHH (HV021), and the correct sample weights (e.g., HHWEIGHT (HV005)) to adjust sampling errors to account for the DHS Program's sample design.
In most countries, DOMAINHH defines the stratification for the sample (generally either regional or national). However, some countries use two levels of stratification, such as region and urban/rural areas. Users should check for the correct stratification design by consulting the Final Report(s) for the sample(s) of interest (particularly the Introduction and Sample Design sections and Implementation Appendix).Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold number in clusterHHNUMALL (HV002) is the number identifying the household within the cluster or sample point. In some cases, this variable may be the combination of the dwelling number and the household number within the dwelling.
To uniquely identify households in most samples, researchers must use HHNUMALL with CLUSTERNOALL (HV001).HHNUMALL is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific cluster numberCLUSTERNOALL (HV001) reports the cluster number for the household member's de facto residence.
According to the DHS Sampling Manual, "A cluster is the smallest geographical survey statistical unit for DHS surveys. It consists of a number of adjacent households in a geographical area. For DHS surveys, a cluster corresponds either to an [enumeration area], or a segment of a large [enumeration area]." The most recent census for a country, which divided all territory into enumeration areas to ensure full coverage of the population, often provides the sampling frame for a DHS survey.
CLUSTERNOALL is the variable indicating the primary sampling unit or PSU. CLUSTERNOALL should be used along with the variable STRATAHH (HV022) to account for the impact of sample design clustering on the estimates of variance and standard errors.
See the notes on DHS webpage "Use sample weights" [URL omitted from DDI.] on variance estimation for additional information.
CLUSTERNOALL (HV001) and HHNUMALL (HV002) can be used to merge the household member recode file to the women's individual recode file. See the DHS webpage Merging Datasets [URL omitted from DDI.] on variables to be used for linking data sets.CLUSTERNOALL is an 8 digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSSample-specific ultimate area unitULTAREAUNITALL (HV004) is a number assigned to each sample point to identify the ultimate area units used in the collection of data. This variable is usually the same as the cluster number [CLUSTERNOALL (HV001)], but it may be a sequentially-numbered variable for samples with a more complicated sampling structure.
ULTAREAUNITALL can be used to account for the effects of sampling design clustering on variance estimates and standard errors.ULTAREAUNITALL (HV004) is a 4-digit variable.Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSLine number in householdHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______HHLINENO (HVIDX) reports the line number of the household member in the household schedule.73737272717170706969686867676666656564646363626261616060595958585757565655555454535352525151505049494848474746464545444443434242414140403939383837373636353534343333323231313030292928282727262625252424232322222121202019191818171716161515141413131212111110100990880770660550440330220117474757576767777787879798080Identifiers Variables -- TOPICSRespondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire)HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______LINENOHHRESP (HV003) reports the line number in the household schedule of the person responding to the questions asked in the household questionnaire. If nobody in the household was available for the interview, this variable is coded "00."00Not in household0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535398MissingIdentifiers Variables -- TOPICSHousehold sample weight (6 decimals)HHWEIGHT (HV005) is an 8-digit numeric variable, which should be used as a weighting factor to produce representative numbers accurately describing the surveyed population, when household members are the unit of analysis.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSPopulation factor weightPOPWT is a population adjustment factor created by IPUMS to generate count estimates of household members for samples that are nationally representative. See our documentation [URL omitted from DDI.] for more information about how POPWT was created.Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSNumber of eligible women in householdTOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD _____
TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN _____ELIGFEMNO (HV010) reports the number of women in the household who are eligible for the individual survey (for women of childbearing age). The selection criteria for eligibility are usually women age 15 to 49. In some countries, the selection criteria are further restricted to ever-married women.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212199NIU (not in universe)Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSEligibility for female interviewELIGIBILITY:
15. CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF ALL WOMEN ELIGIBLE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW.ELIGFEMINT (HV117) indicates whether the household member is eligible for the individual women's survey (i.e., those who could be part of the individual recode [IR] file).
According to the DHS recode manuals:
In most surveys, both de facto and non-de facto women are interviewed; however, women are included in the individual recode only if they were eligible for the interview and were de facto members of the household. (A few surveys use a de jure sample, and the above selection does not apply in those countries.)0Not eligible1Eligible9NIU (not in universe)Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSLine number of the head of householdHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______HHEADLINENO (HV218) reports the line number of the head of the household. According to the DHS recode manual:
This should always be 01; however, there are some households in certain surveys in which the head of household has not been listed as the first person in the household listing.
To determine the proportion of households (rather than persons in households) with a given characteristic (e.g., the share of households with electricity), researchers should restrict the sample of household members to one representative per household. Such restriction can be done by selecting only persons with line number 01 in the household roster (using HHLINENO) or selecting only persons coded as head of household in HHRELATE). HHEADLINENO demonstrates that these two criteria usually but not always identify the same person as a representative of the household.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242499NIU (not in universe)Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICSYear of interviewHHINTYR (HV007) reports the year the interview took place.
The dates reported in HHINTYR are based on the Gregorian calendar.2018201820172017199019901991199119921992199319931994199419951995199619961997199719981998199919992000200020012001200220022003200320042004200520052006200620072007200820082009200920102010201120112012201220132013201420142015201520162016Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSMonth of interviewHHINTMO (HV006) reports the month when the interview took place, according to the Gregorian calendar.01January02February03March04April05May06June07July08August09September10October11November12DecemberSurvey dates Variables -- TOPICSDay of interviewHHINTDAY (HV016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. HHINTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar.0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month date of interviewHHINTCMC (HV008) reports the century month code for the date on which the interview took place.
Century month codes (CMC) are particularly useful for checking the consistency of dates, calculating intervals between events, and imputing dates when the information for an event is missing or partially complete.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC - 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006) [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in HHINTCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.HHINTCMC (HV008) is a 4-digit variable.Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for start of surveyINTSTARTCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date. The related variable INTENDCMC reports the century month code for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC minus 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTSTARTCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.141514151414141413991399139713971408140814021402139813981393139313921392139113911390139013881388138713871386138613811381137913791378137813771377137413741373137313721372136913691365136513641364136113611358135813551355135413541353135313501350134613461344134413391339133813381333133313321332133013301329132913281328132713271326132613251325132013201318131813071307130513051302130212991299129612961290129012881288128712871285128512831283128112811280128012771277127412741273127312711271126912691268126812641264126212621258125812571257125512551250125012491249124812481247124712461246124412441243124312421242124112411240124012391239123112311223122312201220121312131209120912071207120612061202120211991199119711971193119311911191118711871185118511841184117911791178117811771177117311731170117011671167116511651164116411631163116011601159115911581158115311531151115111431143113511351134113411271127112511251124112411181118111611161115111511131113111111111110111011091109110811081107110711051105110311031102110210961096109210921090109010841084107910791068106810661066106510651062106210581058104910491047104710361036Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSCentury month code (CMC) for end of surveyINTENDCMC reports the century month code (CMC) for the last month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website.
The related variable INTSTARTCMC reports the century month code for the first month the survey was fielded, according to the DHS Program website. The contextual variables in IPUMS DHS use the month in INTSTARTCMC as the month of the survey start date.
Century month codes (CMC) are calculated by multiplying by 12 the difference between the year of an event and 1900. The year 1900 was chosen as the reference period because all of the DHS-relevant events occurred during the twentieth or twenty-first centuries. The month of the event is added to the previous result.
CMC = (Year - 1900) * 12 + Month
For example, the CMC for June 2002 is:
CMC = (2002 - 1900) * 12 + 6 = 1230
In other words, 1,230 months have elapsed between January 1900 and June 2002. Starting with CMC figures, one can calculate the month and year using the following formulas:
Year = int( ( CMC minus 1 )/12 ) + 1900
[int(x) is the integer part of x]
Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 )
The information above is based on "Online Guide to DHS Statistics" (Rutstein and Rojas, 2006). [URL omitted from DDI.].
The century month codes reported in INTENDCMC are calculated using the Gregorian calculator.14181418141714171403140314201420103910391051105110521052106210621066106610691069107010701073107310851085109010901092109210971097110111011105110511071107110811081109110911101110111411141115111511181118111911191124112411251125112611261130113011311131113911391148114811531153115711571158115811601160116311631165116511671167116811681171117111741174117611761182118211831183118511851187118711901190119111911193119311951195119911991200120012031203120412041205120512071207120812081211121112121212121512151217121712181218122312231229122912331233124212421244124412451245124612461247124712491249125012501251125112531253125612561261126112621262126512651266126612671267126812681272127212741274127512751276127612771277128012801282128212831283128412841286128612871287129212921294129412951295130013001302130213061306130713071310131013161316132013201321132113251325133113311333133313351335133613361337133713381338134013401343134313441344134713471349134913501350135413541356135613581358136013601362136213651365136713671370137013721372137413741378137813791379138013801384138413901390139213921394139413981398139913991402140214041404140514051406140614161416Survey dates Variables -- TOPICSNumber of visits by interviewerVISITNO (HV017) reports the number of visits by an interviewer required to complete the interview.112233445566778899General technical Variables -- TOPICSEver-married sampleEVMARHH (HV020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age.0All woman sample1Ever-married sampleGeneral technical Variables -- TOPICSIdentification number of interviewer, household surveyINTERVIEWER VISITS
DATE ____
INTERVIEWER'S NAME ____INTERVIEWERIDHH (HV018) reports the interviewer identification code for the interviewer conducting the household survey. Codes are country- and sample-specific; a given numeric code in one survey refers to a different person than the same numeric code in another survey. Numbering of interviewer codes is not necessarily consecutive; some surveys use "0" as an identification code, for example, while others begin with a 3-digit number. Using the interviewer identification codes, researchers can evaluate whether the quality of responses (e.g., the number of "missing" cases) depended on the person conducting the interview.General technical Variables -- TOPICSUrban-rural statusURBANHH (HV025) indicates whether the household member's de facto place of residence (i.e., where the person actually was at the time of the survey) was in an urban or rural location.1Urban2RuralGeography, general Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992-2008 [integrated; GIS]GEO_ MG1992_2008 indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. The variable is integrated to yield units with consistent boundaries across samples.
Labels identify the modern geographic units (autonomous provinces) contained in each integrated region. Each sample also has its own non-integrated geography variable. The 2008 Madagascar sample has greater geographic detail available in its sample-specific variable.
An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Madagascar can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.].7Diana, Sava (Antsiranana)5Atsimo Andrefana, Androy, Anosy, Menabe (Toliary)4Boeny, Sofia, Betsiboka, Melaky (Mahajanga)3Atsinanana, Analanjirofo, Alaotra Mangoro (Toamasina)2Haute Matsiatra, Anamoroni'i Mania, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Ihorombe, Atsimo Atsinanana (Fianarantsoa)1Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Itasy, Bongolava (Antananarivo)Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICSMadagascar regions, 1992 [GIS]GEO_MG1992 (V101_MG1992) indicates the region of Madagascar where the respondent was interviewed. DHS units in the 1992 Madagascar survey are equivalent to autonomous provinces.
Other sample years have their own sample-specific geography variables. There is also an integrated variable, GEO_MG1992_2008, that provides spatially consistent units over time.
A GIS map for GEO_MG1992 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page.6Antsiranana5Toliary4Mahajanga3Toamasina2Fianarantsoa1AntananarivoSingle sample geography Variables -- TOPICSSex of household member6. SEX: Is (NAME) male or female?
MALE 1
FEMALE 2SEX (HV104) reports the sex of the household member, as given by the respondent for the household questionnaire.1Male2Female8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household member7. AGE: How old is (NAME)?
IN YEARS ___HHAGE (HV105) reports the household member's age, as given by the respondent for the household questionnaire.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080818182828383848485858686878788888989909091919292939394949595+97Don't know98MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSUsual resident or visitor4. RESIDENCE: Does (NAME) usually live here?
YES 1
NO 2HHRESIDENT (HV102) indicates whether the household member is a usual resident of the household or is just visiting. As defined by the HHRESIDENT variable, a visitor could potentially reside in the city, town, or village where the interview took place, but would have answered "No" to the question, "Does (NAME) usually live here [in this dwelling unit]?" on the household questionnaire.1Usual resident2Visitor8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSSlept last night in HH5. RESIDENCE: Did (NAME) stay here last night?
YES 1
NO 2HHSLEPT (HV103) indicates whether the household member is a de facto member of the household, in terms of whether the individual slept in the household the previous night.0No1Yes8MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSRelationship to household head3. RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household?
01 HEAD
02 HUSBAND OR WIFE
03 SON OR DAUGHTER
04 SON-IN-LAW OR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
05 GRANDCHILD
06 PARENT
07 PARENT-IN-LAW
08 BROTHER OR SISTER
09 OTHER RELATIVE
10 ADOPTED/FOSTER/STEPCHILD
11 NOT RELATED
98 DON'T KNOWHHRELATE (HV101) reports the household member's relationship to the head of the household/householder.42Herdboy14Stepson/daughter41Domestic servant01Head02Wife or husband03Son/daughter04Son/daughter-in-law05Grandchild06Parent07Parent-in-law08Brother/sister09Co-spouse10Adopted/foster child11Brother/sister-in-law12Grandparent13Aunt/uncle20Niece/nephew21Niece/nephew by blood22Niece/nephew by marriage30Other relative40Not related97Don't know98MissingCore demographic Variables -- TOPICSMother aliveSURVIVORSHIP AND RESIDENCE OF PARENTS IF AGE UNDER 15 YEARS:
11. Is (NAME)'s natural mother alive?
YES 1
NO 2
DK 8For household members under a cut-off age (varying across samples), MOTHERALIVE (HV111) indicates whether the person's mother is still alive.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSMother's line number12. Does (NAME)'s natural mother live in this household?
IF YES: What is her name?
RECORD MOTHER'S LINE NUMBER ____For household members under a cut-off age (varying across samples), MOTHERLINENO (HV112) reports the household line number of the person's (co-resident) mother. A code of zero indicates the mother does not live in the same household as the child.00Mother not in household0110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565657575858595960606161626263636464656597Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSFather alive13. Is (NAME)'s natural father alive?
YES 1
NO 2
DK 8For household members under a cut-off age (varying across samples), FATHERALIVE (HV113) indicates whether the person's father is still alive.0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSFather's line number14. Does (NAME)'s natural father live in this household?
IF YES: What is his name?
RECORD FATHER'S LINE NUMBER ____For household members under a specified age (varying across samples), FATHERLINENO (HV114) reports the household line number of the person's (co-resident) father. A code of zero indicates the father does not live in the same household as the child.0000110220330440550660770880991010111112121313141415151616171718181919202021212222232324242525262627272828292930303131323233333434353536363737383839394040414142424343444445454646474748484949505051515252535354545555565697Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Core demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of household membersTOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD _____
TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN _____HHMEMBERS (HV009) reports the number of household members in the household.01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of de jure membersDEJURENO (HV012) reports the total number of de jure household members, or the number of household members who usually live in the household (i.e., excluding visitors).00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777787879798080Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of de facto membersDEFACTONO (HV013) reports the total number of de facto household members, or the number of household members who slept in the household the previous night, including visitors.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031313232333334343535363637373838393940404141424243434444454546464747484849495050515152525353545455555656575758585959606061616262636364646565666667676868696970707171727273737474757576767777Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of children 5 and under (de jure)KIDLT5NO (HV014) reports the number of children under age 5 in the household (de jure).000011022033044055066077088099101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSAge of household head (from HH record)7. AGE: How old is (NAME)?
IN YEARS ___HHEADAGEHH (HV220) reports the age of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADAGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.98Missing96Non-resident9595+949493939292919190908989888887878686858584848383828281818080797978787777767675757474737372727171707069696868676766666565646463636262616160605959585857575656555554545353525251515050494948484747464645454444434342424141404039393838373736363535343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302299NIU (not in universe)01197Don't knowHousehold demographic Variables -- TOPICSSex of household head (from hh record)6. SEX: Is (NAME) male or female?
MALE 1
FEMALE 2HHEADSEXHH (HV219) reports the sex of the head of the household.
The information in HHEADSEXHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.1Male2Female6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSRelationship structure in HHHOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE
We would like some information about people who usually live in your household or are staying with you now.
WRITE THE NAME OF THE RESPONDENT HERE _________.
1. LINE NO.
______FAMSTRUCTR (HV217) indicates the relationship structure (no adults, one adult, two related adults of the opposite sex, two related adults of the same sex, three or more related adults, or unrelated adults) in the household. Only usual (de jure) household members aged 15 and over are considered in determining the household's relationship structure. FAMSTRUCTR is a constructed variable, based on information about each household member's age, sex, and relationship to the householder, which was collected when completing the listing of persons in the household at the time of the survey.
The information in FAMSTRUCTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.8Missing6Non-resident5Unrelated adults4Three plus related adults3Two adults, same sex2Two adults, opp sex1One adult0No adults9NIU (not in universe)Household demographic Variables -- TOPICSNumber of rooms in HH used for sleeping22. In your household, how many rooms do you use for sleeping?
ROOMS ___SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping.98Missing97Don't know3535+343433333232313130302929282827272626252524242323222221212020191918181717161615151414131312121111101009908807706605504403302201100096Non-resident99NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSMain material of floor23. MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR. RECORD OBSERVATION.
NATURAL FLOOR
EARTH/SAND 11
DUNG 12
RUDIMENTARY FLOOR
WOOD PLANKS 21
PALM/BAMBOO 22
FINISHED FLOOR
PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31
VINYL OR ASPHALT STRIPS 32
CERAMIC TILES 33
CEMENT 34
CARPET 35
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41FLOOR (HV213) reports the main material of the floor of the dwelling. Response categories vary widely across surveys but fall into broad groups (i.e., natural materials, rudimentary processed materials, and finished materials). See Comparability.116Mud and hay999NIU (not in universe)391Plaster996Non-resident100NATURAL110Earth-based111Earth, sand112Earth, mud113Earth, mud, clay114Sand115Dirt/Earth120Dung-based121Dung122Earth and dung123Mud, dung, sand200RUDIMENTARY210Wood211Wood planks212Wood and tile213Wood/palm/bamboo220Palm/bamboo221Palm/bamboo/leaves230Other rudimentary231Broken bricks232Adobe233Unfinished stone300FINISHED310Parquet/polished wood311Polished wood/vinyl/tiles320Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum321Linoleum330Tiles/mosaic331Ceramic tiles332Cement tiles333Ceramic/terrazo tiles334Ceramic/marble tiles335Tiles/brick340Cement/concrete350Carpet360Terrazzo370Stone380Bricks390Other finished400OTHER997Don't know998Missing322Vinyl351MatHousing Variables -- TOPICSDwelling has electricity (from hh record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2ELECTRCHH (HV206) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected.
The information in ELECTRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Housing Variables -- TOPICSType of toilet facility20. What kind of toilet facility is in your household?
FLUSH TOILET
PRIVATE FLUSH TOILET 11
SHARED FLUSH TOILET 12
PIT/LATRINE
LATRINE BUCKET 21
RUDIMENTARY PIT LATRINE 22
VENTILATED PIT LATRINE 23
NO TOILET/OUTSIDE 31
OTHER (SPECIFY) ____ 41TOILETTYPE (HV205) reports the household's type of toilet facility, with no facility coded "0." Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in TOILETTYPE is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.3431Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh9996Non-resident0000NO FACILITY1000FLUSH TOILET1100Unspecified type of flush toilet1110Own flush toilet (unspecified type)1120Shared flush toilet (unspecified type)1200Modern flush toilet1210Flush to piped sewer system1300Traditional with tank flush1400Bucket flush toilet1410Flush to pit latrine1420Flush to somewhere else1430Flush, don't know where2000NON-FLUSHING TOILET2100Composting toilet2200Dry toilet2300Ecosan toilet3000PIT TOILET LATRINE3100Unspecified type of pit latrine3110Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3120Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type)3121Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type)3200Traditional pit toilet or latrine3210Pit latrine without slab or open pit3300Pit latrine with slab3400Ventilated improved pit latrine3410Covered pit latrine, no slab3420Covered pit latrine with slab3430Covered latrine3440Septic pit4000UNIMPROVED TOILET4100Bucket toilet4200River4300Hanging latrine over water source5000OTHER9998Missing1112Private flush toilet, outside residence1211Flush to piped sewer system, indoors1212Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard1213Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard3310Pit latrine with washable slab3320Pit latrine with non-washable slab3490Other improved system3463Latrine to piped public system, out of yard3462Latrine to piped public system, inside yard3461Latrine to piped public system, indoors3443Latrine to septic tank, out of yard3442Latrine to septic tank, inside yard3441Latrine to septic tank, indoors3212Open pit latrine, out of yard3211Open pit latrine, inside yard1253Flush to septic tank, out of yard1252Flush to septic tank, inside yard1251Flush to septic tank, indoors1250Flush to septic tank1240Flush, not to sewer1233Flush to ground water, out of yard1232Flush to ground water, inside yard1231Flush to ground water, indoors3450Latrine with manual flush3460Latrine to piped public system9999NIU (not in universe)1230Flush to pipe connected to ground water1220Flush to pipe connected to canal1132Public flush toilet, outside residence1131Public flush toilet, inside residence1130Public flush toilet (unspecified type)1111Private flush toilet, inside residenceToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of non-drinking water16. Where does the water come from that your household uses to wash hands and dishes?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11 (GO TO 18)
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21 (GO TO 18)
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41 (GO TO 18)
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61 (GO TO 18)
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71NDRINKWTR (HV202) reports the household's main source of water for uses other than drinking (for example, cooking and washing). Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in NDRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring3120Unprotected spring3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing9999NIU (not in universe)5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSMajor source of drinking water19. Where does your household's drinking water come from?
TAP WATER
PIPED INTO DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 11
PUBLIC TAP/STANDPIPE 12
WELL WATER
WELL IN THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 21
WELL OUTSIDE THE DWELLING/YARD/PLOT 22
SURFACE WATER
SPRING 31
RIVER 32
POND/LAKE 33
DAM 34
RAINWATER 41
TANKER TRUCK 51
BOTTLED WATER 61
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ 71DRINKWTR (HV201) reports the household's main source of drinking water. Responses vary widely across surveys; see Comparability.
The information in DRINKWTR is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.2213Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot9996Non-resident1000PIPED WATER1100Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot1110Piped into own dwelling1120Piped into own yard/plot1200Piped outside own residence/plot1210Public tap/standpipe1220Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard2000WELL WATER2100Unprotected/open well2110Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot2111Open well in own dwelling2112Open well in own yard/plot2120Open public well2130Open well in neighbor's residence2200Protected well2210Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot2211Protected well in own dwelling2212Protected well in own yard/plot2220Protected public well2230Tube well or borehole2231Borehole in yard/plot2232Public borehole2300Unspecified well2310Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot2311Unspecified well in own dwelling2312Unspecified well in own yard/plot2313Handpump in yard/plot2320Unspecified public well2321Public shallow well2322Public traditional well2323Public handpump2330Unspecified neighbor's well2340Unspecified well by type2341Well with pump2342Well without pump3000SURFACE WATER3100Spring3110Protected spring/surface water3120Unprotected spring/surface water3200River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel3210River, stream3220Pond, lake3230Dam3240Canal or river/canal3250Irrigation ditch3260Dugout pond3300Channeled by gravity flow scheme4000RAINWATER4100Rainwater collected in tank5000PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER5100Tanker truck5200Cart with small tank5300Water vendor5400Bottled water5410Sachet water (in a bag)6000OTHER SOURCE9998Missing1211Public tap from filtration plant1212Public tap from stone pipes5310Water vendor from unknown source5320Water vendor from protected well5330Water vendor from unprotected well5340Water vendor from pond/lake9999NIU (not in universe)5500Community reverse osmosis plant5201Motorcycle with 3 wheelsToilet and water Variables -- TOPICSSame water source used for drinking and other water (HH record)18. For drinking water, does your household use water from the same source?
YES 1 (GO TO 20)
NO 2With information taken from the household record, SAMEH2OSRCHH (HV203) indicates whether the household used the same source of water for drinking and for other uses (such as laundry and dishwashing). For samples without this variable, the information could be calculated by comparing the household's reported sources of drinking water and water for other uses.
The information in SAMEH2OSRCHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSTime to reach water source and return, in minutes (from HH record)17. How long does it take to go there, get water, and come back?
MINUTES ___
ON SITE 996TIMETOWTRHH (HV204) reports the time in minutes it takes members of the household to get to their main source of water and return to their dwelling. In IPUMS-DHS, this variable is top-coded at 360 minutes or more (6 hours or longer).
The information in TIMETOWTRHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0000001100220033004400550066007700880099010100111101212013130141401515016160171701818019190202002121022220232302424025250262602727028280292903030031310323203333034340353503636037370383803939040400414104242043430444404545046460474704848049490505005151052520535305454055550565605757058580595906060061610626206363064640656506666067670686806969070700717107272073730747407575076760777707878079790808008181082820838308484085850868608787088880898909090091910929209393094940959509696097970989809999100100101101102102103103104104105105106106107107108108109109110110111111112112113113114114115115116116117117118118119119120120121121122122123123124124125125126126127127128128129129130130131131132132133133134134135135136136137137138138139139140140141141142142143143144144145145146146147147148148149149150150151151152152153153154154155155156156157157158158159159160160161161162162163163164164165165166166167167168168169169170170171171172172173173174174175175176176177177178178179179180180181181182182183183184184185185186186187187188188189189190190191191192192193193194194195195196196197197198198199199200200201201202202203203204204205205206206207207208208209209210210211211212212213213214214215215216216217217218218219219220220221221222222223223224224225225226226227227228228229229230230231231232232233233234234235235236236237237238238239239240240241241242242243243244244245245246246247247248248249249250250251251252252253253254254255255256256257257258258259259260260261261262262263263264264265265266266267267268268269269270270271271272272273273274274275275276276277277278278279279280280281281282282283283284284285285286286287287288288289289290290291291292292293293294294295295296296297297298298299299300300301301302302303303304304305305306306307307308308309309310310311311312312313313314314315315316316317317318318319319320320321321322322323323324324325325326326327327328328329329330330331331332332333333334334335335336336337337338338339339340340341341342342343343344344345345346346347347348348349349350350351351352352353353354354355355356356357357358358359359360360+995On premises996Non-resident997Don't know998Missing999NIU (not in universe)Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICSHH has bicycle (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2BIKEHH (HV210) indicates whether any member of the household has a bicycle.
The information in BIKEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has car/truck (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2CARHH (HV212) indicates whether any member of the household owns a car or truck (or other motor vehicle). The specific type of motor vehicle mentioned varies across samples. See Comparability.
The information in CARHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has motorcycle/scooter (from HH record)24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2MOTORCYCLHH (HV211) indicates whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.
The information in MOTORCYCLHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has refrigerator (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2FRIDGEHH (HV209) indicates whether the household has a refrigerator. Some samples specified that the refrigerator must be working or owned by the household. See Comparability.
The information in FRIDGEHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has radio (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2RADIOHH (HV207) indicates whether any member of the household owns a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability.
The information in RADIOHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has television (from HH record)21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2TVHH (HV208) indicates whether any member of the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability.
The information in TVHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Unknown9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has sewing machine21. Does your household have:
Electricity?
YES 1
NO 2
A sewing machine?
YES 1
NO 2
A radio?
YES 1
NO 2
A television?
YES 1
NO 2
A refrigerator?
YES 1
NO 2SEWMACHINE indicates whether the household had a sewing machine.6Non-resident0No1Yes8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Possessions Variables -- TOPICSHH has animal-drawn cart24. Does any member of this household own:
A cart?
YES 1
NO 2
A bicycle?
YES 1
NO 2
A motorcycle or motor scooter?
YES 1
NO 2
A car or truck?
YES 1
NO 2DRAWNCART indicates whether a household member owned an animal-drawn cart. Question wording varied across samples; see Comparability.
The information in DRAWNCART is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2") when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis, and using the HHRESIDENT variable when household members are the unit of analysis.0No1Yes6Non-resident8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Agricultural possessions Variables -- TOPICSHighest education level attained9. What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at that level?
LEVEL ___
PRIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
POST-SECONDARY 4
GRADE ___
PRIMARY 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 (06)
MIDDLE SCHOOL 06, 07, 08, 09
HIGH SCHOOL 10, 11, 12
POST-SECONDARY 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20EDLEVEL (HV106) reports the highest level of school the household member attended. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDUCLVL is a standardized variable reporting level of education in four broad categories: No education, Primary, Secondary, and Higher.
Any household member below the lower age limit (usually 6 years) for the education questions is classified in the "No education" category.0No education/primary1Primary2Secondary3Higher4Other7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSHighest year of education completed in level9. What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at that level?
LEVEL ___
PRIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
POST-SECONDARY 4
GRADE ___
PRIMARY 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 (06)
MIDDLE SCHOOL 06, 07, 08, 09
HIGH SCHOOL 10, 11, 12
POST-SECONDARY 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20EDLEVYR (HV107) reports the number of years of schooling completed by the household member at the educational level (primary, secondary, or higher) reported in EDLEVEL (HV106). See Comparability for more information on how to correctly interpret values in EDLEVYR.
For the household member's total years of education, see EDYEARS (HV108).00Less than 1 year01102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151590Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSEducation in completed years9. What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at that level?
LEVEL ___
PRIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
POST-SECONDARY 4
GRADE ___
PRIMARY 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 (06)
MIDDLE SCHOOL 06, 07, 08, 09
HIGH SCHOOL 10, 11, 12
POST-SECONDARY 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20EDYEARS (HV108) reports the household member's education in single completed years. This variable is constructed from responses to EDLEVEL (HV106) and EDLEVYR (HV107), as follows:
If EDLEVEL = "No education," EDYEARS = "0"
If EDLEVEL = "Primary," EDYEARS = EDLEVYR
If EDLEVEL = "Secondary," EDYEARS = EDLEVYR + x
If EDLEVEL = "Higher," EDYEARS = EDLEVYR + y
If EDLEVEL = "Missing," EDYEARS = "Missing"
In the above equations, "x" equals the number of years needed to complete primary education, and "y" equals the number of years needed to complete primary and secondary education. The values of "x" and "y" are country-specific.00001102203304405506607708809910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272790Other96Inconsistent97Don't know98Missing99NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICSEducational attainment9. What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at that level?
LEVEL ___
PRIMARY 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2
HIGH SCHOOL 3
POST-SECONDARY 4
GRADE ___
PRIMARY 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 (06)
MIDDLE SCHOOL 06, 07, 08, 09
HIGH SCHOOL 10, 11, 12
POST-SECONDARY 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20EDSUMM (HV109) is a summary variable that reports the household member's highest level of education in broad categories. Countries vary in the gradations of their school systems, but EDSUMM is a standardized variable providing the level of education in six categories: No education, Incomplete primary, Complete primary, Incomplete secondary, Complete secondary, and Higher.
EDSUMM is constructed from information contained in EDLEVEL (HV106) and EDLEVYR (HV107).0No education1Incomplete primary2Complete primary3Incomplete secondary4Complete secondary5Higher6Other7Don't know8MissingEducation Variables -- TOPICSMember still in schoolEDUCATION IF LESS THAN 25 YEARS:
10. Is (NAME) still attending school?
YES 1
NO 2EDINSCHOOL (HV110) indicates whether the household member is still in school. All members whose age is equal to or greater than the upper limit (usually age 25) for this question or who have never attended school are coded "0" for ("No," or not in school).0No1Yes7Don't know8Missing9NIU (not in universe)Education Variables -- TOPICS