Jordan Population and Family Health Survey 2009 IPUMS-Demographic and Health Series (IPUMS-DHS) DDI_JOR_2009_DHS_v01_M_v01_A_IPUMS Minnesota Population Center

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Minnesota Population Center September 25, 2019 Minnesota Population Center, 50 Willey Hall, 225 - 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Minnesota Population Center DDI Document version - Version 01 (February 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 v01 as this is the initial 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. Population and Family Health Survey 2009 - IPUMS Subset DHS 2009 (IPUMS Harmonized Subset) JOR_2009_DHS_v01_M_v01_A_IPUMS Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. Minnesota Population Center (c) Copyright , Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. and Minnesota Population Center Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. 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. Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICS Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICS Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Education Variables -- TOPICS Ethnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICS Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Fertility Variables -- TOPICS First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS General family planning Variables -- TOPICS General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS General technical Variables -- TOPICS Geography, general Variables -- TOPICS Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Housing Variables -- TOPICS Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Single sample geography Variables -- TOPICS Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Work Variables -- TOPICS 2009 Jordan Woman, Birth, Child, Birth, Man, Household Member Ever-married women age 15-49, Births, Children age 0-4, All persons Demographic and Household Survey [hh/dhs] MICRODATA SOURCE: Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. SAMPLE UNIT: Woman SAMPLE SIZE: 10109 SAMPLE UNIT: Birth SAMPLE SIZE: 38199 SAMPLE UNIT: Child SAMPLE SIZE: 9650 SAMPLE UNIT: Member SAMPLE SIZE: 72768 Face-to-face [f2f] None Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. 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: Department of Statistics [Jordan] and ICF Macro. Jordan Population and Family Health Survey 2009 [Dataset]. Data Extract from JOIR61.SAV, JOHR61.SAV, JOKR61.SAV, JOBR61.SAV, and JOPR61.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.cfm The 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. JOR2009-W.dat Woman records 10109 ascii Minnesota Population Center JOR2009-B.dat Birth records 38199 ascii Minnesota Population Center JOR2009-C.dat Child records 9650 ascii Minnesota Population Center JOR2009-H.dat Household member records 72768 ascii Minnesota Population Center IPUMS-DHS sample identifier SAMPLE 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. 00101 Model 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 02401 Angola 2015 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05007 Bangladesh 2014 10401 Myanmar 2015 10801 Burundi 1987 10802 Burundi 2010 10803 Burundi 2016 11601 Cambodia 2000 11602 Cambodia 2005 11603 Cambodia 2010 11604 Cambodia 2014 12001 Cameroon 1991 12002 Cameroon 1998 12003 Cameroon 2004 12004 Cameroon 2011 14801 Chad 1996-97 14802 Chad 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 20402 Benin 2001 20403 Benin 2006 20404 Benin 2011 23101 Ethiopia 2000 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23104 Ethiopia 2016 28801 Ghana 1988 28802 Ghana 1993 28803 Ghana 1998 28804 Ghana 2003 28805 Ghana 2008 28806 Ghana 2014 32001 Guatemala 1987 32002 Guatemala 1995 32003 Guatemala 2015 32401 Guinea 1999 32402 Guinea 2005 32403 Guinea 2012 35601 India 1992-93 35602 India 1998-99 35603 India 2005-06 35604 India 2015-16 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 40001 Jordan 1990 40002 Jordan 1997 40003 Jordan 2002 40004 Jordan 2007 40005 Jordan 2009 40006 Jordan 2012 40007 Jordan 2017-18 40401 Kenya 1989 40402 Kenya 1993 40403 Kenya 1998 40404 Kenya 2003 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40406 Kenya 2014 42601 Lesotho 2004 42602 Lesotho 2009 42603 Lesotho 2014 45001 Madagascar 1992 45002 Madagascar 1997 45003 Madagascar 2003 45004 Madagascar 2008 45401 Malawi 1992 45402 Malawi 2000 45403 Malawi 2004 45404 Malawi 2010 45405 Malawi 2016 46601 Mali 1987 46602 Mali 1995-6 46603 Mali 2001 46604 Mali 2006 46605 Mali 2012 50401 Morocco 1987 50402 Morocco 1992 50403 Morocco 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50802 Mozambique 2003 50803 Mozambique 2011 51601 Namibia 1992 51602 Namibia 2000 51603 Namibia 2006 51604 Namibia 2013 52401 Nepal 1996 52402 Nepal 2001 52403 Nepal 2006 52404 Nepal 2011 52405 Nepal 2016 56201 Niger 1992 56202 Niger 1998 56203 Niger 2006 56204 Niger 2012 56601 Nigeria 1990 56602 Nigeria 1999 56603 Nigeria 2003 56604 Nigeria 2008 56605 Nigeria 2013 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 60401 Peru 1991-92 60402 Peru 1996 60403 Peru 2000 60404 Peru 2004-08 60405 Peru 2010 60406 Peru 2011 60407 Peru 2012 64601 Rwanda 1992 64602 Rwanda 2000 64603 Rwanda 2005 64604 Rwanda 2010 64605 Rwanda 2014 68601 Senegal 1986 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68603 Senegal 1997 68604 Senegal 2005 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68607 Senegal 2014 68608 Senegal 2015 68609 Senegal 2016 68610 Senegal 2017 71001 South Africa 1998 71002 South Africa 2016 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 72901 Sudan 1989-90 78801 Tunisia 1988 79201 Turkey 1993 79202 Turkey 1998 79203 Turkey 2003 80001 Uganda 1988 80002 Uganda 1995 80003 Uganda 2001 80004 Uganda 2006 80005 Uganda 2011 80006 Uganda 2016 81801 Egypt 1988 81802 Egypt 1992 81803 Egypt 1995 81804 Egypt 2000 81805 Egypt 2005 81806 Egypt 2008 81807 Egypt 2014 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-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. 11603 Cambodia 2010 11602 Cambodia 2005 11601 Cambodia 2000 10803 Burundi 2016 10802 Burundi 2010 10801 Burundi 1987 10401 Myanmar 2015 05007 Bangladesh 2014 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 14801 Chad 1996-97 12004 Cameroon 2011 12003 Cameroon 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 81807 Egypt 2014 81806 Egypt 2008 81805 Egypt 2005 81804 Egypt 2000 81803 Egypt 1995 81802 Egypt 1992 81801 Egypt 1988 80006 Uganda 2016 80005 Uganda 2011 80004 Uganda 2006 80003 Uganda 2001 80002 Uganda 1995 80001 Uganda 1988 79203 Turkey 2003 79202 Turkey 1998 79201 Turkey 1993 78801 Tunisia 1988 72901 Sudan 1989-90 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71001 South Africa 1998 68610 Senegal 2017 68609 Senegal 2016 68608 Senegal 2015 68607 Senegal 2014 14802 Chad 2004 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68604 Senegal 2005 68603 Senegal 1997 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68601 Senegal 1986 64605 Rwanda 2014 64604 Rwanda 2010 64603 Rwanda 2005 64602 Rwanda 2000 64601 Rwanda 1992 60407 Peru 2012 60406 Peru 2011 60405 Peru 2010 60404 Peru 2004-08 60403 Peru 2000 60402 Peru 1996 60401 Peru 1991-92 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 56605 Nigeria 2013 56604 Nigeria 2008 56603 Nigeria 2003 56602 Nigeria 1999 56601 Nigeria 1990 56204 Niger 2012 56203 Niger 2006 56202 Niger 1998 12002 Cameroon 1998 12001 Cameroon 1991 11604 Cambodia 2014 02401 Angola 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 00101 Model 2015 56201 Niger 1992 52404 Nepal 2011 52403 Nepal 2006 52402 Nepal 2001 52401 Nepal 1996 51604 Namibia 2013 51603 Namibia 2006 51602 Namibia 2000 51601 Namibia 1992 50803 Mozambique 2011 50802 Mozambique 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50403 Morocco 2003 50402 Morocco 1992 50401 Morocco 1987 46605 Mali 2012 46604 Mali 2006 46603 Mali 2001 46602 Mali 1995-6 46601 Mali 1987 45405 Malawi 2016 45404 Malawi 2010 45403 Malawi 2004 45402 Malawi 2000 45401 Malawi 1992 45004 Madagascar 2008 45003 Madagascar 2003 45002 Madagascar 1997 45001 Madagascar 1992 42603 Lesotho 2014 42602 Lesotho 2009 42601 Lesotho 2004 40406 Kenya 2014 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40404 Kenya 2003 40403 Kenya 1998 40402 Kenya 1993 40401 Kenya 1989 40006 Jordan 2012 40005 Jordan 2009 40004 Jordan 2007 40003 Jordan 2002 40002 Jordan 1997 40001 Jordan 1990 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 35604 India 2015-16 35603 India 2005-06 35602 India 1998-99 35601 India 1992-93 32403 Guinea 2012 32402 Guinea 2005 32401 Guinea 1999 32003 Guatemala 2015 32002 Guatemala 1995 32001 Guatemala 1987 28806 Ghana 2014 28805 Ghana 2008 28804 Ghana 2003 28803 Ghana 1998 28802 Ghana 1993 28801 Ghana 1988 23104 Ethiopia 2016 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23101 Ethiopia 2000 20404 Benin 2011 20403 Benin 2006 20402 Benin 2001 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 40007 Jordan 2017 52405 Nepal 2016 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 71002 South Africa 2016 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Country COUNTRY 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). 001 Model 004 Afghanistan 024 Angola 050 Bangladesh 104 Myanmar 108 Burundi 116 Cambodia 120 Cameroon 148 Chad 180 Congo Democratic Republic 204 Benin 231 Ethiopia 288 Ghana 320 Guatemala 324 Guinea 356 India 384 Cote d'Ivoire 400 Jordan 404 Kenya 426 Lesotho 450 Madagascar 454 Malawi 466 Mali 504 Morocco 508 Mozambique 516 Namibia 524 Nepal 562 Niger 566 Nigeria 586 Pakistan 604 Peru 646 Rwanda 686 Senegal 710 South Africa 716 Zimbabwe 729 Sudan 788 Tunisia 792 Turkey 800 Uganda 818 Egypt 834 Tanzania 854 Burkina Faso 887 Yemen 894 Zambia Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Year of sample YEAR 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. 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample respondent identifier IDHSPID 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample household identifier IDHSHID 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 -- TOPICS Key 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 places Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique sample-case PSU identifier IDHSPSU 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample sampling strata IDHSSTRATA 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific respondent identifier CASEID 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific household identifier HHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample. HHID is a 15-character string variable. Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample-specific primary sampling unit PSU (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific sampling strata STRATA (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific domain DOMAIN (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 -- TOPICS Household number in cluster HHNUM (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific cluster number CLUSTERNO (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific ultimate area unit ULTAREAUNIT (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 -- TOPICS Household line number of woman respondent 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. 001 1 002 2 003 3 004 4 005 5 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 051 51 052 52 053 53 054 54 055 55 056 56 057 57 058 58 059 59 060 60 061 61 062 62 063 63 064 64 065 65 066 66 067 67 068 68 069 69 070 70 071 71 072 72 073 73 074 74 075 75 076 76 077 77 078 78 079 79 080 80 081 81 082 82 083 83 084 84 085 85 086 86 087 87 088 88 089 89 090 90 091 91 092 92 093 93 094 94 095 95 096 96 097 97 098 98 099 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 104 105 105 106 106 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 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." 00 Not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 98 Missing Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Household line number of respondent's husband LINENOHUS (V034) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the name of the women's husband/partner, 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. 00 Husband not in the household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample weight for persons PERWEIGHT (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 -- TOPICS All woman factor for total population AWFACTT 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 -- TOPICS Household selected for men's/husband's survey (individual-level) MENSELHH (HV027) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for the men's or husband's survey. Samples including neither a men's survey nor a husband's survey are excluded from this variable in IPUMS-DHS. 0 Not selected 1 Selected for men's survey 2 Selected for husband's survey Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Household selected for hemoglobin measurements HOUSEHOLD SELECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA TESTING YES 1 NO 2 HEMOSELECT (V042) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for hemoglobin measurements of the household members. Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels indicate the presence of anemia (which may be caused by inadequate nutrition or chronic disease). 1 Selected 0 Not selected Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Year of interview INTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar. Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Month of interview MONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Day of interview INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of interview INTDATECMC (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 minus 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 -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for start of survey INTSTARTCMC 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. 1415 1415 1414 1414 1399 1399 1397 1397 1408 1408 1402 1402 1398 1398 1393 1393 1392 1392 1391 1391 1390 1390 1388 1388 1387 1387 1386 1386 1381 1381 1379 1379 1378 1378 1377 1377 1374 1374 1373 1373 1372 1372 1369 1369 1365 1365 1364 1364 1361 1361 1358 1358 1355 1355 1354 1354 1353 1353 1350 1350 1346 1346 1344 1344 1339 1339 1338 1338 1333 1333 1332 1332 1330 1330 1329 1329 1328 1328 1327 1327 1326 1326 1325 1325 1320 1320 1318 1318 1307 1307 1305 1305 1302 1302 1299 1299 1296 1296 1290 1290 1288 1288 1287 1287 1285 1285 1283 1283 1281 1281 1280 1280 1277 1277 1274 1274 1273 1273 1271 1271 1269 1269 1268 1268 1264 1264 1262 1262 1258 1258 1257 1257 1255 1255 1250 1250 1249 1249 1248 1248 1247 1247 1246 1246 1244 1244 1243 1243 1242 1242 1241 1241 1240 1240 1239 1239 1231 1231 1223 1223 1220 1220 1213 1213 1209 1209 1207 1207 1206 1206 1202 1202 1199 1199 1197 1197 1193 1193 1191 1191 1187 1187 1185 1185 1184 1184 1179 1179 1178 1178 1177 1177 1173 1173 1170 1170 1167 1167 1165 1165 1164 1164 1163 1163 1160 1160 1159 1159 1158 1158 1153 1153 1151 1151 1143 1143 1135 1135 1134 1134 1127 1127 1125 1125 1124 1124 1118 1118 1116 1116 1115 1115 1113 1113 1111 1111 1110 1110 1109 1109 1108 1108 1107 1107 1105 1105 1103 1103 1102 1102 1096 1096 1092 1092 1090 1090 1084 1084 1079 1079 1068 1068 1066 1066 1065 1065 1062 1062 1058 1058 1049 1049 1047 1047 1036 1036 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for end of survey INTENDCMC 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. 1418 1418 1417 1417 1403 1403 1420 1420 1039 1039 1051 1051 1052 1052 1062 1062 1066 1066 1069 1069 1070 1070 1073 1073 1085 1085 1090 1090 1092 1092 1097 1097 1101 1101 1105 1105 1107 1107 1108 1108 1109 1109 1110 1110 1114 1114 1115 1115 1118 1118 1119 1119 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1126 1130 1130 1131 1131 1139 1139 1148 1148 1153 1153 1157 1157 1158 1158 1160 1160 1163 1163 1165 1165 1167 1167 1168 1168 1171 1171 1174 1174 1176 1176 1182 1182 1183 1183 1185 1185 1187 1187 1190 1190 1191 1191 1193 1193 1195 1195 1199 1199 1200 1200 1203 1203 1204 1204 1205 1205 1207 1207 1208 1208 1211 1211 1212 1212 1215 1215 1217 1217 1218 1218 1223 1223 1229 1229 1233 1233 1242 1242 1244 1244 1245 1245 1246 1246 1247 1247 1249 1249 1250 1250 1251 1251 1253 1253 1256 1256 1261 1261 1262 1262 1265 1265 1266 1266 1267 1267 1268 1268 1272 1272 1274 1274 1275 1275 1276 1276 1277 1277 1280 1280 1282 1282 1283 1283 1284 1284 1286 1286 1287 1287 1292 1292 1294 1294 1295 1295 1300 1300 1302 1302 1306 1306 1307 1307 1310 1310 1316 1316 1320 1320 1321 1321 1325 1325 1331 1331 1333 1333 1335 1335 1336 1336 1337 1337 1338 1338 1340 1340 1343 1343 1344 1344 1347 1347 1349 1349 1350 1350 1354 1354 1356 1356 1358 1358 1360 1360 1362 1362 1365 1365 1367 1367 1370 1370 1372 1372 1374 1374 1378 1378 1379 1379 1380 1380 1384 1384 1390 1390 1392 1392 1394 1394 1398 1398 1399 1399 1402 1402 1404 1404 1405 1405 1406 1406 1416 1416 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Length of interview (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). 00 0 minutes 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95+ 96 2+ visits 97 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Number of visits for the interview INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Result of individual interview 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. 7 Other 6 Respondent Incapacitated 5 Partly completed 4 Refused 3 Postponed 2 Not at home 1 Completed General technical Variables -- TOPICS Ever-married or all-women sample EVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age. 1 All women sample 2 Ever-married women sample General technical Variables -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, women's survey 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 -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, household survey INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS 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 -- TOPICS Urban-rural status URBAN (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. 2 Rural 1 Urban Geography, general Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 1990-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 Jordan samples) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. These regions are equivalent to groups of governorates and have consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1997_2017 (with three broad regions identified) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1990_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Amman, Madaba 2 Balqa 3 Zarqa, Mafraq 4 Irbid, Jarash, Ajlun 5 Karak, Tafiela, Ma'an, Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 1997-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1997_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions in this variable are equivalent to broad groups of governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time are GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1997_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 2007-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO2007_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions represent governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated geographic variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which identifies groups of governorates, excluding the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO1997_2017 (which identifies three broad geographic regions). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO2007_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 11 Amman 12 Balqa 13 Zarqa 14 Madaba 21 Irbid 22 Mafraq 23 Jarash 24 Ajlun 31 Karak 32 Tafiela 33 Ma'an 34 Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 2009 [GIS] GEO_JO2009 (V101_JO2009) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. Geographic units in this variable consist of very broad regions (North, Central, and South). Other sample years for Jordan have their own sample-specific geography variables. The Jordan 2009 sample was included in the integrated geographic variables GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 2002 and 1997 Jordan samples), GEO_ JO1997_2017, and GEO_JO2007_2017 (which reports individual governorates), all of which provide spatially consistent units over time. A GIS map for GEO_JO2009 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Single sample geography Variables -- TOPICS Age 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. 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age in 5 year groups 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. 10 10 to 14 11 10 to 14 12 12 to 14 13 13 to 14 20 15-19 30 20-24 40 25-29 50 30-34 60 35-39 70 40-44 80 45-49 90 50+ 91 50-54 92 55-59 93 60-64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's month of birth BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's year of birth BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth. 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1971 1971 1970 1970 1969 1969 1968 1968 1967 1967 1966 1966 1965 1965 1964 1964 1963 1963 1962 1962 1961 1961 1960 1960 1959 1959 1958 1958 1957 1957 1956 1956 1955 1955 1954 1954 1953 1953 1952 1952 1951 1951 1950 1950 1949 1949 1948 1948 1947 1947 1946 1946 1945 1945 1944 1944 1943 1943 1942 1942 1941 1941 1940 1940 1939 1939 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1936 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's date of birth, in century months DOBCMC (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 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.]. DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable. Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Information given on respondent's date of birth DOBINFORESP (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. 1 Month and year 2 Month and age, year imputed 3 Year and age, month imputed 4 Year and age, year ignored 5 Year only, age and month imputed 6 Age only, year and month imputed 7 Month only, age and year imputed 8 Season and year 9 None reported, all imputed Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's relationship to HH head 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW RELATE (V150) reports the woman's relationship to the head of the household, based on a question in the household questionnaire. 01 Head 02 Wife 03 Daughter or son 04 Daughter- or son-in-law 05 Grandchild 06 Mother or father 07 Parent-in-law 08 Sister or brother 09 Co-spouse 10 Adopted/foster/step child 11 Adopted/foster child 12 Stepchild 20 Other relative 21 Niece or nephew by blood 22 Niece or nephew by marriage 23 Niece or nephew unspecified 24 Sibling-in-law 25 Aunt or uncle 26 Grandparent 30 Nonrelative 31 Domestic servant/employee 32 Herdboy 97 Don't know 98 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant. 0 No/unsure 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Duration of current pregnancy For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's current marital or union status MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability. 10 Never married 20 Married or living together 21 Married 22 Living together 30 Formerly in union 31 Widowed 32 Divorced 33 Separated/not living together 98 Missing 11 Unconsummated marriage 34 Deserted Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman never, currently, or formerly married 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." 0 Never married 1 Currently married 2 Formerly married 8 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman had one or more than one union For 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. 0 One 1 More than one 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Age at first marriage or cohabitation AGEFRSTMAR (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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Inconsistent 98 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Marital or cohabitation duration (grouped) DURMARGRP (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. 00 Never married 01 0 to 4 02 5 to 9 03 10 to 14 04 15 to 19 05 20 to 24 06 25 to 29 07 30+ 96 Marriage not consummated 98 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Month of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Year of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 1943 1943 1944 1944 1945 1945 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9996 Marriage not consummated 9997 Inconsistent 9998 Don't know 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Years since starting date of 1st marriage or union For 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 98 Marriage not consummated 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Date of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC) MAR1STCMC (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.]. 9996 Not consummated 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information, date of first marriage/union MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability. 01 Month and year reported 02 Month and age reported, year imputed 03 Year and age reported, month imputed 05 Year reported, age and month imputed 06 Age reported, year and month imputed 08 Month reported, age and year imputed 09 Year and age reported, year ignored 10 Season and year reported 11 All values imputed 99 NIU (not in universe) 12 All reported, inconsistent Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Months between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth 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.' 998 First birth prior to first marriage 999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Number of other wives 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. 00 No other wives 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 96 Has other wives, dk number 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Husband/partner lives in woman's household For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere. 0 Living with woman 1 Staying elsewhere 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Total children ever born 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 98 Missing 99 NIU (Not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of entries in the birth history 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons who have died SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters who have died DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in last 5 years 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 8 7 7 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in the past 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of births in month of interview BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date of respondent's first birth, in century months 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 minus 1 )/12 ) + 1900 [int(x) is the integer part of x] Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 ) 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Time since woman's last menstrual period TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years. 100 Day of Interview 101 Days: 1 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 146 46 days 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3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 months 327 27 months 328 28 months 329 29 months 330 30 months 331 31 months 332 32 months 333 33 months 334 34 months 335 35 months 336 36 months 337 37 months 338 38 months 339 39 months 340 40 months 341 41 months 342 42 months 343 43 months 344 44 months 345 45 months 346 46 months 347 47 months 348 48 months 349 49 months 350 50 months 351 51 months 352 52 months 353 53 months 354 54 months 355 55 months 356 56 months 357 57 months 358 58 months 359 59 months 360 60 months 361 61 months 362 62 months 363 63 months 364 64 months 365 65 months 366 66 months 367 67 months 368 68 months 369 69 months 370 70 months 371 71 months 372 72 months 373 73 months 374 74 months 375 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499 Years: number missing 992 Currently pregnant 993 In menopause/had hysterectomy 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Woman menstruated last 6 weeks MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215). 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children born to respondent 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children including current pregnancy 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 19 18 18 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children, truncated at 6+ 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Interval between last birth and interview, in months For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview. 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy 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. 1 Month- exact date 2 Date missing, imputed 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Flag for reported time since last menstrual period MENSTIMFLAG (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). 00 No flag 01 Number GT interval since birth 02 Number plus amenorrhea GT interval 03 Number reported, but period not returned 04 Reported before last birth, but no birth 05 Reported before last birth, but period since 06 Reported never menstruated, but period returned 07 Reported time during pregnancy 08 Reported never menstruated but had kids 09 Reported period before last birth 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Ever had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth 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. 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Calendar month of pregnancy termination 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. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination 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. 2018 2018 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2017 2017 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Months pregnant when pregnancy terminated For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMTIM (V233) indicates how many months pregnant the woman was when the pregnancy ended. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Respondent had previous pregnancy terminations (prior to last 5 years) For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) in the 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMPREV (V234) indicates whether the woman had any other pregnancies that ended without a live birth. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Birth history index for last child born prior to the start of the calendar PRECALBIDX (V235) provides the birth index number (see BIDX for more information) of the last child born to the woman before the start of the survey's birth calendar. For the majority of samples, PRECALBIDX reports the birth index number of the last child born prior to 5 years before the survey. For a minority of samples, the reference period is 3 or 4 years before the survey. See Sample Description [URL omitted from DDI.] information on the universes for children included in the surveys to learn the specific reference period for each survey. 0 No prior child 1 1 (or yes, prior child) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Other live births in interval between last birth reported and date of interview BIRTHSOTHER (V237) indicates whether the woman had any other live births in the interval between the last reported birth and the date of the interview. The question for this variable verifies whether the woman omitted any births when reporting her birth record. Omitted births should be included in the final version of the birth history in the variable CHEB (V201). 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total births in last 3 years prior to interview BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238) indicates the total number of births the woman had in the 3 years (0 to 35 months) prior to the interview (where 0 is the month of interview). Responses are based on the woman's birth history table, which records the month and year of her children's births. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Had pregnancies ending in miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth before calendar beginning PRECALTERM (V239) indicates whether the respondent had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Month of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMMO (V240) indicates the calendar month of the termination. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMYR (V241) indicates the calendar year of the termination. 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCMC (V242) reports the century month date of the last pregnancy termination before the start of the birth calendar. For information on how to interpret and calculate century month dates, see DOBCMC. All samples in PRECALTERMCMC use the Gregorian calendar. For similar data for Ethiopian samples using the Ethiopian calendar, see PRECALTERMCMC_ET. 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information for last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCOMP (V243) reports the completeness of information about the month and year of that pregnancy termination. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year only 4 Month only 7 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Computed time since last menstrual period TIMEMENSCALC (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. 000 No time difference 991 In menopause/had hysterectomy 992 Pregnant, not asked 993 In menopause 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Age of respondent at time of first birth 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). 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 99 NIU (not in universe) 02 2 05 5 03 3 04 4 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination 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). 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date flag for last terminated pregnancy 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. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year 4 Month 5 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Type of pregnancy termination PREGTERMTYP reports how the respondent's most recent pregnancy termination ended: as a stillbirth, miscarriage, abortion, or, in some samples, via "menstrual regulation" (see Comparability). 10 Stillbirth 20 Miscarriage 30 Abortion 40 Other 41 Menstrual regulation 98 MIssing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of other terminated pregnancies in past 5 years PREGTERMPREVNO reports how many other pregnancies the woman had that ended without a live birth. "Other" here means "other than the most recent pregnancy ending without a live birth." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of household members TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHMEMTOTAL (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of children under 5 in household 11) CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF ALL CHILDREN BORN IN 2004 OR LATER, OR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 YEARS (IF DATE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN). HHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of eligible women in household TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHELIGWOMEN (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 99 No women age 15-49 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ HHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household. 98 Missing 97 97+ 96 96 95 95 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head (from HH record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ 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. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 95 95+ 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 99 NIU (not in universe) 01 1 97 Don't know Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head 4) SEX Is (NAME) male or female? MALE 1 FEMALE 2 HHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household. 8 Missing 2 Female 1 Male Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head (from hh record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ HHEADSEXHH (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. 1 Male 2 Female 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Relationship structure in HH 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW 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. 8 Missing 6 Non-resident 5 Unrelated adults 4 Three plus related adults 3 Two adults, same sex 2 Two adults, opp sex 1 One adult 0 No adults 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH used for sleeping 120) How many rooms in this household are used for sleeping? ROOMS FOR SLEEPING ________ SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 35 35+ 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Non-resident 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of sleeping spaces (mats, beds) in HH 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ SLEEPSPACES reports the number of "sleeping spaces" in the household. What constitutes a sleeping space may include, but is not limited to, mats, rugs, mattresses, and beds. The information in SLEEPSPACES is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 96 Nonresident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of outside walls of dwelling 119) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS. RECORD OBSERVATION. RUDIMENTARY MUD BRICKS 21 MUD BRICKS WITH STONES 22 ASBESTOS/WOOD/ZINC 23 FINISHED CEMENT BRICKS 31 CUT STONE 32 CUT STONE AND CONCRETE 33 CONCRETE 34 HAIR/WOOL/CLOTH 41 OTHER(SPECIFY)_________ 96 WALL (HV214) reports the main material of the outside walls 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. 376 Metal, unspecified 375 Corrugated asbestos 374 Iron or zinc sheets 292 Unburnt brick with cement 127 Animal dung 126 Hay with mud 241 Trunks with mud 000 No walls 100 NATURAL 110 Cane/palm/trunks/grass/sticks 111 Cane/palm/trunks 112 Cane/trunks 113 Cane/trunks/bamboo/reeds 114 Palm branches 115 Sticks 116 Shells 120 Earth/mud/dirt/dung 121 Unbaked brick, mud, or earth 122 Earth 123 Mud 124 Mud, dung 125 Dirt 130 Thatch/mat/leaves/straw/reeds 131 Grass 132 Thatch or straw 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Bamboo with mud 211 Bamboo/wood with mud 212 Bamboo 220 Stone with mud 230 Rough wood 231 Plywood 232 Reused wood 233 Timber 234 Wood/metal planks 240 Poles and mud 250 Tin/cardboard/paper/bags 251 Cardboard 252 Carton 260 Uncovered adobe 270 Corrugated metal 280 Canvas/tent 300 FINISHED 310 Cement/concrete 311 Semi-dur (cement and sand blocks) 320 Bricks 321 Finished/burnt bricks 322 Burnt bricks with mud 323 Burnt bricks with cement 324 Sundried bricks 330 Cement blocks 340 Wood planks/shingles 341 Wood and grass 350 Stone 351 Stone with lime/cement 360 Covered adobe 370 Other finished 371 Metal or asbestos sheets 400 OTHER 998 Missing 996 Non-resident 290 Unburnt bricks 373 T-iron/wood/brick 372 Tin 377 Prefab 291 Unburnt brick and plaster 999 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of floor 117) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR NATURAL FLOOR EARTH 11 FINISHED FLOOR PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31 TILE 32 MARBLE/CERAMIC TILES 33 CEMENT 34 OTHER(SPECIFY)______ 96 FLOOR (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. 116 Mud and hay 999 NIU (not in universe) 391 Plaster 996 Non-resident 100 NATURAL 110 Earth-based 111 Earth, sand 112 Earth, mud 113 Earth, mud, clay 114 Sand 115 Dirt/Earth 120 Dung-based 121 Dung 122 Earth and dung 123 Mud, dung, sand 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Wood 211 Wood planks 212 Wood and tile 213 Wood/palm/bamboo 220 Palm/bamboo 221 Palm/bamboo/leaves 230 Other rudimentary 231 Broken bricks 232 Adobe 233 Unfinished stone 300 FINISHED 310 Parquet/polished wood 311 Polished wood/vinyl/tiles 320 Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum 321 Linoleum 330 Tiles/mosaic 331 Ceramic tiles 332 Cement tiles 333 Ceramic/terrazo tiles 334 Ceramic/marble tiles 335 Tiles/brick 340 Cement/concrete 350 Carpet 360 Terrazzo 370 Stone 380 Bricks 390 Other finished 400 OTHER 997 Don't know 998 Missing 322 Vinyl 351 Mat Housing Variables -- TOPICS Has electricity 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability. 8 Missing 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Housing Variables -- TOPICS Dwelling has electricity (from hh record) 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRCHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS HH has solar power 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SOLARPOWYN indicates whether the household has solar power. The information in SOLARPOWYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of fuel household uses for cooking 112) What type of fuel does your household mainly use for cooking? ELECTRICITY 1 NATURAL GAS 2 KEROSENE 3 COAL/WOOD 4 OTHER(SPECIFIY)________ 6 COOKFUEL (HV226) reports the type of fuel the woman's household used for cooking. Response categories vary across surveys; see Comparability. The information in COOKFUEL 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. 995 No food cooked in house 100 Electricity 200 Petroleum-based 210 Gasoline 220 LPG, natural gas 221 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) 222 Natural gas 230 Bottled gas (butane or propane) 240 Kerosene 300 Biogas 400 Coal-based 410 Coal, lignite 411 Coal, coke, lignite 500 Wood- or grass-based 510 Wood 520 Charcoal 530 Firewood, straw 540 Straw, shrub, grass 600 Dung 700 Agricultural crop-based 710 Crop residues 720 Maize or other crop waste 800 Other 996 Non-resident 998 Missing 801 Jelly 802 Solar 804 Improved smokeless cook stove 999 NIU (not in universe) 803 Cardboard/paper Housing Variables -- TOPICS Household has separate room for kitchen 116) Do you have separate room which is used as a kitchen? YES 1 NO 2 KITCHEN (HV242) indicates whether the household has a separate room used as a kitchen. The information in KITCHEN 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. 00 No 01 Yes 06 Non-resident 08 Missing 09 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of dwelling HOUSING UNIT AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS 100) TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT. RECORD OBSERVATION APARTMENT 1 DAR 2 VILLA 3 HUT/BARRACK 4 OTHER (SPECIFY) _______ 6 DWELLTYPE reports the type of dwelling where the household lives. While most surveys distinguish between apartments, houses, and unspecified "other" dwellings, some surveys recognize additional types of dwellings, such as barracks or temporary shelters. See Comparability. The information in DWELLTYPE 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. 10 Apartment 20 House 21 Villa 22 Hut 30 Other 31 One or two rooms 32 Barracks/group quarters 33 Tent 34 Temporary shelter 35 Cave 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH's dwelling 119A) How many rooms do you have in your house? NUMBER OF ROOMS _________ TOTALROOMS reports the number of rooms in the household's dwelling. Question wording varies across samples; see Comparability. The information in TOTALROOMS 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ 96 Non-resident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of toilet facility 108) What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use? IF FLUSH TOILET: Is your toilet connected to public sewer system, a pit latrine or somewhere else? FLUSH OR POUR FLUSH TOILET FLUSH TO PIPED SEWER SYSTEM 11 FLUSH TO PIT LATRTINE 12 FLUSH TO SOMEWHERE ELSE 13 PIT LATRINE VENTILATED IMPROVED PIT LATRINE 21 PIT LATRINE WITH SLAB 22 PIT LATRINE WITHOUT SLAB/OPEN PIT 23 NO FACILITY/BUSH/FIELD 61 (GO TO 110A) OTHER(SPECIFY)________ 96 TOILETTYPE (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. 3431 Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh 9996 Non-resident 0000 NO FACILITY 1000 FLUSH TOILET 1100 Unspecified type of flush toilet 1110 Own flush toilet (unspecified type) 1120 Shared flush toilet (unspecified type) 1200 Modern flush toilet 1210 Flush to piped sewer system 1300 Traditional with tank flush 1400 Bucket flush toilet 1410 Flush to pit latrine 1420 Flush to somewhere else 1430 Flush, don't know where 2000 NON-FLUSHING TOILET 2100 Composting toilet 2200 Dry toilet 2300 Ecosan toilet 3000 PIT TOILET LATRINE 3100 Unspecified type of pit latrine 3110 Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3120 Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type) 3121 Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3200 Traditional pit toilet or latrine 3210 Pit latrine without slab or open pit 3300 Pit latrine with slab 3400 Ventilated improved pit latrine 3410 Covered pit latrine, no slab 3420 Covered pit latrine with slab 3430 Covered latrine 3440 Septic pit 4000 UNIMPROVED TOILET 4100 Bucket toilet 4200 River 4300 Hanging latrine over water source 5000 OTHER 9998 Missing 1112 Private flush toilet, outside residence 1211 Flush to piped sewer system, indoors 1212 Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard 1213 Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard 3310 Pit latrine with washable slab 3320 Pit latrine with non-washable slab 3490 Other improved system 3463 Latrine to piped public system, out of yard 3462 Latrine to piped public system, inside yard 3461 Latrine to piped public system, indoors 3443 Latrine to septic tank, out of yard 3442 Latrine to septic tank, inside yard 3441 Latrine to septic tank, indoors 3212 Open pit latrine, out of yard 3211 Open pit latrine, inside yard 1253 Flush to septic tank, out of yard 1252 Flush to septic tank, inside yard 1251 Flush to septic tank, indoors 1250 Flush to septic tank 1240 Flush, not to sewer 1233 Flush to ground water, out of yard 1232 Flush to ground water, inside yard 1231 Flush to ground water, indoors 3450 Latrine with manual flush 3460 Latrine to piped public system 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1230 Flush to pipe connected to ground water 1220 Flush to pipe connected to canal 1132 Public flush toilet, outside residence 1131 Public flush toilet, inside residence 1130 Public flush toilet (unspecified type) 1111 Private flush toilet, inside residence Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household shares toilet facility 109) Do you share this toilet facility with other households? YES 1 NO 2 TOILETSHAREYN (HV225) indicates whether the household has a toilet facility that is shared with at least one other household. A "no" response (code "0") indicates the household has a toilet that is not shared; a "yes" response (code "1") indicates the household shares a toilet facility; "not in universe" (code "9") means the household has no toilet facility. The information in TOILETSHAREYN 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH has independent bathroom 116A) Do you have an independent bathroom? YES 1 NO 2 BATHROOM indicates whether the household has an independent bathroom. The information in BATHROOM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Major source of drinking water 101) What is the main source of drinking water for members of your household? PIPED WATER PIPED INTO HOUSING UNIT 11 PIPED INTO YARD 12 SPRING 21 RAINWATER 31 TANKER TRUCK 41 BOTTLED WATER 51 OTHER(SPECIFY) _______ 96 DRINKWTR (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. 2213 Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot 9996 Non-resident 1000 PIPED WATER 1100 Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot 1110 Piped into own dwelling 1120 Piped into own yard/plot 1200 Piped outside own residence/plot 1210 Public tap/standpipe 1220 Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard 2000 WELL WATER 2100 Unprotected/open well 2110 Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot 2111 Open well in own dwelling 2112 Open well in own yard/plot 2120 Open public well 2130 Open well in neighbor's residence 2200 Protected well 2210 Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot 2211 Protected well in own dwelling 2212 Protected well in own yard/plot 2220 Protected public well 2230 Tube well or borehole 2231 Borehole in yard/plot 2232 Public borehole 2300 Unspecified well 2310 Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot 2311 Unspecified well in own dwelling 2312 Unspecified well in own yard/plot 2313 Handpump in yard/plot 2320 Unspecified public well 2321 Public shallow well 2322 Public traditional well 2323 Public handpump 2330 Unspecified neighbor's well 2340 Unspecified well by type 2341 Well with pump 2342 Well without pump 3000 SURFACE WATER 3100 Spring 3110 Protected spring/surface water 3120 Unprotected spring/surface water 3200 River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel 3210 River, stream 3220 Pond, lake 3230 Dam 3240 Canal or river/canal 3250 Irrigation ditch 3260 Dugout pond 3300 Channeled by gravity flow scheme 4000 RAINWATER 4100 Rainwater collected in tank 5000 PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER 5100 Tanker truck 5200 Cart with small tank 5300 Water vendor 5400 Bottled water 5410 Sachet water (in a bag) 6000 OTHER SOURCE 9998 Missing 1211 Public tap from filtration plant 1212 Public tap from stone pipes 5310 Water vendor from unknown source 5320 Water vendor from protected well 5330 Water vendor from unprotected well 5340 Water vendor from pond/lake 9999 NIU (not in universe) 5500 Community reverse osmosis plant 5201 Motorcycle with 3 wheels Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH water supply available all day 101A) Is water normally available all day from this source? YES 1 NO 2 WTRALLDAY indicates whether the household's main source of (drinking) water normally supplies water all day. The information in WTRALLDAY 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Water shortage or unavailability, last two weeks 101B) In the last two weeks, was water unavailable for an entire day or longer? YES 1 NO 2 WTRSHORTYN (HV201A) indicates whether, in the last two weeks, there was any shortage or unavailability of water at the household's main source of water. 9 NIU (not in universe) 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household uses any method to treat drinking water 106) Do you do anything to the water to make it safer to drink? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 108) DK 8 (GO TO 108) TREATWTRYN (HV237) indicates whether the household used any treatment to make water safer to drink. The information in TREATWTRYN 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Adding bleach/chlorine 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBLEACH (HV237B) indicates whether the household added bleach or chlorine to make water safer to drink. The information in TRBLEACH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Boiling 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBOIL(HV237A) indicates whether the household boiled water to make it safer to drink. The information in TRBOIL 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. 12 Yes, some of the time 11 Yes, most of the time 00 No 96 Non-resident 10 Yes 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Using water filters 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRFILTER (HV237D) indicates whether the household used a water filter to make water safer to drink. The information in TRFILTER 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Other methods 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TROTHER (HV237X) indicates whether the household used some "other" treatment to make water safer to drink. The meaning of other depends on the specific water treatment methods enumerated in a given survey. The information in TROTHER 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Don't know 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRDK (HV237Z) indicates whether the respondent did not know what treatment, if any, the household used to make water safer to drink. The information in TRDK 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household has telephone 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONE (V153) indicates whether the household has a telephone. How the question was worded changed over time. See Comparability. The related variable MOBPHONE covers the household's access to a mobile phone, specifically. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS House has telephone (household record) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONEHH (HV221) indicates whether any member of the household has a telephone (based on information from the household record). The information in HHPHONEHH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has mobile phone 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONE indicates whether the household had a mobile/cellular telephone. The related variable HHPHONE indicates whether the household had a telephone, regardless of the type of phone, or had a non-mobile phone. The information in MOBPHONE 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of mobile phones owned by HH 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONENUM reports the number of mobile phones owned by the household. The related variable MOBPHONE indicates whether the household has a mobile phone. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has personal computer 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PC indicates whether the household had a personal computer at home. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of computers owned by HH 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PCNUM reports the number of personal computers owned by the household. The related variable PC indicates whether the household has a personal computer. The information in PCNUM is taken from the household record and applies to household residents. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors (coded "2") using: RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Internet access 111D) Do you have internet access at home? YES 1 NO 2 INTERNET indicates whether the household had an Internet connection at home or Internet access. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CAR (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck (from HH record) 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of cars/trucks owned by HH 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARNUM reports the number of private cars or (pickup) trucks the household owns. The information in CARNUM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 FRIDGE (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ FRIDGEHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has (automatic) washing machine 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 WASHERYN indicates whether the household had an (automatic) washing machine. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Kolla/Zeer (water container and cooler) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 KOLLAYN indicates whether the household has a kolla/zeer, a non-electric refrigeration device. It uses a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, which contains an inner pot for holding food or water. Evaporation of the outer liquid draws heat from the inner pot and thus can be used to cool the substance inside. The information in KOLLAYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has microwave oven 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 MICROWAVE indicates whether the household has a microwave oven. The information in MICROWAVE is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability. 8 Unknown 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ RADIOHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ TVHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has satellite dish 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SATELLITEYN indicates whether the household has a satellite dish for television reception. The information in SATELLITEYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 96 Non-resident 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, owns satelite 12 Yes, connected but does not own 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has air conditioner 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 AIRCON indicates whether the household had an air conditioner. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has electric fan 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 ELECFAN indicates whether the household had a fan or an electric fan. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has digital camera 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 DIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a digital camera. The related variable NONDIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a non-digital camera. The information in DIGCAMYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Member of HH has credit card 126A) Does any member of this household have a credit card? YES 1 NO 2 CREDITCARDHH indicates whether any members of the household have a credit card. The information in CREDITCARDHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Currently working CURRWORK (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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneous 12 Yes, prompted 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman has job from which she was absent in past week For women who did not work in the past 7 days, JOBABSENT (V714A) indicates whether the woman had a job or business from which she was temporarily absent, due to leave, illness, vacation, maternity leave, or other reasons. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman's occupation 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. 00 Not currently working 10 Professional, technical, or managerial worker 20 Clerical or Sales 21 Clerical worker 22 Sales worker 30 Agricultural 31 Self-employed agricultural worker 32 Agricultural employee 40 Household, domestic, and services 41 Household and domestic worker 42 Services worker 50 Skilled and unskilled manual 51 Skilled manual worker 52 Unskilled manual worker 60 Armed forces 96 Other 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Whom the respondent works for WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed. 24 For someone else 23 For someone else (unpaid) 10 Works for self 11 Self-employed 12 Employer 20 Works for someone else 21 For family member (unpaid) 22 For family member 30 Works for self and someone else 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) 40 Other Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman earns cash for work WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Household wealth index in quintiles WEALTHQ (V190) refers to the relative wealth of the household where the woman lives, divided into quintiles from the poorest (code 1) to the richest (code 5). The wealth index is defined in the DHS Recode Manuals as follows: The wealth index is a composite measure of a household's cumulative living standard. The wealth index is calculated using easy-to-use data on a household's ownership of selected assets, such as televisions and bicycles; materials used for housing construction; and types of water access and sanitation facilities. Generated with a statistical procedure known as principal components analysis, the wealth index places individual households on a continuous scale of relative wealth. DHS separates all interviewed households into five quintiles of wealth. For additional information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, users should consult the summary information about the wealth index on The DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The complementary variable WEALTHS reports the wealth index factor score for the woman's household in a specific sample. WEALTHQ and WEALTHS are included on the woman's record for Phase 5 forward only. IPUMS-DHS has made available these variables for Phase 2 forward, by linking the wealth index files to the woman's individual recode files. The variables used to calculate wealth index quintiles and the level of wealth implied by a specific ranking are sample-specific. See Comparability. 1 Poorest 2 Poorer 3 Middle 4 Richer 5 Richest 8 Missing Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Wealth index factor score (5 decimals) WEALTHS (V191) refers to the household's wealth index value generated by the product of standardized scores (z-scores) and factor coefficient scores (factor loadings) of wealth indicators. Most researchers will want to use instead the complementary variable WEALTHQ (V190), which reports quintile ranking (from poorest to richest) of the woman's household, in terms of wealth score, for a given sample. For further information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, see the description of WEALTHQ, the summary information about the wealth index on the DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The variables used to calculate wealth index scores are sample-specific. See Comparability. WEALTHS (V191) is a 12-digit numeric variable. Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level For 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." 0 No education 1 Primary 2 Secondary 3 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level 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). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Total years education 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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Inconsistent 27 27 Education Variables -- TOPICS Summary educational achievement 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). 0 No education 1 Incomplete primary 2 Complete primary 3 Incomplete secondary 4 Complete secondary 5 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level (Jordan) EDUCLVLJO reports the highest level of school, within the educational system of Jordan, that the respondent attended. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 997 Don't know 000 No education 100 Primary 110 Old elementary 120 Old preparatory 130 New basic 200 Secondary 210 Old secondary 211 Vocational secondary 212 Academic secondary 220 New secondary 221 Vocational secondary 222 Academic secondary 300 Intermediate diploma 400 University (Bachelor) 500 Higher Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level (Jordan) YRSCHLJO reports the number of years of education the respondent completed at the highest level of schooling achieved, in the Jordan educational system and as reported in EDUCLVLJO. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Fertility preferences 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 53 Never had sex 52 Declared infecund 51 Sterilized 50 Not at risk of pregnancy 40 Up to God 30 No more 20 Undecided 10 Have another General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet need for FP UNMETNEED (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.]. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 61 Desire birth in less than 2 years 60 No unmet need 53 Never had sex 52 Not in union, not sexually active 51 Infecund or menopausal 50 Not at risk 41 No sex, want to wait 40 Future need for FP 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Had FP failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 53 No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days 52 Never had sex 51 Infecund, menopausal 50 Not at risk for pregnancy 41 Desire birth in less than 2 yrs 40 No unmet need 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Family limitation failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Desire for more children 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 63 Never had sex 62 Declared infecund 61 Sterilized 60 Not at risk of pregnancy 51 Up to God 50 Fatalistic response 40 Wants no more 30 Undecided 13 Wants, unsure timing 12 Wants after 2+ years 11 Wants within 2 years 10 Wants more children General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Wanted last child 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. 1 Wanted last child then 2 Wanted last child later 3 Wanted no more children 7 Unsure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted current pregnancy For 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. 1 Then 2 Later 3 Not at all 4 Up to God 7 Don't know/Not sure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children IDEALKID (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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 66 Number she has currently 65 Depends on husband 64 As many as possible 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 67 As many as can care for 68 Doesn't want children 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children (grouped) Like 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. 8 Missing 7 Non-numeric response 6 6+ 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 [no label] 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of boy children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOYS (V627) reports how many of these children would ideally be boys. Numeric responses to IDEALBOYS (V627), IDEALGIRLS (V628), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of girl children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALGIRLS reports how many of these children would ideally be girls. Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 God's decision/Allah's will 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children of either sex Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOTH (V629) reports the ideal number of children of either sex (i.e., with no gender preference). Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID. Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 66 Number she has currently 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal time before future birth IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child. 100 Less than 1 month 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, unspecified number 200 Less than 1 year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years 221 21 years 222 22 years 223 23 years 224 24 years 225 25 years 226 26 years 227 27 years 228 28 years 229 29 years 230 30 years 231 31 years 232 32 years 233 33 years 234 34 years 235 35+ years 299 Years, number missing 989 Up to God 990 After finishing school 991 After marriage 992 When husband returns 993 After breastfeeding 994 At any time 995 Soon/now 996 Other 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child For 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. 100 Less than one month (want now) 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, number unspecified 200 Less than one year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years or more 299 Years, number unspecified 987 After weaning 989 After finishing school 990 When spouse returns 991 Up to God 992 After marriage 993 Any time 994 Soon or immediately 995 Other, non-numeric response 996 Inconsistent response 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped) For 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. 00 Less than 12 months 01 1 year 02 2 years 03 3 years 04 4 years 05 5 years 06 6 or more years 96 Non-numeric response 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund EXPOSURE1 (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. 3 Infecund, menopausal 2 Amenorrheic 1 Pregnant 0 Fecund 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, 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. 0 Fecund 1 Pregnant 2 Amenorrheic 3 Infecund, menopausal 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know any type of FP 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. 00 Knows no method 10 Knows only traditional or folkloric method 11 Knows only folkloric method 12 Knows only traditional method 20 Knows modern method 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about Pill for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about injectable FP 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." 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about condom for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about male sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female condom for FP FPKNOFC (V304_14) indicates whether the woman knew about female condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about implants or Norplant for FP FPKNOIMP (V304_11) indicates whether the woman knew about implants (such as Norplant) as a method for family planning. Implants were generally described as "small rods placed in their arm by a doctor, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several years." Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about lactational amenorrhea as a method of family planning FPKNOLAM (V304_13) indicates whether the woman knew about the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSLAM indicates whether the woman had ever used LAM as a means to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about emergency contraception a as a method of family planning FPKNOEMRG (V304_16) indicates whether the woman knows about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probing questions, emergency contraception is often described by the following: As an emergency measure, within three days after they have unprotected sexual intercourse, women can take special pills to prevent pregnancy. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about foam and jelly as a method of family planning FPKNOFJ (V304_15) indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide, such as foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSFJ indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about withdrawal for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about rhythm for FP 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. 10 Yes 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 00 No 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about coffee beans as a method of family planning FPKNOCB indicates whether the woman knew about coffee beans as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used this method to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about other contraceptive as a method of family planning 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern) 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. 00 No method 10 Folkloric or traditional method 11 Folkloric method 12 Traditional method 20 Modern method 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Pattern of use of contraceptive method 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. 10 Currently using 20 Ever used, but not currently using 21 Used since last birth 22 Used before last birth 30 Never used 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current method of FP 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. 000 Not using 100 MODERN METHODS 101 Pill 102 IUD 103 Norplant/Implants 104 Condom 105 Female Condom 106 Female Sterilization 107 Male Sterilization 110 Injections 111 Injection (3 monthly) 112 Injection (monthly) 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 121 Diaphragm 122 Diaphragm/Foam 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 124 Foam or Jelly 125 Foaming tablets 126 Vaginal methods 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Emergency contraception 150 Other modern method 151 Contraceptive patch 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 212 Cycle Beads/Standard days method 213 Abstinence 214 Mucus method 215 Natural family planning, unspecified 220 Withdrawal 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/Plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 301 Other specific method 1 302 Other specific method 2 303 Other specific method 3 304 Other specific method 4 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Pill For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant and who ever used the Pill, FPNOWUSPILL (V307_01) indicates whether the woman is now using the Pill. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Yes 0 No 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Injections For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSINJ (V307_03) indicates whether the woman is now using injectable contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: IUD For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSIUD (V307_02) indicates whether the woman is now using an IUD. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Implants FPNOWUSIMP (V307_11) indicates whether the woman is now using a contraceptive implant, such as Norplant, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSFST (V307_06) indicates whether the woman is now using female sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Male sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSMST (V307_07) indicates whether the woman is now using male sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Condom For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSCON (V307_05) indicates whether the woman is now using the male condom. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female condom FPNOWUSFC (V307_14) indicates whether the woman is now using the female condom to delay or avoid getting pregnant. Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from FPNOWUSCON, which refers to the male condom. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Foam and jelly FPNOWUSFJ (V307_15) indicates whether the woman is now using a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) FPNOWUSLAM (V307_13) indicates whether the woman is now using the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Rhythm For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSRHY (V307_08) indicates whether the woman is now using rhythm (periodic abstinence). 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Withdrawal For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSWD (V307_09) indicates whether the woman is now using withdrawal. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Medicinal plants or herbs FPNOWUSPLT indicates whether the woman is now using medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Coffee beans FPNOWUSCB indicates whether the woman is now using coffee beans to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Other method FPNOWUSOM (V307_10) indicates whether the woman is now using some "other" contraceptive method to delay or avoid getting pregnant. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last FP method discontinued in past 5 years FPLDISMETH5Y (V359) reports the last contraceptive method the woman discontinued use of in the last five years. When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 400 CONTINUATION OF SAME METHOD 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 220 Withdrawal 213 Standard days method 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 141 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Other modern method 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 107 Male sterilization 106 Female sterilization 105 Female condom 104 Condom 103 Norplant/Implants 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 110 Injections 111 Injections (3 monthly) 112 Injections (monthly) 142 Contraceptive patch Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason of last discontinuation FPLDISREAS5Y (V360) reports the reason why the woman discontinued use of the last family planning method she used in the last five years. The complementary variable FPLDISMETH5Y reports the last contraceptive method itself that the woman stopped using in the last five years. 370 End of breastfeeding period 110 Became pregnant/Method failed 120 Wanted to get pregnant 130 Husband disapproved 140 Other relative disapproved 150 Side effects or health concerns 151 Side effects, respondent 152 Side effects, child 160 Access or availability issues 170 Wanted more effective method 180 Switched to different method 190 Method no longer available 200 Inconvenient to use 210 Infrequent sexual activity, or husband away or ill 220 Lack of sexual satisfaction 230 Cost of method 240 Fatalistic 250 Difficulty getting pregnant, menopause or amenorrheic 260 Menstrual issues while using method 270 Weight gain while using method 280 Lack of privacy while using method 290 Unsatisfied with method 300 Marital dissolution/Divorced or widowed 310 Doctor's advice 320 Specific method issue 321 IUD expelled 322 IUD expired 330 Religious prohibition 996 Other reason 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 340 Others had bad experience with method 350 Rest 360 Period returned Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Month of calendar year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTMO (V315) reports the month of the calendar year when they first started using their current method. The year when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTYR (V316). 98 Missing 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTYR (V316) reports the year when they first started using their current method. The calendar month when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTMO (V315). 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2016 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1970 1970 1971 1971 1960 1960 2017 2017 Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Date when started using current FP method (CMC) For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTCMC (V317) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date when the woman started using her current method. 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information: Start date of current method FPCURCOMP (V318) reports the completeness of information about the start date of the woman's current contraceptive method. 1 Month and year given 5 Month imputed, year given 7 Month given, year imputed (date placed) 8 No information given (date placed) 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Months of use of current family planning method 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). 000 0 months 001 1 month 002 2 months 003 3 months 004 4 months 005 5 months 006 6 months 007 7 months 008 8 months 009 9 months 010 10 months 011 11 months 012 12 months 013 13 months 014 14 months 015 15 months 016 16 months 017 17 months 018 18 months 019 19 months 020 20 months 021 21 months 022 22 months 023 23 months 024 24 months 025 25 months 026 26 months 027 27 months 028 28 months 029 29 months 030 30 months 031 31 months 032 32 months 033 33 months 034 34 months 035 35 months 036 36 months 037 37 months 038 38 months 039 39 months 040 40 months 041 41 months 042 42 months 043 43 months 044 44 months 045 45 months 046 46 months 047 47 months 048 48 months 049 49 months 050 50 months 051 51 months 052 52 months 053 53 months 054 54 months 055 55 months 056 56 months 057 57 months 058 58 months 059 59 months 060 60 months 061 61 months 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International Rescue Committee (IRC) 2425 Homeopath 2330 Private Sangini outlet 1909 Condom box 1438 Primary health center outreach clinic 0000 No one 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 Referral/specialty hospital 1120 National/central hospital 1130 Regional/provincial hospital 1140 Urban hospital 1150 District/rural hospital 1151 District hospital 1152 Rural hospital 1160 Category I hospital 1170 Category II hospital 1180 University/teaching hospital 1181 University hospital 1182 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Integrated health center 1260 Family welfare center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Category I health center 1290 Category II health center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planninc clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1430 Government health worker 1431 Fieldworker 1432 Lady health worker (LHW) 1433 Lady health visitor (LHV) 1434 Community-based distribution agent 1435 Community/village health worker 1436 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1437 Nurse 1500 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1600 Government maternity home 1610 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1900 Other public sector 1901 Camp 1902 Health box 1903 Health station/clinic 1904 Health office 1905 Community clinic 1906 Health insurance organization 1907 Curative care organization 1908 Youth facility 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Specialized hospital 2112 District hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Polyclinic 2122 Clinic 2200 Private doctor 2210 Qualified doctor 2220 Traditional doctor 2300 Private pharmacy/dispensary 2310 Private pharmacy 2320 Private dispensary 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Fieldworker 2422 Community-based distribution agent 2423 Community/village health worker 2424 Nurse 2500 Private health center 2510 VCT center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Medical office 2902 Care room 2903 Tent 3000 NGO FACILITY 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Community-based outlet 3200 NGO health worker 3210 NGO community-based distributor 3220 NGO fieldworker 3230 NGO depot holder 3300 Country-specific NGOs 3301 AMO Congo 3302 Egypt FP association 3303 CSI project 3304 BLM 3305 MACRO 3900 Other NGO facility 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious mobile clinic 4400 Religious door-to-door 5000 OTHER 5100 Shop/market 5110 Shop 5111 General dealer 5112 Supermarket 5113 Tuck shop 5114 Service station 5120 Kiosk 5130 Gas station 5190 Other retail 5200 Relative/friend 5210 Partner 5300 Church/mosque 5400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 5410 Bar/nightclub 5411 Bar 5420 Hotel 5500 Other institution 5510 School 5520 Youth center 5530 Workplace 5600 Media 5610 Family planning campaign 5700 Traditional practitioner 5710 Hakim 5720 Traditional birth attendant (TBA) 5800 Informal channels 5810 Drug vendor 5820 Public toilet 9995 Other 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1190 Military hospital 1412 Sub-center or sub-post 1620 Rural maternity clinic 3140 Red Cross 3150 Marie Stopes 3160 Population Services International (PSI) 3170 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3306 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 4900 Other religious 5540 Charity/foundation 5550 Refugee camp Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, detailed 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. 6903 Community center 3306 Institute for Family Health (IFH) 3180 International Rescue Committee (IRC) 0000 NO ONE 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 National hospital 1111 Referral/specialty hospital 1112 National/central hospital 1113 Military hospital 1114 Day hospital 1120 Provincial/regional hospital 1130 Urban hospital 1140 District/rural hospital 1141 District hospital 1142 Rural hospital 1150 Category I hospital 1160 Category II hospital 1170 University/teaching hospital 1171 University hospital 1172 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Basic health center 1260 Integrated health center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Family welfare center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planning clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1330 Family planning clinic CBD 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1412 Sub-center 1413 Sub-health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1421 Mobile PHC clinic 1430 Government health professional 1431 Doctor 1432 Nurse 1433 Paramedic 1440 Government health worker 1434 Community-based distributor (CBD) 1435 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1436 Male mobilizer 1437 Accredited social health activist (ASHA) 1438 Vaidya/hakim/homeopath 1450 Government outreach clinic 1451 Primary health care outreach clinic 1452 Satellite clinic/EPI outreach 1453 Community clinic 1454 Rural/municipal clinic 1460 Camp 1470 Household visit 1500 Government maternity home 1510 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1520 Rural maternity 1530 Anganwadi/ICDS center 1600 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1610 Government pharmacy 1611 Community pharmacy 1620 Government dispensary 1900 Other public 1901 Clinic 1902 Curative care organization 1903 Health home 1904 Health office 1905 Health insurance organization 1906 Parastatal health facility 1907 Youth center 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Private specialty hospital 2112 Private district hospital 2113 Private university hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Private polyclinic 2122 Private clinic 2200 Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store 2210 Private pharmacy 2220 Private dispensary 2230 Private chemist/drug store 2231 Private chemist 2232 Private drug store 2240 Private mobile drug vendor 2300 Private doctor's office 2310 Qualified doctor 2320 Traditional/unqualified doctor 2330 Private practice 2331 Private care room 2332 Private infirmiry 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Private field worker 2422 Private community/village health worker 2423 Private community-based distributor 2424 Private paramedic 2425 Private hakim/homeopath 2426 Private traditional healer 2427 Private traditional birth attendant (TBA) 2428 Private nurse 2500 Private health center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2610 Injectables outlet 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Tent 2902 VCT center 3000 NGO SECTOR 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Marie Stopes facility 3131 Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM) 3140 Red Cross facility 3150 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3160 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) 3170 Population Services International (PSI) 3200 NGO health worker 3210 Depot holder 3220 Field worker 3230 Community-based distributor 3300 Country-specific NGO 3301 Amo-Congo 3302 Clinical Services Improvement (CSI) 3303 Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) 3304 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 3305 United Mission to Nepal (UMN) 3900 Other NGO 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious outreach 4310 Religious health post 4320 Religious mobile clinic 4330 Religious health worker 4331 Religious field worker 4900 Other religious 5000 UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR 5100 Pharmacy/dispensary 5110 Pharmacy 5120 Dispensary 5200 Outreach 5210 Mobile clinic 5220 Health worker 5221 Field worker 5222 Traditional healer 5223 Health educator 5224 Peer educators 5230 Outreach clinic 5900 Other unspecified medical sector 5901 Media campaign 6000 OTHER 6100 Shop/market 6110 Shop 6111 General dealer 6112 Supermarket/tuck shop 6113 Supermarket 6114 Tuck shop 6120 Market 6130 Kiosk 6140 Gas station 6150 Other retail 6200 Church/mosque 6300 Friend/relative 6310 Friend 6320 Relative 6321 Partner 6400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 6410 Bar/nightclub 6411 Bar 6420 Hotel 6500 Workplace 6510 Respondent's workplace 6520 Partner's workplace 6600 Informal channels 6610 Drug vendor 6620 Support group 6630 Women's sittings 6700 Location for adolescents 6710 Youth center 6720 School 6900 Other facility 6901 Refugee camp 6902 Charity/foundation 9994 Abroad 9995 Other 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, standardized 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 97 Don't know 07 Other 06 Church, Shop, friends, books 05 Private Pharmacy 04 Private Clin/Deliv 03 NGO 02 Govt Home/Comm delivery 01 Govt Clinic/Pharm Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP (grouped) 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4+ 7 Inconsistent number reported 8 Missing 9 Never used FP First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP 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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 96 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP current use or future intention FPUSINTENT (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. 1 Using modern method 2 Using traditional method 3 Non-user intending to use 4 Does not intend to use 9 NIU (not in universe) 5 Never had sex Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Intention to use FP in future 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. 10 Will use in future 11 Use in next 12 months 12 Use later 20 Unsure about future use 21 Unsure about timing 22 Unsure about use 30 Does not intend to use 40 Never had sex 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred future FP method 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. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 997 Inconsistent 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 Other method, unspecified 234 Traditional medications 233 Astrology 232 Gris-gris/amulet 231 Herbs 230 Other traditional/folkloric 220 Withdrawal 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 160 Whatever doctor prescribes 150 Other modern methods 140 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 126 Vaginal methods 125 Foaming tablets 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 108 Male sterilization 107 Female sterilization 106 Female condom 105 Condom 104 Norplant/implants 103 Injections 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 213 CycleBeads/Standard days method 214 Mucus method (periodic abstinence) 235 Knotted cord/strings 236 Charm from traditional spiritual leader 996 Don't know Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern) FPEVUSE (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. 00 Never used 10 Used only traditional or folkloric method 11 Used only traditional method 12 Used only folkloric method 20 Used modern method Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Pill for FP FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use IUD for FP FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use injectable for FP FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use condom for FP FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female sterilization for FP FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use withdrawal for FP FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use rhythm for FP FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use male sterilization for FP FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use implants/Norplant for FP FPEVUSIMP (V305_11) indicates whether the woman had ever used implants (such as Norplant) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female condom for FP FPEVUSFC (V305_14) indicates whether the woman had ever used the female condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use foam or jelly for FP FPEVUSFJ (V305_15) indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOFJ indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use emergency contraception for FP FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOEMRG indicates whether the woman knew about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Lactational amenorrhea method for FP FPEVUSLAM (V305_13) indicates whether the woman had ever used the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOLAM indicates whether the woman knew about LAM as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use coffee beans for FP FPEVUSCB indicates whether the woman had ever used coffee beans to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOCBÂ indicates whether the woman knew about using coffee beans as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use medicinal plants or herbs for FP FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use other methods for FP FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Age at sterilization (grouped) For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation. 7 50 - 54 years old 1 Less than 25 years old 2 25 - 29 years old 3 30 - 34 years old 4 35 - 39 years old 5 40 - 44 years old 6 45 - 49 years old 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Parity at sterilization 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 or more 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Marital duration at time of sterilization 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. 0 Single, before marriage 1 0 - 4 years 2 5 - 9 years 3 10 - 14 years 4 15 - 19 years 5 20 - 24 years 6 25 - 29 years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Years since sterilization 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. 1 Less than 2 years 2 2 - 3 years 3 4 - 5 years 4 6 - 7 years 5 8 - 9 years 6 10 or more years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Why not intend to use FP in future 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. 10 NOT MARRIED 11 Not married 12 Not intending to marry 13 Inconsistent says not married 20 OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK 21 Not having sex 22 Infrequent sex 23 Menopausal or hysterectomy 24 Subfecund, infecund 25 Postpartum, breastfeeding 26 Husband ill or subfecund 30 WANTS CHILDREN 31 Wants more children 32 Wants son 33 Wants daughter 34 Fatalistic 35 Wants as many children as possible 40 OPPOSITION TO USE 41 Respondent opposed 42 Husband opposed/makes decision on FP 43 Others opposed 44 Religious prohibition 45 Cultural taboos 46 Rumors 50 LACK OF KNOWLEDGE 51 Knows no method 52 Knows no source 60 METHOD-RELATED 61 Health concerns 62 Fear side effects 63 Lack of access 64 Cost too much 65 Inconvenient to use 66 Interfere with body 67 Sterilization concerns 70 OTHER 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Not having sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTNOSEX (V3A08B) indicates whether they reported "not having sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Infrequent sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINSEX (V3A08C) indicates whether they reported "infrequent sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Menopausal or hysterectomy For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTMENO (V3A08D) indicates whether they reported "menopausal or hysterectomy" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Subfecund or infecund For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINF (V3A08E) indicates whether they reported "subfecund or infecund" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Postpartum amenorrheic For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTAMEN (V3A08F) indicates whether they reported "postpartum amenorrheic" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Breastfeeding For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBSTFD (V3A08G) indicates whether they reported "breastfeeding" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Respondent opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPR (V3A08I) indicates whether the respondent herself reported being opposed to use in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Husband or partner opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPH (V3A08J) indicates whether they reported "husband/partner opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Others opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPO (V3A08K) indicates whether they reported "others opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Religious prohibition For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRELIG (V3A08L) indicates whether they reported "religious prohibition" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no contraceptive method For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTKNO (V3A08M) indicates whether they reported not knowing a method in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no source of contraceptives For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSRC (V3A08N) indicates whether they reported not knowing a source in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Health concerns For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTHLTH (V3A08O) indicates whether they reported "health concerns" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Fear of side effects For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSIDEF (V3A08P) indicates whether they reported "fear of side effects" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Lack of access or too far For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTFAR (V3A08Q) indicates whether they reported "lack of access or too far" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Costs too much For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCOST (V3A08R) indicates whether they reported "costs too much" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Inconvenient to use For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCONV (V3A08S) indicates whether they reported "inconvenient to use" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Interferes with body's natural processes For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBODY (V3A08T) indicates whether they reported "interferes with body's normal processes" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Difficult to get pregnant For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDIFFPR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "difficult to get pregnant" as a reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Rumors For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRUMOR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "rumors" as the reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Other reason For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOTH (V3A08X) indicates whether they reported some other reason in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Don't know For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDK (V3A08Z) indicates whether they reported "don't know" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes, does not know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Pill 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: IUD 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Injectables 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Condom 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Male sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Rhythm 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Withdrawal 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Implants or norplants FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) reports whether the contraceptive implant (such as Norplant) 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 FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Abstinence FPTYPABS (V304A_12) reports whether abstinence 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPABS 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Lactational amenorrhea (prolonged breastfeeding) FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) reports whether the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. How lactational amenorrhea was characterized varies across samples; see Comparability and Codes. 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 FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female condom FPTYPFC (V304A_14) reports whether the female 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPFC (V304A_14) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Emergency contraception FPTYPEMERG reports whether emergency 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPEMERG 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Medicinal plants or herbs FPTYPPLT reports whether the use of medicinal plants or herbs 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 FPTYPPLT 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Coffee beans FPTYPCB reports whether coffee beans are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Coffee beans, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPCB 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Suppositories FPTYPSP reports whether suppositories are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Suppositories, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPSP 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Other 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner. 154 54 days 153 53 days 152 52 days 151 51 days 150 50 days 149 49 days 148 48 days 147 47 days 146 46 days 145 45 days 144 44 days 143 43 days 142 42 days 141 41 days 140 40 days 139 39 days 138 38 days 137 37 days 136 36 days 135 35 days 134 34 days 133 33 days 132 32 days 131 31 days 130 30 days 129 29 days 128 28 days 127 27 days 126 26 days 125 25 days 124 24 days 123 23 days 122 22 days 121 21 days 120 20 days 119 19 days 118 18 days 117 17 days 116 16 days 115 15 days 114 14 days 113 13 days 112 12 days 111 11 days 110 10 days 109 9 days 108 8 days 107 7 days 106 6 days 105 5 days 104 4 days 103 3 days 102 2 days 101 1 day 100 Less than 1 day ago 155 55 days 156 56 days 157 57 days 158 58 days 159 59 days 160 60 days 161 61 days 162 62 days 163 63 days 164 64 days 165 65 days 166 66 days 167 67 days 168 68 days 169 69 days 170 70 days 171 71 days 172 72 days 173 73 days 174 74 days 175 75 days 176 76 days 177 77 days 178 78 days 179 79 days 180 80 days 181 81 days 182 82 days 183 83 days 184 84 days 185 85 days 186 86 days 187 87 days 188 88 days 189 89 days 190 90 days 191 91 days 192 92 days 193 93 days 194 94 days 195 95 days 196 96 days 197 97 days 198 Days, number inconsistent 199 Days, number missing 200 WEEKS 201 1 week 202 2 weeks 203 3 weeks 204 4 weeks 205 5 weeks 206 6 weeks 207 7 weeks 208 8 weeks 209 9 weeks 210 10 weeks 211 11 weeks 212 12 weeks 213 13 weeks 214 14 weeks 215 15 weeks 216 16 weeks 217 17 weeks 218 18 weeks 219 19 weeks 220 20 weeks 221 21 weeks 222 22 weeks 223 23 weeks 224 24 weeks 225 25 weeks 226 26 weeks 227 27 weeks 228 28 weeks 229 29 weeks 230 30 weeks 231 31 weeks 232 32 weeks 233 33 weeks 234 34 weeks 235 35 weeks 236 36 weeks 237 37 weeks 238 38 weeks 239 39 weeks 240 40 weeks 241 41 weeks 242 42 weeks 243 43 weeks 244 44 weeks 245 45 weeks 246 46 weeks 247 47 weeks 248 48 weeks 249 49 weeks 250 50 weeks 251 51 weeks 252 52 weeks 298 Weeks, inconsistent 299 Weeks, number missing 300 MONTHS 301 1 month 302 2 months 303 3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 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398 Months, inconsistent 399 Months, number missing 400 YEARS 401 1 year 402 2 years 403 3 years 404 4 years 405 5 years 406 6 years 407 7 years 408 8 years 409 9 years 410 10 years 411 11 years 412 12 years 413 13 years 414 14 years 415 15 years 416 16 years 417 17 years 418 18 years 419 19 years 420 20 years 421 21 years 422 22 years 423 23 years 424 24 years 425 25 years 426 26 years 427 27 years 428 28 years 429 29 years 430 30 years 431 31 years 432 32 years 433 33 years 434 34 years 435 35 years 436 36 years 437 37 years 438 38 years 439 39 years 440 40 years 441 41 years 442 42 years 443 43 years 444 44 years 445 45 years 448 48 years 449 49 years 450 50+ years 499 Years, number missing 993 With former husband 994 Within last 4 weeks 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 446 46 years 447 47 years Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in days TIMESINCESEXD (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+." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31+ days 92 Not married/no regular partner 93 Within last 4 weeks 94 Before last birth 95 With former husband 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in months (imputed) TIMESINCESEXM (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." 000 Less than 1 month 993 No partner 994 With former husband 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Flag 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 birth 00 No flag 01 Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence 02 Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth 03 Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth 04 Before last birth, but no births 05 Before last birth, but currently pregnant 06 Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth 07 Reported but before last pregnancy 08 Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks 09 Reported but before last birth 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Sexual activity in past 4 weeks SEXACTIV4WK (V536) reports the respondent's recent sexual activity (never had intercourse, sexually active in the last 4 weeks, not active in the last 4 weeks because of postpartum abstinence, or not active in the last 4 weeks because of something other than postpartum abstinence). 0 Never had intercourse 1 Sexually active in last 4 weeks 2 Not active in last 4 weeks (postpartum abs.) 3 Not active in last 4 weeks (not postpartum abs.) 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Duration of abstinence (months) DURABST (V537) reports the duration of the respondent's abstinence (in months). This time interval includes postpartum and non-postpartum abstinence. 00 Less than 1 month 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 95 Before last birth 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Smokes nothing TONOSMOKE (V463Z) indicates whether the woman does not smoke cigarettes or use any other form of tobacco. 0 No, smokes 1 Yes, does not smoke or use tobacco 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Smokes cigarettes TOSMOKE (V463A) indicates whether the woman smokes cigarettes. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Uses water pipe TOSHISHA (V463G) indicates whether the woman smokes tobacco using a water pipe (also known as a hookah or shisha). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum amenorrheic 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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum abstaining 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. 0 No 1 Yes General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number 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. 1 BIDX_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (last-born child) 01 1 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (second-to-last-born child) 02 2 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (third-to-last-born child) 03 3 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (fourth-to-last-born child) 04 4 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (fifth-to-last-born child) 05 5 99 NIU (not in universe General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (sixth-to-last-born child) 06 6 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (seventh-to-last-born child) 07 7 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (eighth-to-last-born child) 08 8 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (ninth-to-last-born child) 09 9 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (tenth-to-last-born child) 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (eleventh-to-last-born child) 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (twelfth-to-last-born child) 12 12 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 13 13 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 14 14 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 15 15 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 16 16 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 17 17 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 18 18 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 19 19 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birth index history number (twentieth-to-last-born child) 20 20 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number 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. 1 KIDBORD_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (second-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (third-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (fourth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (fifth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (sixth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (seventh-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (eighth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (ninth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (tenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (eleventh-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (twelfth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (twentieth-to-last-born child) 01 1 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth KIDTWIN_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. 1 KIDTWIN_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (second-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (third-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (fourth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (fifth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (sixth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (seventh-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (eighth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (ninth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (tenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (eleventh-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (twelfth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is a twin or single birth (twentieth-to-last-born child) 00 Single birth 10 Twin or multiple 11 1st of multiple births 12 2nd of multiple births 13 3rd of multiple births 14 4th of multiple births 15 5th of multiple births 16 6th of multiple births 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth 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. 1 KIDBIRTHMO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (second-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (third-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (fourth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (fifth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (sixth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (seventh-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (eighth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (ninth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (tenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child) 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth 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. 1 KIDBIRTHYR_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (last-born child) 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (second-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (third-to-last-born child) 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (fourth-to-last-born child) 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (fifth-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (sixth-to-last-born child) 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (seventh-to-last-born child) 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (eighth-to-last-born child) 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (ninth-to-last-born child) 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (tenth-to-last-born child) 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child) 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child) 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child) 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child'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. 1 KIDDOBCMC_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (second-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (third-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (fourth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (fifth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (sixth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (seventh-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (eighth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (ninth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (tenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (eleventh-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (twelfth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) (twentieth-to-last-born child) 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child KIDSEX _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. 1 KIDSEX_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (second most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (third most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (fourth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (fifth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (sixth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (seventh most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (eighth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (ninth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (tenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (eleventh most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (twelfth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (thirteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (fourteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (fifteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (sixteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (seventeenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (eighteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (nineteenth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child (twentieth most recent birth) 1 Male 2 Female 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive 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. 1 KIDALIVE_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (most recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (second most recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (third most recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (fourth most recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (fifth most recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (sixth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (seventh recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (eighth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (ninth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (tenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (eleventh recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (twelfth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (thirteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (fourteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (fifteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (sixteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (seventeenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (eighteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (nineteenth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive (twentieth recent birth) 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household LINENOKID_ALL (B16_x) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the child's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking the household survey respondent, "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. 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. 1 LINENOKID_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (second-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (third-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (fourth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (fifth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (sixth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (seventh-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (eighth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (ninth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (tenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (eleventh-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (twelfth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 00 Not listed in household 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) 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. 1 KIDAGEDEATH_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (last-born child) See KIDAGEDEATH_ALL. 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 297 Months: Inconsistant 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistant 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (second-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 259 59 months 297 Months: Inconsistant 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 338 38 years 339 39 years 340 40 years 397 Years: Inconsistant 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistant 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (third-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 297 Months: Inconsistant 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 338 38 years 397 Years: Inconsistant 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistant 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (fourth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 197 Days: Inconsistant 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 259 59 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 397 Years: Inconsistant 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistant 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (fifth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 197 Days: Inconsistant 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 297 Months: Inconsistant 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (sixth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 338 38 years 339 39 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (seventh-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (eighth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 297 Months: Inconsistent 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (ninth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Monoths: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (tenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (eleventh-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don’t know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (twelfth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 198 Days: Don’t know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 298 Months: Don't know 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 198 Days: Don't know 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 397 Years: Inconsistent 398 Years: Don't know 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death (non-imputed) (twentieth-to-last-born child) 100 Less than 1 day 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 199 Days: Number missing 200 Less than 1 month 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 299 Months: Number missing 300 Less than 1 year 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 399 Years: Number missing 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child'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. 1 KIDAGEDIEDIMP_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (second-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (third-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (fourth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (fifth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (sixth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (seventh-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (eighth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (ninth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (tenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (eleventh-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (twelfth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (thirteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (fourteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (fifteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (sixteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (seventeenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (eighteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (nineteenth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in months (including imputed) (twentieth-to-last birth) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_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. 1 KIDAGEDEATHFLAG_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (second-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (third-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (fourth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (fifth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (sixth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (seventh-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (eighth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (ninth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (tenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (eleventh-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (twelfth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child (twentieth-to-last-born child) 00 No flag 01 Reported age places death after interview 02 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 03 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 04 Reported age less than age first breastfed 05 Reported age before last vaccination 06 Reported age outside expected range for units 07 Reported age was imputed, units given 08 Reported age was imputed, units not given 09 Reported age adjusted to give age in months 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child 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. 1 KIDCURAGE_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (last-born child) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (second-to-last-born child) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (third-to-last-born child) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (fourth-to-last-born child) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (fifth-to-last-born child) 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (sixth-to-last-born child) 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (seventh-to-last-born child) 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (eighth-to-last-born child) 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (ninth-to-last-born child) 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (tenth-to-last-born child) 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (eleventh-to-last-born child) 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (twelfth-to-last-born child) 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years (twentieth-to-last-born child) 34 34 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others KIDLIVESWITH_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. 1 KIDLIVESWITH_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (second-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (third-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (fourth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (fifth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (sixth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (seventh-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (eighth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (ninth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (tenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (eleventh-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (twelfth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or others (twentieth-to-last-born child) 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth 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. 1 KIDAGEINFO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (second-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (third-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all inputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (fourth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (fifth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (sixth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (seventh-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (eighth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (ninth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (tenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (eleventh-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (twelfth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year- age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth (twentieth-to-last-born child) 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months 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. 1 BIRTHINTPREMO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (second-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (third-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (fourth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (fifth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (sixth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (seventh-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (eighth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (ninth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (tenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (eleventh-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (twelfth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceeding birth interval, in months (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months 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. 1 BIRTHINTPOSTMO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (second-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (third-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (fourth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (fifth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (sixth-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (seventh-to-last-born child) 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (eighth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (ninth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (tenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (eleventh-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (twelfth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months (twentieth-to-last-born child) 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth OTHBIRTHININT_ALL (B15_x) indicates whether there were any other live births in the interval between this birth and the previously reported birth. The survey form included the question, "Were there any other live births between (NAME OF PREVIOUS BIRTH) and (NAME), including any children who died?" For DHS Phase III only, OTHBIRTHININT_ALL (B15_x) is limited to "Births for which the interval between the birth and the previously reported birth was four or more years (B14 =1)," according to the Recode Manuals. For later Phases, the universe is all second- and higher-order births. The DHS Recode Manuals include the following explanatory note about this variable: Variables B14 and B15 are questions used in the interview to try and ascertain if the respondent had omitted any live births while reporting her birth history. The birth history may have been modified during the interviewing process, and the responses may not now correspond to the interval between the birth and the preceding birth recorded in this section. The data have been included to help indicate cases where the respondent may have omitted live births while originally reporting the birth history. The omitted births should be included in this final version of the birth history. OTHBIRTHININT_ALL consists of a set of twenty separate variables, covering the most recent birth (OTHBIRTHININT_01) up to the twentieth-most-recent birth (OTHBIRTHININT_20) for a female respondent of childbearing age. If OTHBIRTHININT_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 OTHBIRTHININT_20 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. 1 OTHBIRTHININT_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (second-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (third-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (fourth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (fifth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (sixth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (seventh-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (eighth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (ninth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (tenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (eleventh-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (twelfth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (thirteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (fourteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (fifteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (sixteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (seventeenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (eighteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth (nineteenth-to-last-born child) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) For 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. 1 BIRTHSZ_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (last birth) See BIRTHSZ_ALL. 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (second to last birth) 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (third to last birth) 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (fourth to last birth) 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (fifth to last birth) 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) (sixth to last birth) 10 Large 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Small 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos For 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. 1 BIRTHWT_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (last birth) For 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. 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (second to last birth) 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (third to last birth) 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (fourth to last birth) 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (fifth to last birth) 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos (sixth to last birth) 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BIRTHWTREF_ALL (M19A_x) indicates whether the child's reported weight at birth (BIRTHWT_ALL) was recorded from a health card or based on the mother's recall. Children who were not weighed are coded 9996. BIRTHWTREF_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BIRTHWTREF_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BIRTHWTREF_02, BIRTHWTREF_03, BIRTHWTREF_04, BIRTHWTREF_05, and BIRTHWTREF_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BIRTHWTREF_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 BIRTHWTREF_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. 1 BIRTHWTREF_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of birthweight info (health card or recall) (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BIRTHWTREF_01 (M19A_1) indicates whether the child's reported weight at birth (BIRTHWT_01) was recorded from a health card or based on the mother's recall. Children who were not weighed at birth are coded 0. 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) (second to last birth) 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) (third to last birth) 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) (fourth to last birth) 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) (fifth to last birth) 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) (sixth to last birth) 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy 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. 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (last birth) 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. 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (second to last birth) 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (third to last birth) 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (fourth to last birth) 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (fifth to last birth) 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted pregnancy (sixth to last birth) 1 Then 2 Later 3 No more 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy For 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. 1 CHDESIREL_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy (last birth) See CHDESIREL_ALL. 100 MONTHS 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 71 172 72 173 73 174 74 175 75 176 76 177 77 178 78 179 79 180 80 181 81 182 82 183 83 184 84 185 85 186 86 187 87 188 88 189 89 190 90 191 91 192 92 193 93 194 94 195 95 196 96 197 97 198 98 199 Weeks, number missing 200 YEARS 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30+ 299 Years, number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy (second to last birth) 100 MONTHS 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 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30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 71 172 72 173 73 174 74 175 75 176 76 177 77 178 78 179 79 180 80 181 81 182 82 183 83 184 84 185 85 186 86 187 87 188 88 189 89 190 90 191 91 192 92 193 93 194 94 195 95 196 96 197 97 198 98 199 Weeks, number missing 200 YEARS 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30+ 299 Years, number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy (fifth to last birth) 100 MONTHS 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 71 172 72 173 73 174 74 175 75 176 76 177 77 178 78 179 79 180 80 181 81 182 82 183 83 184 84 185 85 186 86 187 87 188 88 189 89 190 90 191 91 192 92 193 93 194 94 195 95 196 96 197 97 198 98 199 Weeks, number missing 200 YEARS 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30+ 299 Years, number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy (sixth to last birth) 100 MONTHS 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 71 172 72 173 73 174 74 175 75 176 76 177 77 178 78 179 79 180 80 181 81 182 82 183 83 184 84 185 85 186 86 187 87 188 88 189 89 190 90 191 91 192 92 193 93 194 94 195 95 196 96 197 97 198 98 199 Weeks, number missing 200 YEARS 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30+ 299 Years, number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months PPAMHMO_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. 1 PPAMHMO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (last births) PPAMHMO_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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (second to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (third to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (fourth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (fifth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum amenorrhea in months (sixth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) PPAMHMOC_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. 1 PPAMHMOC_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (last birth) PPAMHMOC_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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (second to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (third to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (fourth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (fifth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) (sixth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea PPAMFLAG_ALL (M28_x) reports the type of problem, if any, found in editing data on the duration of postpartum amenorrhea, for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. Cases with no known problem are coded 0. PPAMFLAG_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (PPAMFLAG_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., PPAMFLAG_02, PPAMFLAG_03, PPAMFLAG_04, PPAMFLAG_05, and PPAMFLAG_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 PPAMFLAG_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. For discussion of the editing rules implemented (by the survey administrators) for data on postpartum amenorrhea, see PPAMHMO_ALL and PPAMHMOC_ALL, 1 PPAMFLAG_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (last birth) PPAMFLAG_01 (M28_1) reports the type of problem, if any, found in editing data on the duration of postpartum amenorrhea (for the last birth), for women who gave birth in the last three to five years. 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_01 and PPAMHMOC_01, 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (second to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (third to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (fourth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (fifth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum amenorrhea (sixth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) For 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. 1 PPABMO_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (last birth) See PPABMO_ALL. 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (second to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (third to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (fourth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (fifth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Duration of postpartum abstinence (in months) (sixth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) For 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. 1 PPABMOC_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (last birth) For 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (second to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (third to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (fourth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (fifth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Months of postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) (sixth to last birth) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence PPABFLAG_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. 1 PPABFLAG_ALL available General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag 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. 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence (second to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence (third to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence (fourth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence (fifth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for postpartum abstinence (sixth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in maternity history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in immunization/health history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in height and weight table WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 201) CHECK COLUMN 11. RECORD THE LINE NUMBER AND AGE FOR ALLL ELLIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN QUESTION 202. IF MORE THAN SIX CHILDREN. USE ADDITIONA; QUESTIONAIRE(S). A FINAL OUTCAOME MUST BE RECORDED FOR THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN208 AND FOR THE ANEMIA PROCEDURE IN 213 ANSWER 202-213 FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 0-5. 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Whether survey columns are used for last births only LASTBIRTHONLY (V468) indicates whether the column(s) on the women's questionnaire relating to pregnancy and postnatal care relate only to last-born children. In the standard questionnaire, some questions are asked about the last-born child only, while in some countries, these questions are asked about all children born in the last three or five years. LASTBIRTHONLY indicates whether the questionnaire followed the standard or was changed to include more children. 0 See specific questions 1 Last birth only 2 All births in last 5 years General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days For women who gave birth in the three to five years preceding the survey and who ever breastfed, NBFEDANY_ALL (M55_x) indicates whether the child was given anything other than breast milk to drink in the first three days after delivery. NBFEDANY_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDANY_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDANY_02, NBFEDANY_03, NBFEDANY_04, NBFEDANY_05, and NBFEDANY_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDANY_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 NBFEDANY_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDANY_01). 1 NBFEDANY_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (last birth) For women who gave birth in the five years preceding the survey and who ever breastfed, NBFEDANY_01 (M55_1) indicates whether the child was given anything other than breast milk to drink in the first three days after delivery (for the last birth). 8 Missing 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (second to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDMILK_ALL (M55A_x) indicates whether the child was given milk in the first three days after birth. NBFEDMILK_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDMILK_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDMILK_02, NBFEDMILK_03, NBFEDMILK_04, NBFEDMILK_05, and NBFEDMILK_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDMILK_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 NBFEDMILK_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDMILK_01). 1 NBFEDMILK_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDMILK_01 (M55A_1) indicates whether the child was given milk in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDWAT_ALL (M55B_x) indicates whether the child was given plain water in the first three days after the birth. NBFEDWAT_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDWAT_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDWAT_02, NBFEDWAT_03, NBFEDWAT_04, NBFEDWAT_05, and NBFEDWAT_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDWAT_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 NBFEDWAT_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDWAT_01). 1 NBFEDWAT_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDWAT_01 (M55B_1) indicates whether the child was given plain water in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDSUG_ALL (M55C_x) indicates whether the child was given sugar or glucose water in the first three days after birth. NBFEDSUG_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDSUG_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDSUG_02, NBFEDSUG_03, NBFEDSUG_04, NBFEDSUG_05, and NBFEDSUG_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDSUG_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 NBFEDSUG_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDSUG_01). 1 NBFEDSUG_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDSUG_01 (M55C_1) indicates whether the child was given sugar or glucose water in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDGP_ALL (M55D_x) indicates whether the child was given gripe water in the first three days after the birth. Gripe water is liquid (whose ingredients vary) that is given to infants to treat colic and other stomach ailments. NBFEDGP_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDGP_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDGP_02, NBFEDGP_03, NBFEDGP_04, NBFEDGP_05, and NBFEDGP_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDGP_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 NBFEDGP_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDGP_01). 1 NBFEDGP_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDGP_01 (M55D_1) indicates whether the child was given gripe water in the first three days (for the last birth). Gripe water is liquid (whose ingredients vary) that is given to infants to treat colic and other stomach ailments. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDORT_ALL (M55E_x) indicates whether the child was given a sugar-salt-water solution in the first three days after birth. NBFEDORT_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDORT_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDORT_02, NBFEDORT_03, NBFEDORT_04, NBFEDORT_05, and NBFEDORT_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDORT_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 NBFEDORT_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDORT_01). 1 NBFEDORT_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDORT_01 (M55E_1) indicates whether the child was given a sugar-salt-water solution in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDJUI_ALL (M55F_x) indicates whether the child was given fruit juice in the first three days after birth. NBFEDJUI_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDJUI_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDJUI_02, NBFEDJUI_03, NBFEDJUI_04, NBFEDJUI_05, and NBFEDJUI_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDJUI_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 NBFEDJUI_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDJUI_01). 1 NBFEDJUI_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDJUI_01 (M55F_1) indicates whether the child was given fruit juice in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDFORM_ALL (M55G_x) indicates whether the child was given infant formula in the first three days after the birth. NBFEDFORM_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDFORM_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDFORM_02, NBFEDFORM_03, NBFEDFORM_04, NBFEDFORM_05, and NBFEDFORM_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDFORM_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 NBFEDFORM_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDFORM_01). 1 NBFEDFORM_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDFORM_01 (M55G_1) indicates whether the child was given infant formula in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDTEA_ALL (M55H_x) indicates whether the child was given tea/infusions in the first three days after birth. Wording varied somewhat across samples. See Comparability. NBFEDTEA_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDTEA_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDTEA_02, NBFEDTEA_03, NBFEDTEA_04, NBFEDTEA_05, and NBFEDTEA_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDTEA_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 NBFEDTEA_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDTEA_01). 1 NBFEDTEA_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDTEA_01 (M55H_1) indicates whether the child was given tea/infusions in the first three days (for the last birth). Wording varied somewhat across samples. See Comparability. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey For women who gave birth in the last five years, NBFEDHON_ALL (M55I_x) indicates whether the child was given honey in the first three days after the birth. NBFEDHON_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDHON_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDHON_02, NBFEDHON_03, NBFEDHON_04, NBFEDHON_05, and NBFEDHON_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDHON_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 NBFEDHON_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDHON_01). 1 NBFEDHON_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last five years, NBFEDHON_01 (M55H_1) indicates whether the child was given honey in the first three days (for the last birth). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDOTH_ALL (M55X_x) indicates whether the child was given some other liquid in the first three days after birth. The meaning of "other" is relative to the specific categories included in a given sample. NBFEDOTH_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDOTH_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDOTH_02, NBFEDOTH_03, NBFEDOTH_04, NBFEDOTH_05, and NBFEDOTH_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDOTH_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 NBFEDOTH_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDOTH_01). 1 NBFEDOTH_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDOTH_01 (M55X_1) indicates whether the child was given some other liquid in the first three days (for the last birth). The meaning of "other" is relative to the specific categories included in a given sample. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (second to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (third to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (fourth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (fifth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other (sixth to last birth) 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDNO_ALL (M55Z_x) indicates whether the child was given nothing (i.e., no supplemental fluids) to drink in the first three days after the birth. Some children may have been fed the mother's colostrum, a nourishing milky fluid that comes from the breast before true milk appears. NBFEDNO_ALL consists of a set of six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (NBFEDNO_01) up to the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., NBFEDNO_02, NBFEDNO_03, NBFEDNO_04, NBFEDNO_05, and NBFEDNO_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If NBFEDNO_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 NBFEDNO_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. As documented in the Comparability section, many surveys collected this information for the last-born child only (NBFEDNO_01). 1 NBFEDNO_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, NBFEDNO_01 (M55Z_1) indicates whether the child was given nothing (i.e., no supplemental fluids) to drink in the first three days (for the last birth). Some children may have been fed the mother's colostrum, a nourishing milky fluid that comes from the breast before true milk appears. 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (second to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (third to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (fourth to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (fifth to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing (sixth to last birth) 0 No, given something 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently breastfeeding any child BFEEDANYNOW (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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) 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. 1 BRSFEDMO_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (last birth) See BRSFEDMO_ALL. 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60(+) 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (second to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (third to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (fourth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (fifth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) (sixth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months 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. 1 BRSFEDUR_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (last birth) See BRSFEDUR_ALL. 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (second to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (third to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (fourth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (fifth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (sixth to last birth) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BRSFDFLAG_ALL (M27_x) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing the duration of breastfeeding. Cases without a problem are coded 0. BRSFDFLAG_ALL consists of a set of up to six separate variables, covering the most recent birth (BRSFDFLAG_01) up to, potentially, the sixth-most-recent birth (i.e., BRSFDFLAG_02, BRSFDFLAG_03, BRSFDFLAG_04, BRSFDFLAG_05, and BRSFDFLAG_06) during the reference period prior to the survey. If BRSFDFLAG_ALL is included in a data extract, all these separate variables are included in a researcher's data file. The information in BRSFDFLAG_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 BRSFDFLAG_06 would not be available for that survey in IPUMS-DHS. For duration of breastfeeding, see BRSFEDUR_ALL (M4_x). 1 BRSFDFLAG_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (last birth) For women who gave birth in the last three to five years, BRSFDFLAG_01 (M27_01) is a flag variable that indicates the type of problem, if any, found in editing the duration of breastfeeding. Cases without a problem are coded 0. For duration of breastfeeding, see BRSFEDUR_01 (M4_01). 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (second to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (third to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (fourth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (fifth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration (sixth to last birth) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed 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. 1 BRSFEDST_ALL available Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed (last birth) 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. 000 Immediately 100 Within 1 hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 160 60 170 70 180 80 190 90 199 Hours, number unspecified 200 Same day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30 231 31 232 32 233 33 234 34 235 35 236 36 237 37 238 38 239 39 240 40 241 41 242 42 243 43 244 44 245 45 246 46 247 47 248 48 249 49 250 50 251 51 252 52 253 53 254 54 255 55 256 56 257 57 258 58 259 59 260 60 261 61 262 62 263 63 264 64 265 65 266 66 267 67 268 68 269 69 270 70 271 71 272 72 273 73 274 74 275 75 276 76 277 77 278 78 279 79 280 80 281 81 282 82 283 83 284 84 285 85 286 86 287 87 288 88 289 89 290 90 291 91 292 92 293 93 294 94 295 95 296 96 297 97 298 98 299 Days, number unspecified 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed (second to last birth) 000 Immediately 100 Within 1 hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 160 60 170 70 180 80 190 90 199 Hours, number unspecified 200 Same day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 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16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 160 60 170 70 180 80 190 90 199 Hours, number unspecified 200 Same day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30 231 31 232 32 233 33 234 34 235 35 236 36 237 37 238 38 239 39 240 40 241 41 242 42 243 43 244 44 245 45 246 46 247 47 248 48 249 49 250 50 251 51 252 52 253 53 254 54 255 55 256 56 257 57 258 58 259 59 260 60 261 61 262 62 263 63 264 64 265 65 266 66 267 67 268 68 269 69 270 70 271 71 272 72 273 73 274 74 275 75 276 76 277 77 278 78 279 79 280 80 281 81 282 82 283 83 284 84 285 85 286 86 287 87 288 88 289 89 290 90 291 91 292 92 293 93 294 94 295 95 296 96 297 97 298 98 299 Days, number unspecified 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed (fourth to last birth) 000 Immediately 100 Within 1 hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 160 60 170 70 180 80 190 90 199 Hours, number unspecified 200 Same day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30 231 31 232 32 233 33 234 34 235 35 236 36 237 37 238 38 239 39 240 40 241 41 242 42 243 43 244 44 245 45 246 46 247 47 248 48 249 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201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30 231 31 232 32 233 33 234 34 235 35 236 36 237 37 238 38 239 39 240 40 241 41 242 42 243 43 244 44 245 45 246 46 247 47 248 48 249 49 250 50 251 51 252 52 253 53 254 54 255 55 256 56 257 57 258 58 259 59 260 60 261 61 262 62 263 63 264 64 265 65 266 66 267 67 268 68 269 69 270 70 271 71 272 72 273 73 274 74 275 75 276 76 277 77 278 78 279 79 280 80 281 81 282 82 283 83 284 84 285 85 286 86 287 87 288 88 289 89 290 90 291 91 292 92 293 93 294 94 295 95 296 96 297 97 298 98 299 Days, number unspecified 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed (sixth to last birth) 000 Immediately 100 Within 1 hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 160 60 170 70 180 80 190 90 199 Hours, number unspecified 200 DAYS 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30 231 31 232 32 233 33 234 34 235 35 236 36 237 37 238 38 239 39 240 40 241 41 242 42 243 43 244 44 245 45 246 46 247 47 248 48 249 49 250 50 251 51 252 52 253 53 254 54 255 55 256 56 257 57 258 58 259 59 260 60 261 61 262 62 263 63 264 64 265 65 266 66 267 67 268 68 269 69 270 70 271 71 272 72 273 73 274 74 275 75 276 76 277 77 278 78 279 79 280 80 281 81 282 82 283 83 284 84 285 85 286 86 287 87 288 88 289 89 290 90 291 91 292 92 293 93 294 94 295 95 296 96 297 97 298 98 299 Days, number unspecified 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS When mother first put last-born child to breast 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. 000 Immediately 100 Within first hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 hours 104 4 hours 105 5 hours 106 6 hours 107 7 hours 108 8 hours 109 9 hours 110 10 hours 111 11 hours 112 12 hours 113 13 hours 114 14 hours 115 15 hours 116 16 hours 117 17 hours 118 18 hours 119 19 hours 120 20 hours 121 21 hours 122 22 hours 123 23 hours 124 24 hours 125 25 hours 126 26 hours 127 27 hours 128 28 hours 129 29 hours 130 30 hours 131 31 hours 132 32 hours 133 33 hours 134 34 hours 135 35 hours 136 36 hours 137 37 hours 138 38 hours 139 39 hours 140 40 hours 141 41 hours 142 42 hours 143 43 hours 144 44 hours 145 45 hours 146 46 hours 147 47 hours 148 48 hours 149 49 hours 150 50 hours 151 51 hours 152 52 hours 153 53 hours 154 54 hours 155 55 hours 156 56 hours 157 57 hours 158 58 hours 159 59 hours 160 60 hours 161 61 hours 162 62 hours 163 63 hours 164 64 hours 165 65 hours 166 66 hours 167 67 hours 168 68 hours 169 69 hours 170 70 hours 171 71 hours 172 72 hours 173 73 hours 174 74 hours 175 75 hours 176 76 hours 177 77 hours 178 78 hours 179 79 hours 180 80 hours 181 81 hours 182 82 hours 183 83 hours 184 84 hours 185 85 hours 186 86 hours 187 87 hours 188 88 hours 189 89 hours 190 90 hours 199 Hours: Number missing 200 Within first day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 days 204 4 days 205 5 days 206 6 days 207 7 days 208 8 days 209 9 days 210 10 days 211 11 days 212 12 days 213 13 days 214 14 days 215 15 days 216 16 days 217 17 days 218 18 days 219 19 days 220 20 days 221 21 days 222 22 days 223 23 days 224 24 days 225 25 days 226 26 days 227 27 days 228 28 days 229 29 days 230 30 days 231 31 days 232 32 days 233 33 days 234 34 days 235 35 days 236 36 days 237 37 days 238 38 days 239 39 days 240 40 days 241 41 days 242 42 days 243 43 days 244 44 days 245 45 days 246 46 days 247 47 days 248 48 days 249 49 days 250 50 days 251 51 days 252 52 days 253 53 days 254 54 days 255 55 days 256 56 days 257 57 days 258 58 days 259 59 days 260 60 days 261 61 days 262 62 days 263 63 days 264 64 days 265 65 days 266 66 days 267 67 days 268 68 days 269 69 days 270 70 days 271 71 days 272 72 days 273 73 days 274 74 days 275 75 days 276 76 days 277 77 days 278 78 days 279 79 days 280 80 days 281 81 days 282 82 days 283 83 days 284 84 days 285 85 days 286 86 days 287 87 days 288 88 days 289 89 days 290 90 days 299 Days: Number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Under age 18 (according to household questionnaire) (respondents to women's survey) 220) AGE: CHECK COLUMN 6A. 15-17 YEARS 1 18-49 YEARS 2 (GO TO 223) BIOFUNDER18 (V452A) indicates whether the respondent was under or over age 18 at the time of the interview, according to the household roster. The information in this variable was used by DHS personnel to determine whether a female household member needed consent from a parent/caretaker before conducting hemoglobin measurements. 1 Under age 18 2 Age 18 or older 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant 224) PREGNANCY STATUS: CHECK COLUMN 8: BIOFPREGNANT (V454) indicates whether the respondent was pregnant at the time of the interview. A woman's pregnancy status is an important factor in interpreting hemoglobin/anemia level. See the following variables for more information: BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) 0 No/don't know 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Weight of woman (kilos) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the woman's weight as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing WEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured weight in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height of woman in centimeters 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the woman's height as measured by DHS personnel. HEIGHTFEM values are reported in millimeters, to preserve one centimeter decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured height in centimeters. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percentile for respondents to women's survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from the reference median (for respondents to female survey) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTASDRM (V440) reports the difference between the respondent'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. BIOFHTASDRM 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 BIOFHTASDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height, as measured by DHS personnel. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in BIOFHTASDRM. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for Age percent of reference median for respondents to female survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population. 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (DHS) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the DHS Program. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) uses Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standards BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses WHO reference standards 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (MetLife or Fogarty) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses the WHO reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (WHO) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the World Health Organization (WHO) reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V444) uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from the reference median (DHS) (respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTSDRM (V444A) reports the difference between the respondent'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. This variable uses a DHS reference standard. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. BIOFWTHTSDRM 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 BIOFWTHTSDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The complementary DHS variable BIOFWTHTPCTDHS (V442) reports weight-for-height percentiles within 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 for further discussion. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Body Mass Index (BMI) for respondents to the women's survey 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFBMI (V445) reports the female respondent's body mass index (BMI). BMI is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). Also known as the Quetelet Index, BMI is a measure of acute nutritional status, based on the Fogarty Metropolitan Life tables of ideal weight for height. The DHS Guide to Statistics offers the following guidelines for interpreting BMI scores for women age 15-49: Severely thin: less than 16.0 Moderately thin: 16.0 to 16.9 Mildly thin: 17.0 to 18.4 Normal: 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9 Obese: 30.0 or more The original height and weight values used to calculate BMI are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms, as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the person's length or height in centimeters, as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFROHRER (V446), which reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. This measure is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Rohrer's index (mass/height cubed) (for respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFROHRER (V446) reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. Rohrer's Index is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). Rohrer's Index is a measure of acute nutritional status, and may be used as an alternative to Body Mass Index. The original height and weight values used to calculate Rohrer's Index are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFBMI (V445), which reports the respondent's Body Mass Index (BMI), which is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of measurement of the respondent 219) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFWHYNOTMEAS (V447) indicates whether the respondent was measured for height and weight, or, if not, why she was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., sick, not present, refused). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Sick 12 Not present 13 Refused 14 Incapacitated 15 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Woman's age in years from household record 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ BIOFHHAGE (V447A) reports the respondent's age in years, as recorded in the household roster. This age is used to determine eligibility for biometric measurements. 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of consent statement for anemia testing (respondents for women's survey) 223) READ ANEMIA TEST CONSENT STATEMENT. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM PARENT/OTHER ADULT IDENTIFIED IN 222 BEFORE ASKING RESPONDENT'S CONSENT. GRANTED 1 (SIGN) PARENT/OTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT REFUSED 2 (SIGN) RESPONDENT REFUSED 3 (SIGN) (SIGN) ____________________ (IF REFUSED, GO TO 227). CONSENT STATEMENT FOR ANEMIA TEST READ CONSENT STATEMENT TO EACH RESPONDENT. CIRCLE CODE '1' IN 223 IF RESPONDENT CONSENTS TO THE ANEMIA TEST AND CODE '3' IF SHE REFUSES. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM THE PARENT OR OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOLESCENT (SEE QUESTION 222) BEFORE ASKING THE ADOLESCENT FOR HER CONSENT. CIRCLE CODE '2' IN 223 IF THE PARENT (OTHER ADULT) REFUSES. CONDUCT THE TEST ONLY IF BOTH PARENT (OTHER ADULT) AND THE ADOLESCENT CONSENT. As part of this survey, we are asking people all over the country to take an anemia test. Anemia is a serious health problem that usually results from poor nutrition, infection, or chronic disease. This survey will assist the government to develop programs to prevent and treat anemia. We request that all children born in 2004 or later participate in the anemia testing part of this survey and give a few drops of blood from a finger. The equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. The blood will be tested for anemia immediately, and the result told to you right away. The result will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. Do you have any questions? You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide. Will you (allow NAME OF ADOLESCENT to) take the anemia test? BIOFHEMOCONSENT (V452C) indicates whether permission was granted for the respondent's blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level. 10 Permission granted 20 Permission refused 21 Parent/other refused 22 Respondent refused 30 Not read 40 Not present 41 Adult/parent not present 42 Minor not present 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) (respondents for women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 992 Not tested 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested (respondents to women's survey) 227) RECORD RESULT OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT. MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFHEMOTEST (V455) indicates whether the respondent's hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel, or, if not, why their hemoglobin level was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., not present, refused, technical problem). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Not present 12 Refused 13 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) adjusted for altitude (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVELALT is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 996 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) reports the respondent's level of anemia, from not anemic to severely anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals: [Hemoglobin] levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia for pregnant women and between 10.0 g/dl and 11.9 g/dl for all other adult women. 0 Not anemic 1 Mild 2 Moderate 3 Severe 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-DHS sample identifier SAMPLE 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. 00101 Model 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 02401 Angola 2015 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05007 Bangladesh 2014 10401 Myanmar 2015 10801 Burundi 1987 10802 Burundi 2010 10803 Burundi 2016 11601 Cambodia 2000 11602 Cambodia 2005 11603 Cambodia 2010 11604 Cambodia 2014 12001 Cameroon 1991 12002 Cameroon 1998 12003 Cameroon 2004 12004 Cameroon 2011 14801 Chad 1996-97 14802 Chad 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 20402 Benin 2001 20403 Benin 2006 20404 Benin 2011 23101 Ethiopia 2000 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23104 Ethiopia 2016 28801 Ghana 1988 28802 Ghana 1993 28803 Ghana 1998 28804 Ghana 2003 28805 Ghana 2008 28806 Ghana 2014 32001 Guatemala 1987 32002 Guatemala 1995 32003 Guatemala 2015 32401 Guinea 1999 32402 Guinea 2005 32403 Guinea 2012 35601 India 1992-93 35602 India 1998-99 35603 India 2005-06 35604 India 2015-16 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 40001 Jordan 1990 40002 Jordan 1997 40003 Jordan 2002 40004 Jordan 2007 40005 Jordan 2009 40006 Jordan 2012 40007 Jordan 2017-18 40401 Kenya 1989 40402 Kenya 1993 40403 Kenya 1998 40404 Kenya 2003 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40406 Kenya 2014 42601 Lesotho 2004 42602 Lesotho 2009 42603 Lesotho 2014 45001 Madagascar 1992 45002 Madagascar 1997 45003 Madagascar 2003 45004 Madagascar 2008 45401 Malawi 1992 45402 Malawi 2000 45403 Malawi 2004 45404 Malawi 2010 45405 Malawi 2016 46601 Mali 1987 46602 Mali 1995-6 46603 Mali 2001 46604 Mali 2006 46605 Mali 2012 50401 Morocco 1987 50402 Morocco 1992 50403 Morocco 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50802 Mozambique 2003 50803 Mozambique 2011 51601 Namibia 1992 51602 Namibia 2000 51603 Namibia 2006 51604 Namibia 2013 52401 Nepal 1996 52402 Nepal 2001 52403 Nepal 2006 52404 Nepal 2011 52405 Nepal 2016 56201 Niger 1992 56202 Niger 1998 56203 Niger 2006 56204 Niger 2012 56601 Nigeria 1990 56602 Nigeria 1999 56603 Nigeria 2003 56604 Nigeria 2008 56605 Nigeria 2013 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 60401 Peru 1991-92 60402 Peru 1996 60403 Peru 2000 60404 Peru 2004-08 60405 Peru 2010 60406 Peru 2011 60407 Peru 2012 64601 Rwanda 1992 64602 Rwanda 2000 64603 Rwanda 2005 64604 Rwanda 2010 64605 Rwanda 2014 68601 Senegal 1986 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68603 Senegal 1997 68604 Senegal 2005 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68607 Senegal 2014 68608 Senegal 2015 68609 Senegal 2016 68610 Senegal 2017 71001 South Africa 1998 71002 South Africa 2016 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 72901 Sudan 1989-90 78801 Tunisia 1988 79201 Turkey 1993 79202 Turkey 1998 79203 Turkey 2003 80001 Uganda 1988 80002 Uganda 1995 80003 Uganda 2001 80004 Uganda 2006 80005 Uganda 2011 80006 Uganda 2016 81801 Egypt 1988 81802 Egypt 1992 81803 Egypt 1995 81804 Egypt 2000 81805 Egypt 2005 81806 Egypt 2008 81807 Egypt 2014 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-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. 11603 Cambodia 2010 11602 Cambodia 2005 11601 Cambodia 2000 10803 Burundi 2016 10802 Burundi 2010 10801 Burundi 1987 10401 Myanmar 2015 05007 Bangladesh 2014 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 14801 Chad 1996-97 12004 Cameroon 2011 12003 Cameroon 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 81807 Egypt 2014 81806 Egypt 2008 81805 Egypt 2005 81804 Egypt 2000 81803 Egypt 1995 81802 Egypt 1992 81801 Egypt 1988 80006 Uganda 2016 80005 Uganda 2011 80004 Uganda 2006 80003 Uganda 2001 80002 Uganda 1995 80001 Uganda 1988 79203 Turkey 2003 79202 Turkey 1998 79201 Turkey 1993 78801 Tunisia 1988 72901 Sudan 1989-90 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71001 South Africa 1998 68610 Senegal 2017 68609 Senegal 2016 68608 Senegal 2015 68607 Senegal 2014 14802 Chad 2004 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68604 Senegal 2005 68603 Senegal 1997 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68601 Senegal 1986 64605 Rwanda 2014 64604 Rwanda 2010 64603 Rwanda 2005 64602 Rwanda 2000 64601 Rwanda 1992 60407 Peru 2012 60406 Peru 2011 60405 Peru 2010 60404 Peru 2004-08 60403 Peru 2000 60402 Peru 1996 60401 Peru 1991-92 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 56605 Nigeria 2013 56604 Nigeria 2008 56603 Nigeria 2003 56602 Nigeria 1999 56601 Nigeria 1990 56204 Niger 2012 56203 Niger 2006 56202 Niger 1998 12002 Cameroon 1998 12001 Cameroon 1991 11604 Cambodia 2014 02401 Angola 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 00101 Model 2015 56201 Niger 1992 52404 Nepal 2011 52403 Nepal 2006 52402 Nepal 2001 52401 Nepal 1996 51604 Namibia 2013 51603 Namibia 2006 51602 Namibia 2000 51601 Namibia 1992 50803 Mozambique 2011 50802 Mozambique 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50403 Morocco 2003 50402 Morocco 1992 50401 Morocco 1987 46605 Mali 2012 46604 Mali 2006 46603 Mali 2001 46602 Mali 1995-6 46601 Mali 1987 45405 Malawi 2016 45404 Malawi 2010 45403 Malawi 2004 45402 Malawi 2000 45401 Malawi 1992 45004 Madagascar 2008 45003 Madagascar 2003 45002 Madagascar 1997 45001 Madagascar 1992 42603 Lesotho 2014 42602 Lesotho 2009 42601 Lesotho 2004 40406 Kenya 2014 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40404 Kenya 2003 40403 Kenya 1998 40402 Kenya 1993 40401 Kenya 1989 40006 Jordan 2012 40005 Jordan 2009 40004 Jordan 2007 40003 Jordan 2002 40002 Jordan 1997 40001 Jordan 1990 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 35604 India 2015-16 35603 India 2005-06 35602 India 1998-99 35601 India 1992-93 32403 Guinea 2012 32402 Guinea 2005 32401 Guinea 1999 32003 Guatemala 2015 32002 Guatemala 1995 32001 Guatemala 1987 28806 Ghana 2014 28805 Ghana 2008 28804 Ghana 2003 28803 Ghana 1998 28802 Ghana 1993 28801 Ghana 1988 23104 Ethiopia 2016 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23101 Ethiopia 2000 20404 Benin 2011 20403 Benin 2006 20402 Benin 2001 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 40007 Jordan 2017 52405 Nepal 2016 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 71002 South Africa 2016 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Country COUNTRY 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). 001 Model 004 Afghanistan 024 Angola 050 Bangladesh 104 Myanmar 108 Burundi 116 Cambodia 120 Cameroon 148 Chad 180 Congo Democratic Republic 204 Benin 231 Ethiopia 288 Ghana 320 Guatemala 324 Guinea 356 India 384 Cote d'Ivoire 400 Jordan 404 Kenya 426 Lesotho 450 Madagascar 454 Malawi 466 Mali 504 Morocco 508 Mozambique 516 Namibia 524 Nepal 562 Niger 566 Nigeria 586 Pakistan 604 Peru 646 Rwanda 686 Senegal 710 South Africa 716 Zimbabwe 729 Sudan 788 Tunisia 792 Turkey 800 Uganda 818 Egypt 834 Tanzania 854 Burkina Faso 887 Yemen 894 Zambia Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Year of sample YEAR 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. 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample respondent identifier IDHSPID 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample household identifier IDHSHID 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 -- TOPICS Key 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 places Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique sample-case PSU identifier IDHSPSU 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample sampling strata IDHSSTRATA 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific respondent identifier CASEID 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific household identifier HHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample. HHID is a 15-character string variable. Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample-specific primary sampling unit PSU (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific sampling strata STRATA (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific domain DOMAIN (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 -- TOPICS Household number in cluster HHNUM (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific cluster number CLUSTERNO (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific ultimate area unit ULTAREAUNIT (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 -- TOPICS Household line number of woman respondent 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. 001 1 002 2 003 3 004 4 005 5 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 051 51 052 52 053 53 054 54 055 55 056 56 057 57 058 58 059 59 060 60 061 61 062 62 063 63 064 64 065 65 066 66 067 67 068 68 069 69 070 70 071 71 072 72 073 73 074 74 075 75 076 76 077 77 078 78 079 79 080 80 081 81 082 82 083 83 084 84 085 85 086 86 087 87 088 88 089 89 090 90 091 91 092 92 093 93 094 94 095 95 096 96 097 97 098 98 099 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 104 105 105 106 106 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 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." 00 Not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 98 Missing Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Household line number of respondent's husband LINENOHUS (V034) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the name of the women's husband/partner, 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. 00 Husband not in the household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Birth history index number 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. 07 7 08 8 09 9 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample weight for persons PERWEIGHT (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 -- TOPICS All woman factor for total population AWFACTT 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 -- TOPICS Household selected for men's/husband's survey (individual-level) MENSELHH (HV027) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for the men's or husband's survey. Samples including neither a men's survey nor a husband's survey are excluded from this variable in IPUMS-DHS. 0 Not selected 1 Selected for men's survey 2 Selected for husband's survey Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Household selected for hemoglobin measurements HOUSEHOLD SELECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA TESTING YES 1 NO 2 HEMOSELECT (V042) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for hemoglobin measurements of the household members. Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels indicate the presence of anemia (which may be caused by inadequate nutrition or chronic disease). 1 Selected 0 Not selected Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Year of interview INTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar. Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Month of interview MONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Day of interview INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of interview INTDATECMC (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 minus 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 -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for start of survey INTSTARTCMC 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. 1415 1415 1414 1414 1399 1399 1397 1397 1408 1408 1402 1402 1398 1398 1393 1393 1392 1392 1391 1391 1390 1390 1388 1388 1387 1387 1386 1386 1381 1381 1379 1379 1378 1378 1377 1377 1374 1374 1373 1373 1372 1372 1369 1369 1365 1365 1364 1364 1361 1361 1358 1358 1355 1355 1354 1354 1353 1353 1350 1350 1346 1346 1344 1344 1339 1339 1338 1338 1333 1333 1332 1332 1330 1330 1329 1329 1328 1328 1327 1327 1326 1326 1325 1325 1320 1320 1318 1318 1307 1307 1305 1305 1302 1302 1299 1299 1296 1296 1290 1290 1288 1288 1287 1287 1285 1285 1283 1283 1281 1281 1280 1280 1277 1277 1274 1274 1273 1273 1271 1271 1269 1269 1268 1268 1264 1264 1262 1262 1258 1258 1257 1257 1255 1255 1250 1250 1249 1249 1248 1248 1247 1247 1246 1246 1244 1244 1243 1243 1242 1242 1241 1241 1240 1240 1239 1239 1231 1231 1223 1223 1220 1220 1213 1213 1209 1209 1207 1207 1206 1206 1202 1202 1199 1199 1197 1197 1193 1193 1191 1191 1187 1187 1185 1185 1184 1184 1179 1179 1178 1178 1177 1177 1173 1173 1170 1170 1167 1167 1165 1165 1164 1164 1163 1163 1160 1160 1159 1159 1158 1158 1153 1153 1151 1151 1143 1143 1135 1135 1134 1134 1127 1127 1125 1125 1124 1124 1118 1118 1116 1116 1115 1115 1113 1113 1111 1111 1110 1110 1109 1109 1108 1108 1107 1107 1105 1105 1103 1103 1102 1102 1096 1096 1092 1092 1090 1090 1084 1084 1079 1079 1068 1068 1066 1066 1065 1065 1062 1062 1058 1058 1049 1049 1047 1047 1036 1036 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for end of survey INTENDCMC 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. 1418 1418 1417 1417 1403 1403 1420 1420 1039 1039 1051 1051 1052 1052 1062 1062 1066 1066 1069 1069 1070 1070 1073 1073 1085 1085 1090 1090 1092 1092 1097 1097 1101 1101 1105 1105 1107 1107 1108 1108 1109 1109 1110 1110 1114 1114 1115 1115 1118 1118 1119 1119 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1126 1130 1130 1131 1131 1139 1139 1148 1148 1153 1153 1157 1157 1158 1158 1160 1160 1163 1163 1165 1165 1167 1167 1168 1168 1171 1171 1174 1174 1176 1176 1182 1182 1183 1183 1185 1185 1187 1187 1190 1190 1191 1191 1193 1193 1195 1195 1199 1199 1200 1200 1203 1203 1204 1204 1205 1205 1207 1207 1208 1208 1211 1211 1212 1212 1215 1215 1217 1217 1218 1218 1223 1223 1229 1229 1233 1233 1242 1242 1244 1244 1245 1245 1246 1246 1247 1247 1249 1249 1250 1250 1251 1251 1253 1253 1256 1256 1261 1261 1262 1262 1265 1265 1266 1266 1267 1267 1268 1268 1272 1272 1274 1274 1275 1275 1276 1276 1277 1277 1280 1280 1282 1282 1283 1283 1284 1284 1286 1286 1287 1287 1292 1292 1294 1294 1295 1295 1300 1300 1302 1302 1306 1306 1307 1307 1310 1310 1316 1316 1320 1320 1321 1321 1325 1325 1331 1331 1333 1333 1335 1335 1336 1336 1337 1337 1338 1338 1340 1340 1343 1343 1344 1344 1347 1347 1349 1349 1350 1350 1354 1354 1356 1356 1358 1358 1360 1360 1362 1362 1365 1365 1367 1367 1370 1370 1372 1372 1374 1374 1378 1378 1379 1379 1380 1380 1384 1384 1390 1390 1392 1392 1394 1394 1398 1398 1399 1399 1402 1402 1404 1404 1405 1405 1406 1406 1416 1416 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Length of interview (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). 00 0 minutes 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95+ 96 2+ visits 97 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Number of visits for the interview INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Result of individual interview 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. 7 Other 6 Respondent Incapacitated 5 Partly completed 4 Refused 3 Postponed 2 Not at home 1 Completed General technical Variables -- TOPICS Ever-married or all-women sample EVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age. 1 All women sample 2 Ever-married women sample General technical Variables -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, women's survey 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 -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, household survey INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS 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 -- TOPICS Urban-rural status URBAN (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. 2 Rural 1 Urban Geography, general Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 1990-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 Jordan samples) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. These regions are equivalent to groups of governorates and have consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1997_2017 (with three broad regions identified) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1990_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Amman, Madaba 2 Balqa 3 Zarqa, Mafraq 4 Irbid, Jarash, Ajlun 5 Karak, Tafiela, Ma'an, Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 1997-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1997_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions in this variable are equivalent to broad groups of governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time are GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1997_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 2007-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO2007_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions represent governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated geographic variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which identifies groups of governorates, excluding the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO1997_2017 (which identifies three broad geographic regions). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO2007_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 11 Amman 12 Balqa 13 Zarqa 14 Madaba 21 Irbid 22 Mafraq 23 Jarash 24 Ajlun 31 Karak 32 Tafiela 33 Ma'an 34 Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 2009 [GIS] GEO_JO2009 (V101_JO2009) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. Geographic units in this variable consist of very broad regions (North, Central, and South). Other sample years for Jordan have their own sample-specific geography variables. The Jordan 2009 sample was included in the integrated geographic variables GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 2002 and 1997 Jordan samples), GEO_ JO1997_2017, and GEO_JO2007_2017 (which reports individual governorates), all of which provide spatially consistent units over time. A GIS map for GEO_JO2009 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Single sample geography Variables -- TOPICS Age 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. 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age in 5 year groups 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. 10 10 to 14 11 10 to 14 12 12 to 14 13 13 to 14 20 15-19 30 20-24 40 25-29 50 30-34 60 35-39 70 40-44 80 45-49 90 50+ 91 50-54 92 55-59 93 60-64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's month of birth BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's year of birth BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth. 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1971 1971 1970 1970 1969 1969 1968 1968 1967 1967 1966 1966 1965 1965 1964 1964 1963 1963 1962 1962 1961 1961 1960 1960 1959 1959 1958 1958 1957 1957 1956 1956 1955 1955 1954 1954 1953 1953 1952 1952 1951 1951 1950 1950 1949 1949 1948 1948 1947 1947 1946 1946 1945 1945 1944 1944 1943 1943 1942 1942 1941 1941 1940 1940 1939 1939 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1936 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's date of birth, in century months DOBCMC (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 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.]. DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable. Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Information given on respondent's date of birth DOBINFORESP (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. 1 Month and year 2 Month and age, year imputed 3 Year and age, month imputed 4 Year and age, year ignored 5 Year only, age and month imputed 6 Age only, year and month imputed 7 Month only, age and year imputed 8 Season and year 9 None reported, all imputed Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant. 0 No/unsure 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Duration of current pregnancy For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's current marital or union status MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability. 10 Never married 20 Married or living together 21 Married 22 Living together 30 Formerly in union 31 Widowed 32 Divorced 33 Separated/not living together 98 Missing 11 Unconsummated marriage 34 Deserted Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman never, currently, or formerly married 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." 0 Never married 1 Currently married 2 Formerly married 8 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman had one or more than one union For 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. 0 One 1 More than one 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Age at first marriage or cohabitation AGEFRSTMAR (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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Inconsistent 98 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Marital or cohabitation duration (grouped) DURMARGRP (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. 00 Never married 01 0 to 4 02 5 to 9 03 10 to 14 04 15 to 19 05 20 to 24 06 25 to 29 07 30+ 96 Marriage not consummated 98 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Month of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Year of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 1943 1943 1944 1944 1945 1945 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9996 Marriage not consummated 9997 Inconsistent 9998 Don't know 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Years since starting date of 1st marriage or union For 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 98 Marriage not consummated 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Date of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC) MAR1STCMC (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.]. 9996 Not consummated 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information, date of first marriage/union MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability. 01 Month and year reported 02 Month and age reported, year imputed 03 Year and age reported, month imputed 05 Year reported, age and month imputed 06 Age reported, year and month imputed 08 Month reported, age and year imputed 09 Year and age reported, year ignored 10 Season and year reported 11 All values imputed 99 NIU (not in universe) 12 All reported, inconsistent Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Months between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth 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.' 998 First birth prior to first marriage 999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Number of other wives 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. 00 No other wives 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 96 Has other wives, dk number 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Husband/partner lives in woman's household For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere. 0 Living with woman 1 Staying elsewhere 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Total children ever born 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 98 Missing 99 NIU (Not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of entries in the birth history 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons who have died SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters who have died DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in last 5 years 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 8 7 7 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in the past 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of births in month of interview BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date of respondent's first birth, in century months 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 minus 1 )/12 ) + 1900 [int(x) is the integer part of x] Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 ) 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Time since woman's last menstrual period TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years. 100 Day of Interview 101 Days: 1 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 146 46 days 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3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 months 327 27 months 328 28 months 329 29 months 330 30 months 331 31 months 332 32 months 333 33 months 334 34 months 335 35 months 336 36 months 337 37 months 338 38 months 339 39 months 340 40 months 341 41 months 342 42 months 343 43 months 344 44 months 345 45 months 346 46 months 347 47 months 348 48 months 349 49 months 350 50 months 351 51 months 352 52 months 353 53 months 354 54 months 355 55 months 356 56 months 357 57 months 358 58 months 359 59 months 360 60 months 361 61 months 362 62 months 363 63 months 364 64 months 365 65 months 366 66 months 367 67 months 368 68 months 369 69 months 370 70 months 371 71 months 372 72 months 373 73 months 374 74 months 375 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499 Years: number missing 992 Currently pregnant 993 In menopause/had hysterectomy 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Woman menstruated last 6 weeks MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215). 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children born to respondent 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children including current pregnancy 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 19 18 18 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children, truncated at 6+ 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Interval between last birth and interview, in months For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview. 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy 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. 1 Month- exact date 2 Date missing, imputed 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Flag for reported time since last menstrual period MENSTIMFLAG (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). 00 No flag 01 Number GT interval since birth 02 Number plus amenorrhea GT interval 03 Number reported, but period not returned 04 Reported before last birth, but no birth 05 Reported before last birth, but period since 06 Reported never menstruated, but period returned 07 Reported time during pregnancy 08 Reported never menstruated but had kids 09 Reported period before last birth 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Ever had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth 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. 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Calendar month of pregnancy termination 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. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination 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. 2018 2018 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2017 2017 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Months pregnant when pregnancy terminated For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMTIM (V233) indicates how many months pregnant the woman was when the pregnancy ended. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Respondent had previous pregnancy terminations (prior to last 5 years) For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) in the 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMPREV (V234) indicates whether the woman had any other pregnancies that ended without a live birth. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Birth history index for last child born prior to the start of the calendar PRECALBIDX (V235) provides the birth index number (see BIDX for more information) of the last child born to the woman before the start of the survey's birth calendar. For the majority of samples, PRECALBIDX reports the birth index number of the last child born prior to 5 years before the survey. For a minority of samples, the reference period is 3 or 4 years before the survey. See Sample Description [URL omitted from DDI.] information on the universes for children included in the surveys to learn the specific reference period for each survey. 0 No prior child 1 1 (or yes, prior child) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Other live births in interval between last birth reported and date of interview BIRTHSOTHER (V237) indicates whether the woman had any other live births in the interval between the last reported birth and the date of the interview. The question for this variable verifies whether the woman omitted any births when reporting her birth record. Omitted births should be included in the final version of the birth history in the variable CHEB (V201). 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total births in last 3 years prior to interview BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238) indicates the total number of births the woman had in the 3 years (0 to 35 months) prior to the interview (where 0 is the month of interview). Responses are based on the woman's birth history table, which records the month and year of her children's births. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Had pregnancies ending in miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth before calendar beginning PRECALTERM (V239) indicates whether the respondent had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Month of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMMO (V240) indicates the calendar month of the termination. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMYR (V241) indicates the calendar year of the termination. 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCMC (V242) reports the century month date of the last pregnancy termination before the start of the birth calendar. For information on how to interpret and calculate century month dates, see DOBCMC. All samples in PRECALTERMCMC use the Gregorian calendar. For similar data for Ethiopian samples using the Ethiopian calendar, see PRECALTERMCMC_ET. 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information for last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCOMP (V243) reports the completeness of information about the month and year of that pregnancy termination. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year only 4 Month only 7 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Computed time since last menstrual period TIMEMENSCALC (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. 000 No time difference 991 In menopause/had hysterectomy 992 Pregnant, not asked 993 In menopause 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Age of respondent at time of first birth 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). 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 99 NIU (not in universe) 02 2 05 5 03 3 04 4 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination 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). 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date flag for last terminated pregnancy 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. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year 4 Month 5 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Type of pregnancy termination PREGTERMTYP reports how the respondent's most recent pregnancy termination ended: as a stillbirth, miscarriage, abortion, or, in some samples, via "menstrual regulation" (see Comparability). 10 Stillbirth 20 Miscarriage 30 Abortion 40 Other 41 Menstrual regulation 98 MIssing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of other terminated pregnancies in past 5 years PREGTERMPREVNO reports how many other pregnancies the woman had that ended without a live birth. "Other" here means "other than the most recent pregnancy ending without a live birth." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of household members TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHMEMTOTAL (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of children under 5 in household 11) CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF ALL CHILDREN BORN IN 2004 OR LATER, OR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 YEARS (IF DATE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN). HHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of eligible women in household TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHELIGWOMEN (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 99 No women age 15-49 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ HHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household. 98 Missing 97 97+ 96 96 95 95 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head (from HH record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ 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. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 95 95+ 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 99 NIU (not in universe) 01 1 97 Don't know Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head 4) SEX Is (NAME) male or female? MALE 1 FEMALE 2 HHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household. 8 Missing 2 Female 1 Male Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head (from hh record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ HHEADSEXHH (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. 1 Male 2 Female 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Relationship structure in HH 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW 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. 8 Missing 6 Non-resident 5 Unrelated adults 4 Three plus related adults 3 Two adults, same sex 2 Two adults, opp sex 1 One adult 0 No adults 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH used for sleeping 120) How many rooms in this household are used for sleeping? ROOMS FOR SLEEPING ________ SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 35 35+ 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Non-resident 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of sleeping spaces (mats, beds) in HH 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ SLEEPSPACES reports the number of "sleeping spaces" in the household. What constitutes a sleeping space may include, but is not limited to, mats, rugs, mattresses, and beds. The information in SLEEPSPACES is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 96 Nonresident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of outside walls of dwelling 119) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS. RECORD OBSERVATION. RUDIMENTARY MUD BRICKS 21 MUD BRICKS WITH STONES 22 ASBESTOS/WOOD/ZINC 23 FINISHED CEMENT BRICKS 31 CUT STONE 32 CUT STONE AND CONCRETE 33 CONCRETE 34 HAIR/WOOL/CLOTH 41 OTHER(SPECIFY)_________ 96 WALL (HV214) reports the main material of the outside walls 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. 376 Metal, unspecified 375 Corrugated asbestos 374 Iron or zinc sheets 292 Unburnt brick with cement 127 Animal dung 126 Hay with mud 241 Trunks with mud 000 No walls 100 NATURAL 110 Cane/palm/trunks/grass/sticks 111 Cane/palm/trunks 112 Cane/trunks 113 Cane/trunks/bamboo/reeds 114 Palm branches 115 Sticks 116 Shells 120 Earth/mud/dirt/dung 121 Unbaked brick, mud, or earth 122 Earth 123 Mud 124 Mud, dung 125 Dirt 130 Thatch/mat/leaves/straw/reeds 131 Grass 132 Thatch or straw 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Bamboo with mud 211 Bamboo/wood with mud 212 Bamboo 220 Stone with mud 230 Rough wood 231 Plywood 232 Reused wood 233 Timber 234 Wood/metal planks 240 Poles and mud 250 Tin/cardboard/paper/bags 251 Cardboard 252 Carton 260 Uncovered adobe 270 Corrugated metal 280 Canvas/tent 300 FINISHED 310 Cement/concrete 311 Semi-dur (cement and sand blocks) 320 Bricks 321 Finished/burnt bricks 322 Burnt bricks with mud 323 Burnt bricks with cement 324 Sundried bricks 330 Cement blocks 340 Wood planks/shingles 341 Wood and grass 350 Stone 351 Stone with lime/cement 360 Covered adobe 370 Other finished 371 Metal or asbestos sheets 400 OTHER 998 Missing 996 Non-resident 290 Unburnt bricks 373 T-iron/wood/brick 372 Tin 377 Prefab 291 Unburnt brick and plaster 999 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of floor 117) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR NATURAL FLOOR EARTH 11 FINISHED FLOOR PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31 TILE 32 MARBLE/CERAMIC TILES 33 CEMENT 34 OTHER(SPECIFY)______ 96 FLOOR (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. 116 Mud and hay 999 NIU (not in universe) 391 Plaster 996 Non-resident 100 NATURAL 110 Earth-based 111 Earth, sand 112 Earth, mud 113 Earth, mud, clay 114 Sand 115 Dirt/Earth 120 Dung-based 121 Dung 122 Earth and dung 123 Mud, dung, sand 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Wood 211 Wood planks 212 Wood and tile 213 Wood/palm/bamboo 220 Palm/bamboo 221 Palm/bamboo/leaves 230 Other rudimentary 231 Broken bricks 232 Adobe 233 Unfinished stone 300 FINISHED 310 Parquet/polished wood 311 Polished wood/vinyl/tiles 320 Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum 321 Linoleum 330 Tiles/mosaic 331 Ceramic tiles 332 Cement tiles 333 Ceramic/terrazo tiles 334 Ceramic/marble tiles 335 Tiles/brick 340 Cement/concrete 350 Carpet 360 Terrazzo 370 Stone 380 Bricks 390 Other finished 400 OTHER 997 Don't know 998 Missing 322 Vinyl 351 Mat Housing Variables -- TOPICS Has electricity 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability. 8 Missing 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Housing Variables -- TOPICS Dwelling has electricity (from hh record) 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRCHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS HH has solar power 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SOLARPOWYN indicates whether the household has solar power. The information in SOLARPOWYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of fuel household uses for cooking 112) What type of fuel does your household mainly use for cooking? ELECTRICITY 1 NATURAL GAS 2 KEROSENE 3 COAL/WOOD 4 OTHER(SPECIFIY)________ 6 COOKFUEL (HV226) reports the type of fuel the woman's household used for cooking. Response categories vary across surveys; see Comparability. The information in COOKFUEL 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. 995 No food cooked in house 100 Electricity 200 Petroleum-based 210 Gasoline 220 LPG, natural gas 221 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) 222 Natural gas 230 Bottled gas (butane or propane) 240 Kerosene 300 Biogas 400 Coal-based 410 Coal, lignite 411 Coal, coke, lignite 500 Wood- or grass-based 510 Wood 520 Charcoal 530 Firewood, straw 540 Straw, shrub, grass 600 Dung 700 Agricultural crop-based 710 Crop residues 720 Maize or other crop waste 800 Other 996 Non-resident 998 Missing 801 Jelly 802 Solar 804 Improved smokeless cook stove 999 NIU (not in universe) 803 Cardboard/paper Housing Variables -- TOPICS Household has separate room for kitchen 116) Do you have separate room which is used as a kitchen? YES 1 NO 2 KITCHEN (HV242) indicates whether the household has a separate room used as a kitchen. The information in KITCHEN 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. 00 No 01 Yes 06 Non-resident 08 Missing 09 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of dwelling HOUSING UNIT AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS 100) TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT. RECORD OBSERVATION APARTMENT 1 DAR 2 VILLA 3 HUT/BARRACK 4 OTHER (SPECIFY) _______ 6 DWELLTYPE reports the type of dwelling where the household lives. While most surveys distinguish between apartments, houses, and unspecified "other" dwellings, some surveys recognize additional types of dwellings, such as barracks or temporary shelters. See Comparability. The information in DWELLTYPE 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. 10 Apartment 20 House 21 Villa 22 Hut 30 Other 31 One or two rooms 32 Barracks/group quarters 33 Tent 34 Temporary shelter 35 Cave 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH's dwelling 119A) How many rooms do you have in your house? NUMBER OF ROOMS _________ TOTALROOMS reports the number of rooms in the household's dwelling. Question wording varies across samples; see Comparability. The information in TOTALROOMS 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ 96 Non-resident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of toilet facility 108) What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use? IF FLUSH TOILET: Is your toilet connected to public sewer system, a pit latrine or somewhere else? FLUSH OR POUR FLUSH TOILET FLUSH TO PIPED SEWER SYSTEM 11 FLUSH TO PIT LATRTINE 12 FLUSH TO SOMEWHERE ELSE 13 PIT LATRINE VENTILATED IMPROVED PIT LATRINE 21 PIT LATRINE WITH SLAB 22 PIT LATRINE WITHOUT SLAB/OPEN PIT 23 NO FACILITY/BUSH/FIELD 61 (GO TO 110A) OTHER(SPECIFY)________ 96 TOILETTYPE (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. 3431 Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh 9996 Non-resident 0000 NO FACILITY 1000 FLUSH TOILET 1100 Unspecified type of flush toilet 1110 Own flush toilet (unspecified type) 1120 Shared flush toilet (unspecified type) 1200 Modern flush toilet 1210 Flush to piped sewer system 1300 Traditional with tank flush 1400 Bucket flush toilet 1410 Flush to pit latrine 1420 Flush to somewhere else 1430 Flush, don't know where 2000 NON-FLUSHING TOILET 2100 Composting toilet 2200 Dry toilet 2300 Ecosan toilet 3000 PIT TOILET LATRINE 3100 Unspecified type of pit latrine 3110 Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3120 Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type) 3121 Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3200 Traditional pit toilet or latrine 3210 Pit latrine without slab or open pit 3300 Pit latrine with slab 3400 Ventilated improved pit latrine 3410 Covered pit latrine, no slab 3420 Covered pit latrine with slab 3430 Covered latrine 3440 Septic pit 4000 UNIMPROVED TOILET 4100 Bucket toilet 4200 River 4300 Hanging latrine over water source 5000 OTHER 9998 Missing 1112 Private flush toilet, outside residence 1211 Flush to piped sewer system, indoors 1212 Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard 1213 Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard 3310 Pit latrine with washable slab 3320 Pit latrine with non-washable slab 3490 Other improved system 3463 Latrine to piped public system, out of yard 3462 Latrine to piped public system, inside yard 3461 Latrine to piped public system, indoors 3443 Latrine to septic tank, out of yard 3442 Latrine to septic tank, inside yard 3441 Latrine to septic tank, indoors 3212 Open pit latrine, out of yard 3211 Open pit latrine, inside yard 1253 Flush to septic tank, out of yard 1252 Flush to septic tank, inside yard 1251 Flush to septic tank, indoors 1250 Flush to septic tank 1240 Flush, not to sewer 1233 Flush to ground water, out of yard 1232 Flush to ground water, inside yard 1231 Flush to ground water, indoors 3450 Latrine with manual flush 3460 Latrine to piped public system 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1230 Flush to pipe connected to ground water 1220 Flush to pipe connected to canal 1132 Public flush toilet, outside residence 1131 Public flush toilet, inside residence 1130 Public flush toilet (unspecified type) 1111 Private flush toilet, inside residence Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household shares toilet facility 109) Do you share this toilet facility with other households? YES 1 NO 2 TOILETSHAREYN (HV225) indicates whether the household has a toilet facility that is shared with at least one other household. A "no" response (code "0") indicates the household has a toilet that is not shared; a "yes" response (code "1") indicates the household shares a toilet facility; "not in universe" (code "9") means the household has no toilet facility. The information in TOILETSHAREYN 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH has independent bathroom 116A) Do you have an independent bathroom? YES 1 NO 2 BATHROOM indicates whether the household has an independent bathroom. The information in BATHROOM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH water supply available all day 101A) Is water normally available all day from this source? YES 1 NO 2 WTRALLDAY indicates whether the household's main source of (drinking) water normally supplies water all day. The information in WTRALLDAY 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Water shortage or unavailability, last two weeks 101B) In the last two weeks, was water unavailable for an entire day or longer? YES 1 NO 2 WTRSHORTYN (HV201A) indicates whether, in the last two weeks, there was any shortage or unavailability of water at the household's main source of water. 9 NIU (not in universe) 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household uses any method to treat drinking water 106) Do you do anything to the water to make it safer to drink? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 108) DK 8 (GO TO 108) TREATWTRYN (HV237) indicates whether the household used any treatment to make water safer to drink. The information in TREATWTRYN 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Adding bleach/chlorine 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBLEACH (HV237B) indicates whether the household added bleach or chlorine to make water safer to drink. The information in TRBLEACH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Boiling 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBOIL(HV237A) indicates whether the household boiled water to make it safer to drink. The information in TRBOIL 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. 12 Yes, some of the time 11 Yes, most of the time 00 No 96 Non-resident 10 Yes 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Using water filters 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRFILTER (HV237D) indicates whether the household used a water filter to make water safer to drink. The information in TRFILTER 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Other methods 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TROTHER (HV237X) indicates whether the household used some "other" treatment to make water safer to drink. The meaning of other depends on the specific water treatment methods enumerated in a given survey. The information in TROTHER 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Don't know 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRDK (HV237Z) indicates whether the respondent did not know what treatment, if any, the household used to make water safer to drink. The information in TRDK 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household has telephone 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONE (V153) indicates whether the household has a telephone. How the question was worded changed over time. See Comparability. The related variable MOBPHONE covers the household's access to a mobile phone, specifically. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS House has telephone (household record) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONEHH (HV221) indicates whether any member of the household has a telephone (based on information from the household record). The information in HHPHONEHH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has mobile phone 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONE indicates whether the household had a mobile/cellular telephone. The related variable HHPHONE indicates whether the household had a telephone, regardless of the type of phone, or had a non-mobile phone. The information in MOBPHONE 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of mobile phones owned by HH 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONENUM reports the number of mobile phones owned by the household. The related variable MOBPHONE indicates whether the household has a mobile phone. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has personal computer 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PC indicates whether the household had a personal computer at home. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of computers owned by HH 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PCNUM reports the number of personal computers owned by the household. The related variable PC indicates whether the household has a personal computer. The information in PCNUM is taken from the household record and applies to household residents. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors (coded "2") using: RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Internet access 111D) Do you have internet access at home? YES 1 NO 2 INTERNET indicates whether the household had an Internet connection at home or Internet access. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CAR (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck (from HH record) 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of cars/trucks owned by HH 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARNUM reports the number of private cars or (pickup) trucks the household owns. The information in CARNUM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 FRIDGE (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ FRIDGEHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has (automatic) washing machine 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 WASHERYN indicates whether the household had an (automatic) washing machine. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Kolla/Zeer (water container and cooler) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 KOLLAYN indicates whether the household has a kolla/zeer, a non-electric refrigeration device. It uses a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, which contains an inner pot for holding food or water. Evaporation of the outer liquid draws heat from the inner pot and thus can be used to cool the substance inside. The information in KOLLAYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has microwave oven 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 MICROWAVE indicates whether the household has a microwave oven. The information in MICROWAVE is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability. 8 Unknown 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ RADIOHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ TVHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has satellite dish 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SATELLITEYN indicates whether the household has a satellite dish for television reception. The information in SATELLITEYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 96 Non-resident 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, owns satelite 12 Yes, connected but does not own 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has air conditioner 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 AIRCON indicates whether the household had an air conditioner. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has electric fan 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 ELECFAN indicates whether the household had a fan or an electric fan. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has digital camera 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 DIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a digital camera. The related variable NONDIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a non-digital camera. The information in DIGCAMYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Member of HH has credit card 126A) Does any member of this household have a credit card? YES 1 NO 2 CREDITCARDHH indicates whether any members of the household have a credit card. The information in CREDITCARDHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Currently working CURRWORK (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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneous 12 Yes, prompted 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman has job from which she was absent in past week For women who did not work in the past 7 days, JOBABSENT (V714A) indicates whether the woman had a job or business from which she was temporarily absent, due to leave, illness, vacation, maternity leave, or other reasons. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman's occupation 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. 00 Not currently working 10 Professional, technical, or managerial worker 20 Clerical or Sales 21 Clerical worker 22 Sales worker 30 Agricultural 31 Self-employed agricultural worker 32 Agricultural employee 40 Household, domestic, and services 41 Household and domestic worker 42 Services worker 50 Skilled and unskilled manual 51 Skilled manual worker 52 Unskilled manual worker 60 Armed forces 96 Other 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Whom the respondent works for WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed. 24 For someone else 23 For someone else (unpaid) 10 Works for self 11 Self-employed 12 Employer 20 Works for someone else 21 For family member (unpaid) 22 For family member 30 Works for self and someone else 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) 40 Other Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman earns cash for work WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Household wealth index in quintiles WEALTHQ (V190) refers to the relative wealth of the household where the woman lives, divided into quintiles from the poorest (code 1) to the richest (code 5). The wealth index is defined in the DHS Recode Manuals as follows: The wealth index is a composite measure of a household's cumulative living standard. The wealth index is calculated using easy-to-use data on a household's ownership of selected assets, such as televisions and bicycles; materials used for housing construction; and types of water access and sanitation facilities. Generated with a statistical procedure known as principal components analysis, the wealth index places individual households on a continuous scale of relative wealth. DHS separates all interviewed households into five quintiles of wealth. For additional information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, users should consult the summary information about the wealth index on The DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The complementary variable WEALTHS reports the wealth index factor score for the woman's household in a specific sample. WEALTHQ and WEALTHS are included on the woman's record for Phase 5 forward only. IPUMS-DHS has made available these variables for Phase 2 forward, by linking the wealth index files to the woman's individual recode files. The variables used to calculate wealth index quintiles and the level of wealth implied by a specific ranking are sample-specific. See Comparability. 1 Poorest 2 Poorer 3 Middle 4 Richer 5 Richest 8 Missing Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Wealth index factor score (5 decimals) WEALTHS (V191) refers to the household's wealth index value generated by the product of standardized scores (z-scores) and factor coefficient scores (factor loadings) of wealth indicators. Most researchers will want to use instead the complementary variable WEALTHQ (V190), which reports quintile ranking (from poorest to richest) of the woman's household, in terms of wealth score, for a given sample. For further information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, see the description of WEALTHQ, the summary information about the wealth index on the DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The variables used to calculate wealth index scores are sample-specific. See Comparability. WEALTHS (V191) is a 12-digit numeric variable. Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level For 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." 0 No education 1 Primary 2 Secondary 3 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level 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). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Total years education 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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Inconsistent 27 27 Education Variables -- TOPICS Summary educational achievement 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). 0 No education 1 Incomplete primary 2 Complete primary 3 Incomplete secondary 4 Complete secondary 5 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level (Jordan) EDUCLVLJO reports the highest level of school, within the educational system of Jordan, that the respondent attended. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 997 Don't know 000 No education 100 Primary 110 Old elementary 120 Old preparatory 130 New basic 200 Secondary 210 Old secondary 211 Vocational secondary 212 Academic secondary 220 New secondary 221 Vocational secondary 222 Academic secondary 300 Intermediate diploma 400 University (Bachelor) 500 Higher Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level (Jordan) YRSCHLJO reports the number of years of education the respondent completed at the highest level of schooling achieved, in the Jordan educational system and as reported in EDUCLVLJO. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Fertility preferences 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 53 Never had sex 52 Declared infecund 51 Sterilized 50 Not at risk of pregnancy 40 Up to God 30 No more 20 Undecided 10 Have another General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet need for FP UNMETNEED (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.]. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 61 Desire birth in less than 2 years 60 No unmet need 53 Never had sex 52 Not in union, not sexually active 51 Infecund or menopausal 50 Not at risk 41 No sex, want to wait 40 Future need for FP 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Had FP failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 53 No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days 52 Never had sex 51 Infecund, menopausal 50 Not at risk for pregnancy 41 Desire birth in less than 2 yrs 40 No unmet need 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Family limitation failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Desire for more children 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 63 Never had sex 62 Declared infecund 61 Sterilized 60 Not at risk of pregnancy 51 Up to God 50 Fatalistic response 40 Wants no more 30 Undecided 13 Wants, unsure timing 12 Wants after 2+ years 11 Wants within 2 years 10 Wants more children General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Wanted last child 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. 1 Wanted last child then 2 Wanted last child later 3 Wanted no more children 7 Unsure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted current pregnancy For 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. 1 Then 2 Later 3 Not at all 4 Up to God 7 Don't know/Not sure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children IDEALKID (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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 66 Number she has currently 65 Depends on husband 64 As many as possible 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 67 As many as can care for 68 Doesn't want children 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children (grouped) Like 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. 8 Missing 7 Non-numeric response 6 6+ 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 [no label] 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of boy children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOYS (V627) reports how many of these children would ideally be boys. Numeric responses to IDEALBOYS (V627), IDEALGIRLS (V628), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of girl children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALGIRLS reports how many of these children would ideally be girls. Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 God's decision/Allah's will 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children of either sex Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOTH (V629) reports the ideal number of children of either sex (i.e., with no gender preference). Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID. Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 66 Number she has currently 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal time before future birth IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child. 100 Less than 1 month 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, unspecified number 200 Less than 1 year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years 221 21 years 222 22 years 223 23 years 224 24 years 225 25 years 226 26 years 227 27 years 228 28 years 229 29 years 230 30 years 231 31 years 232 32 years 233 33 years 234 34 years 235 35+ years 299 Years, number missing 989 Up to God 990 After finishing school 991 After marriage 992 When husband returns 993 After breastfeeding 994 At any time 995 Soon/now 996 Other 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child For 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. 100 Less than one month (want now) 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, number unspecified 200 Less than one year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years or more 299 Years, number unspecified 987 After weaning 989 After finishing school 990 When spouse returns 991 Up to God 992 After marriage 993 Any time 994 Soon or immediately 995 Other, non-numeric response 996 Inconsistent response 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped) For 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. 00 Less than 12 months 01 1 year 02 2 years 03 3 years 04 4 years 05 5 years 06 6 or more years 96 Non-numeric response 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund EXPOSURE1 (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. 3 Infecund, menopausal 2 Amenorrheic 1 Pregnant 0 Fecund 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, 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. 0 Fecund 1 Pregnant 2 Amenorrheic 3 Infecund, menopausal 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know any type of FP 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. 00 Knows no method 10 Knows only traditional or folkloric method 11 Knows only folkloric method 12 Knows only traditional method 20 Knows modern method 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about Pill for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about injectable FP 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." 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about condom for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about male sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female condom for FP FPKNOFC (V304_14) indicates whether the woman knew about female condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about implants or Norplant for FP FPKNOIMP (V304_11) indicates whether the woman knew about implants (such as Norplant) as a method for family planning. Implants were generally described as "small rods placed in their arm by a doctor, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several years." Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about lactational amenorrhea as a method of family planning FPKNOLAM (V304_13) indicates whether the woman knew about the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSLAM indicates whether the woman had ever used LAM as a means to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about emergency contraception a as a method of family planning FPKNOEMRG (V304_16) indicates whether the woman knows about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probing questions, emergency contraception is often described by the following: As an emergency measure, within three days after they have unprotected sexual intercourse, women can take special pills to prevent pregnancy. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about foam and jelly as a method of family planning FPKNOFJ (V304_15) indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide, such as foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSFJ indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about withdrawal for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about rhythm for FP 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. 10 Yes 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 00 No 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about coffee beans as a method of family planning FPKNOCB indicates whether the woman knew about coffee beans as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used this method to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about other contraceptive as a method of family planning 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern) 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. 00 No method 10 Folkloric or traditional method 11 Folkloric method 12 Traditional method 20 Modern method 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Pattern of use of contraceptive method 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. 10 Currently using 20 Ever used, but not currently using 21 Used since last birth 22 Used before last birth 30 Never used 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current method of FP 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. 000 Not using 100 MODERN METHODS 101 Pill 102 IUD 103 Norplant/Implants 104 Condom 105 Female Condom 106 Female Sterilization 107 Male Sterilization 110 Injections 111 Injection (3 monthly) 112 Injection (monthly) 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 121 Diaphragm 122 Diaphragm/Foam 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 124 Foam or Jelly 125 Foaming tablets 126 Vaginal methods 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Emergency contraception 150 Other modern method 151 Contraceptive patch 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 212 Cycle Beads/Standard days method 213 Abstinence 214 Mucus method 215 Natural family planning, unspecified 220 Withdrawal 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/Plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 301 Other specific method 1 302 Other specific method 2 303 Other specific method 3 304 Other specific method 4 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Pill For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant and who ever used the Pill, FPNOWUSPILL (V307_01) indicates whether the woman is now using the Pill. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Yes 0 No 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Injections For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSINJ (V307_03) indicates whether the woman is now using injectable contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: IUD For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSIUD (V307_02) indicates whether the woman is now using an IUD. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Implants FPNOWUSIMP (V307_11) indicates whether the woman is now using a contraceptive implant, such as Norplant, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSFST (V307_06) indicates whether the woman is now using female sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Male sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSMST (V307_07) indicates whether the woman is now using male sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Condom For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSCON (V307_05) indicates whether the woman is now using the male condom. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female condom FPNOWUSFC (V307_14) indicates whether the woman is now using the female condom to delay or avoid getting pregnant. Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from FPNOWUSCON, which refers to the male condom. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Foam and jelly FPNOWUSFJ (V307_15) indicates whether the woman is now using a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) FPNOWUSLAM (V307_13) indicates whether the woman is now using the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Rhythm For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSRHY (V307_08) indicates whether the woman is now using rhythm (periodic abstinence). 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Withdrawal For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSWD (V307_09) indicates whether the woman is now using withdrawal. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Medicinal plants or herbs FPNOWUSPLT indicates whether the woman is now using medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Coffee beans FPNOWUSCB indicates whether the woman is now using coffee beans to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Other method FPNOWUSOM (V307_10) indicates whether the woman is now using some "other" contraceptive method to delay or avoid getting pregnant. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last FP method discontinued in past 5 years FPLDISMETH5Y (V359) reports the last contraceptive method the woman discontinued use of in the last five years. When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 400 CONTINUATION OF SAME METHOD 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 220 Withdrawal 213 Standard days method 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 141 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Other modern method 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 107 Male sterilization 106 Female sterilization 105 Female condom 104 Condom 103 Norplant/Implants 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 110 Injections 111 Injections (3 monthly) 112 Injections (monthly) 142 Contraceptive patch Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason of last discontinuation FPLDISREAS5Y (V360) reports the reason why the woman discontinued use of the last family planning method she used in the last five years. The complementary variable FPLDISMETH5Y reports the last contraceptive method itself that the woman stopped using in the last five years. 370 End of breastfeeding period 110 Became pregnant/Method failed 120 Wanted to get pregnant 130 Husband disapproved 140 Other relative disapproved 150 Side effects or health concerns 151 Side effects, respondent 152 Side effects, child 160 Access or availability issues 170 Wanted more effective method 180 Switched to different method 190 Method no longer available 200 Inconvenient to use 210 Infrequent sexual activity, or husband away or ill 220 Lack of sexual satisfaction 230 Cost of method 240 Fatalistic 250 Difficulty getting pregnant, menopause or amenorrheic 260 Menstrual issues while using method 270 Weight gain while using method 280 Lack of privacy while using method 290 Unsatisfied with method 300 Marital dissolution/Divorced or widowed 310 Doctor's advice 320 Specific method issue 321 IUD expelled 322 IUD expired 330 Religious prohibition 996 Other reason 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 340 Others had bad experience with method 350 Rest 360 Period returned Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Month of calendar year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTMO (V315) reports the month of the calendar year when they first started using their current method. The year when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTYR (V316). 98 Missing 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTYR (V316) reports the year when they first started using their current method. The calendar month when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTMO (V315). 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2016 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1970 1970 1971 1971 1960 1960 2017 2017 Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Date when started using current FP method (CMC) For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTCMC (V317) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date when the woman started using her current method. 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information: Start date of current method FPCURCOMP (V318) reports the completeness of information about the start date of the woman's current contraceptive method. 1 Month and year given 5 Month imputed, year given 7 Month given, year imputed (date placed) 8 No information given (date placed) 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Months of use of current family planning method 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). 000 0 months 001 1 month 002 2 months 003 3 months 004 4 months 005 5 months 006 6 months 007 7 months 008 8 months 009 9 months 010 10 months 011 11 months 012 12 months 013 13 months 014 14 months 015 15 months 016 16 months 017 17 months 018 18 months 019 19 months 020 20 months 021 21 months 022 22 months 023 23 months 024 24 months 025 25 months 026 26 months 027 27 months 028 28 months 029 29 months 030 30 months 031 31 months 032 32 months 033 33 months 034 34 months 035 35 months 036 36 months 037 37 months 038 38 months 039 39 months 040 40 months 041 41 months 042 42 months 043 43 months 044 44 months 045 45 months 046 46 months 047 47 months 048 48 months 049 49 months 050 50 months 051 51 months 052 52 months 053 53 months 054 54 months 055 55 months 056 56 months 057 57 months 058 58 months 059 59 months 060 60 months 061 61 months 062 62 months 063 63 months 064 64 months 065 65 months 066 66 months 067 67 months 068 68 months 069 69 months 070 70 months 071 71 months 072 72 months 073 73 months 074 74 months 075 75 months 076 76 months 077 77 months 078 78 months 079 79 months 080 80 months 081 81 months 082 82 months 083 83 months 084 84 months 085 85 months 086 86 months 087 87 months 088 88 months 089 89 months 090 90 months 091 91 months 092 92 months 093 93 months 094 94 months 095 95 months 096 96 or more months 995 All calendar years 996 Inconsistent response 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS First source for contraception for current method FPKNOW1SRC (V3A07) reports the first source for the respondent's current method of contraception. 5560 Community Center 4213 United Mission to Nepal (UMN) 3309 Institute for Family Health (IFH) 3308 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA 3307 Family Planning Association of Nepal 3180 International Rescue Committee (IRC) 2425 Homeopath 2330 Private Sangini outlet 1909 Condom box 1438 Primary health center outreach clinic 0000 No one 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 Referral/specialty hospital 1120 National/central hospital 1130 Regional/provincial hospital 1140 Urban hospital 1150 District/rural hospital 1151 District hospital 1152 Rural hospital 1160 Category I hospital 1170 Category II hospital 1180 University/teaching hospital 1181 University hospital 1182 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Integrated health center 1260 Family welfare center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Category I health center 1290 Category II health center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planninc clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1430 Government health worker 1431 Fieldworker 1432 Lady health worker (LHW) 1433 Lady health visitor (LHV) 1434 Community-based distribution agent 1435 Community/village health worker 1436 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1437 Nurse 1500 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1600 Government maternity home 1610 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1900 Other public sector 1901 Camp 1902 Health box 1903 Health station/clinic 1904 Health office 1905 Community clinic 1906 Health insurance organization 1907 Curative care organization 1908 Youth facility 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Specialized hospital 2112 District hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Polyclinic 2122 Clinic 2200 Private doctor 2210 Qualified doctor 2220 Traditional doctor 2300 Private pharmacy/dispensary 2310 Private pharmacy 2320 Private dispensary 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Fieldworker 2422 Community-based distribution agent 2423 Community/village health worker 2424 Nurse 2500 Private health center 2510 VCT center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Medical office 2902 Care room 2903 Tent 3000 NGO FACILITY 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Community-based outlet 3200 NGO health worker 3210 NGO community-based distributor 3220 NGO fieldworker 3230 NGO depot holder 3300 Country-specific NGOs 3301 AMO Congo 3302 Egypt FP association 3303 CSI project 3304 BLM 3305 MACRO 3900 Other NGO facility 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious mobile clinic 4400 Religious door-to-door 5000 OTHER 5100 Shop/market 5110 Shop 5111 General dealer 5112 Supermarket 5113 Tuck shop 5114 Service station 5120 Kiosk 5130 Gas station 5190 Other retail 5200 Relative/friend 5210 Partner 5300 Church/mosque 5400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 5410 Bar/nightclub 5411 Bar 5420 Hotel 5500 Other institution 5510 School 5520 Youth center 5530 Workplace 5600 Media 5610 Family planning campaign 5700 Traditional practitioner 5710 Hakim 5720 Traditional birth attendant (TBA) 5800 Informal channels 5810 Drug vendor 5820 Public toilet 9995 Other 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1190 Military hospital 1412 Sub-center or sub-post 1620 Rural maternity clinic 3140 Red Cross 3150 Marie Stopes 3160 Population Services International (PSI) 3170 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3306 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 4900 Other religious 5540 Charity/foundation 5550 Refugee camp Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, detailed 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. 6903 Community center 3306 Institute for Family Health (IFH) 3180 International Rescue Committee (IRC) 0000 NO ONE 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 National hospital 1111 Referral/specialty hospital 1112 National/central hospital 1113 Military hospital 1114 Day hospital 1120 Provincial/regional hospital 1130 Urban hospital 1140 District/rural hospital 1141 District hospital 1142 Rural hospital 1150 Category I hospital 1160 Category II hospital 1170 University/teaching hospital 1171 University hospital 1172 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Basic health center 1260 Integrated health center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Family welfare center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planning clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1330 Family planning clinic CBD 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1412 Sub-center 1413 Sub-health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1421 Mobile PHC clinic 1430 Government health professional 1431 Doctor 1432 Nurse 1433 Paramedic 1440 Government health worker 1434 Community-based distributor (CBD) 1435 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1436 Male mobilizer 1437 Accredited social health activist (ASHA) 1438 Vaidya/hakim/homeopath 1450 Government outreach clinic 1451 Primary health care outreach clinic 1452 Satellite clinic/EPI outreach 1453 Community clinic 1454 Rural/municipal clinic 1460 Camp 1470 Household visit 1500 Government maternity home 1510 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1520 Rural maternity 1530 Anganwadi/ICDS center 1600 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1610 Government pharmacy 1611 Community pharmacy 1620 Government dispensary 1900 Other public 1901 Clinic 1902 Curative care organization 1903 Health home 1904 Health office 1905 Health insurance organization 1906 Parastatal health facility 1907 Youth center 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Private specialty hospital 2112 Private district hospital 2113 Private university hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Private polyclinic 2122 Private clinic 2200 Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store 2210 Private pharmacy 2220 Private dispensary 2230 Private chemist/drug store 2231 Private chemist 2232 Private drug store 2240 Private mobile drug vendor 2300 Private doctor's office 2310 Qualified doctor 2320 Traditional/unqualified doctor 2330 Private practice 2331 Private care room 2332 Private infirmiry 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Private field worker 2422 Private community/village health worker 2423 Private community-based distributor 2424 Private paramedic 2425 Private hakim/homeopath 2426 Private traditional healer 2427 Private traditional birth attendant (TBA) 2428 Private nurse 2500 Private health center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2610 Injectables outlet 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Tent 2902 VCT center 3000 NGO SECTOR 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Marie Stopes facility 3131 Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM) 3140 Red Cross facility 3150 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3160 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) 3170 Population Services International (PSI) 3200 NGO health worker 3210 Depot holder 3220 Field worker 3230 Community-based distributor 3300 Country-specific NGO 3301 Amo-Congo 3302 Clinical Services Improvement (CSI) 3303 Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) 3304 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 3305 United Mission to Nepal (UMN) 3900 Other NGO 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious outreach 4310 Religious health post 4320 Religious mobile clinic 4330 Religious health worker 4331 Religious field worker 4900 Other religious 5000 UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR 5100 Pharmacy/dispensary 5110 Pharmacy 5120 Dispensary 5200 Outreach 5210 Mobile clinic 5220 Health worker 5221 Field worker 5222 Traditional healer 5223 Health educator 5224 Peer educators 5230 Outreach clinic 5900 Other unspecified medical sector 5901 Media campaign 6000 OTHER 6100 Shop/market 6110 Shop 6111 General dealer 6112 Supermarket/tuck shop 6113 Supermarket 6114 Tuck shop 6120 Market 6130 Kiosk 6140 Gas station 6150 Other retail 6200 Church/mosque 6300 Friend/relative 6310 Friend 6320 Relative 6321 Partner 6400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 6410 Bar/nightclub 6411 Bar 6420 Hotel 6500 Workplace 6510 Respondent's workplace 6520 Partner's workplace 6600 Informal channels 6610 Drug vendor 6620 Support group 6630 Women's sittings 6700 Location for adolescents 6710 Youth center 6720 School 6900 Other facility 6901 Refugee camp 6902 Charity/foundation 9994 Abroad 9995 Other 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, standardized 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 97 Don't know 07 Other 06 Church, Shop, friends, books 05 Private Pharmacy 04 Private Clin/Deliv 03 NGO 02 Govt Home/Comm delivery 01 Govt Clinic/Pharm Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP (grouped) 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4+ 7 Inconsistent number reported 8 Missing 9 Never used FP First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP 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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 96 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP current use or future intention FPUSINTENT (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. 1 Using modern method 2 Using traditional method 3 Non-user intending to use 4 Does not intend to use 9 NIU (not in universe) 5 Never had sex Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Intention to use FP in future 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. 10 Will use in future 11 Use in next 12 months 12 Use later 20 Unsure about future use 21 Unsure about timing 22 Unsure about use 30 Does not intend to use 40 Never had sex 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred future FP method 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. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 997 Inconsistent 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 Other method, unspecified 234 Traditional medications 233 Astrology 232 Gris-gris/amulet 231 Herbs 230 Other traditional/folkloric 220 Withdrawal 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 160 Whatever doctor prescribes 150 Other modern methods 140 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 126 Vaginal methods 125 Foaming tablets 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 108 Male sterilization 107 Female sterilization 106 Female condom 105 Condom 104 Norplant/implants 103 Injections 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 213 CycleBeads/Standard days method 214 Mucus method (periodic abstinence) 235 Knotted cord/strings 236 Charm from traditional spiritual leader 996 Don't know Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern) FPEVUSE (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. 00 Never used 10 Used only traditional or folkloric method 11 Used only traditional method 12 Used only folkloric method 20 Used modern method Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Pill for FP FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use IUD for FP FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use injectable for FP FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use condom for FP FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female sterilization for FP FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use withdrawal for FP FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use rhythm for FP FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use male sterilization for FP FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use implants/Norplant for FP FPEVUSIMP (V305_11) indicates whether the woman had ever used implants (such as Norplant) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female condom for FP FPEVUSFC (V305_14) indicates whether the woman had ever used the female condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use foam or jelly for FP FPEVUSFJ (V305_15) indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOFJ indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use emergency contraception for FP FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOEMRG indicates whether the woman knew about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Lactational amenorrhea method for FP FPEVUSLAM (V305_13) indicates whether the woman had ever used the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOLAM indicates whether the woman knew about LAM as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use coffee beans for FP FPEVUSCB indicates whether the woman had ever used coffee beans to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOCBÂ indicates whether the woman knew about using coffee beans as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use medicinal plants or herbs for FP FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use other methods for FP FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Age at sterilization (grouped) For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation. 7 50 - 54 years old 1 Less than 25 years old 2 25 - 29 years old 3 30 - 34 years old 4 35 - 39 years old 5 40 - 44 years old 6 45 - 49 years old 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Parity at sterilization 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 or more 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Marital duration at time of sterilization 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. 0 Single, before marriage 1 0 - 4 years 2 5 - 9 years 3 10 - 14 years 4 15 - 19 years 5 20 - 24 years 6 25 - 29 years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Years since sterilization 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. 1 Less than 2 years 2 2 - 3 years 3 4 - 5 years 4 6 - 7 years 5 8 - 9 years 6 10 or more years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Why not intend to use FP in future 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. 10 NOT MARRIED 11 Not married 12 Not intending to marry 13 Inconsistent says not married 20 OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK 21 Not having sex 22 Infrequent sex 23 Menopausal or hysterectomy 24 Subfecund, infecund 25 Postpartum, breastfeeding 26 Husband ill or subfecund 30 WANTS CHILDREN 31 Wants more children 32 Wants son 33 Wants daughter 34 Fatalistic 35 Wants as many children as possible 40 OPPOSITION TO USE 41 Respondent opposed 42 Husband opposed/makes decision on FP 43 Others opposed 44 Religious prohibition 45 Cultural taboos 46 Rumors 50 LACK OF KNOWLEDGE 51 Knows no method 52 Knows no source 60 METHOD-RELATED 61 Health concerns 62 Fear side effects 63 Lack of access 64 Cost too much 65 Inconvenient to use 66 Interfere with body 67 Sterilization concerns 70 OTHER 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Not having sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTNOSEX (V3A08B) indicates whether they reported "not having sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Infrequent sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINSEX (V3A08C) indicates whether they reported "infrequent sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Menopausal or hysterectomy For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTMENO (V3A08D) indicates whether they reported "menopausal or hysterectomy" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Subfecund or infecund For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINF (V3A08E) indicates whether they reported "subfecund or infecund" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Postpartum amenorrheic For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTAMEN (V3A08F) indicates whether they reported "postpartum amenorrheic" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Breastfeeding For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBSTFD (V3A08G) indicates whether they reported "breastfeeding" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Respondent opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPR (V3A08I) indicates whether the respondent herself reported being opposed to use in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Husband or partner opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPH (V3A08J) indicates whether they reported "husband/partner opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Others opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPO (V3A08K) indicates whether they reported "others opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Religious prohibition For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRELIG (V3A08L) indicates whether they reported "religious prohibition" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no contraceptive method For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTKNO (V3A08M) indicates whether they reported not knowing a method in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no source of contraceptives For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSRC (V3A08N) indicates whether they reported not knowing a source in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Health concerns For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTHLTH (V3A08O) indicates whether they reported "health concerns" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Fear of side effects For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSIDEF (V3A08P) indicates whether they reported "fear of side effects" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Lack of access or too far For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTFAR (V3A08Q) indicates whether they reported "lack of access or too far" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Costs too much For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCOST (V3A08R) indicates whether they reported "costs too much" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Inconvenient to use For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCONV (V3A08S) indicates whether they reported "inconvenient to use" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Interferes with body's natural processes For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBODY (V3A08T) indicates whether they reported "interferes with body's normal processes" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Difficult to get pregnant For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDIFFPR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "difficult to get pregnant" as a reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Rumors For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRUMOR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "rumors" as the reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Other reason For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOTH (V3A08X) indicates whether they reported some other reason in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Don't know For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDK (V3A08Z) indicates whether they reported "don't know" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes, does not know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Pill 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: IUD 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Injectables 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Condom 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Male sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Rhythm 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Withdrawal 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Implants or norplants FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) reports whether the contraceptive implant (such as Norplant) 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 FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Abstinence FPTYPABS (V304A_12) reports whether abstinence 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPABS 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Lactational amenorrhea (prolonged breastfeeding) FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) reports whether the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. How lactational amenorrhea was characterized varies across samples; see Comparability and Codes. 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 FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female condom FPTYPFC (V304A_14) reports whether the female 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPFC (V304A_14) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Emergency contraception FPTYPEMERG reports whether emergency 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPEMERG 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Medicinal plants or herbs FPTYPPLT reports whether the use of medicinal plants or herbs 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 FPTYPPLT 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Coffee beans FPTYPCB reports whether coffee beans are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Coffee beans, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPCB 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Suppositories FPTYPSP reports whether suppositories are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Suppositories, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPSP 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Other 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner. 154 54 days 153 53 days 152 52 days 151 51 days 150 50 days 149 49 days 148 48 days 147 47 days 146 46 days 145 45 days 144 44 days 143 43 days 142 42 days 141 41 days 140 40 days 139 39 days 138 38 days 137 37 days 136 36 days 135 35 days 134 34 days 133 33 days 132 32 days 131 31 days 130 30 days 129 29 days 128 28 days 127 27 days 126 26 days 125 25 days 124 24 days 123 23 days 122 22 days 121 21 days 120 20 days 119 19 days 118 18 days 117 17 days 116 16 days 115 15 days 114 14 days 113 13 days 112 12 days 111 11 days 110 10 days 109 9 days 108 8 days 107 7 days 106 6 days 105 5 days 104 4 days 103 3 days 102 2 days 101 1 day 100 Less than 1 day ago 155 55 days 156 56 days 157 57 days 158 58 days 159 59 days 160 60 days 161 61 days 162 62 days 163 63 days 164 64 days 165 65 days 166 66 days 167 67 days 168 68 days 169 69 days 170 70 days 171 71 days 172 72 days 173 73 days 174 74 days 175 75 days 176 76 days 177 77 days 178 78 days 179 79 days 180 80 days 181 81 days 182 82 days 183 83 days 184 84 days 185 85 days 186 86 days 187 87 days 188 88 days 189 89 days 190 90 days 191 91 days 192 92 days 193 93 days 194 94 days 195 95 days 196 96 days 197 97 days 198 Days, number inconsistent 199 Days, number missing 200 WEEKS 201 1 week 202 2 weeks 203 3 weeks 204 4 weeks 205 5 weeks 206 6 weeks 207 7 weeks 208 8 weeks 209 9 weeks 210 10 weeks 211 11 weeks 212 12 weeks 213 13 weeks 214 14 weeks 215 15 weeks 216 16 weeks 217 17 weeks 218 18 weeks 219 19 weeks 220 20 weeks 221 21 weeks 222 22 weeks 223 23 weeks 224 24 weeks 225 25 weeks 226 26 weeks 227 27 weeks 228 28 weeks 229 29 weeks 230 30 weeks 231 31 weeks 232 32 weeks 233 33 weeks 234 34 weeks 235 35 weeks 236 36 weeks 237 37 weeks 238 38 weeks 239 39 weeks 240 40 weeks 241 41 weeks 242 42 weeks 243 43 weeks 244 44 weeks 245 45 weeks 246 46 weeks 247 47 weeks 248 48 weeks 249 49 weeks 250 50 weeks 251 51 weeks 252 52 weeks 298 Weeks, inconsistent 299 Weeks, number missing 300 MONTHS 301 1 month 302 2 months 303 3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 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398 Months, inconsistent 399 Months, number missing 400 YEARS 401 1 year 402 2 years 403 3 years 404 4 years 405 5 years 406 6 years 407 7 years 408 8 years 409 9 years 410 10 years 411 11 years 412 12 years 413 13 years 414 14 years 415 15 years 416 16 years 417 17 years 418 18 years 419 19 years 420 20 years 421 21 years 422 22 years 423 23 years 424 24 years 425 25 years 426 26 years 427 27 years 428 28 years 429 29 years 430 30 years 431 31 years 432 32 years 433 33 years 434 34 years 435 35 years 436 36 years 437 37 years 438 38 years 439 39 years 440 40 years 441 41 years 442 42 years 443 43 years 444 44 years 445 45 years 448 48 years 449 49 years 450 50+ years 499 Years, number missing 993 With former husband 994 Within last 4 weeks 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 446 46 years 447 47 years Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in days TIMESINCESEXD (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+." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31+ days 92 Not married/no regular partner 93 Within last 4 weeks 94 Before last birth 95 With former husband 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in months (imputed) TIMESINCESEXM (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." 000 Less than 1 month 993 No partner 994 With former husband 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Flag 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 birth 00 No flag 01 Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence 02 Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth 03 Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth 04 Before last birth, but no births 05 Before last birth, but currently pregnant 06 Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth 07 Reported but before last pregnancy 08 Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks 09 Reported but before last birth 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Sexual activity in past 4 weeks SEXACTIV4WK (V536) reports the respondent's recent sexual activity (never had intercourse, sexually active in the last 4 weeks, not active in the last 4 weeks because of postpartum abstinence, or not active in the last 4 weeks because of something other than postpartum abstinence). 0 Never had intercourse 1 Sexually active in last 4 weeks 2 Not active in last 4 weeks (postpartum abs.) 3 Not active in last 4 weeks (not postpartum abs.) 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Duration of abstinence (months) DURABST (V537) reports the duration of the respondent's abstinence (in months). This time interval includes postpartum and non-postpartum abstinence. 00 Less than 1 month 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 95 Before last birth 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Smokes nothing TONOSMOKE (V463Z) indicates whether the woman does not smoke cigarettes or use any other form of tobacco. 0 No, smokes 1 Yes, does not smoke or use tobacco 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Smokes cigarettes TOSMOKE (V463A) indicates whether the woman smokes cigarettes. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Uses water pipe TOSHISHA (V463G) indicates whether the woman smokes tobacco using a water pipe (also known as a hookah or shisha). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum amenorrheic 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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum abstaining 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. 0 No 1 Yes General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in maternity history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in immunization/health history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in height and weight table WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 201) CHECK COLUMN 11. RECORD THE LINE NUMBER AND AGE FOR ALLL ELLIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN QUESTION 202. IF MORE THAN SIX CHILDREN. USE ADDITIONA; QUESTIONAIRE(S). A FINAL OUTCAOME MUST BE RECORDED FOR THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN208 AND FOR THE ANEMIA PROCEDURE IN 213 ANSWER 202-213 FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 0-5. 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Whether survey columns are used for last births only LASTBIRTHONLY (V468) indicates whether the column(s) on the women's questionnaire relating to pregnancy and postnatal care relate only to last-born children. In the standard questionnaire, some questions are asked about the last-born child only, while in some countries, these questions are asked about all children born in the last three or five years. LASTBIRTHONLY indicates whether the questionnaire followed the standard or was changed to include more children. 0 See specific questions 1 Last birth only 2 All births in last 5 years General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently breastfeeding any child BFEEDANYNOW (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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS When mother first put last-born child to breast 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. 000 Immediately 100 Within first hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 hours 104 4 hours 105 5 hours 106 6 hours 107 7 hours 108 8 hours 109 9 hours 110 10 hours 111 11 hours 112 12 hours 113 13 hours 114 14 hours 115 15 hours 116 16 hours 117 17 hours 118 18 hours 119 19 hours 120 20 hours 121 21 hours 122 22 hours 123 23 hours 124 24 hours 125 25 hours 126 26 hours 127 27 hours 128 28 hours 129 29 hours 130 30 hours 131 31 hours 132 32 hours 133 33 hours 134 34 hours 135 35 hours 136 36 hours 137 37 hours 138 38 hours 139 39 hours 140 40 hours 141 41 hours 142 42 hours 143 43 hours 144 44 hours 145 45 hours 146 46 hours 147 47 hours 148 48 hours 149 49 hours 150 50 hours 151 51 hours 152 52 hours 153 53 hours 154 54 hours 155 55 hours 156 56 hours 157 57 hours 158 58 hours 159 59 hours 160 60 hours 161 61 hours 162 62 hours 163 63 hours 164 64 hours 165 65 hours 166 66 hours 167 67 hours 168 68 hours 169 69 hours 170 70 hours 171 71 hours 172 72 hours 173 73 hours 174 74 hours 175 75 hours 176 76 hours 177 77 hours 178 78 hours 179 79 hours 180 80 hours 181 81 hours 182 82 hours 183 83 hours 184 84 hours 185 85 hours 186 86 hours 187 87 hours 188 88 hours 189 89 hours 190 90 hours 199 Hours: Number missing 200 Within first day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 days 204 4 days 205 5 days 206 6 days 207 7 days 208 8 days 209 9 days 210 10 days 211 11 days 212 12 days 213 13 days 214 14 days 215 15 days 216 16 days 217 17 days 218 18 days 219 19 days 220 20 days 221 21 days 222 22 days 223 23 days 224 24 days 225 25 days 226 26 days 227 27 days 228 28 days 229 29 days 230 30 days 231 31 days 232 32 days 233 33 days 234 34 days 235 35 days 236 36 days 237 37 days 238 38 days 239 39 days 240 40 days 241 41 days 242 42 days 243 43 days 244 44 days 245 45 days 246 46 days 247 47 days 248 48 days 249 49 days 250 50 days 251 51 days 252 52 days 253 53 days 254 54 days 255 55 days 256 56 days 257 57 days 258 58 days 259 59 days 260 60 days 261 61 days 262 62 days 263 63 days 264 64 days 265 65 days 266 66 days 267 67 days 268 68 days 269 69 days 270 70 days 271 71 days 272 72 days 273 73 days 274 74 days 275 75 days 276 76 days 277 77 days 278 78 days 279 79 days 280 80 days 281 81 days 282 82 days 283 83 days 284 84 days 285 85 days 286 86 days 287 87 days 288 88 days 289 89 days 290 90 days 299 Days: Number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Under age 18 (according to household questionnaire) (respondents to women's survey) 220) AGE: CHECK COLUMN 6A. 15-17 YEARS 1 18-49 YEARS 2 (GO TO 223) BIOFUNDER18 (V452A) indicates whether the respondent was under or over age 18 at the time of the interview, according to the household roster. The information in this variable was used by DHS personnel to determine whether a female household member needed consent from a parent/caretaker before conducting hemoglobin measurements. 1 Under age 18 2 Age 18 or older 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant 224) PREGNANCY STATUS: CHECK COLUMN 8: BIOFPREGNANT (V454) indicates whether the respondent was pregnant at the time of the interview. A woman's pregnancy status is an important factor in interpreting hemoglobin/anemia level. See the following variables for more information: BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) 0 No/don't know 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Weight of woman (kilos) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the woman's weight as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing WEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured weight in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height of woman in centimeters 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the woman's height as measured by DHS personnel. HEIGHTFEM values are reported in millimeters, to preserve one centimeter decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured height in centimeters. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percentile for respondents to women's survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from the reference median (for respondents to female survey) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTASDRM (V440) reports the difference between the respondent'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. BIOFHTASDRM 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 BIOFHTASDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height, as measured by DHS personnel. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in BIOFHTASDRM. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for Age percent of reference median for respondents to female survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population. 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (DHS) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the DHS Program. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) uses Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standards BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses WHO reference standards 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (MetLife or Fogarty) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses the WHO reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (WHO) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the World Health Organization (WHO) reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V444) uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from the reference median (DHS) (respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTSDRM (V444A) reports the difference between the respondent'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. This variable uses a DHS reference standard. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. BIOFWTHTSDRM 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 BIOFWTHTSDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The complementary DHS variable BIOFWTHTPCTDHS (V442) reports weight-for-height percentiles within 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 for further discussion. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Body Mass Index (BMI) for respondents to the women's survey 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFBMI (V445) reports the female respondent's body mass index (BMI). BMI is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). Also known as the Quetelet Index, BMI is a measure of acute nutritional status, based on the Fogarty Metropolitan Life tables of ideal weight for height. The DHS Guide to Statistics offers the following guidelines for interpreting BMI scores for women age 15-49: Severely thin: less than 16.0 Moderately thin: 16.0 to 16.9 Mildly thin: 17.0 to 18.4 Normal: 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9 Obese: 30.0 or more The original height and weight values used to calculate BMI are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms, as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the person's length or height in centimeters, as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFROHRER (V446), which reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. This measure is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Rohrer's index (mass/height cubed) (for respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFROHRER (V446) reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. Rohrer's Index is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). Rohrer's Index is a measure of acute nutritional status, and may be used as an alternative to Body Mass Index. The original height and weight values used to calculate Rohrer's Index are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFBMI (V445), which reports the respondent's Body Mass Index (BMI), which is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of measurement of the respondent 219) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFWHYNOTMEAS (V447) indicates whether the respondent was measured for height and weight, or, if not, why she was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., sick, not present, refused). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Sick 12 Not present 13 Refused 14 Incapacitated 15 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Woman's age in years from household record 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ BIOFHHAGE (V447A) reports the respondent's age in years, as recorded in the household roster. This age is used to determine eligibility for biometric measurements. 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of consent statement for anemia testing (respondents for women's survey) 223) READ ANEMIA TEST CONSENT STATEMENT. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM PARENT/OTHER ADULT IDENTIFIED IN 222 BEFORE ASKING RESPONDENT'S CONSENT. GRANTED 1 (SIGN) PARENT/OTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT REFUSED 2 (SIGN) RESPONDENT REFUSED 3 (SIGN) (SIGN) ____________________ (IF REFUSED, GO TO 227). CONSENT STATEMENT FOR ANEMIA TEST READ CONSENT STATEMENT TO EACH RESPONDENT. CIRCLE CODE '1' IN 223 IF RESPONDENT CONSENTS TO THE ANEMIA TEST AND CODE '3' IF SHE REFUSES. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM THE PARENT OR OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOLESCENT (SEE QUESTION 222) BEFORE ASKING THE ADOLESCENT FOR HER CONSENT. CIRCLE CODE '2' IN 223 IF THE PARENT (OTHER ADULT) REFUSES. CONDUCT THE TEST ONLY IF BOTH PARENT (OTHER ADULT) AND THE ADOLESCENT CONSENT. As part of this survey, we are asking people all over the country to take an anemia test. Anemia is a serious health problem that usually results from poor nutrition, infection, or chronic disease. This survey will assist the government to develop programs to prevent and treat anemia. We request that all children born in 2004 or later participate in the anemia testing part of this survey and give a few drops of blood from a finger. The equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. The blood will be tested for anemia immediately, and the result told to you right away. The result will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. Do you have any questions? You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide. Will you (allow NAME OF ADOLESCENT to) take the anemia test? BIOFHEMOCONSENT (V452C) indicates whether permission was granted for the respondent's blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level. 10 Permission granted 20 Permission refused 21 Parent/other refused 22 Respondent refused 30 Not read 40 Not present 41 Adult/parent not present 42 Minor not present 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) (respondents for women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 992 Not tested 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested (respondents to women's survey) 227) RECORD RESULT OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT. MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFHEMOTEST (V455) indicates whether the respondent's hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel, or, if not, why their hemoglobin level was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., not present, refused, technical problem). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Not present 12 Refused 13 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) adjusted for altitude (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVELALT is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 996 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) reports the respondent's level of anemia, from not anemic to severely anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals: [Hemoglobin] levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia for pregnant women and between 10.0 g/dl and 11.9 g/dl for all other adult women. 0 Not anemic 1 Mild 2 Moderate 3 Severe 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child KIDSEX (B4) reports the sex of the child. 1 Male 2 Female Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive KIDALIVE (B5) reports whether the child was alive or dead at the time of interview. 0 No 1 Yes Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth KIDBIRTHMO (B1) reports the child's month of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth KIDBIRTHYR (B2) reports the child's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar. 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth KIDAGEINFO (B10) reports the completeness of information about the child's age and date of birth. 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 98 Missing Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years KIDCURAGE (B8) reports the current age of the child, in years, at the time of the survey. 00 Less than 1 year 01 1 year 02 2 years 03 3 years 04 4 years 05 5 years 06 6 years 07 7 years 08 8 years 09 9 years 10 10 years 11 11 years 12 12 years 13 13 years 14 14 years 15 15 years 16 16 years 17 17 years 18 18 years 19 19 years 20 20 years 21 21 years 22 22 years 23 23 years 24 24 years 25 25 years 26 26 years 27 27 years 28 28 years 29 29 years 30 30 years 31 31 years 32 32 years 33 33 years 34 34 years 35 35 years 36 36 years 37 37 years 38 38 years 39 39 years 40 40 years 41 41 years 42 42 years 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) 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 -- TOPICS Child's birth order number 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child is twin or single birth KIDTWIN (B0) reports whether the child is a twin (or born in a multiple birth) or is a single birth. 10 Single birth/not a twin 20 Twin or multiple 21 1st of multiple births 22 2nd of multiple births 23 3rd of multiple births 24 4th of multiple births 25 5th of multiple births 26 6th of multiple births Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child age at death (non-imputed) 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. 100 Days: Died on day of birth 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 198 Days, unknown 199 Days old, number missing 200 Months old: Month of birth 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 259 59 months 260 60 months 261 61 months 262 62 months 263 63 months 264 64 months 265 65 months 266 66 months 297 Months, inconsistent 298 Months, unknown 299 Months old, number missing 300 Years 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 338 38 years 339 39 years 340 40 years 397 Years old, number inconsistent 398 Years old, number unknown 399 Years old, number missing 997 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in month (including imputed) For deceased children, KIDAGEDIEDIMP (B7) reports the age of the child at death in months (including imputed ages). 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child KIDAGEDEATHFLAG (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. 0 No flag 1 Reported age places death after interview 2 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 3 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 4 Reported age less than age first breastfed 5 Reported age before last vaccination 6 Reported age outside expected range for units 7 Reported age was imputed, units given 8 Reported age was imputed, units not given 9 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or with others KIDLIVESWITH (B9) reports the person the child usually lives with (i.e., the child's mother or someone else). 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household LINENOKID (B16) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the child's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking the woman respondent, "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. 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceding birth interval, in months 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). 005 5 004 4 003 3 002 2 001 1 000 0 998 Missing 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 051 51 052 52 053 53 054 54 055 55 056 56 057 57 058 58 059 59 060 60 061 61 062 62 063 63 064 64 065 65 066 66 067 67 068 68 069 69 070 70 071 71 072 72 073 73 074 74 075 75 076 76 077 77 078 78 079 79 080 80 081 81 082 82 083 83 084 84 085 85 086 86 087 87 088 88 089 89 090 90 091 91 092 92 093 93 094 94 095 95 096 96 097 97 098 98 099 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 104 105 105 106 106 107 107 108 108 109 109 110 110 111 111 112 112 113 113 114 114 115 115 116 116 117 117 118 118 119 119 120 120 121 121 122 122 123 123 124 124 125 125 126 126 127 127 128 128 129 129 130 130 131 131 132 132 133 133 134 134 135 135 136 136 137 137 138 138 139 139 140 140 141 141 142 142 143 143 144 144 145 145 146 146 147 147 148 148 149 149 150 150 151 151 152 152 153 153 154 154 155 155 156 156 157 157 158 158 159 159 160 160 161 161 162 162 163 163 164 164 165 165 166 166 167 167 168 168 169 169 170 170 171 171 172 172 173 173 174 174 175 175 176 176 177 177 178 178 179 179 180 180 181 181 182 182 183 183 184 184 185 185 186 186 187 187 188 188 189 189 190 190 191 191 192 192 193 193 194 194 195 195 196 196 197 197 198 198 199 199 200 200 201 201 202 202 203 203 204 204 205 205 206 206 207 207 208 208 209 209 210 210 211 211 212 212 213 213 214 214 215 215 216 216 217 217 218 218 219 219 220 220 221 221 222 222 223 223 224 224 225 225 226 226 227 227 228 228 229 229 230 230 231 231 232 232 233 233 234 234 235 235 236 236 237 237 238 238 239 239 240 240 241 241 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 245 246 246 247 247 248 248 249 249 250 250 251 251 252 252 253 253 254 254 255 255 256 256 257 257 258 258 259 259 260 260 261 261 262 262 263 263 264 264 265 265 266 266 267 267 268 268 269 269 270 270 271 271 272 272 273 273 274 274 275 275 276 276 277 277 278 278 279 279 280 280 281 281 282 282 283 283 284 284 285 285 286 286 287 287 288 288 289 289 290 290 291 291 292 292 293 293 294 294 295 295 296 296 297 297 298 298 299 299 300 300 301 301 302 302 303 303 304 304 305 305 306 306 307 307 308 308 309 309 310 310 311 311 312 312 313 313 314 314 315 315 316 316 317 317 318 318 319 319 320 320 321 321 322 322 323 323 324 324 325 325 326 326 327 327 328 328 329 329 330 330 331 331 332 332 333 333 334 334 335 335 336 336 337 337 338 338 339 339 340 340 341 341 342 342 343 343 344 344 345 345 346 346 347 347 348 348 349 349 350 350 351 351 352 352 353 353 354 354 355 355 356 356 357 357 358 358 359 359 360 360 361 361 362 362 363 363 364 364 365 365 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months 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). 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth OTHBIRTHININT (B15) indicates whether there were any other live births in the interval between this birth and the previously reported birth. The survey form included the question, "Were there any other live births between (NAME OF PREVIOUS BIRTH) and (NAME), including any children who died?" For DHS Phase III only, OTHBIRTHININT (B15) is limited to "Births for which the interval between the birth and the previously reported birth was four or more years (B14 =1)," according to the Recode Manuals. For later Phases, the universe is all second- and higher-order births. The DHS Recode Manuals include the following explanatory note about this variable: Variables B14 and B15 are questions used in the interview to try and ascertain if the respondent had omitted any live births while reporting her birth history. The birth history may have been modified during the interviewing process, and the responses may not now correspond to the interval between the birth and the preceding birth recorded in this section. The data have been included to help indicate cases where the respondent may have omitted live births while originally reporting the birth history. The omitted births should be included in this final version of the birth history. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-DHS sample identifier SAMPLE 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. 00101 Model 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 02401 Angola 2015 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05007 Bangladesh 2014 10401 Myanmar 2015 10801 Burundi 1987 10802 Burundi 2010 10803 Burundi 2016 11601 Cambodia 2000 11602 Cambodia 2005 11603 Cambodia 2010 11604 Cambodia 2014 12001 Cameroon 1991 12002 Cameroon 1998 12003 Cameroon 2004 12004 Cameroon 2011 14801 Chad 1996-97 14802 Chad 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 20402 Benin 2001 20403 Benin 2006 20404 Benin 2011 23101 Ethiopia 2000 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23104 Ethiopia 2016 28801 Ghana 1988 28802 Ghana 1993 28803 Ghana 1998 28804 Ghana 2003 28805 Ghana 2008 28806 Ghana 2014 32001 Guatemala 1987 32002 Guatemala 1995 32003 Guatemala 2015 32401 Guinea 1999 32402 Guinea 2005 32403 Guinea 2012 35601 India 1992-93 35602 India 1998-99 35603 India 2005-06 35604 India 2015-16 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 40001 Jordan 1990 40002 Jordan 1997 40003 Jordan 2002 40004 Jordan 2007 40005 Jordan 2009 40006 Jordan 2012 40007 Jordan 2017-18 40401 Kenya 1989 40402 Kenya 1993 40403 Kenya 1998 40404 Kenya 2003 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40406 Kenya 2014 42601 Lesotho 2004 42602 Lesotho 2009 42603 Lesotho 2014 45001 Madagascar 1992 45002 Madagascar 1997 45003 Madagascar 2003 45004 Madagascar 2008 45401 Malawi 1992 45402 Malawi 2000 45403 Malawi 2004 45404 Malawi 2010 45405 Malawi 2016 46601 Mali 1987 46602 Mali 1995-6 46603 Mali 2001 46604 Mali 2006 46605 Mali 2012 50401 Morocco 1987 50402 Morocco 1992 50403 Morocco 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50802 Mozambique 2003 50803 Mozambique 2011 51601 Namibia 1992 51602 Namibia 2000 51603 Namibia 2006 51604 Namibia 2013 52401 Nepal 1996 52402 Nepal 2001 52403 Nepal 2006 52404 Nepal 2011 52405 Nepal 2016 56201 Niger 1992 56202 Niger 1998 56203 Niger 2006 56204 Niger 2012 56601 Nigeria 1990 56602 Nigeria 1999 56603 Nigeria 2003 56604 Nigeria 2008 56605 Nigeria 2013 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 60401 Peru 1991-92 60402 Peru 1996 60403 Peru 2000 60404 Peru 2004-08 60405 Peru 2010 60406 Peru 2011 60407 Peru 2012 64601 Rwanda 1992 64602 Rwanda 2000 64603 Rwanda 2005 64604 Rwanda 2010 64605 Rwanda 2014 68601 Senegal 1986 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68603 Senegal 1997 68604 Senegal 2005 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68607 Senegal 2014 68608 Senegal 2015 68609 Senegal 2016 68610 Senegal 2017 71001 South Africa 1998 71002 South Africa 2016 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 72901 Sudan 1989-90 78801 Tunisia 1988 79201 Turkey 1993 79202 Turkey 1998 79203 Turkey 2003 80001 Uganda 1988 80002 Uganda 1995 80003 Uganda 2001 80004 Uganda 2006 80005 Uganda 2011 80006 Uganda 2016 81801 Egypt 1988 81802 Egypt 1992 81803 Egypt 1995 81804 Egypt 2000 81805 Egypt 2005 81806 Egypt 2008 81807 Egypt 2014 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-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. 11603 Cambodia 2010 11602 Cambodia 2005 11601 Cambodia 2000 10803 Burundi 2016 10802 Burundi 2010 10801 Burundi 1987 10401 Myanmar 2015 05007 Bangladesh 2014 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 14801 Chad 1996-97 12004 Cameroon 2011 12003 Cameroon 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 81807 Egypt 2014 81806 Egypt 2008 81805 Egypt 2005 81804 Egypt 2000 81803 Egypt 1995 81802 Egypt 1992 81801 Egypt 1988 80006 Uganda 2016 80005 Uganda 2011 80004 Uganda 2006 80003 Uganda 2001 80002 Uganda 1995 80001 Uganda 1988 79203 Turkey 2003 79202 Turkey 1998 79201 Turkey 1993 78801 Tunisia 1988 72901 Sudan 1989-90 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71001 South Africa 1998 68610 Senegal 2017 68609 Senegal 2016 68608 Senegal 2015 68607 Senegal 2014 14802 Chad 2004 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68604 Senegal 2005 68603 Senegal 1997 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68601 Senegal 1986 64605 Rwanda 2014 64604 Rwanda 2010 64603 Rwanda 2005 64602 Rwanda 2000 64601 Rwanda 1992 60407 Peru 2012 60406 Peru 2011 60405 Peru 2010 60404 Peru 2004-08 60403 Peru 2000 60402 Peru 1996 60401 Peru 1991-92 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 56605 Nigeria 2013 56604 Nigeria 2008 56603 Nigeria 2003 56602 Nigeria 1999 56601 Nigeria 1990 56204 Niger 2012 56203 Niger 2006 56202 Niger 1998 12002 Cameroon 1998 12001 Cameroon 1991 11604 Cambodia 2014 02401 Angola 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 00101 Model 2015 56201 Niger 1992 52404 Nepal 2011 52403 Nepal 2006 52402 Nepal 2001 52401 Nepal 1996 51604 Namibia 2013 51603 Namibia 2006 51602 Namibia 2000 51601 Namibia 1992 50803 Mozambique 2011 50802 Mozambique 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50403 Morocco 2003 50402 Morocco 1992 50401 Morocco 1987 46605 Mali 2012 46604 Mali 2006 46603 Mali 2001 46602 Mali 1995-6 46601 Mali 1987 45405 Malawi 2016 45404 Malawi 2010 45403 Malawi 2004 45402 Malawi 2000 45401 Malawi 1992 45004 Madagascar 2008 45003 Madagascar 2003 45002 Madagascar 1997 45001 Madagascar 1992 42603 Lesotho 2014 42602 Lesotho 2009 42601 Lesotho 2004 40406 Kenya 2014 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40404 Kenya 2003 40403 Kenya 1998 40402 Kenya 1993 40401 Kenya 1989 40006 Jordan 2012 40005 Jordan 2009 40004 Jordan 2007 40003 Jordan 2002 40002 Jordan 1997 40001 Jordan 1990 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 35604 India 2015-16 35603 India 2005-06 35602 India 1998-99 35601 India 1992-93 32403 Guinea 2012 32402 Guinea 2005 32401 Guinea 1999 32003 Guatemala 2015 32002 Guatemala 1995 32001 Guatemala 1987 28806 Ghana 2014 28805 Ghana 2008 28804 Ghana 2003 28803 Ghana 1998 28802 Ghana 1993 28801 Ghana 1988 23104 Ethiopia 2016 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23101 Ethiopia 2000 20404 Benin 2011 20403 Benin 2006 20402 Benin 2001 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 40007 Jordan 2017 52405 Nepal 2016 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 71002 South Africa 2016 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Country COUNTRY 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). 001 Model 004 Afghanistan 024 Angola 050 Bangladesh 104 Myanmar 108 Burundi 116 Cambodia 120 Cameroon 148 Chad 180 Congo Democratic Republic 204 Benin 231 Ethiopia 288 Ghana 320 Guatemala 324 Guinea 356 India 384 Cote d'Ivoire 400 Jordan 404 Kenya 426 Lesotho 450 Madagascar 454 Malawi 466 Mali 504 Morocco 508 Mozambique 516 Namibia 524 Nepal 562 Niger 566 Nigeria 586 Pakistan 604 Peru 646 Rwanda 686 Senegal 710 South Africa 716 Zimbabwe 729 Sudan 788 Tunisia 792 Turkey 800 Uganda 818 Egypt 834 Tanzania 854 Burkina Faso 887 Yemen 894 Zambia Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Year of sample YEAR 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. 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample respondent identifier IDHSPID 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample household identifier IDHSHID 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 -- TOPICS Key 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 places Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique sample-case PSU identifier IDHSPSU 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample sampling strata IDHSSTRATA 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific respondent identifier CASEID 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific household identifier HHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample. HHID is a 15-character string variable. Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample-specific primary sampling unit PSU (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific sampling strata STRATA (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific domain DOMAIN (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 -- TOPICS Household number in cluster HHNUM (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific cluster number CLUSTERNO (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific ultimate area unit ULTAREAUNIT (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 -- TOPICS Household line number of woman respondent 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. 001 1 002 2 003 3 004 4 005 5 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 051 51 052 52 053 53 054 54 055 55 056 56 057 57 058 58 059 59 060 60 061 61 062 62 063 63 064 64 065 65 066 66 067 67 068 68 069 69 070 70 071 71 072 72 073 73 074 74 075 75 076 76 077 77 078 78 079 79 080 80 081 81 082 82 083 83 084 84 085 85 086 86 087 87 088 88 089 89 090 90 091 91 092 92 093 93 094 94 095 95 096 96 097 97 098 98 099 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 104 105 105 106 106 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 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." 00 Not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 98 Missing Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Household line number of respondent's husband LINENOHUS (V034) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the name of the women's husband/partner, 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. 00 Husband not in the household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Maternity history index to birth history 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." 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 9 NIU (not in universe) Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Birth history index number 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. 07 7 08 8 09 9 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample weight for persons PERWEIGHT (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 -- TOPICS All woman factor for total population AWFACTT 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 -- TOPICS Household selected for men's/husband's survey (individual-level) MENSELHH (HV027) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for the men's or husband's survey. Samples including neither a men's survey nor a husband's survey are excluded from this variable in IPUMS-DHS. 0 Not selected 1 Selected for men's survey 2 Selected for husband's survey Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Household selected for hemoglobin measurements HOUSEHOLD SELECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA TESTING YES 1 NO 2 HEMOSELECT (V042) indicates whether the respondent's household was selected for hemoglobin measurements of the household members. Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels indicate the presence of anemia (which may be caused by inadequate nutrition or chronic disease). 1 Selected 0 Not selected Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Year of interview INTYEAR (V007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in INTYEAR are based on the Gregorian calendar. Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Month of interview MONTHINT (V006) reports the month when the interview took place. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Day of interview INTDAY (V016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. INTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of interview INTDATECMC (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 minus 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 -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for start of survey INTSTARTCMC 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. 1415 1415 1414 1414 1399 1399 1397 1397 1408 1408 1402 1402 1398 1398 1393 1393 1392 1392 1391 1391 1390 1390 1388 1388 1387 1387 1386 1386 1381 1381 1379 1379 1378 1378 1377 1377 1374 1374 1373 1373 1372 1372 1369 1369 1365 1365 1364 1364 1361 1361 1358 1358 1355 1355 1354 1354 1353 1353 1350 1350 1346 1346 1344 1344 1339 1339 1338 1338 1333 1333 1332 1332 1330 1330 1329 1329 1328 1328 1327 1327 1326 1326 1325 1325 1320 1320 1318 1318 1307 1307 1305 1305 1302 1302 1299 1299 1296 1296 1290 1290 1288 1288 1287 1287 1285 1285 1283 1283 1281 1281 1280 1280 1277 1277 1274 1274 1273 1273 1271 1271 1269 1269 1268 1268 1264 1264 1262 1262 1258 1258 1257 1257 1255 1255 1250 1250 1249 1249 1248 1248 1247 1247 1246 1246 1244 1244 1243 1243 1242 1242 1241 1241 1240 1240 1239 1239 1231 1231 1223 1223 1220 1220 1213 1213 1209 1209 1207 1207 1206 1206 1202 1202 1199 1199 1197 1197 1193 1193 1191 1191 1187 1187 1185 1185 1184 1184 1179 1179 1178 1178 1177 1177 1173 1173 1170 1170 1167 1167 1165 1165 1164 1164 1163 1163 1160 1160 1159 1159 1158 1158 1153 1153 1151 1151 1143 1143 1135 1135 1134 1134 1127 1127 1125 1125 1124 1124 1118 1118 1116 1116 1115 1115 1113 1113 1111 1111 1110 1110 1109 1109 1108 1108 1107 1107 1105 1105 1103 1103 1102 1102 1096 1096 1092 1092 1090 1090 1084 1084 1079 1079 1068 1068 1066 1066 1065 1065 1062 1062 1058 1058 1049 1049 1047 1047 1036 1036 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for end of survey INTENDCMC 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. 1418 1418 1417 1417 1403 1403 1420 1420 1039 1039 1051 1051 1052 1052 1062 1062 1066 1066 1069 1069 1070 1070 1073 1073 1085 1085 1090 1090 1092 1092 1097 1097 1101 1101 1105 1105 1107 1107 1108 1108 1109 1109 1110 1110 1114 1114 1115 1115 1118 1118 1119 1119 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1126 1130 1130 1131 1131 1139 1139 1148 1148 1153 1153 1157 1157 1158 1158 1160 1160 1163 1163 1165 1165 1167 1167 1168 1168 1171 1171 1174 1174 1176 1176 1182 1182 1183 1183 1185 1185 1187 1187 1190 1190 1191 1191 1193 1193 1195 1195 1199 1199 1200 1200 1203 1203 1204 1204 1205 1205 1207 1207 1208 1208 1211 1211 1212 1212 1215 1215 1217 1217 1218 1218 1223 1223 1229 1229 1233 1233 1242 1242 1244 1244 1245 1245 1246 1246 1247 1247 1249 1249 1250 1250 1251 1251 1253 1253 1256 1256 1261 1261 1262 1262 1265 1265 1266 1266 1267 1267 1268 1268 1272 1272 1274 1274 1275 1275 1276 1276 1277 1277 1280 1280 1282 1282 1283 1283 1284 1284 1286 1286 1287 1287 1292 1292 1294 1294 1295 1295 1300 1300 1302 1302 1306 1306 1307 1307 1310 1310 1316 1316 1320 1320 1321 1321 1325 1325 1331 1331 1333 1333 1335 1335 1336 1336 1337 1337 1338 1338 1340 1340 1343 1343 1344 1344 1347 1347 1349 1349 1350 1350 1354 1354 1356 1356 1358 1358 1360 1360 1362 1362 1365 1365 1367 1367 1370 1370 1372 1372 1374 1374 1378 1378 1379 1379 1380 1380 1384 1384 1390 1390 1392 1392 1394 1394 1398 1398 1399 1399 1402 1402 1404 1404 1405 1405 1406 1406 1416 1416 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview started (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Time interview ended (hhmm - 24 hour clock) 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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Length of interview (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). 00 0 minutes 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95+ 96 2+ visits 97 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Number of visits for the interview INTVISITNO (V804) reports the number of visits required to complete the female interview. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Result of individual interview 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. 7 Other 6 Respondent Incapacitated 5 Partly completed 4 Refused 3 Postponed 2 Not at home 1 Completed General technical Variables -- TOPICS Ever-married or all-women sample EVMARALLSAMP (V020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age. 1 All women sample 2 Ever-married women sample General technical Variables -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, women's survey 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 -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, household survey INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS 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 -- TOPICS Urban-rural status URBAN (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. 2 Rural 1 Urban Geography, general Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 1990-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 Jordan samples) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. These regions are equivalent to groups of governorates and have consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1997_2017 (with three broad regions identified) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1990_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Amman, Madaba 2 Balqa 3 Zarqa, Mafraq 4 Irbid, Jarash, Ajlun 5 Karak, Tafiela, Ma'an, Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 1997-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1997_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions in this variable are equivalent to broad groups of governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time are GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1997_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 2007-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO2007_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions represent governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated geographic variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which identifies groups of governorates, excluding the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO1997_2017 (which identifies three broad geographic regions). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO2007_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 11 Amman 12 Balqa 13 Zarqa 14 Madaba 21 Irbid 22 Mafraq 23 Jarash 24 Ajlun 31 Karak 32 Tafiela 33 Ma'an 34 Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 2009 [GIS] GEO_JO2009 (V101_JO2009) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. Geographic units in this variable consist of very broad regions (North, Central, and South). Other sample years for Jordan have their own sample-specific geography variables. The Jordan 2009 sample was included in the integrated geographic variables GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 2002 and 1997 Jordan samples), GEO_ JO1997_2017, and GEO_JO2007_2017 (which reports individual governorates), all of which provide spatially consistent units over time. A GIS map for GEO_JO2009 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Single sample geography Variables -- TOPICS Age 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. 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age in 5 year groups 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. 10 10 to 14 11 10 to 14 12 12 to 14 13 13 to 14 20 15-19 30 20-24 40 25-29 50 30-34 60 35-39 70 40-44 80 45-49 90 50+ 91 50-54 92 55-59 93 60-64 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's month of birth BIRTHMO (V009) reports the woman's month of birth. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's year of birth BIRTHYEAR (V010) reports the woman's year of birth. 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1971 1971 1970 1970 1969 1969 1968 1968 1967 1967 1966 1966 1965 1965 1964 1964 1963 1963 1962 1962 1961 1961 1960 1960 1959 1959 1958 1958 1957 1957 1956 1956 1955 1955 1954 1954 1953 1953 1952 1952 1951 1951 1950 1950 1949 1949 1948 1948 1947 1947 1946 1946 1945 1945 1944 1944 1943 1943 1942 1942 1941 1941 1940 1940 1939 1939 1938 1938 1937 1937 1936 1936 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's date of birth, in century months DOBCMC (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 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.]. DOBCMC (V011) is a 4-digit variable. Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Information given on respondent's date of birth DOBINFORESP (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. 1 Month and year 2 Month and age, year imputed 3 Year and age, month imputed 4 Year and age, year ignored 5 Year only, age and month imputed 6 Age only, year and month imputed 7 Month only, age and year imputed 8 Season and year 9 None reported, all imputed Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant PREGNANT (V213) indicates whether the respondent is currently pregnant. 0 No/unsure 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Duration of current pregnancy For currently pregnant women, DURCURPREG (V214) reports the imputed duration of the woman's current pregnancy. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Woman's current marital or union status MARSTAT (V501) reports the woman's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys. See Comparability. 10 Never married 20 Married or living together 21 Married 22 Living together 30 Formerly in union 31 Widowed 32 Divorced 33 Separated/not living together 98 Missing 11 Unconsummated marriage 34 Deserted Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman never, currently, or formerly married 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." 0 Never married 1 Currently married 2 Formerly married 8 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Woman had one or more than one union For 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. 0 One 1 More than one 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Age at first marriage or cohabitation AGEFRSTMAR (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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Inconsistent 98 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Marital or cohabitation duration (grouped) DURMARGRP (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. 00 Never married 01 0 to 4 02 5 to 9 03 10 to 14 04 15 to 19 05 20 to 24 06 25 to 29 07 30+ 96 Marriage not consummated 98 Missing Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Month of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Marriage not consummated 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Year of first marriage or cohabitation For 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). 1943 1943 1944 1944 1945 1945 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9996 Marriage not consummated 9997 Inconsistent 9998 Don't know 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Years since starting date of 1st marriage or union For 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 98 Marriage not consummated 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Date of first marriage or cohabitation (CMC) MAR1STCMC (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.]. 9996 Not consummated 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information, date of first marriage/union MAR1STDATINFO (V510) reports the completeness of information for the date of the woman's first marriage or cohabitation. See Comparability. 01 Month and year reported 02 Month and age reported, year imputed 03 Year and age reported, month imputed 05 Year reported, age and month imputed 06 Age reported, year and month imputed 08 Month reported, age and year imputed 09 Year and age reported, year ignored 10 Season and year reported 11 All values imputed 99 NIU (not in universe) 12 All reported, inconsistent Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Months between respondent's 1st marriage and 1st birth 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.' 998 First birth prior to first marriage 999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Number of other wives 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. 00 No other wives 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 96 Has other wives, dk number 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Husband/partner lives in woman's household For women who were currently married or living with a man, HUSBINHOME (V504) indicates whether the husband/partner lived with the woman or stayed elsewhere. 0 Living with woman 1 Staying elsewhere 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Total children ever born 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 98 Missing 99 NIU (Not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of entries in the birth history 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters living away from home 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own sons who have died SONSDIED (V206) reports the number of sons to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of own daughters who have died DAUSDIED (V207) reports the number of daughters to whom the woman has given birth who have died. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in last 5 years 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 8 7 7 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of births in the past 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of births in month of interview BIRTHSIN1MO (V210) reports the total number of births the woman had in the month of interview. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date of respondent's first birth, in century months 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 minus 1 )/12 ) + 1900 [int(x) is the integer part of x] Month = CMC - ( ( Year - 1900 ) * 12 ) 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Time since woman's last menstrual period TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215) reports the time passed since the woman's last menstrual period, in days, weeks, months, or years. 100 Day of Interview 101 Days: 1 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 146 46 days 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3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 months 327 27 months 328 28 months 329 29 months 330 30 months 331 31 months 332 32 months 333 33 months 334 34 months 335 35 months 336 36 months 337 37 months 338 38 months 339 39 months 340 40 months 341 41 months 342 42 months 343 43 months 344 44 months 345 45 months 346 46 months 347 47 months 348 48 months 349 49 months 350 50 months 351 51 months 352 52 months 353 53 months 354 54 months 355 55 months 356 56 months 357 57 months 358 58 months 359 59 months 360 60 months 361 61 months 362 62 months 363 63 months 364 64 months 365 65 months 366 66 months 367 67 months 368 68 months 369 69 months 370 70 months 371 71 months 372 72 months 373 73 months 374 74 months 375 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499 Years: number missing 992 Currently pregnant 993 In menopause/had hysterectomy 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Woman menstruated last 6 weeks MENSTRUATE6WK (V216) indicates whether the woman menstruated in the 6 weeks prior to the interview, as calculated from TIMEMENSTRUATE (V215). 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children born to respondent 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children including current pregnancy 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 19 18 18 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of living children, truncated at 6+ 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Interval between last birth and interview, in months For women who have ever given birth, LASTBIRTHTOINTMO (V222) reports the number of months between their last birth and the date of interview. 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information on date of conception, current pregnancy 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. 1 Month- exact date 2 Date missing, imputed 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Flag for reported time since last menstrual period MENSTIMFLAG (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). 00 No flag 01 Number GT interval since birth 02 Number plus amenorrhea GT interval 03 Number reported, but period not returned 04 Reported before last birth, but no birth 05 Reported before last birth, but period since 06 Reported never menstruated, but period returned 07 Reported time during pregnancy 08 Reported never menstruated but had kids 09 Reported period before last birth 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Ever had pregnancy terminate via abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth 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. 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Calendar month of pregnancy termination 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. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination 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. 2018 2018 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2017 2017 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Months pregnant when pregnancy terminated For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMTIM (V233) indicates how many months pregnant the woman was when the pregnancy ended. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9+ 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Respondent had previous pregnancy terminations (prior to last 5 years) For women who had a pregnancy end without a live birth (through abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage) in the 5 years before the survey, PREGTERMPREV (V234) indicates whether the woman had any other pregnancies that ended without a live birth. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Birth history index for last child born prior to the start of the calendar PRECALBIDX (V235) provides the birth index number (see BIDX for more information) of the last child born to the woman before the start of the survey's birth calendar. For the majority of samples, PRECALBIDX reports the birth index number of the last child born prior to 5 years before the survey. For a minority of samples, the reference period is 3 or 4 years before the survey. See Sample Description [URL omitted from DDI.] information on the universes for children included in the surveys to learn the specific reference period for each survey. 0 No prior child 1 1 (or yes, prior child) 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8+ 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Other live births in interval between last birth reported and date of interview BIRTHSOTHER (V237) indicates whether the woman had any other live births in the interval between the last reported birth and the date of the interview. The question for this variable verifies whether the woman omitted any births when reporting her birth record. Omitted births should be included in the final version of the birth history in the variable CHEB (V201). 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total births in last 3 years prior to interview BIRTHSTOT3YR (V238) indicates the total number of births the woman had in the 3 years (0 to 35 months) prior to the interview (where 0 is the month of interview). Responses are based on the woman's birth history table, which records the month and year of her children's births. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Had pregnancies ending in miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth before calendar beginning PRECALTERM (V239) indicates whether the respondent had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar. 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Month of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMMO (V240) indicates the calendar month of the termination. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Year of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMYR (V241) indicates the calendar year of the termination. 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCMC (V242) reports the century month date of the last pregnancy termination before the start of the birth calendar. For information on how to interpret and calculate century month dates, see DOBCMC. All samples in PRECALTERMCMC use the Gregorian calendar. For similar data for Ethiopian samples using the Ethiopian calendar, see PRECALTERMCMC_ET. 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information for last pregnancy termination prior to calendar For women who had any pregnancies terminated through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth prior to the survey's birth calendar, PRECALTERMCOMP (V243) reports the completeness of information about the month and year of that pregnancy termination. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year only 4 Month only 7 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Computed time since last menstrual period TIMEMENSCALC (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. 000 No time difference 991 In menopause/had hysterectomy 992 Pregnant, not asked 993 In menopause 994 Before last birth 995 Never menstruated 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Age of respondent at time of first birth 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). 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 99 NIU (not in universe) 02 2 05 5 03 3 04 4 Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of last pregnancy termination 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). 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Date flag for last terminated pregnancy 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. 1 Month and year 2 From calendar 3 Year 4 Month 5 None 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Type of pregnancy termination PREGTERMTYP reports how the respondent's most recent pregnancy termination ended: as a stillbirth, miscarriage, abortion, or, in some samples, via "menstrual regulation" (see Comparability). 10 Stillbirth 20 Miscarriage 30 Abortion 40 Other 41 Menstrual regulation 98 MIssing 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Number of other terminated pregnancies in past 5 years PREGTERMPREVNO reports how many other pregnancies the woman had that ended without a live birth. "Other" here means "other than the most recent pregnancy ending without a live birth." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 99 NIU (not in universe) Fertility Variables -- TOPICS Total number of household members TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHMEMTOTAL (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of children under 5 in household 11) CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF ALL CHILDREN BORN IN 2004 OR LATER, OR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 YEARS (IF DATE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN). HHKIDLT5 (V137) reports the number of children age 5 and under who reside in the household. Visiting children are not included in the count. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of eligible women in household TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHELIGWOMEN (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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 99 No women age 15-49 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ HHEADAGE (V152) reports the age of the head of the household. 98 Missing 97 97+ 96 96 95 95 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head (from HH record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ 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. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 95 95+ 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 99 NIU (not in universe) 01 1 97 Don't know Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head 4) SEX Is (NAME) male or female? MALE 1 FEMALE 2 HHEADSEX (V151) reports the sex of the head of the household. 8 Missing 2 Female 1 Male Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head (from hh record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ HHEADSEXHH (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. 1 Male 2 Female 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Relationship structure in HH 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW 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. 8 Missing 6 Non-resident 5 Unrelated adults 4 Three plus related adults 3 Two adults, same sex 2 Two adults, opp sex 1 One adult 0 No adults 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH used for sleeping 120) How many rooms in this household are used for sleeping? ROOMS FOR SLEEPING ________ SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 35 35+ 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Non-resident 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of sleeping spaces (mats, beds) in HH 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ SLEEPSPACES reports the number of "sleeping spaces" in the household. What constitutes a sleeping space may include, but is not limited to, mats, rugs, mattresses, and beds. The information in SLEEPSPACES is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 96 Nonresident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of outside walls of dwelling 119) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS. RECORD OBSERVATION. RUDIMENTARY MUD BRICKS 21 MUD BRICKS WITH STONES 22 ASBESTOS/WOOD/ZINC 23 FINISHED CEMENT BRICKS 31 CUT STONE 32 CUT STONE AND CONCRETE 33 CONCRETE 34 HAIR/WOOL/CLOTH 41 OTHER(SPECIFY)_________ 96 WALL (HV214) reports the main material of the outside walls 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. 376 Metal, unspecified 375 Corrugated asbestos 374 Iron or zinc sheets 292 Unburnt brick with cement 127 Animal dung 126 Hay with mud 241 Trunks with mud 000 No walls 100 NATURAL 110 Cane/palm/trunks/grass/sticks 111 Cane/palm/trunks 112 Cane/trunks 113 Cane/trunks/bamboo/reeds 114 Palm branches 115 Sticks 116 Shells 120 Earth/mud/dirt/dung 121 Unbaked brick, mud, or earth 122 Earth 123 Mud 124 Mud, dung 125 Dirt 130 Thatch/mat/leaves/straw/reeds 131 Grass 132 Thatch or straw 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Bamboo with mud 211 Bamboo/wood with mud 212 Bamboo 220 Stone with mud 230 Rough wood 231 Plywood 232 Reused wood 233 Timber 234 Wood/metal planks 240 Poles and mud 250 Tin/cardboard/paper/bags 251 Cardboard 252 Carton 260 Uncovered adobe 270 Corrugated metal 280 Canvas/tent 300 FINISHED 310 Cement/concrete 311 Semi-dur (cement and sand blocks) 320 Bricks 321 Finished/burnt bricks 322 Burnt bricks with mud 323 Burnt bricks with cement 324 Sundried bricks 330 Cement blocks 340 Wood planks/shingles 341 Wood and grass 350 Stone 351 Stone with lime/cement 360 Covered adobe 370 Other finished 371 Metal or asbestos sheets 400 OTHER 998 Missing 996 Non-resident 290 Unburnt bricks 373 T-iron/wood/brick 372 Tin 377 Prefab 291 Unburnt brick and plaster 999 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of floor 117) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR NATURAL FLOOR EARTH 11 FINISHED FLOOR PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31 TILE 32 MARBLE/CERAMIC TILES 33 CEMENT 34 OTHER(SPECIFY)______ 96 FLOOR (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. 116 Mud and hay 999 NIU (not in universe) 391 Plaster 996 Non-resident 100 NATURAL 110 Earth-based 111 Earth, sand 112 Earth, mud 113 Earth, mud, clay 114 Sand 115 Dirt/Earth 120 Dung-based 121 Dung 122 Earth and dung 123 Mud, dung, sand 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Wood 211 Wood planks 212 Wood and tile 213 Wood/palm/bamboo 220 Palm/bamboo 221 Palm/bamboo/leaves 230 Other rudimentary 231 Broken bricks 232 Adobe 233 Unfinished stone 300 FINISHED 310 Parquet/polished wood 311 Polished wood/vinyl/tiles 320 Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum 321 Linoleum 330 Tiles/mosaic 331 Ceramic tiles 332 Cement tiles 333 Ceramic/terrazo tiles 334 Ceramic/marble tiles 335 Tiles/brick 340 Cement/concrete 350 Carpet 360 Terrazzo 370 Stone 380 Bricks 390 Other finished 400 OTHER 997 Don't know 998 Missing 322 Vinyl 351 Mat Housing Variables -- TOPICS Has electricity 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRC (V119) indicates whether the household has electricity. Samples vary in how that information was collected. See Comparability. 8 Missing 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Housing Variables -- TOPICS Dwelling has electricity (from hh record) 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRCHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS HH has solar power 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SOLARPOWYN indicates whether the household has solar power. The information in SOLARPOWYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of fuel household uses for cooking 112) What type of fuel does your household mainly use for cooking? ELECTRICITY 1 NATURAL GAS 2 KEROSENE 3 COAL/WOOD 4 OTHER(SPECIFIY)________ 6 COOKFUEL (HV226) reports the type of fuel the woman's household used for cooking. Response categories vary across surveys; see Comparability. The information in COOKFUEL 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. 995 No food cooked in house 100 Electricity 200 Petroleum-based 210 Gasoline 220 LPG, natural gas 221 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) 222 Natural gas 230 Bottled gas (butane or propane) 240 Kerosene 300 Biogas 400 Coal-based 410 Coal, lignite 411 Coal, coke, lignite 500 Wood- or grass-based 510 Wood 520 Charcoal 530 Firewood, straw 540 Straw, shrub, grass 600 Dung 700 Agricultural crop-based 710 Crop residues 720 Maize or other crop waste 800 Other 996 Non-resident 998 Missing 801 Jelly 802 Solar 804 Improved smokeless cook stove 999 NIU (not in universe) 803 Cardboard/paper Housing Variables -- TOPICS Household has separate room for kitchen 116) Do you have separate room which is used as a kitchen? YES 1 NO 2 KITCHEN (HV242) indicates whether the household has a separate room used as a kitchen. The information in KITCHEN 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. 00 No 01 Yes 06 Non-resident 08 Missing 09 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of dwelling HOUSING UNIT AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS 100) TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT. RECORD OBSERVATION APARTMENT 1 DAR 2 VILLA 3 HUT/BARRACK 4 OTHER (SPECIFY) _______ 6 DWELLTYPE reports the type of dwelling where the household lives. While most surveys distinguish between apartments, houses, and unspecified "other" dwellings, some surveys recognize additional types of dwellings, such as barracks or temporary shelters. See Comparability. The information in DWELLTYPE 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. 10 Apartment 20 House 21 Villa 22 Hut 30 Other 31 One or two rooms 32 Barracks/group quarters 33 Tent 34 Temporary shelter 35 Cave 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH's dwelling 119A) How many rooms do you have in your house? NUMBER OF ROOMS _________ TOTALROOMS reports the number of rooms in the household's dwelling. Question wording varies across samples; see Comparability. The information in TOTALROOMS 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ 96 Non-resident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of toilet facility 108) What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use? IF FLUSH TOILET: Is your toilet connected to public sewer system, a pit latrine or somewhere else? FLUSH OR POUR FLUSH TOILET FLUSH TO PIPED SEWER SYSTEM 11 FLUSH TO PIT LATRTINE 12 FLUSH TO SOMEWHERE ELSE 13 PIT LATRINE VENTILATED IMPROVED PIT LATRINE 21 PIT LATRINE WITH SLAB 22 PIT LATRINE WITHOUT SLAB/OPEN PIT 23 NO FACILITY/BUSH/FIELD 61 (GO TO 110A) OTHER(SPECIFY)________ 96 TOILETTYPE (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. 3431 Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh 9996 Non-resident 0000 NO FACILITY 1000 FLUSH TOILET 1100 Unspecified type of flush toilet 1110 Own flush toilet (unspecified type) 1120 Shared flush toilet (unspecified type) 1200 Modern flush toilet 1210 Flush to piped sewer system 1300 Traditional with tank flush 1400 Bucket flush toilet 1410 Flush to pit latrine 1420 Flush to somewhere else 1430 Flush, don't know where 2000 NON-FLUSHING TOILET 2100 Composting toilet 2200 Dry toilet 2300 Ecosan toilet 3000 PIT TOILET LATRINE 3100 Unspecified type of pit latrine 3110 Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3120 Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type) 3121 Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3200 Traditional pit toilet or latrine 3210 Pit latrine without slab or open pit 3300 Pit latrine with slab 3400 Ventilated improved pit latrine 3410 Covered pit latrine, no slab 3420 Covered pit latrine with slab 3430 Covered latrine 3440 Septic pit 4000 UNIMPROVED TOILET 4100 Bucket toilet 4200 River 4300 Hanging latrine over water source 5000 OTHER 9998 Missing 1112 Private flush toilet, outside residence 1211 Flush to piped sewer system, indoors 1212 Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard 1213 Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard 3310 Pit latrine with washable slab 3320 Pit latrine with non-washable slab 3490 Other improved system 3463 Latrine to piped public system, out of yard 3462 Latrine to piped public system, inside yard 3461 Latrine to piped public system, indoors 3443 Latrine to septic tank, out of yard 3442 Latrine to septic tank, inside yard 3441 Latrine to septic tank, indoors 3212 Open pit latrine, out of yard 3211 Open pit latrine, inside yard 1253 Flush to septic tank, out of yard 1252 Flush to septic tank, inside yard 1251 Flush to septic tank, indoors 1250 Flush to septic tank 1240 Flush, not to sewer 1233 Flush to ground water, out of yard 1232 Flush to ground water, inside yard 1231 Flush to ground water, indoors 3450 Latrine with manual flush 3460 Latrine to piped public system 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1230 Flush to pipe connected to ground water 1220 Flush to pipe connected to canal 1132 Public flush toilet, outside residence 1131 Public flush toilet, inside residence 1130 Public flush toilet (unspecified type) 1111 Private flush toilet, inside residence Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household shares toilet facility 109) Do you share this toilet facility with other households? YES 1 NO 2 TOILETSHAREYN (HV225) indicates whether the household has a toilet facility that is shared with at least one other household. A "no" response (code "0") indicates the household has a toilet that is not shared; a "yes" response (code "1") indicates the household shares a toilet facility; "not in universe" (code "9") means the household has no toilet facility. The information in TOILETSHAREYN 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH has independent bathroom 116A) Do you have an independent bathroom? YES 1 NO 2 BATHROOM indicates whether the household has an independent bathroom. The information in BATHROOM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH water supply available all day 101A) Is water normally available all day from this source? YES 1 NO 2 WTRALLDAY indicates whether the household's main source of (drinking) water normally supplies water all day. The information in WTRALLDAY 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Water shortage or unavailability, last two weeks 101B) In the last two weeks, was water unavailable for an entire day or longer? YES 1 NO 2 WTRSHORTYN (HV201A) indicates whether, in the last two weeks, there was any shortage or unavailability of water at the household's main source of water. 9 NIU (not in universe) 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household uses any method to treat drinking water 106) Do you do anything to the water to make it safer to drink? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 108) DK 8 (GO TO 108) TREATWTRYN (HV237) indicates whether the household used any treatment to make water safer to drink. The information in TREATWTRYN 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Adding bleach/chlorine 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBLEACH (HV237B) indicates whether the household added bleach or chlorine to make water safer to drink. The information in TRBLEACH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Boiling 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBOIL(HV237A) indicates whether the household boiled water to make it safer to drink. The information in TRBOIL 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. 12 Yes, some of the time 11 Yes, most of the time 00 No 96 Non-resident 10 Yes 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Using water filters 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRFILTER (HV237D) indicates whether the household used a water filter to make water safer to drink. The information in TRFILTER 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Other methods 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TROTHER (HV237X) indicates whether the household used some "other" treatment to make water safer to drink. The meaning of other depends on the specific water treatment methods enumerated in a given survey. The information in TROTHER 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Don't know 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRDK (HV237Z) indicates whether the respondent did not know what treatment, if any, the household used to make water safer to drink. The information in TRDK 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household has telephone 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONE (V153) indicates whether the household has a telephone. How the question was worded changed over time. See Comparability. The related variable MOBPHONE covers the household's access to a mobile phone, specifically. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS House has telephone (household record) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONEHH (HV221) indicates whether any member of the household has a telephone (based on information from the household record). The information in HHPHONEHH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has mobile phone 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONE indicates whether the household had a mobile/cellular telephone. The related variable HHPHONE indicates whether the household had a telephone, regardless of the type of phone, or had a non-mobile phone. The information in MOBPHONE 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of mobile phones owned by HH 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONENUM reports the number of mobile phones owned by the household. The related variable MOBPHONE indicates whether the household has a mobile phone. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has personal computer 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PC indicates whether the household had a personal computer at home. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of computers owned by HH 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PCNUM reports the number of personal computers owned by the household. The related variable PC indicates whether the household has a personal computer. The information in PCNUM is taken from the household record and applies to household residents. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors (coded "2") using: RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Internet access 111D) Do you have internet access at home? YES 1 NO 2 INTERNET indicates whether the household had an Internet connection at home or Internet access. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CAR (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck (from HH record) 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of cars/trucks owned by HH 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARNUM reports the number of private cars or (pickup) trucks the household owns. The information in CARNUM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 FRIDGE (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ FRIDGEHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has (automatic) washing machine 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 WASHERYN indicates whether the household had an (automatic) washing machine. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Kolla/Zeer (water container and cooler) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 KOLLAYN indicates whether the household has a kolla/zeer, a non-electric refrigeration device. It uses a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, which contains an inner pot for holding food or water. Evaporation of the outer liquid draws heat from the inner pot and thus can be used to cool the substance inside. The information in KOLLAYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has microwave oven 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 MICROWAVE indicates whether the household has a microwave oven. The information in MICROWAVE is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 RADIO (V120) indicates whether the household has a radio. Some samples specified that the radio must be working or fit other specifications. See Comparability. 8 Unknown 1 Yes 0 No 6 Non-resident Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ RADIOHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 TELEVISION (V121) indicates whether the household has a television. Some samples specified that the TV must be in working order. See Comparability. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ TVHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has satellite dish 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SATELLITEYN indicates whether the household has a satellite dish for television reception. The information in SATELLITEYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 96 Non-resident 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, owns satelite 12 Yes, connected but does not own 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has air conditioner 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 AIRCON indicates whether the household had an air conditioner. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has electric fan 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 ELECFAN indicates whether the household had a fan or an electric fan. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has digital camera 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 DIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a digital camera. The related variable NONDIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a non-digital camera. The information in DIGCAMYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Member of HH has credit card 126A) Does any member of this household have a credit card? YES 1 NO 2 CREDITCARDHH indicates whether any members of the household have a credit card. The information in CREDITCARDHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Currently working CURRWORK (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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneous 12 Yes, prompted 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman has job from which she was absent in past week For women who did not work in the past 7 days, JOBABSENT (V714A) indicates whether the woman had a job or business from which she was temporarily absent, due to leave, illness, vacation, maternity leave, or other reasons. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman's occupation 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. 00 Not currently working 10 Professional, technical, or managerial worker 20 Clerical or Sales 21 Clerical worker 22 Sales worker 30 Agricultural 31 Self-employed agricultural worker 32 Agricultural employee 40 Household, domestic, and services 41 Household and domestic worker 42 Services worker 50 Skilled and unskilled manual 51 Skilled manual worker 52 Unskilled manual worker 60 Armed forces 96 Other 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Whom the respondent works for WHOWORKFOR (V719) indicates whether the respondent works for a family member, for someone else, or is self-employed. 24 For someone else 23 For someone else (unpaid) 10 Works for self 11 Self-employed 12 Employer 20 Works for someone else 21 For family member (unpaid) 22 For family member 30 Works for self and someone else 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) 40 Other Work Variables -- TOPICS Woman earns cash for work WKEARNCASH (V720) indicates whether the woman earns cash for her work. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Work Variables -- TOPICS Household wealth index in quintiles WEALTHQ (V190) refers to the relative wealth of the household where the woman lives, divided into quintiles from the poorest (code 1) to the richest (code 5). The wealth index is defined in the DHS Recode Manuals as follows: The wealth index is a composite measure of a household's cumulative living standard. The wealth index is calculated using easy-to-use data on a household's ownership of selected assets, such as televisions and bicycles; materials used for housing construction; and types of water access and sanitation facilities. Generated with a statistical procedure known as principal components analysis, the wealth index places individual households on a continuous scale of relative wealth. DHS separates all interviewed households into five quintiles of wealth. For additional information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, users should consult the summary information about the wealth index on The DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The complementary variable WEALTHS reports the wealth index factor score for the woman's household in a specific sample. WEALTHQ and WEALTHS are included on the woman's record for Phase 5 forward only. IPUMS-DHS has made available these variables for Phase 2 forward, by linking the wealth index files to the woman's individual recode files. The variables used to calculate wealth index quintiles and the level of wealth implied by a specific ranking are sample-specific. See Comparability. 1 Poorest 2 Poorer 3 Middle 4 Richer 5 Richest 8 Missing Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Wealth index factor score (5 decimals) WEALTHS (V191) refers to the household's wealth index value generated by the product of standardized scores (z-scores) and factor coefficient scores (factor loadings) of wealth indicators. Most researchers will want to use instead the complementary variable WEALTHQ (V190), which reports quintile ranking (from poorest to richest) of the woman's household, in terms of wealth score, for a given sample. For further information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, see the description of WEALTHQ, the summary information about the wealth index on the DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The variables used to calculate wealth index scores are sample-specific. See Comparability. WEALTHS (V191) is a 12-digit numeric variable. Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level For 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." 0 No education 1 Primary 2 Secondary 3 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level 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). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Total years education 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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Inconsistent 27 27 Education Variables -- TOPICS Summary educational achievement 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). 0 No education 1 Incomplete primary 2 Complete primary 3 Incomplete secondary 4 Complete secondary 5 Higher 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level (Jordan) EDUCLVLJO reports the highest level of school, within the educational system of Jordan, that the respondent attended. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 997 Don't know 000 No education 100 Primary 110 Old elementary 120 Old preparatory 130 New basic 200 Secondary 210 Old secondary 211 Vocational secondary 212 Academic secondary 220 New secondary 221 Vocational secondary 222 Academic secondary 300 Intermediate diploma 400 University (Bachelor) 500 Higher Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level (Jordan) YRSCHLJO reports the number of years of education the respondent completed at the highest level of schooling achieved, in the Jordan educational system and as reported in EDUCLVLJO. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Fertility preferences 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 53 Never had sex 52 Declared infecund 51 Sterilized 50 Not at risk of pregnancy 40 Up to God 30 No more 20 Undecided 10 Have another General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet need for FP UNMETNEED (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.]. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 61 Desire birth in less than 2 years 60 No unmet need 53 Never had sex 52 Not in union, not sexually active 51 Infecund or menopausal 50 Not at risk 41 No sex, want to wait 40 Future need for FP 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Had FP failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Unmet 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 53 No sex, want to wait/not married and no sex in last 30 days 52 Never had sex 51 Infecund, menopausal 50 Not at risk for pregnancy 41 Desire birth in less than 2 yrs 40 No unmet need 32 Limiting failure 31 Spacing failure 30 Family limitation failure 22 Using to limit 21 Using to space 20 Now using FP 12 Unmet need to limit 11 Unmet need to space 10 Has unmet need for FP General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Desire for more children 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Unknown 63 Never had sex 62 Declared infecund 61 Sterilized 60 Not at risk of pregnancy 51 Up to God 50 Fatalistic response 40 Wants no more 30 Undecided 13 Wants, unsure timing 12 Wants after 2+ years 11 Wants within 2 years 10 Wants more children General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Wanted last child 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. 1 Wanted last child then 2 Wanted last child later 3 Wanted no more children 7 Unsure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted current pregnancy For 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. 1 Then 2 Later 3 Not at all 4 Up to God 7 Don't know/Not sure 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children IDEALKID (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. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 66 Number she has currently 65 Depends on husband 64 As many as possible 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 67 As many as can care for 68 Doesn't want children 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children (grouped) Like 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. 8 Missing 7 Non-numeric response 6 6+ 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 [no label] 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of boy children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOYS (V627) reports how many of these children would ideally be boys. Numeric responses to IDEALBOYS (V627), IDEALGIRLS (V628), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of girl children Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALGIRLS reports how many of these children would ideally be girls. Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID (V613). Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 God's decision/Allah's will 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 99 NIU (not in universe) 66 Number she has currently 69 No sex preference General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal number of children of either sex Based on a follow-up question to IDEALKID (V613), which collects information about the ideal number of children the woman would hypothetically want to have in her whole life, IDEALBOTH (V629) reports the ideal number of children of either sex (i.e., with no gender preference). Numeric responses to IDEALGIRLS (V628), IDEALBOYS (V627), and IDEALBOTH (V629) should sum to the total number of children in IDEALKID. Non-numeric responses (such as "up to God") are allowed for each of these variables. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 63 Never thought about it 62 Any number/Fatalistic 61 Up to God/As Allah wills 60 Non-numeric response 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 64 As many as possible 65 Depends on husband 66 Number she has currently 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ideal time before future birth IDEALBTHFUT (V616) reports how long the woman would like to wait before the birth of a/another child. 100 Less than 1 month 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, unspecified number 200 Less than 1 year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years 221 21 years 222 22 years 223 23 years 224 24 years 225 25 years 226 26 years 227 27 years 228 28 years 229 29 years 230 30 years 231 31 years 232 32 years 233 33 years 234 34 years 235 35+ years 299 Years, number missing 989 Up to God 990 After finishing school 991 After marriage 992 When husband returns 993 After breastfeeding 994 At any time 995 Soon/now 996 Other 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child For 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. 100 Less than one month (want now) 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 months 104 4 months 105 5 months 106 6 months 107 7 months 108 8 months 109 9 months 110 10 months 111 11 months 112 12 months 113 13 months 114 14 months 115 15 months 116 16 months 117 17 months 118 18 months 119 19 months 120 20 months 121 21 months 122 22 months 123 23 months 124 24 months 125 25 months 126 26 months 127 27 months 128 28 months 129 29 months 130 30 months 131 31 months 132 32 months 133 33 months 134 34 months 135 35 months 136 36 months 137 37 months 138 38 months 139 39 months 140 40 months 141 41 months 142 42 months 143 43 months 144 44 months 145 45 months 146 46 months 147 47 months 148 48 months 149 49 months 150 50 months 151 51 months 152 52 months 153 53 months 154 54 months 155 55 months 156 56 months 157 57 months 158 58 months 159 59 months 160 60 months 161 61 months 162 62 months 163 63 months 164 64 months 165 65 months 166 66 months 167 67 months 168 68 months 169 69 months 170 70 months 171 71 months 172 72 months 173 73 months 174 74 months 175 75 months 176 76 months 177 77 months 178 78 months 179 79 months 180 80 months 181 81 months 182 82 months 183 83 months 184 84 months 185 85 months 186 86 months 187 87 months 188 88 months 189 89 months 190 90 months 191 91 months 192 92 months 193 93 months 194 94 months 195 95 months 196 96 months 197 97 months 198 98 months 199 Months, number unspecified 200 Less than one year 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 years 204 4 years 205 5 years 206 6 years 207 7 years 208 8 years 209 9 years 210 10 years 211 11 years 212 12 years 213 13 years 214 14 years 215 15 years 216 16 years 217 17 years 218 18 years 219 19 years 220 20 years or more 299 Years, number unspecified 987 After weaning 989 After finishing school 990 When spouse returns 991 Up to God 992 After marriage 993 Any time 994 Soon or immediately 995 Other, non-numeric response 996 Inconsistent response 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred waiting time for birth of a(nother) child (grouped) For 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. 00 Less than 12 months 01 1 year 02 2 years 03 3 years 04 4 years 05 5 years 06 6 or more years 96 Non-numeric response 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, pregnant, amenorrheic, or infecund EXPOSURE1 (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. 3 Infecund, menopausal 2 Amenorrheic 1 Pregnant 0 Fecund 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Fecund, 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. 0 Fecund 1 Pregnant 2 Amenorrheic 3 Infecund, menopausal 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) General family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know any type of FP 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. 00 Knows no method 10 Knows only traditional or folkloric method 11 Knows only folkloric method 12 Knows only traditional method 20 Knows modern method 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about Pill for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about injectable FP 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." 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about condom for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about male sterilization for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about female condom for FP FPKNOFC (V304_14) indicates whether the woman knew about female condoms as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about implants or Norplant for FP FPKNOIMP (V304_11) indicates whether the woman knew about implants (such as Norplant) as a method for family planning. Implants were generally described as "small rods placed in their arm by a doctor, which stops them from becoming pregnant for several years." Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about lactational amenorrhea as a method of family planning FPKNOLAM (V304_13) indicates whether the woman knew about the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSLAM indicates whether the woman had ever used LAM as a means to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about emergency contraception a as a method of family planning FPKNOEMRG (V304_16) indicates whether the woman knows about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. In probing questions, emergency contraception is often described by the following: As an emergency measure, within three days after they have unprotected sexual intercourse, women can take special pills to prevent pregnancy. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about foam and jelly as a method of family planning FPKNOFJ (V304_15) indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide, such as foam or jelly, as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSFJ indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about withdrawal for FP 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Know about rhythm for FP 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. 10 Yes 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 00 No 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about coffee beans as a method of family planning FPKNOCB indicates whether the woman knew about coffee beans as a method for family planning. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. The complementary variable FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used this method to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Some samples differentiate between spontaneous and probed affirmative responses; see Comparability. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Knows about other contraceptive as a method of family planning 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. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, spontaneously 12 Yes, probed 97 Method not asked about at all 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Knowledge of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current FP use by method type (folk, traditional, modern) 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. 00 No method 10 Folkloric or traditional method 11 Folkloric method 12 Traditional method 20 Modern method 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Pattern of use of contraceptive method 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. 10 Currently using 20 Ever used, but not currently using 21 Used since last birth 22 Used before last birth 30 Never used 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Current method of FP 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. 000 Not using 100 MODERN METHODS 101 Pill 102 IUD 103 Norplant/Implants 104 Condom 105 Female Condom 106 Female Sterilization 107 Male Sterilization 110 Injections 111 Injection (3 monthly) 112 Injection (monthly) 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 121 Diaphragm 122 Diaphragm/Foam 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 124 Foam or Jelly 125 Foaming tablets 126 Vaginal methods 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Emergency contraception 150 Other modern method 151 Contraceptive patch 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 212 Cycle Beads/Standard days method 213 Abstinence 214 Mucus method 215 Natural family planning, unspecified 220 Withdrawal 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/Plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 301 Other specific method 1 302 Other specific method 2 303 Other specific method 3 304 Other specific method 4 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Pill For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant and who ever used the Pill, FPNOWUSPILL (V307_01) indicates whether the woman is now using the Pill. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Yes 0 No 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Injections For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSINJ (V307_03) indicates whether the woman is now using injectable contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: IUD For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSIUD (V307_02) indicates whether the woman is now using an IUD. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Implants FPNOWUSIMP (V307_11) indicates whether the woman is now using a contraceptive implant, such as Norplant, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSFST (V307_06) indicates whether the woman is now using female sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Male sterilization For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSMST (V307_07) indicates whether the woman is now using male sterilization. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Condom For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSCON (V307_05) indicates whether the woman is now using the male condom. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Female condom FPNOWUSFC (V307_14) indicates whether the woman is now using the female condom to delay or avoid getting pregnant. Users should be careful to distinguish this variable from FPNOWUSCON, which refers to the male condom. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Foam and jelly FPNOWUSFJ (V307_15) indicates whether the woman is now using a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) FPNOWUSLAM (V307_13) indicates whether the woman is now using the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Rhythm For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSRHY (V307_08) indicates whether the woman is now using rhythm (periodic abstinence). 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Withdrawal For women who are currently doing something to delay or avoid getting pregnant, FPNOWUSWD (V307_09) indicates whether the woman is now using withdrawal. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Medicinal plants or herbs FPNOWUSPLT indicates whether the woman is now using medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Coffee beans FPNOWUSCB indicates whether the woman is now using coffee beans to delay or avoid getting pregnant. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP method currently used: Other method FPNOWUSOM (V307_10) indicates whether the woman is now using some "other" contraceptive method to delay or avoid getting pregnant. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 7 Don't know Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last FP method discontinued in past 5 years FPLDISMETH5Y (V359) reports the last contraceptive method the woman discontinued use of in the last five years. When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 400 CONTINUATION OF SAME METHOD 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 OTHER METHOD, UNSPECIFIED 220 Withdrawal 213 Standard days method 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 141 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 140 Other modern method 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 107 Male sterilization 106 Female sterilization 105 Female condom 104 Condom 103 Norplant/Implants 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 230 Other traditional/folkloric 231 Herbs/plants 232 Gris-Gris/Amulet 233 Astrology 234 Strings 110 Injections 111 Injections (3 monthly) 112 Injections (monthly) 142 Contraceptive patch Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason of last discontinuation FPLDISREAS5Y (V360) reports the reason why the woman discontinued use of the last family planning method she used in the last five years. The complementary variable FPLDISMETH5Y reports the last contraceptive method itself that the woman stopped using in the last five years. 370 End of breastfeeding period 110 Became pregnant/Method failed 120 Wanted to get pregnant 130 Husband disapproved 140 Other relative disapproved 150 Side effects or health concerns 151 Side effects, respondent 152 Side effects, child 160 Access or availability issues 170 Wanted more effective method 180 Switched to different method 190 Method no longer available 200 Inconvenient to use 210 Infrequent sexual activity, or husband away or ill 220 Lack of sexual satisfaction 230 Cost of method 240 Fatalistic 250 Difficulty getting pregnant, menopause or amenorrheic 260 Menstrual issues while using method 270 Weight gain while using method 280 Lack of privacy while using method 290 Unsatisfied with method 300 Marital dissolution/Divorced or widowed 310 Doctor's advice 320 Specific method issue 321 IUD expelled 322 IUD expired 330 Religious prohibition 996 Other reason 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 340 Others had bad experience with method 350 Rest 360 Period returned Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Month of calendar year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTMO (V315) reports the month of the calendar year when they first started using their current method. The year when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTYR (V316). 98 Missing 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Year when started using current FP method For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTYR (V316) reports the year when they first started using their current method. The calendar month when the woman first started using her current method is reported in FPCURSTMO (V315). 2018 2018 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2016 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1972 1972 1970 1970 1971 1971 1960 1960 2017 2017 Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Date when started using current FP method (CMC) For women who are currently using family planning, FPCURSTCMC (V317) reports the century month code (CMC) for the date when the woman started using her current method. 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information: Start date of current method FPCURCOMP (V318) reports the completeness of information about the start date of the woman's current contraceptive method. 1 Month and year given 5 Month imputed, year given 7 Month given, year imputed (date placed) 8 No information given (date placed) 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Months of use of current family planning method 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). 000 0 months 001 1 month 002 2 months 003 3 months 004 4 months 005 5 months 006 6 months 007 7 months 008 8 months 009 9 months 010 10 months 011 11 months 012 12 months 013 13 months 014 14 months 015 15 months 016 16 months 017 17 months 018 18 months 019 19 months 020 20 months 021 21 months 022 22 months 023 23 months 024 24 months 025 25 months 026 26 months 027 27 months 028 28 months 029 29 months 030 30 months 031 31 months 032 32 months 033 33 months 034 34 months 035 35 months 036 36 months 037 37 months 038 38 months 039 39 months 040 40 months 041 41 months 042 42 months 043 43 months 044 44 months 045 45 months 046 46 months 047 47 months 048 48 months 049 49 months 050 50 months 051 51 months 052 52 months 053 53 months 054 54 months 055 55 months 056 56 months 057 57 months 058 58 months 059 59 months 060 60 months 061 61 months 062 62 months 063 63 months 064 64 months 065 65 months 066 66 months 067 67 months 068 68 months 069 69 months 070 70 months 071 71 months 072 72 months 073 73 months 074 74 months 075 75 months 076 76 months 077 77 months 078 78 months 079 79 months 080 80 months 081 81 months 082 82 months 083 83 months 084 84 months 085 85 months 086 86 months 087 87 months 088 88 months 089 89 months 090 90 months 091 91 months 092 92 months 093 93 months 094 94 months 095 95 months 096 96 or more months 995 All calendar years 996 Inconsistent response 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS First source for contraception for current method FPKNOW1SRC (V3A07) reports the first source for the respondent's current method of contraception. 5560 Community Center 4213 United Mission to Nepal (UMN) 3309 Institute for Family Health (IFH) 3308 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA 3307 Family Planning Association of Nepal 3180 International Rescue Committee (IRC) 2425 Homeopath 2330 Private Sangini outlet 1909 Condom box 1438 Primary health center outreach clinic 0000 No one 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 Referral/specialty hospital 1120 National/central hospital 1130 Regional/provincial hospital 1140 Urban hospital 1150 District/rural hospital 1151 District hospital 1152 Rural hospital 1160 Category I hospital 1170 Category II hospital 1180 University/teaching hospital 1181 University hospital 1182 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Integrated health center 1260 Family welfare center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Category I health center 1290 Category II health center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planninc clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1430 Government health worker 1431 Fieldworker 1432 Lady health worker (LHW) 1433 Lady health visitor (LHV) 1434 Community-based distribution agent 1435 Community/village health worker 1436 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1437 Nurse 1500 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1600 Government maternity home 1610 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1900 Other public sector 1901 Camp 1902 Health box 1903 Health station/clinic 1904 Health office 1905 Community clinic 1906 Health insurance organization 1907 Curative care organization 1908 Youth facility 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Specialized hospital 2112 District hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Polyclinic 2122 Clinic 2200 Private doctor 2210 Qualified doctor 2220 Traditional doctor 2300 Private pharmacy/dispensary 2310 Private pharmacy 2320 Private dispensary 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Fieldworker 2422 Community-based distribution agent 2423 Community/village health worker 2424 Nurse 2500 Private health center 2510 VCT center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Medical office 2902 Care room 2903 Tent 3000 NGO FACILITY 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Community-based outlet 3200 NGO health worker 3210 NGO community-based distributor 3220 NGO fieldworker 3230 NGO depot holder 3300 Country-specific NGOs 3301 AMO Congo 3302 Egypt FP association 3303 CSI project 3304 BLM 3305 MACRO 3900 Other NGO facility 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious mobile clinic 4400 Religious door-to-door 5000 OTHER 5100 Shop/market 5110 Shop 5111 General dealer 5112 Supermarket 5113 Tuck shop 5114 Service station 5120 Kiosk 5130 Gas station 5190 Other retail 5200 Relative/friend 5210 Partner 5300 Church/mosque 5400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 5410 Bar/nightclub 5411 Bar 5420 Hotel 5500 Other institution 5510 School 5520 Youth center 5530 Workplace 5600 Media 5610 Family planning campaign 5700 Traditional practitioner 5710 Hakim 5720 Traditional birth attendant (TBA) 5800 Informal channels 5810 Drug vendor 5820 Public toilet 9995 Other 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1190 Military hospital 1412 Sub-center or sub-post 1620 Rural maternity clinic 3140 Red Cross 3150 Marie Stopes 3160 Population Services International (PSI) 3170 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3306 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 4900 Other religious 5540 Charity/foundation 5550 Refugee camp Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, detailed 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. 6903 Community center 3306 Institute for Family Health (IFH) 3180 International Rescue Committee (IRC) 0000 NO ONE 1000 PUBLIC SECTOR 1100 Government hospital 1110 National hospital 1111 Referral/specialty hospital 1112 National/central hospital 1113 Military hospital 1114 Day hospital 1120 Provincial/regional hospital 1130 Urban hospital 1140 District/rural hospital 1141 District hospital 1142 Rural hospital 1150 Category I hospital 1160 Category II hospital 1170 University/teaching hospital 1171 University hospital 1172 Teaching hospital 1200 Government health center 1210 Referral health center 1220 Community health center 1230 Urban health center 1240 Rural health center 1250 Basic health center 1260 Integrated health center 1270 Primary health center 1280 Family welfare center 1300 Government family planning clinic 1310 Stand-alone family planning clinic 1320 Mobile family planning clinic 1330 Family planning clinic CBD 1400 Government outreach 1410 Government health post 1411 Village health post 1412 Sub-center 1413 Sub-health post 1420 Government mobile clinic 1421 Mobile PHC clinic 1430 Government health professional 1431 Doctor 1432 Nurse 1433 Paramedic 1440 Government health worker 1434 Community-based distributor (CBD) 1435 Health surveillance assistant (HSA) 1436 Male mobilizer 1437 Accredited social health activist (ASHA) 1438 Vaidya/hakim/homeopath 1450 Government outreach clinic 1451 Primary health care outreach clinic 1452 Satellite clinic/EPI outreach 1453 Community clinic 1454 Rural/municipal clinic 1460 Camp 1470 Household visit 1500 Government maternity home 1510 Maternal and child health (MCH) center 1520 Rural maternity 1530 Anganwadi/ICDS center 1600 Government pharmacy/dispensary 1610 Government pharmacy 1611 Community pharmacy 1620 Government dispensary 1900 Other public 1901 Clinic 1902 Curative care organization 1903 Health home 1904 Health office 1905 Health insurance organization 1906 Parastatal health facility 1907 Youth center 2000 PRIVATE MEDICAL SECTOR 2100 Private hospital/clinic 2110 Private hospital 2111 Private specialty hospital 2112 Private district hospital 2113 Private university hospital 2120 Private clinic 2121 Private polyclinic 2122 Private clinic 2200 Private pharmacy/dispensary/drug store 2210 Private pharmacy 2220 Private dispensary 2230 Private chemist/drug store 2231 Private chemist 2232 Private drug store 2240 Private mobile drug vendor 2300 Private doctor's office 2310 Qualified doctor 2320 Traditional/unqualified doctor 2330 Private practice 2331 Private care room 2332 Private infirmiry 2400 Private outreach 2410 Private mobile clinic 2420 Private health worker 2421 Private field worker 2422 Private community/village health worker 2423 Private community-based distributor 2424 Private paramedic 2425 Private hakim/homeopath 2426 Private traditional healer 2427 Private traditional birth attendant (TBA) 2428 Private nurse 2500 Private health center 2600 Private family planning clinic 2610 Injectables outlet 2700 Private maternity home 2900 Other private medical 2901 Tent 2902 VCT center 3000 NGO SECTOR 3100 NGO health facility 3110 Static clinic 3120 Satellite clinic 3130 Marie Stopes facility 3131 Banja la Mtsogolo (BLM) 3140 Red Cross facility 3150 UN Relief and Works Agency facility 3160 Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) 3170 Population Services International (PSI) 3200 NGO health worker 3210 Depot holder 3220 Field worker 3230 Community-based distributor 3300 Country-specific NGO 3301 Amo-Congo 3302 Clinical Services Improvement (CSI) 3303 Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) 3304 Myanmar Medical Association (MMA) 3305 United Mission to Nepal (UMN) 3900 Other NGO 4000 RELIGIOUS/MISSION 4100 Religious hospital/clinic 4110 Religious hospital 4111 Religious referral/specialty hospital 4112 Religious district hospital 4120 Religious clinic 4200 Religious health center/dispensary 4210 Religious health center 4211 Mosque health center 4212 Church health center 4220 Religious dispensary 4300 Religious outreach 4310 Religious health post 4320 Religious mobile clinic 4330 Religious health worker 4331 Religious field worker 4900 Other religious 5000 UNSPECIFIED MEDICAL SECTOR 5100 Pharmacy/dispensary 5110 Pharmacy 5120 Dispensary 5200 Outreach 5210 Mobile clinic 5220 Health worker 5221 Field worker 5222 Traditional healer 5223 Health educator 5224 Peer educators 5230 Outreach clinic 5900 Other unspecified medical sector 5901 Media campaign 6000 OTHER 6100 Shop/market 6110 Shop 6111 General dealer 6112 Supermarket/tuck shop 6113 Supermarket 6114 Tuck shop 6120 Market 6130 Kiosk 6140 Gas station 6150 Other retail 6200 Church/mosque 6300 Friend/relative 6310 Friend 6320 Relative 6321 Partner 6400 Bar/nightclub/hotel 6410 Bar/nightclub 6411 Bar 6420 Hotel 6500 Workplace 6510 Respondent's workplace 6520 Partner's workplace 6600 Informal channels 6610 Drug vendor 6620 Support group 6630 Women's sittings 6700 Location for adolescents 6710 Youth center 6720 School 6900 Other facility 6901 Refugee camp 6902 Charity/foundation 9994 Abroad 9995 Other 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Last source for FP for current users, standardized 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 98 Missing 97 Don't know 07 Other 06 Church, Shop, friends, books 05 Private Pharmacy 04 Private Clin/Deliv 03 NGO 02 Govt Home/Comm delivery 01 Govt Clinic/Pharm Recent use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP (grouped) 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4+ 7 Inconsistent number reported 8 Missing 9 Never used FP First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Number living children at first use of FP 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." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 96 Inconsistent 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) First use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS FP current use or future intention FPUSINTENT (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. 1 Using modern method 2 Using traditional method 3 Non-user intending to use 4 Does not intend to use 9 NIU (not in universe) 5 Never had sex Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Intention to use FP in future 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. 10 Will use in future 11 Use in next 12 months 12 Use later 20 Unsure about future use 21 Unsure about timing 22 Unsure about use 30 Does not intend to use 40 Never had sex 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Preferred future FP method 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. 999 NIU (not in universe) 998 Missing 997 Inconsistent 304 Specific method 4 303 Specific method 3 302 Specific method 2 301 Specific method 1 300 Other method, unspecified 234 Traditional medications 233 Astrology 232 Gris-gris/amulet 231 Herbs 230 Other traditional/folkloric 220 Withdrawal 212 Abstinence 211 Periodic abstinence 210 Abstinence or periodic abstinence 200 TRADITIONAL METHODS 160 Whatever doctor prescribes 150 Other modern methods 140 Emergency contraception 131 Prolonged breastfeeding 130 Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) 126 Vaginal methods 125 Foaming tablets 124 Foam or jelly 123 Diaphragm/Jelly 122 Diaphragm/Foam 121 Diaphragm 120 Diaphragm/Foam/Jelly 108 Male sterilization 107 Female sterilization 106 Female condom 105 Condom 104 Norplant/implants 103 Injections 102 IUD 101 Pill 100 MODERN METHODS 213 CycleBeads/Standard days method 214 Mucus method (periodic abstinence) 235 Knotted cord/strings 236 Charm from traditional spiritual leader 996 Don't know Future use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern) FPEVUSE (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. 00 Never used 10 Used only traditional or folkloric method 11 Used only traditional method 12 Used only folkloric method 20 Used modern method Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Pill for FP FPEVUSPILL (V305_01) indicates whether the woman has ever used the pill to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use IUD for FP FPEVUSIUD (V305_02) indicates whether the woman had ever used an IUD to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use injectable for FP FPEVUSINJ (V305_03) indicates whether the woman has ever used injectable contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use condom for FP FPEVUSCON (V305_05) indicates whether the woman had ever used the male condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female sterilization for FP FPEVUSFST (V305_06) indicates whether the woman had ever used female sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use withdrawal for FP FPEVUSWD (V305_09) indicates whether the woman has ever used withdrawal to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use rhythm for FP FPEVUSRHY (V305_08) indicates whether the woman had ever used rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use male sterilization for FP FPEVUSMST (V305_07) indicates whether the woman had ever used male sterilization to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use implants/Norplant for FP FPEVUSIMP (V305_11) indicates whether the woman had ever used implants (such as Norplant) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use female condom for FP FPEVUSFC (V305_14) indicates whether the woman had ever used the female condom to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use foam or jelly for FP FPEVUSFJ (V305_15) indicates whether the woman had ever used a spermicide, such as foam or jelly, to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOFJ indicates whether the woman knew about spermicide as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use emergency contraception for FP FPEVUSEMRG indicates whether the woman had ever used emergency contraception to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOEMRG indicates whether the woman knew about emergency contraception as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use Lactational amenorrhea method for FP FPEVUSLAM (V305_13) indicates whether the woman had ever used the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOLAM indicates whether the woman knew about LAM as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use coffee beans for FP FPEVUSCB indicates whether the woman had ever used coffee beans to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOCBÂ indicates whether the woman knew about using coffee beans as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use medicinal plants or herbs for FP FPEVUSPLT indicates whether the woman had ever used medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid a pregnancy. The complementary variable FPKNOPLT indicates whether the woman knew about using medicinal plants or herbs as a method for family planning. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Ever use other methods for FP FPEVUSOM (V305_10) indicates whether the woman has ever used other methods to delay or avoid a pregnancy. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Ever use of family planning Variables -- TOPICS Age at sterilization (grouped) For women who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized, FPSTERILAGE (V320) reports their age at the time of their sterilization operation. 7 50 - 54 years old 1 Less than 25 years old 2 25 - 29 years old 3 30 - 34 years old 4 35 - 39 years old 5 40 - 44 years old 6 45 - 49 years old 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Parity at sterilization 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 or more 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Marital duration at time of sterilization 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. 0 Single, before marriage 1 0 - 4 years 2 5 - 9 years 3 10 - 14 years 4 15 - 19 years 5 20 - 24 years 6 25 - 29 years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Years since sterilization 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. 1 Less than 2 years 2 2 - 3 years 3 4 - 5 years 4 6 - 7 years 5 8 - 9 years 6 10 or more years 9 NIU (not in universe) Sterilization Variables -- TOPICS Why not intend to use FP in future 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. 10 NOT MARRIED 11 Not married 12 Not intending to marry 13 Inconsistent says not married 20 OTHER LOW FERTILITY RISK 21 Not having sex 22 Infrequent sex 23 Menopausal or hysterectomy 24 Subfecund, infecund 25 Postpartum, breastfeeding 26 Husband ill or subfecund 30 WANTS CHILDREN 31 Wants more children 32 Wants son 33 Wants daughter 34 Fatalistic 35 Wants as many children as possible 40 OPPOSITION TO USE 41 Respondent opposed 42 Husband opposed/makes decision on FP 43 Others opposed 44 Religious prohibition 45 Cultural taboos 46 Rumors 50 LACK OF KNOWLEDGE 51 Knows no method 52 Knows no source 60 METHOD-RELATED 61 Health concerns 62 Fear side effects 63 Lack of access 64 Cost too much 65 Inconvenient to use 66 Interfere with body 67 Sterilization concerns 70 OTHER 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Not having sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTNOSEX (V3A08B) indicates whether they reported "not having sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Infrequent sex For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINSEX (V3A08C) indicates whether they reported "infrequent sex" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Menopausal or hysterectomy For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTMENO (V3A08D) indicates whether they reported "menopausal or hysterectomy" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Subfecund or infecund For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTINF (V3A08E) indicates whether they reported "subfecund or infecund" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Postpartum amenorrheic For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTAMEN (V3A08F) indicates whether they reported "postpartum amenorrheic" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Breastfeeding For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBSTFD (V3A08G) indicates whether they reported "breastfeeding" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Respondent opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPR (V3A08I) indicates whether the respondent herself reported being opposed to use in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Husband or partner opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPH (V3A08J) indicates whether they reported "husband/partner opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Others opposed For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOPPO (V3A08K) indicates whether they reported "others opposed" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Religious prohibition For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRELIG (V3A08L) indicates whether they reported "religious prohibition" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no contraceptive method For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTKNO (V3A08M) indicates whether they reported not knowing a method in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Knows no source of contraceptives For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSRC (V3A08N) indicates whether they reported not knowing a source in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Health concerns For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTHLTH (V3A08O) indicates whether they reported "health concerns" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Fear of side effects For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTSIDEF (V3A08P) indicates whether they reported "fear of side effects" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Lack of access or too far For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTFAR (V3A08Q) indicates whether they reported "lack of access or too far" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Costs too much For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCOST (V3A08R) indicates whether they reported "costs too much" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Inconvenient to use For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTCONV (V3A08S) indicates whether they reported "inconvenient to use" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Interferes with body's natural processes For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTBODY (V3A08T) indicates whether they reported "interferes with body's normal processes" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Difficult to get pregnant For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDIFFPR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "difficult to get pregnant" as a reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Rumors For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTRUMOR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported "rumors" as the reason for not using contraception. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Other reason For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTOTH (V3A08X) indicates whether they reported some other reason in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. The meaning of "other" depends on the specific response categories included in a given sample. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Reason not using method: Don't know For women who are not currently using a method of contraception and are at risk of pregnancy, FPYNOTDK (V3A08Z) indicates whether they reported "don't know" in response to an open-ended question about reasons for not using contraception. Due to universe differences and the use of supplemental programming, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Comparability tab. 0 No 1 Yes, does not know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Why not use family planning Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Pill 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: IUD 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Injectables 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Condom 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Male sterilization 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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Rhythm 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Withdrawal 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Implants or norplants FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) reports whether the contraceptive implant (such as Norplant) 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 FPTYPIMP (V304A_11) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Abstinence FPTYPABS (V304A_12) reports whether abstinence 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPABS 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Lactational amenorrhea (prolonged breastfeeding) FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) reports whether the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. How lactational amenorrhea was characterized varies across samples; see Comparability and Codes. 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 FPTYPLAM (V304A_13) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Female condom FPTYPFC (V304A_14) reports whether the female 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPFC (V304A_14) 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Emergency contraception FPTYPEMERG reports whether emergency 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. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability. Additionally, while FPTYPEMERG 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Medicinal plants or herbs FPTYPPLT reports whether the use of medicinal plants or herbs 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 FPTYPPLT 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Coffee beans FPTYPCB reports whether coffee beans are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Coffee beans, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPCB 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Suppositories FPTYPSP reports whether suppositories are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Suppositories, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method. In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included 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 FPTYPSP 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Type of method: Other 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. 1 Modern method 2 Traditional method 3 Folkloric method 9 NIU (not in universe) Type of family planning method Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse TIMESINCESEX (V527) reports how many days, weeks, months or years had passed since the woman had sexual intercourse with her most recent sexual partner. 154 54 days 153 53 days 152 52 days 151 51 days 150 50 days 149 49 days 148 48 days 147 47 days 146 46 days 145 45 days 144 44 days 143 43 days 142 42 days 141 41 days 140 40 days 139 39 days 138 38 days 137 37 days 136 36 days 135 35 days 134 34 days 133 33 days 132 32 days 131 31 days 130 30 days 129 29 days 128 28 days 127 27 days 126 26 days 125 25 days 124 24 days 123 23 days 122 22 days 121 21 days 120 20 days 119 19 days 118 18 days 117 17 days 116 16 days 115 15 days 114 14 days 113 13 days 112 12 days 111 11 days 110 10 days 109 9 days 108 8 days 107 7 days 106 6 days 105 5 days 104 4 days 103 3 days 102 2 days 101 1 day 100 Less than 1 day ago 155 55 days 156 56 days 157 57 days 158 58 days 159 59 days 160 60 days 161 61 days 162 62 days 163 63 days 164 64 days 165 65 days 166 66 days 167 67 days 168 68 days 169 69 days 170 70 days 171 71 days 172 72 days 173 73 days 174 74 days 175 75 days 176 76 days 177 77 days 178 78 days 179 79 days 180 80 days 181 81 days 182 82 days 183 83 days 184 84 days 185 85 days 186 86 days 187 87 days 188 88 days 189 89 days 190 90 days 191 91 days 192 92 days 193 93 days 194 94 days 195 95 days 196 96 days 197 97 days 198 Days, number inconsistent 199 Days, number missing 200 WEEKS 201 1 week 202 2 weeks 203 3 weeks 204 4 weeks 205 5 weeks 206 6 weeks 207 7 weeks 208 8 weeks 209 9 weeks 210 10 weeks 211 11 weeks 212 12 weeks 213 13 weeks 214 14 weeks 215 15 weeks 216 16 weeks 217 17 weeks 218 18 weeks 219 19 weeks 220 20 weeks 221 21 weeks 222 22 weeks 223 23 weeks 224 24 weeks 225 25 weeks 226 26 weeks 227 27 weeks 228 28 weeks 229 29 weeks 230 30 weeks 231 31 weeks 232 32 weeks 233 33 weeks 234 34 weeks 235 35 weeks 236 36 weeks 237 37 weeks 238 38 weeks 239 39 weeks 240 40 weeks 241 41 weeks 242 42 weeks 243 43 weeks 244 44 weeks 245 45 weeks 246 46 weeks 247 47 weeks 248 48 weeks 249 49 weeks 250 50 weeks 251 51 weeks 252 52 weeks 298 Weeks, inconsistent 299 Weeks, number missing 300 MONTHS 301 1 month 302 2 months 303 3 months 304 4 months 305 5 months 306 6 months 307 7 months 308 8 months 309 9 months 310 10 months 311 11 months 312 12 months 313 13 months 314 14 months 315 15 months 316 16 months 317 17 months 318 18 months 319 19 months 320 20 months 321 21 months 322 22 months 323 23 months 324 24 months 325 25 months 326 26 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398 Months, inconsistent 399 Months, number missing 400 YEARS 401 1 year 402 2 years 403 3 years 404 4 years 405 5 years 406 6 years 407 7 years 408 8 years 409 9 years 410 10 years 411 11 years 412 12 years 413 13 years 414 14 years 415 15 years 416 16 years 417 17 years 418 18 years 419 19 years 420 20 years 421 21 years 422 22 years 423 23 years 424 24 years 425 25 years 426 26 years 427 27 years 428 28 years 429 29 years 430 30 years 431 31 years 432 32 years 433 33 years 434 34 years 435 35 years 436 36 years 437 37 years 438 38 years 439 39 years 440 40 years 441 41 years 442 42 years 443 43 years 444 44 years 445 45 years 448 48 years 449 49 years 450 50+ years 499 Years, number missing 993 With former husband 994 Within last 4 weeks 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) 446 46 years 447 47 years Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in days TIMESINCESEXD (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+." 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31+ days 92 Not married/no regular partner 93 Within last 4 weeks 94 Before last birth 95 With former husband 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Time since last intercourse in months (imputed) TIMESINCESEXM (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." 000 Less than 1 month 993 No partner 994 With former husband 995 Before last birth 996 Inconsistent 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Flag 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 birth 00 No flag 01 Duration greater than time since last birth and did not report pp abstinence 02 Duration plus abstinence after last birth greater than time since last birth 03 Reported, but did not resume sex after last birth 04 Before last birth, but no births 05 Before last birth, but currently pregnant 06 Before last birth, but resumed sex after last birth 07 Reported but before last pregnancy 08 Reported but inconsistent with times had sex in past 4 weeks 09 Reported but before last birth 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Sexual activity in past 4 weeks SEXACTIV4WK (V536) reports the respondent's recent sexual activity (never had intercourse, sexually active in the last 4 weeks, not active in the last 4 weeks because of postpartum abstinence, or not active in the last 4 weeks because of something other than postpartum abstinence). 0 Never had intercourse 1 Sexually active in last 4 weeks 2 Not active in last 4 weeks (postpartum abs.) 3 Not active in last 4 weeks (not postpartum abs.) 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Duration of abstinence (months) DURABST (V537) reports the duration of the respondent's abstinence (in months). This time interval includes postpartum and non-postpartum abstinence. 00 Less than 1 month 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 95 Before last birth 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Recent sexual experience Variables -- TOPICS Smokes nothing TONOSMOKE (V463Z) indicates whether the woman does not smoke cigarettes or use any other form of tobacco. 0 No, smokes 1 Yes, does not smoke or use tobacco 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Smokes cigarettes TOSMOKE (V463A) indicates whether the woman smokes cigarettes. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Uses water pipe TOSHISHA (V463G) indicates whether the woman smokes tobacco using a water pipe (also known as a hookah or shisha). 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Tobacco Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum amenorrheic 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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently postpartum abstaining 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. 0 No 1 Yes General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in maternity history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in immunization/health history 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Number of children in height and weight table WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 201) CHECK COLUMN 11. RECORD THE LINE NUMBER AND AGE FOR ALLL ELLIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN QUESTION 202. IF MORE THAN SIX CHILDREN. USE ADDITIONA; QUESTIONAIRE(S). A FINAL OUTCAOME MUST BE RECORDED FOR THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN208 AND FOR THE ANEMIA PROCEDURE IN 213 ANSWER 202-213 FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 0-5. 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. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Whether survey columns are used for last births only LASTBIRTHONLY (V468) indicates whether the column(s) on the women's questionnaire relating to pregnancy and postnatal care relate only to last-born children. In the standard questionnaire, some questions are asked about the last-born child only, while in some countries, these questions are asked about all children born in the last three or five years. LASTBIRTHONLY indicates whether the questionnaire followed the standard or was changed to include more children. 0 See specific questions 1 Last birth only 2 All births in last 5 years General maternal and infant health Variables -- TOPICS Woman currently breastfeeding any child BFEEDANYNOW (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. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS When mother first put last-born child to breast 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. 000 Immediately 100 Within first hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 hours 104 4 hours 105 5 hours 106 6 hours 107 7 hours 108 8 hours 109 9 hours 110 10 hours 111 11 hours 112 12 hours 113 13 hours 114 14 hours 115 15 hours 116 16 hours 117 17 hours 118 18 hours 119 19 hours 120 20 hours 121 21 hours 122 22 hours 123 23 hours 124 24 hours 125 25 hours 126 26 hours 127 27 hours 128 28 hours 129 29 hours 130 30 hours 131 31 hours 132 32 hours 133 33 hours 134 34 hours 135 35 hours 136 36 hours 137 37 hours 138 38 hours 139 39 hours 140 40 hours 141 41 hours 142 42 hours 143 43 hours 144 44 hours 145 45 hours 146 46 hours 147 47 hours 148 48 hours 149 49 hours 150 50 hours 151 51 hours 152 52 hours 153 53 hours 154 54 hours 155 55 hours 156 56 hours 157 57 hours 158 58 hours 159 59 hours 160 60 hours 161 61 hours 162 62 hours 163 63 hours 164 64 hours 165 65 hours 166 66 hours 167 67 hours 168 68 hours 169 69 hours 170 70 hours 171 71 hours 172 72 hours 173 73 hours 174 74 hours 175 75 hours 176 76 hours 177 77 hours 178 78 hours 179 79 hours 180 80 hours 181 81 hours 182 82 hours 183 83 hours 184 84 hours 185 85 hours 186 86 hours 187 87 hours 188 88 hours 189 89 hours 190 90 hours 199 Hours: Number missing 200 Within first day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 days 204 4 days 205 5 days 206 6 days 207 7 days 208 8 days 209 9 days 210 10 days 211 11 days 212 12 days 213 13 days 214 14 days 215 15 days 216 16 days 217 17 days 218 18 days 219 19 days 220 20 days 221 21 days 222 22 days 223 23 days 224 24 days 225 25 days 226 26 days 227 27 days 228 28 days 229 29 days 230 30 days 231 31 days 232 32 days 233 33 days 234 34 days 235 35 days 236 36 days 237 37 days 238 38 days 239 39 days 240 40 days 241 41 days 242 42 days 243 43 days 244 44 days 245 45 days 246 46 days 247 47 days 248 48 days 249 49 days 250 50 days 251 51 days 252 52 days 253 53 days 254 54 days 255 55 days 256 56 days 257 57 days 258 58 days 259 59 days 260 60 days 261 61 days 262 62 days 263 63 days 264 64 days 265 65 days 266 66 days 267 67 days 268 68 days 269 69 days 270 70 days 271 71 days 272 72 days 273 73 days 274 74 days 275 75 days 276 76 days 277 77 days 278 78 days 279 79 days 280 80 days 281 81 days 282 82 days 283 83 days 284 84 days 285 85 days 286 86 days 287 87 days 288 88 days 289 89 days 290 90 days 299 Days: Number missing 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Breastfeeding and infant feeding Variables -- TOPICS Under age 18 (according to household questionnaire) (respondents to women's survey) 220) AGE: CHECK COLUMN 6A. 15-17 YEARS 1 18-49 YEARS 2 (GO TO 223) BIOFUNDER18 (V452A) indicates whether the respondent was under or over age 18 at the time of the interview, according to the household roster. The information in this variable was used by DHS personnel to determine whether a female household member needed consent from a parent/caretaker before conducting hemoglobin measurements. 1 Under age 18 2 Age 18 or older 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant 224) PREGNANCY STATUS: CHECK COLUMN 8: BIOFPREGNANT (V454) indicates whether the respondent was pregnant at the time of the interview. A woman's pregnancy status is an important factor in interpreting hemoglobin/anemia level. See the following variables for more information: BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) 0 No/don't know 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Weight of woman (kilos) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the woman's weight as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing WEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured weight in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height of woman in centimeters 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the woman's height as measured by DHS personnel. HEIGHTFEM values are reported in millimeters, to preserve one centimeter decimal place without requiring the use of a decimal point. Dividing HEIGHTFEM by 10 will yield the woman's measured height in centimeters. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of plausible range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percentile for respondents to women's survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from the reference median (for respondents to female survey) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTASDRM (V440) reports the difference between the respondent'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. BIOFHTASDRM 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 BIOFHTASDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height, as measured by DHS personnel. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in BIOFHTASDRM. The complementary DHS variable BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for Age percent of reference median for respondents to female survey 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ BIOFHTAPCTRM (V441) reports the respondent'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. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value of 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the respondent's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable BIOFHTAPCT (V439) reports the respondent's height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population. 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (DHS) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the DHS Program. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) uses Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standards BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses WHO reference standards 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (MetLife or Fogarty) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V443) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) uses the WHO reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (WHO) (respondents to women's survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTRMWHO (V444) reports the respondent's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the World Health Organization (WHO) reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the respondent's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: BIOFWTHTRMDHS (V442) uses a DHS reference standard BIOFWTHTRMFOG (V444) uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard 99995 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from the reference median (DHS) (respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFWTHTSDRM (V444A) reports the difference between the respondent'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. This variable uses a DHS reference standard. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. BIOFWTHTSDRM 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 BIOFWTHTSDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The complementary DHS variable BIOFWTHTPCTDHS (V442) reports weight-for-height percentiles within 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 for further discussion. 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Body Mass Index (BMI) for respondents to the women's survey 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFBMI (V445) reports the female respondent's body mass index (BMI). BMI is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). Also known as the Quetelet Index, BMI is a measure of acute nutritional status, based on the Fogarty Metropolitan Life tables of ideal weight for height. The DHS Guide to Statistics offers the following guidelines for interpreting BMI scores for women age 15-49: Severely thin: less than 16.0 Moderately thin: 16.0 to 16.9 Mildly thin: 17.0 to 18.4 Normal: 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9 Obese: 30.0 or more The original height and weight values used to calculate BMI are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms, as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports the person's length or height in centimeters, as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFROHRER (V446), which reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. This measure is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Rohrer's index (mass/height cubed) (for respondents to female survey) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ BIOFROHRER (V446) reports the respondent's Rohrer's Index. Rohrer's Index is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/(H^3)). Rohrer's Index is a measure of acute nutritional status, and may be used as an alternative to Body Mass Index. The original height and weight values used to calculate Rohrer's Index are also included in IPUMS-DHS. WEIGHTFEM (V437) reports the respondent's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HEIGHTFEM (V438) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in BIOFBMI (V445), which reports the respondent's Body Mass Index (BMI), which is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/(H^2)). 9995 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of measurement of the respondent 219) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFWHYNOTMEAS (V447) indicates whether the respondent was measured for height and weight, or, if not, why she was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., sick, not present, refused). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Sick 12 Not present 13 Refused 14 Incapacitated 15 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Woman's age in years from household record 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ BIOFHHAGE (V447A) reports the respondent's age in years, as recorded in the household roster. This age is used to determine eligibility for biometric measurements. 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Result of consent statement for anemia testing (respondents for women's survey) 223) READ ANEMIA TEST CONSENT STATEMENT. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM PARENT/OTHER ADULT IDENTIFIED IN 222 BEFORE ASKING RESPONDENT'S CONSENT. GRANTED 1 (SIGN) PARENT/OTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT REFUSED 2 (SIGN) RESPONDENT REFUSED 3 (SIGN) (SIGN) ____________________ (IF REFUSED, GO TO 227). CONSENT STATEMENT FOR ANEMIA TEST READ CONSENT STATEMENT TO EACH RESPONDENT. CIRCLE CODE '1' IN 223 IF RESPONDENT CONSENTS TO THE ANEMIA TEST AND CODE '3' IF SHE REFUSES. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM THE PARENT OR OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOLESCENT (SEE QUESTION 222) BEFORE ASKING THE ADOLESCENT FOR HER CONSENT. CIRCLE CODE '2' IN 223 IF THE PARENT (OTHER ADULT) REFUSES. CONDUCT THE TEST ONLY IF BOTH PARENT (OTHER ADULT) AND THE ADOLESCENT CONSENT. As part of this survey, we are asking people all over the country to take an anemia test. Anemia is a serious health problem that usually results from poor nutrition, infection, or chronic disease. This survey will assist the government to develop programs to prevent and treat anemia. We request that all children born in 2004 or later participate in the anemia testing part of this survey and give a few drops of blood from a finger. The equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. The blood will be tested for anemia immediately, and the result told to you right away. The result will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. Do you have any questions? You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide. Will you (allow NAME OF ADOLESCENT to) take the anemia test? BIOFHEMOCONSENT (V452C) indicates whether permission was granted for the respondent's blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level. 10 Permission granted 20 Permission refused 21 Parent/other refused 22 Respondent refused 30 Not read 40 Not present 41 Adult/parent not present 42 Minor not present 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) (respondents for women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVEL (V453) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 992 Not tested 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested (respondents to women's survey) 227) RECORD RESULT OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT. MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 BIOFHEMOTEST (V455) indicates whether the respondent's hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel, or, if not, why their hemoglobin level was not measured. All "Not measured" responses have a common first digit of "1," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., not present, refused, technical problem). 00 Measured 10 Not measured 11 Not present 12 Refused 13 Technical problems 19 Other 20 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) adjusted for altitude (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFHEMOLEVELALT (V456) reports the level of hemoglobin in the respondent's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. BIOFHEMOLEVELALT is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see BIOFANEMIALVL (V457). 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 996 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level (respondents to women's survey) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ BIOFANEMIALVL (V457) reports the respondent's level of anemia, from not anemic to severely anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals: [Hemoglobin] levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia for pregnant women and between 10.0 g/dl and 11.9 g/dl for all other adult women. 0 Not anemic 1 Mild 2 Moderate 3 Severe 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether and when this child's pregnancy wanted 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. 1 Wanted then 2 Wanted later 3 No more wanted 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Time wanted to wait before pregnancy For 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. 100 MONTHS 101 1 month 102 2 months 103 3 104 4 105 5 106 6 107 7 108 8 109 9 110 10 111 11 112 12 113 13 114 14 115 15 116 16 117 17 118 18 119 19 120 20 121 21 122 22 123 23 124 24 125 25 126 26 127 27 128 28 129 29 130 30 131 31 132 32 133 33 134 34 135 35 136 36 137 37 138 38 139 39 140 40 141 41 142 42 143 43 144 44 145 45 146 46 147 47 148 48 149 49 150 50 151 51 152 52 153 53 154 54 155 55 156 56 157 57 158 58 159 59 160 60 161 61 162 62 163 63 164 64 165 65 166 66 167 67 168 68 169 69 170 70 171 71 172 72 173 73 174 74 175 75 176 76 177 77 178 78 179 79 180 80 181 81 182 82 183 83 184 84 185 85 186 86 187 87 188 88 189 89 190 90 191 91 192 92 193 93 194 94 195 95 196 96 197 97 198 98 199 Months, number unspecified 200 YEARS 201 1 year 202 2 years 203 3 204 4 205 5 206 6 207 7 208 8 209 9 210 10 211 11 212 12 213 13 214 14 215 15 216 16 217 17 218 18 219 19 220 20 221 21 222 22 223 23 224 24 225 25 226 26 227 27 228 28 229 29 230 30+ 299 Years, number unspecified 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Sex of child KIDSEX (B4) reports the sex of the child. 1 Male 2 Female Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child is alive KIDALIVE (B5) reports whether the child was alive or dead at the time of interview. 0 No 1 Yes Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's month of birth KIDBIRTHMO (B1) reports the child's month of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's year of birth KIDBIRTHYR (B2) reports the child's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar. 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information about child's age and date of birth KIDAGEINFO (B10) reports the completeness of information about the child's age and date of birth. 01 Month, year, and day complete 02 Month and year complete 03 Year and season 04 Year, season, and age - month imputed 05 Year and age - month imputed 06 Year and age - year ignored 07 Month and age - year imputed 08 Year - age calculated, month imputed 09 Year - age and month imputed 10 Age - year calculated, month imputed 11 Age - year and month imputed 12 Month - age, year imputed 13 None - all imputed 96 Inconsistent 98 Missing Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Current age of child in years KIDCURAGE (B8) reports the current age of the child, in years, at the time of the survey. 00 Less than 1 year 01 1 year 02 2 years 03 3 years 04 4 years 05 5 years 06 6 years 07 7 years 08 8 years 09 9 years 10 10 years 11 11 years 12 12 years 13 13 years 14 14 years 15 15 years 16 16 years 17 17 years 18 18 years 19 19 years 20 20 years 21 21 years 22 22 years 23 23 years 24 24 years 25 25 years 26 26 years 27 27 years 28 28 years 29 29 years 30 30 years 31 31 years 32 32 years 33 33 years 34 34 years 35 35 years 36 36 years 37 37 years 38 38 years 39 39 years 40 40 years 41 41 years 42 42 years 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's date of birth (CMC) 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 -- TOPICS Child's birth order number 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child is twin or single birth KIDTWIN (B0) reports whether the child is a twin (or born in a multiple birth) or is a single birth. 10 Single birth/not a twin 20 Twin or multiple 21 1st of multiple births 22 2nd of multiple births 23 3rd of multiple births 24 4th of multiple births 25 5th of multiple births 26 6th of multiple births Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child age at death (non-imputed) 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. 100 Days: Died on day of birth 101 1 day 102 2 days 103 3 days 104 4 days 105 5 days 106 6 days 107 7 days 108 8 days 109 9 days 110 10 days 111 11 days 112 12 days 113 13 days 114 14 days 115 15 days 116 16 days 117 17 days 118 18 days 119 19 days 120 20 days 121 21 days 122 22 days 123 23 days 124 24 days 125 25 days 126 26 days 127 27 days 128 28 days 129 29 days 130 30 days 131 31 days 132 32 days 133 33 days 134 34 days 135 35 days 136 36 days 137 37 days 138 38 days 139 39 days 140 40 days 141 41 days 142 42 days 143 43 days 144 44 days 145 45 days 198 Days, unknown 199 Days old, number missing 200 Months old: Month of birth 201 1 month 202 2 months 203 3 months 204 4 months 205 5 months 206 6 months 207 7 months 208 8 months 209 9 months 210 10 months 211 11 months 212 12 months 213 13 months 214 14 months 215 15 months 216 16 months 217 17 months 218 18 months 219 19 months 220 20 months 221 21 months 222 22 months 223 23 months 224 24 months 225 25 months 226 26 months 227 27 months 228 28 months 229 29 months 230 30 months 231 31 months 232 32 months 233 33 months 234 34 months 235 35 months 236 36 months 237 37 months 238 38 months 239 39 months 240 40 months 241 41 months 242 42 months 243 43 months 244 44 months 245 45 months 246 46 months 247 47 months 248 48 months 249 49 months 250 50 months 251 51 months 252 52 months 253 53 months 254 54 months 255 55 months 256 56 months 257 57 months 258 58 months 259 59 months 260 60 months 261 61 months 262 62 months 263 63 months 264 64 months 265 65 months 266 66 months 297 Months, inconsistent 298 Months, unknown 299 Months old, number missing 300 Years 301 1 year 302 2 years 303 3 years 304 4 years 305 5 years 306 6 years 307 7 years 308 8 years 309 9 years 310 10 years 311 11 years 312 12 years 313 13 years 314 14 years 315 15 years 316 16 years 317 17 years 318 18 years 319 19 years 320 20 years 321 21 years 322 22 years 323 23 years 324 24 years 325 25 years 326 26 years 327 27 years 328 28 years 329 29 years 330 30 years 331 31 years 332 32 years 333 33 years 334 34 years 335 35 years 336 36 years 337 37 years 338 38 years 339 39 years 340 40 years 397 Years old, number inconsistent 398 Years old, number unknown 399 Years old, number missing 997 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child's age at death in month (including imputed) For deceased children, KIDAGEDIEDIMP (B7) reports the age of the child at death in months (including imputed ages). 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Flags for reported age at death of child KIDAGEDEATHFLAG (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. 0 No flag 1 Reported age places death after interview 2 Reported age less than reported duration breastfeeding 3 Reported age less than age given supplemental food 4 Reported age less than age first breastfed 5 Reported age before last vaccination 6 Reported age outside expected range for units 7 Reported age was imputed, units given 8 Reported age was imputed, units not given 9 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Child lives with female respondent or with others KIDLIVESWITH (B9) reports the person the child usually lives with (i.e., the child's mother or someone else). 10 Woman respondent 20 Elsewhere 21 With father 22 With other relative 23 With someone else 24 Child age 15+, lives elsewhere 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Line number of child in household LINENOKID (B16) reports the number of the line on which the DHS interviewer recorded the child's name, when filling out the household schedule. After asking the woman respondent, "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. 00 Not listed in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Length of preceding birth interval, in months 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). 005 5 004 4 003 3 002 2 001 1 000 0 998 Missing 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 051 51 052 52 053 53 054 54 055 55 056 56 057 57 058 58 059 59 060 60 061 61 062 62 063 63 064 64 065 65 066 66 067 67 068 68 069 69 070 70 071 71 072 72 073 73 074 74 075 75 076 76 077 77 078 78 079 79 080 80 081 81 082 82 083 83 084 84 085 85 086 86 087 87 088 88 089 89 090 90 091 91 092 92 093 93 094 94 095 95 096 96 097 97 098 98 099 99 100 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 104 105 105 106 106 107 107 108 108 109 109 110 110 111 111 112 112 113 113 114 114 115 115 116 116 117 117 118 118 119 119 120 120 121 121 122 122 123 123 124 124 125 125 126 126 127 127 128 128 129 129 130 130 131 131 132 132 133 133 134 134 135 135 136 136 137 137 138 138 139 139 140 140 141 141 142 142 143 143 144 144 145 145 146 146 147 147 148 148 149 149 150 150 151 151 152 152 153 153 154 154 155 155 156 156 157 157 158 158 159 159 160 160 161 161 162 162 163 163 164 164 165 165 166 166 167 167 168 168 169 169 170 170 171 171 172 172 173 173 174 174 175 175 176 176 177 177 178 178 179 179 180 180 181 181 182 182 183 183 184 184 185 185 186 186 187 187 188 188 189 189 190 190 191 191 192 192 193 193 194 194 195 195 196 196 197 197 198 198 199 199 200 200 201 201 202 202 203 203 204 204 205 205 206 206 207 207 208 208 209 209 210 210 211 211 212 212 213 213 214 214 215 215 216 216 217 217 218 218 219 219 220 220 221 221 222 222 223 223 224 224 225 225 226 226 227 227 228 228 229 229 230 230 231 231 232 232 233 233 234 234 235 235 236 236 237 237 238 238 239 239 240 240 241 241 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 245 246 246 247 247 248 248 249 249 250 250 251 251 252 252 253 253 254 254 255 255 256 256 257 257 258 258 259 259 260 260 261 261 262 262 263 263 264 264 265 265 266 266 267 267 268 268 269 269 270 270 271 271 272 272 273 273 274 274 275 275 276 276 277 277 278 278 279 279 280 280 281 281 282 282 283 283 284 284 285 285 286 286 287 287 288 288 289 289 290 290 291 291 292 292 293 293 294 294 295 295 296 296 297 297 298 298 299 299 300 300 301 301 302 302 303 303 304 304 305 305 306 306 307 307 308 308 309 309 310 310 311 311 312 312 313 313 314 314 315 315 316 316 317 317 318 318 319 319 320 320 321 321 322 322 323 323 324 324 325 325 326 326 327 327 328 328 329 329 330 330 331 331 332 332 333 333 334 334 335 335 336 336 337 337 338 338 339 339 340 340 341 341 342 342 343 343 344 344 345 345 346 346 347 347 348 348 349 349 350 350 351 351 352 352 353 353 354 354 355 355 356 356 357 357 358 358 359 359 360 360 361 361 362 362 363 363 364 364 365 365 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Length of following birth interval, in months 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). 999 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Any other live births in interval between birth and previous reported birth OTHBIRTHININT (B15) indicates whether there were any other live births in the interval between this birth and the previously reported birth. The survey form included the question, "Were there any other live births between (NAME OF PREVIOUS BIRTH) and (NAME), including any children who died?" For DHS Phase III only, OTHBIRTHININT (B15) is limited to "Births for which the interval between the birth and the previously reported birth was four or more years (B14 =1)," according to the Recode Manuals. For later Phases, the universe is all second- and higher-order births. The DHS Recode Manuals include the following explanatory note about this variable: Variables B14 and B15 are questions used in the interview to try and ascertain if the respondent had omitted any live births while reporting her birth history. The birth history may have been modified during the interviewing process, and the responses may not now correspond to the interval between the birth and the preceding birth recorded in this section. The data have been included to help indicate cases where the respondent may have omitted live births while originally reporting the birth history. The omitted births should be included in this final version of the birth history. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Don't know 9 NIU (not in universe) Child demography core Variables -- TOPICS Age of child in months 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child's weight in kilograms 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Weight out of range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child's height in centimeters 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ 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. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Index to birth history, for child measurement WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 201) CHECK COLUMN 11. RECORD THE LINE NUMBER AND AGE FOR ALLL ELLIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN QUESTION 202. IF MORE THAN SIX CHILDREN. USE ADDITIONA; QUESTIONAIRE(S). A FINAL OUTCAOME MUST BE RECORDED FOR THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN208 AND FOR THE ANEMIA PROCEDURE IN 213 ANSWER 202-213 FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 0-5. 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). 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 9 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percentile (CDC standards) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from reference median (CDC) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (CDC standards) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age percentile (CDC standards) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age percent of the reference median (CDC standards) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) 99997 Flagged cases Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for Age percentile (CDC standards) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percent of reference median (CDC standards) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ 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. 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Whether child measured, and, if not, why not 208) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 HWWHYNOTMEAS (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). 10 Measured 20 Not measured 21 Dead 22 Sick 23 Not present 24 Refused 25 Mother refused 26 Child asleep 27 Other 97 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child's height measured lying down or standing up 207) MEASURED LYING DOWN OR STANDING UP? LYING DOWN 1 STANDING 2 HWHTHOWMEAS (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! 0 Not measured 1 Lying down 2 Standing up 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) 6 Inconsistent Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child's day of birth 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Day of measurement 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Month of measurement 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. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Year of measurement 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. 2016 2016 2015 2015 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 2017 2017 2018 2018 Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from median (WHO) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ 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. 9995 Height out of plausible limits 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age standard deviations from median (WHO) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9995 Height out of plausible limits 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from median (WHO) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9995 Height out of plausible limits 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Body Mass Index standard deviations (WHO) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ 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. 9995 Height out of plausible limits 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Consent granted to draw blood for hemoglobin test 214) GO BACK TO 203 IN NEXT COLUMN IN THIS QUESTIONAIRE OR IN THE FIRST COLUMN OF THE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE(S); IF NO MORE CHILDREN, GO TO 215. CONSENT STATEMENT FOR ANEMIA FOR CHILDREN As part of this survey, we are asking people all over the country to take an anemia test. Anemia is a serious health problem that usually results from poor nutrition, infection, or chronic disease. This survey will assist the government to develop programs to prevent and treat anemia. We request that all children born in 2004 or later participate in the anemia testing part of this survey and give a few drops of blood from a finger. The equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. The blood will be tested for anemia immediately, and the result told to you right away. The result will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. Do you have any questions? You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide. Will you allow (NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN)) to participate in the anemia test? HEMOCONSENT (HW52) indicates whether permission was granted for the person's blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level; blood was drawn only if consent was given by the persons themselves (if adults) or by a parent or guardian (if a minor). 11 Granted, but no signature 10 Granted 20 Not granted 21 Refused 22 Not present 23 Consent statement not read 24 Other 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (gram/deciliter) 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ HEMOLEVEL (HW53) reports the level of hemoglobin in the child's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of the child's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see ANEMIALVLKID (HW57). 994 Information not collected (CS) 995 Not present 996 Refused 997 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested 213) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 HEMOTEST (HW55) indicates whether the person's hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel or, if not, why the person's hemoglobin level was not measured. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., consent refused versus technical problem). 10 Measured 20 Not measured 21 Dead 22 Not present 23 Refused 24 Technical problem 25 Other 97 No measurement found in household 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level adjusted by altitude 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ HEMOLEVELALT (HW56) reports the level of hemoglobin in the child's blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HEMOLEVELALT is a 4-digit numeric variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of the child's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see ANEMIALVLKID (HW57). 9997 Inconsistent 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level of child 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ ANEMIALVLKID (HW57) reports the child's level of anemia, from severely anemic to not anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "[Hemoglobin] Levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia." 1 Severe 2 Moderate 3 Mild 4 Not anemic 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Size of child at birth (subjective report) For children born in the last three to five years, BIRTHSZ (M18) indicates the size of the child at birth, reported subjectively by the mother. 10 Larger than average 11 Very large 12 Larger than average 20 Average 30 Smaller than average 31 Smaller than average 32 Very small 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICS Birthweight in kilos For 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. 9995 9995+ 9996 Not weighed at birth 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICS Source of weight at birth (health card or recall) For children born in the three to five years before the survey, BIRTHWTREF (M19A) indicates whether the child's reported weight at birth (BIRTHWT) was recorded from a health card or based on the mother's recall. Children who were not weighed at birth are coded 0. 0 Not weighed 1 From written card 2 From mother's recall 3 Other answers 7 Don't know 8 Missing Child delivery care, general Variables -- TOPICS Duration of mother's postpartum abstinence For 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. 93 Sex res/no duration 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 40 days 95 Still abstaining 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Months of mother's postpartum abstinence (including women still abstaining) For 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. 60 60+ 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for mother's postpartum abstinence PPABFLAG (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. 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 4 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Duration of mother's postpartum amenorrhea in months For 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. 93 Pd. ret /no duration 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 99 NIU (not in universe) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 90 Period not returned 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Months of mother's postpartum amenorrhea (including women still amenorrheic) PPAMHMOC (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. 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Flag variable for mother's postpartum amenorrhea PPAMFLAG (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, 1 No flag 2 Greater than interval between birth and succeeding birth 4 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 6 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child health postpartum Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months 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. 99 NIU (not in universe) 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 90 Breastfed until died 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 95 Still breastfeeding 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICS Duration of breastfeeding in months (including still breastfed) 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. 00 0 months 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60+ 92 Ever breastfed, not currently breastfeeding 93 Missing: Not asked (child died) 94 Never breastfed 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICS Flag for breastfeeding, problem with duration For 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). 9 NIU (not in universe) 0 No flag 1 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview 2 Greater than interval between birth and date of interview by only 1 month 3 Greater than interval between birth and age at death 4 During pregnancy in calendar 8 Missing Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICS Time from birth until child first breastfed 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. 000 Immediately 100 Within 1 hour 101 1 hour 102 2 hours 103 3 hours 104 4 hours 105 5 hours 106 6 hours 107 7 hours 108 8 hours 109 9 hours 110 10 hours 111 11 hours 112 12 hours 113 13 hours 114 14 hours 115 15 hours 116 16 hours 117 17 hours 118 18 hours 119 19 hours 120 20 hours 121 21 hours 122 22 hours 123 23 hours 124 24 hours 125 25 hours 126 26 hours 127 27 hours 128 28 hours 129 29 hours 130 30 hours 131 31 hours 132 32 hours 133 33 hours 134 34 hours 135 35 hours 136 36 hours 137 37 hours 138 38 hours 139 39 hours 140 40 hours 141 41 hours 142 42 hours 143 43 hours 144 44 hours 145 45 hours 146 46 hours 147 47 hours 148 48 hours 149 49 hours 150 50 hours 160 60 hours 170 70 hours 180 80 hours 190 90 hours 200 Same day 201 1 day 202 2 days 203 3 days 204 4 days 205 5 days 206 6 days 207 7 days 208 8 days 209 9 days 210 10 days 211 11 days 212 12 days 213 13 days 214 14 days 215 15 days 216 16 days 217 17 days 218 18 days 219 19 days 220 20 days 221 21 days 222 22 days 223 23 days 224 24 days 225 25 days 226 26 days 227 27 days 228 28 days 229 29 days 230 30 days 231 31 days 232 32 days 233 33 days 234 34 days 235 35 days 236 36 days 237 37 days 238 38 days 239 39 days 240 40 days 241 41 days 242 42 days 243 43 days 244 44 days 245 45 days 246 46 days 247 47 days 248 48 days 249 49 days 250 50 days 251 51 days 252 52 days 253 53 days 254 54 days 255 55 days 256 56 days 257 57 days 258 58 days 259 59 days 260 60 days 261 61 days 262 62 days 263 63 days 264 64 days 265 65 days 266 66 days 267 67 days 268 68 days 269 69 days 270 70 days 271 71 days 272 72 days 273 73 days 274 74 days 275 75 days 276 76 days 277 77 days 278 78 days 279 79 days 280 80 days 281 81 days 282 82 days 283 83 days 284 84 days 285 85 days 286 86 days 287 87 days 288 88 days 289 89 days 290 90 days 291 91 days 292 92 days 293 93 days 294 94 days 295 95 days 296 96 days 297 97 days 298 98 days 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child's breastfeeding Variables -- TOPICS Any liquid other than breast milk given in first 3 days For children born in the five years before the survey and who were ever breastfed, NBFEDANY (M55) indicates whether the child was given anything other than breast milk to drink in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Milk For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDMILK (M55A) indicates whether the child was given milk in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Formula For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDFORM (M55G) indicates whether the child was given infant formula in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Fruit juice For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDJUI (M55F) indicates whether the child was given fruit juice in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Gripe water For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDGP (M55D) indicates whether the child was given gripe water in the first three days after delivery. Gripe water is liquid (whose ingredients vary) that is given to infants to treat colic and other stomach ailments. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar and salt water solution For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDORT (M55E) indicates whether the child was given a sugar-salt-water solution in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Sugar water For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDSUG (M55C) indicates whether the child was given sugar or glucose water in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Plain water For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDWAT (M55B) indicates whether the child was given plain water in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Tea/infusions For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDTEA (M55H) indicates whether the child was given tea/infusions in the first three days after delivery. Wording varied somewhat across samples. See Comparability. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Honey For children born in the five years before the survey, NBFEDHON (M55I) indicates whether the child was given honey in the first three days after delivery. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Other For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDOTH (M55X) indicates whether the child was given some other liquid in the first three days after delivery. The meaning of "other" is relative to the specific categories included in a given sample. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS Liquids given before breastmilk, first 3 days: Nothing For children born in the three to five years before the survey, NBFEDNO (M55Z) indicates whether the child was given nothing (i.e., no supplemental fluids) to drink in the first three days after delivery. Some children may have been fed the mother's colostrum, a nourishing milky fluid that comes from the breast before true milk appears. 0 No 1 Yes, given nothing 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Foods given to newborns Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-DHS sample identifier SAMPLE 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. 00101 Model 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 02401 Angola 2015 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05007 Bangladesh 2014 10401 Myanmar 2015 10801 Burundi 1987 10802 Burundi 2010 10803 Burundi 2016 11601 Cambodia 2000 11602 Cambodia 2005 11603 Cambodia 2010 11604 Cambodia 2014 12001 Cameroon 1991 12002 Cameroon 1998 12003 Cameroon 2004 12004 Cameroon 2011 14801 Chad 1996-97 14802 Chad 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 20402 Benin 2001 20403 Benin 2006 20404 Benin 2011 23101 Ethiopia 2000 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23104 Ethiopia 2016 28801 Ghana 1988 28802 Ghana 1993 28803 Ghana 1998 28804 Ghana 2003 28805 Ghana 2008 28806 Ghana 2014 32001 Guatemala 1987 32002 Guatemala 1995 32003 Guatemala 2015 32401 Guinea 1999 32402 Guinea 2005 32403 Guinea 2012 35601 India 1992-93 35602 India 1998-99 35603 India 2005-06 35604 India 2015-16 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 40001 Jordan 1990 40002 Jordan 1997 40003 Jordan 2002 40004 Jordan 2007 40005 Jordan 2009 40006 Jordan 2012 40007 Jordan 2017-18 40401 Kenya 1989 40402 Kenya 1993 40403 Kenya 1998 40404 Kenya 2003 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40406 Kenya 2014 42601 Lesotho 2004 42602 Lesotho 2009 42603 Lesotho 2014 45001 Madagascar 1992 45002 Madagascar 1997 45003 Madagascar 2003 45004 Madagascar 2008 45401 Malawi 1992 45402 Malawi 2000 45403 Malawi 2004 45404 Malawi 2010 45405 Malawi 2016 46601 Mali 1987 46602 Mali 1995-6 46603 Mali 2001 46604 Mali 2006 46605 Mali 2012 50401 Morocco 1987 50402 Morocco 1992 50403 Morocco 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50802 Mozambique 2003 50803 Mozambique 2011 51601 Namibia 1992 51602 Namibia 2000 51603 Namibia 2006 51604 Namibia 2013 52401 Nepal 1996 52402 Nepal 2001 52403 Nepal 2006 52404 Nepal 2011 52405 Nepal 2016 56201 Niger 1992 56202 Niger 1998 56203 Niger 2006 56204 Niger 2012 56601 Nigeria 1990 56602 Nigeria 1999 56603 Nigeria 2003 56604 Nigeria 2008 56605 Nigeria 2013 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 60401 Peru 1991-92 60402 Peru 1996 60403 Peru 2000 60404 Peru 2004-08 60405 Peru 2010 60406 Peru 2011 60407 Peru 2012 64601 Rwanda 1992 64602 Rwanda 2000 64603 Rwanda 2005 64604 Rwanda 2010 64605 Rwanda 2014 68601 Senegal 1986 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68603 Senegal 1997 68604 Senegal 2005 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68607 Senegal 2014 68608 Senegal 2015 68609 Senegal 2016 68610 Senegal 2017 71001 South Africa 1998 71002 South Africa 2016 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 72901 Sudan 1989-90 78801 Tunisia 1988 79201 Turkey 1993 79202 Turkey 1998 79203 Turkey 2003 80001 Uganda 1988 80002 Uganda 1995 80003 Uganda 2001 80004 Uganda 2006 80005 Uganda 2011 80006 Uganda 2016 81801 Egypt 1988 81802 Egypt 1992 81803 Egypt 1995 81804 Egypt 2000 81805 Egypt 2005 81806 Egypt 2008 81807 Egypt 2014 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS-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. 11603 Cambodia 2010 11602 Cambodia 2005 11601 Cambodia 2000 10803 Burundi 2016 10802 Burundi 2010 10801 Burundi 1987 10401 Myanmar 2015 05007 Bangladesh 2014 05006 Bangladesh 2011 05005 Bangladesh 2007 05004 Bangladesh 2004 05003 Bangladesh 1999-00 05001 Bangladesh 1994 05002 Bangladesh 1996-97 14801 Chad 1996-97 12004 Cameroon 2011 12003 Cameroon 2004 14803 Chad 2014 18001 Congo Democratic Republic 2007 18002 Congo Democratic Republic 2013-14 20401 Benin 1996 81807 Egypt 2014 81806 Egypt 2008 81805 Egypt 2005 81804 Egypt 2000 81803 Egypt 1995 81802 Egypt 1992 81801 Egypt 1988 80006 Uganda 2016 80005 Uganda 2011 80004 Uganda 2006 80003 Uganda 2001 80002 Uganda 1995 80001 Uganda 1988 79203 Turkey 2003 79202 Turkey 1998 79201 Turkey 1993 78801 Tunisia 1988 72901 Sudan 1989-90 71606 Zimbabwe 2015 71605 Zimbabwe 2010-11 71604 Zimbabwe 2005-6 71603 Zimbabwe 1999 71602 Zimbabwe 1994 71601 Zimbabwe 1988 71001 South Africa 1998 68610 Senegal 2017 68609 Senegal 2016 68608 Senegal 2015 68607 Senegal 2014 14802 Chad 2004 68606 Senegal 2012-13 68605 Senegal 2010-11 68604 Senegal 2005 68603 Senegal 1997 68602 Senegal 1992-93 68601 Senegal 1986 64605 Rwanda 2014 64604 Rwanda 2010 64603 Rwanda 2005 64602 Rwanda 2000 64601 Rwanda 1992 60407 Peru 2012 60406 Peru 2011 60405 Peru 2010 60404 Peru 2004-08 60403 Peru 2000 60402 Peru 1996 60401 Peru 1991-92 58603 Pakistan 2012-13 58602 Pakistan 2006-07 58601 Pakistan 1990-91 56605 Nigeria 2013 56604 Nigeria 2008 56603 Nigeria 2003 56602 Nigeria 1999 56601 Nigeria 1990 56204 Niger 2012 56203 Niger 2006 56202 Niger 1998 12002 Cameroon 1998 12001 Cameroon 1991 11604 Cambodia 2014 02401 Angola 2015 00401 Afghanistan 2015 00101 Model 2015 56201 Niger 1992 52404 Nepal 2011 52403 Nepal 2006 52402 Nepal 2001 52401 Nepal 1996 51604 Namibia 2013 51603 Namibia 2006 51602 Namibia 2000 51601 Namibia 1992 50803 Mozambique 2011 50802 Mozambique 2003 50801 Mozambique 1997 50403 Morocco 2003 50402 Morocco 1992 50401 Morocco 1987 46605 Mali 2012 46604 Mali 2006 46603 Mali 2001 46602 Mali 1995-6 46601 Mali 1987 45405 Malawi 2016 45404 Malawi 2010 45403 Malawi 2004 45402 Malawi 2000 45401 Malawi 1992 45004 Madagascar 2008 45003 Madagascar 2003 45002 Madagascar 1997 45001 Madagascar 1992 42603 Lesotho 2014 42602 Lesotho 2009 42601 Lesotho 2004 40406 Kenya 2014 40405 Kenya 2008-9 40404 Kenya 2003 40403 Kenya 1998 40402 Kenya 1993 40401 Kenya 1989 40006 Jordan 2012 40005 Jordan 2009 40004 Jordan 2007 40003 Jordan 2002 40002 Jordan 1997 40001 Jordan 1990 38403 Cote d'Ivoire 2011 38402 Cote d'Ivoire 1998 38401 Cote d'Ivoire 1994 35604 India 2015-16 35603 India 2005-06 35602 India 1998-99 35601 India 1992-93 32403 Guinea 2012 32402 Guinea 2005 32401 Guinea 1999 32003 Guatemala 2015 32002 Guatemala 1995 32001 Guatemala 1987 28806 Ghana 2014 28805 Ghana 2008 28804 Ghana 2003 28803 Ghana 1998 28802 Ghana 1993 28801 Ghana 1988 23104 Ethiopia 2016 23103 Ethiopia 2011 23102 Ethiopia 2005 23101 Ethiopia 2000 20404 Benin 2011 20403 Benin 2006 20402 Benin 2001 83401 Tanzania 1991 83402 Tanzania 1996 83403 Tanzania 1999 83404 Tanzania 2004 83405 Tanzania 2010 83406 Tanzania 2015 85401 Burkina Faso 1993 85402 Burkina Faso 1998 85403 Burkina Faso 2003 85404 Burkina Faso 2010 88701 Yemen 1991-92 88702 Yemen 2013 89401 Zambia 1992 89402 Zambia 1996 89403 Zambia 2001 89404 Zambia 2007 89405 Zambia 2013 40007 Jordan 2017 52405 Nepal 2016 58604 Pakistan 2017-18 71002 South Africa 2016 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Country COUNTRY 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). 001 Model 004 Afghanistan 024 Angola 050 Bangladesh 104 Myanmar 108 Burundi 116 Cambodia 120 Cameroon 148 Chad 180 Congo Democratic Republic 204 Benin 231 Ethiopia 288 Ghana 320 Guatemala 324 Guinea 356 India 384 Cote d'Ivoire 400 Jordan 404 Kenya 426 Lesotho 450 Madagascar 454 Malawi 466 Mali 504 Morocco 508 Mozambique 516 Namibia 524 Nepal 562 Niger 566 Nigeria 586 Pakistan 604 Peru 646 Rwanda 686 Senegal 710 South Africa 716 Zimbabwe 729 Sudan 788 Tunisia 792 Turkey 800 Uganda 818 Egypt 834 Tanzania 854 Burkina Faso 887 Yemen 894 Zambia Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Year of sample YEAR 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. 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample household identifier IDHSHID 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 -- TOPICS Key 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 places Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Unique sample-case PSU identifier IDHSPSU 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 -- TOPICS Unique cross-sample sampling strata IDHSSTRATA 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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific household identifier HHID is an identifying number unique to each household in a given sample. HHID is a 15-character string variable. Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Sample-specific primary sampling unit PSUHH (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific sampling strata STRATAHH (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific domain DOMAINHH (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 -- TOPICS Household number in cluster IDENTIFICATION GOVERNORATE: _______________ DISTRICT: ______________ SUB-DISTRICT: _______________ LOCALITY: _________________ AREA: ________________ SUB-AREA: _______________ STRATUM: _____________ URBAN/RURAL URBAN 1 RURAL 2 QUESTIONAIRE NO.: _____ BLOCK NO:. ___ BUILDING NO.: __________ HOUSING UNIT NO.: _________ CLUSTER NO.: ___ HOUSEHOLD NO.: ___ TELEPHONE/MOBILE NO. (IF AVAILABLE) ___________________ HHNUMALL (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific cluster number IDENTIFICATION GOVERNORATE: _______________ DISTRICT: ______________ SUB-DISTRICT: _______________ LOCALITY: _________________ AREA: ________________ SUB-AREA: _______________ STRATUM: _____________ URBAN/RURAL URBAN 1 RURAL 2 QUESTIONAIRE NO.: _____ BLOCK NO:. ___ BUILDING NO.: __________ HOUSING UNIT NO.: _________ CLUSTER NO.: ___ HOUSEHOLD NO.: ___ TELEPHONE/MOBILE NO. (IF AVAILABLE) ___________________ CLUSTERNOALL (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 -- TOPICS Sample-specific ultimate area unit ULTAREAUNITALL (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 -- TOPICS Line number in household HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ HHLINENO (HVIDX) reports the line number of the household member in the household schedule. 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Respondent's line number (answering Household questionnaire) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 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." 00 Not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 98 Missing Identifiers Variables -- TOPICS Household 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 -- TOPICS Population factor weight POPWT 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 -- TOPICS Number of eligible women in household TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 99 NIU (not in universe) Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Eligibility for female interview ELIGIBILITY 9) INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF WOMEN ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUAL SURVEY (EVER-MARIIED WOMAN AGE 15-49). CHECK COVER PAGE IF THIS HOUSEHOLD IS SELECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA MEASUREMENTS 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.) 0 Not eligible 1 Eligible 9 NIU (not in universe) Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Total adults eligible for measurement ADULTSMEASNO (HV041) reports the number of adults (women and men) in the household who are eligible for height and weight measurements. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Number of eligible children for height and weight WEIGHT, HEIGHT, AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 201) CHECK COLUMN 11. RECORD THE LINE NUMBER AND AGE FOR ALLL ELLIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS IN QUESTION 202. IF MORE THAN SIX CHILDREN. USE ADDITIONA; QUESTIONAIRE(S). A FINAL OUTCAOME MUST BE RECORDED FOR THE WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT IN208 AND FOR THE ANEMIA PROCEDURE IN 213 ANSWER 202-213 FOR ALL CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 0-5. ELIGKIDNO (HV035) reports the number of child household members under age 5 who are eligible for height and weight measurement. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Children eligibility for height/weight and hemoglobin 11) CIRCLE LINE NUMBER OF ALL CHILDREN BORN IN 2004 OR LATER, OR CHILDREN AGE 0-5 YEARS (IF DATE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN). ELIGKIDHW (HV120) indicates whether the household member is eligible for the children's height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements. 00 Not eligible 10 Eligible 11 Eligible, child of interviewed mother 12 Eligible, de facto in household 99 NIU (not in universe) Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Line number of the head of household HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 99 NIU (not in universe) Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Household selected for hemoglobin HOUSEHOLD SELECTED FOR ANTHROPOMETRY AND ANEMIA TESTING YES 1 NO 2 HHEMOSELEC (HV042) indicates whether the household was selected for hemoglobin measurements of the household members. Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels indicate the presence of anemia (which may be caused by inadequate nutrition or chronic disease). 0 Not selected 1 Selected Weights and subsample selection Variables -- TOPICS Year of interview INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS HHINTYR (HV007) reports the year the interview took place. The dates reported in HHINTYR are based on the Gregorian calendar. 2018 2018 2017 2017 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Month of interview INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS HHINTMO (HV006) reports the month when the interview took place, according to the Gregorian calendar. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Day of interview INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS HHINTDAY (HV016) reports the day of the month on which the interview took place. HHINTDAY uses dates expressed in the Gregorian calendar. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month date of interview INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS HHINTCMC (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 -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for start of survey INTSTARTCMC 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. 1415 1415 1414 1414 1399 1399 1397 1397 1408 1408 1402 1402 1398 1398 1393 1393 1392 1392 1391 1391 1390 1390 1388 1388 1387 1387 1386 1386 1381 1381 1379 1379 1378 1378 1377 1377 1374 1374 1373 1373 1372 1372 1369 1369 1365 1365 1364 1364 1361 1361 1358 1358 1355 1355 1354 1354 1353 1353 1350 1350 1346 1346 1344 1344 1339 1339 1338 1338 1333 1333 1332 1332 1330 1330 1329 1329 1328 1328 1327 1327 1326 1326 1325 1325 1320 1320 1318 1318 1307 1307 1305 1305 1302 1302 1299 1299 1296 1296 1290 1290 1288 1288 1287 1287 1285 1285 1283 1283 1281 1281 1280 1280 1277 1277 1274 1274 1273 1273 1271 1271 1269 1269 1268 1268 1264 1264 1262 1262 1258 1258 1257 1257 1255 1255 1250 1250 1249 1249 1248 1248 1247 1247 1246 1246 1244 1244 1243 1243 1242 1242 1241 1241 1240 1240 1239 1239 1231 1231 1223 1223 1220 1220 1213 1213 1209 1209 1207 1207 1206 1206 1202 1202 1199 1199 1197 1197 1193 1193 1191 1191 1187 1187 1185 1185 1184 1184 1179 1179 1178 1178 1177 1177 1173 1173 1170 1170 1167 1167 1165 1165 1164 1164 1163 1163 1160 1160 1159 1159 1158 1158 1153 1153 1151 1151 1143 1143 1135 1135 1134 1134 1127 1127 1125 1125 1124 1124 1118 1118 1116 1116 1115 1115 1113 1113 1111 1111 1110 1110 1109 1109 1108 1108 1107 1107 1105 1105 1103 1103 1102 1102 1096 1096 1092 1092 1090 1090 1084 1084 1079 1079 1068 1068 1066 1066 1065 1065 1062 1062 1058 1058 1049 1049 1047 1047 1036 1036 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Century month code (CMC) for end of survey INTENDCMC 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. 1418 1418 1417 1417 1403 1403 1420 1420 1039 1039 1051 1051 1052 1052 1062 1062 1066 1066 1069 1069 1070 1070 1073 1073 1085 1085 1090 1090 1092 1092 1097 1097 1101 1101 1105 1105 1107 1107 1108 1108 1109 1109 1110 1110 1114 1114 1115 1115 1118 1118 1119 1119 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1126 1130 1130 1131 1131 1139 1139 1148 1148 1153 1153 1157 1157 1158 1158 1160 1160 1163 1163 1165 1165 1167 1167 1168 1168 1171 1171 1174 1174 1176 1176 1182 1182 1183 1183 1185 1185 1187 1187 1190 1190 1191 1191 1193 1193 1195 1195 1199 1199 1200 1200 1203 1203 1204 1204 1205 1205 1207 1207 1208 1208 1211 1211 1212 1212 1215 1215 1217 1217 1218 1218 1223 1223 1229 1229 1233 1233 1242 1242 1244 1244 1245 1245 1246 1246 1247 1247 1249 1249 1250 1250 1251 1251 1253 1253 1256 1256 1261 1261 1262 1262 1265 1265 1266 1266 1267 1267 1268 1268 1272 1272 1274 1274 1275 1275 1276 1276 1277 1277 1280 1280 1282 1282 1283 1283 1284 1284 1286 1286 1287 1287 1292 1292 1294 1294 1295 1295 1300 1300 1302 1302 1306 1306 1307 1307 1310 1310 1316 1316 1320 1320 1321 1321 1325 1325 1331 1331 1333 1333 1335 1335 1336 1336 1337 1337 1338 1338 1340 1340 1343 1343 1344 1344 1347 1347 1349 1349 1350 1350 1354 1354 1356 1356 1358 1358 1360 1360 1362 1362 1365 1365 1367 1367 1370 1370 1372 1372 1374 1374 1378 1378 1379 1379 1380 1380 1384 1384 1390 1390 1392 1392 1394 1394 1398 1398 1399 1399 1402 1402 1404 1404 1405 1405 1406 1406 1416 1416 Survey dates Variables -- TOPICS Number of visits by interviewer INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS VISITNO (HV017) reports the number of visits by an interviewer required to complete the interview. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 General technical Variables -- TOPICS Ever-married sample EVMARHH (HV020) indicates whether the sample includes only ever-married women or includes all women of childbearing age. 0 All woman sample 1 Ever-married sample General technical Variables -- TOPICS Identification number of interviewer, household survey INTERVIEWER VISITS FIRST VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME SECOND VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* NEXT VISIT: DATE TIME THIRD VISIT DATE INTERVIEWER NAME RESULT* FINAL VISIT DAY MONTH YEAR 2009 INT. NUMBER RESULT* TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS 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 -- TOPICS Urban-rural status IDENTIFICATION GOVERNORATE: _______________ DISTRICT: ______________ SUB-DISTRICT: _______________ LOCALITY: _________________ AREA: ________________ SUB-AREA: _______________ STRATUM: _____________ URBAN/RURAL URBAN 1 RURAL 2 QUESTIONAIRE NO.: _____ BLOCK NO:. ___ BUILDING NO.: __________ HOUSING UNIT NO.: _________ CLUSTER NO.: ___ HOUSEHOLD NO.: ___ TELEPHONE/MOBILE NO. (IF AVAILABLE) ___________________ URBANHH (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. 1 Urban 2 Rural Geography, general Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 1990-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 Jordan samples) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. These regions are equivalent to groups of governorates and have consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1997_2017 (with three broad regions identified) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1990_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Amman, Madaba 2 Balqa 3 Zarqa, Mafraq 4 Irbid, Jarash, Ajlun 5 Karak, Tafiela, Ma'an, Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 1997-2017 [integrated; GIS] IDENTIFICATION GOVERNORATE: _______________ DISTRICT: ______________ SUB-DISTRICT: _______________ LOCALITY: _________________ AREA: ________________ SUB-AREA: _______________ STRATUM: _____________ URBAN/RURAL URBAN 1 RURAL 2 QUESTIONAIRE NO.: _____ BLOCK NO:. ___ BUILDING NO.: __________ HOUSING UNIT NO.: _________ CLUSTER NO.: ___ HOUSEHOLD NO.: ___ TELEPHONE/MOBILE NO. (IF AVAILABLE) ___________________ GEO_JO1997_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions in this variable are equivalent to broad groups of governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time are GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO2007_2017 (with individual governorates identified). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO1997_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan governorates, 2007-2017 [integrated; GIS] GEO_JO2007_2017 reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. The regions represent governorates, with consistent boundaries across samples. Each sample year for Jordan has its own sample-specific geography variable. Other integrated geographic variables for Jordan that provide spatially consistent units over time include GEO_ JO1990_2017 (which identifies groups of governorates, excluding the 1997 and 2002 samples) and GEO_JO1997_2017 (which identifies three broad geographic regions). An integrated GIS map (in shapefile format) for Jordan, using the units in GEO_JO2007_2017, can be downloaded here [URL omitted from DDI.]. 11 Amman 12 Balqa 13 Zarqa 14 Madaba 21 Irbid 22 Mafraq 23 Jarash 24 Ajlun 31 Karak 32 Tafiela 33 Ma'an 34 Aqaba Integrated geography Variables -- TOPICS Jordan regions, 2009 [GIS] IDENTIFICATION GOVERNORATE: _______________ DISTRICT: ______________ SUB-DISTRICT: _______________ LOCALITY: _________________ AREA: ________________ SUB-AREA: _______________ STRATUM: _____________ URBAN/RURAL URBAN 1 RURAL 2 QUESTIONAIRE NO.: _____ BLOCK NO:. ___ BUILDING NO.: __________ HOUSING UNIT NO.: _________ CLUSTER NO.: ___ HOUSEHOLD NO.: ___ TELEPHONE/MOBILE NO. (IF AVAILABLE) ___________________ GEO_JO2009 (V101_JO2009) reports the region of Jordan where the respondent was interviewed. Geographic units in this variable consist of very broad regions (North, Central, and South). Other sample years for Jordan have their own sample-specific geography variables. The Jordan 2009 sample was included in the integrated geographic variables GEO_JO1990_2017 (which excludes the 2002 and 1997 Jordan samples), GEO_ JO1997_2017, and GEO_JO2007_2017 (which reports individual governorates), all of which provide spatially consistent units over time. A GIS map for GEO_JO2009 (in shapefile format) can be downloaded from the DHS Program Spatial Data Repository [URL omitted from DDI.] Boundaries page. 1 Central 2 North 3 South Single sample geography Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household member 4) SEX Is (NAME) male or female? MALE 1 FEMALE 2 SEX (HV104) reports the sex of the household member, as given by the respondent for the household questionnaire. 1 Male 2 Female 8 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household member 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ HHAGE (HV105) reports the household member's age, as given by the respondent for the household questionnaire. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95+ 97 Don't know 98 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Month of birth 6) DATE OF BIRTH In what month and year was (NAME) born? IF DON'T KNOW MONTH, RECORD 98' FOR MONTH. IF DON'T KNOW YEAR, RECORD 9998' FOR YEAR. MONTH_____ YEAR_____ HHBIRTHMO reports the household member's month of birth. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Year of birth 6) DATE OF BIRTH In what month and year was (NAME) born? IF DON'T KNOW MONTH, RECORD 98' FOR MONTH. IF DON'T KNOW YEAR, RECORD 9998' FOR YEAR. MONTH_____ YEAR_____ HHBIRTHYR reports the household member's year of birth, according to the Gregorian calendar. 1900 1900 1901 1901 1902 1902 1903 1903 1904 1904 1905 1905 1906 1906 1907 1907 1908 1908 1909 1909 1910 1910 1911 1911 1912 1912 1913 1913 1914 1914 1915 1915 1916 1916 1917 1917 1918 1918 1919 1919 1920 1920 1921 1921 1922 1922 1923 1923 1924 1924 1925 1925 1926 1926 1927 1927 1928 1928 1929 1929 1930 1930 1931 1931 1932 1932 1933 1933 1934 1934 1935 1935 1936 1936 1937 1937 1938 1938 1939 1939 1940 1940 1941 1941 1942 1942 1943 1943 1944 1944 1945 1945 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1949 1949 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1952 1953 1953 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Usual resident or visitor 2) USUAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS: Please give me the names of the persons who usually live in your household and guests of the household who stayed here last night, starting with the head of the household. AFTER LISTING THE NAMES AND RECORDING THE RELATIONSHIP AND SEX FOR EACH PERSON, ASK QUESTIONS 2A-2C TO BE SURE THAT THE LISTING IS COMPLETE. THEN ASK APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS IN COLUMNS 5-18 FOR EACH PERSON. ________ HHRESIDENT (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. 1 Usual resident 2 Visitor 8 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Slept last night in HH 5A) Did (NAME) stay here last night? YES 1 NO 2 HHSLEPT (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. 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Relationship to household head 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW HHRELATE (HV101) reports the household member's relationship to the head of the household/householder. 42 Herdboy 14 Stepson/daughter 41 Domestic servant 01 Head 02 Wife or husband 03 Son/daughter 04 Son/daughter-in-law 05 Grandchild 06 Parent 07 Parent-in-law 08 Brother/sister 09 Co-spouse 10 Adopted/foster child 11 Brother/sister-in-law 12 Grandparent 13 Aunt/uncle 20 Niece/nephew 21 Niece/nephew by blood 22 Niece/nephew by marriage 30 Other relative 40 Not related 97 Don't know 98 Missing Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Mother alive SURVIVORSHIP AND RESIDENCE OF BIOLOGICAL PARENTS IF AGE 0-17 YEARS 12) Is (NAME)'s natural mother alive? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 14) DK 8 For household members under a cut-off age (varying across samples), MOTHERALIVE (HV111) indicates whether the person's mother is still alive. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Mother's line number 13) Does (NAME)'s natural mother usually live in this household or was she a guest last night? IF YES: What is her name? RECORD MOTHER'S LINE NUMBER. IF NO, RECORD '00'. 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. 00 Mother not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Father alive 14) Is (NAME)'s natural father alive? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 14) DK 8 For household members under a cut-off age (varying across samples), FATHERALIVE (HV113) indicates whether the person's father is still alive. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Father's line number 15) Does (NAME)'s natural father usually live in this household or was he a guest last night? IF YES: What is his name? RECORD FATHER'S LINE NUMBER. IF NO, RECORD '00'. 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Core demographic Variables -- TOPICS Nationality 7) NATIONALITY What is (NAME's) nationality? 1 = JORDANIAN 2 = EGYPTIAN 3 = SYRIAN 4 = IRAQI 5 = OTHER ARAB 6 = NOT ARAB 7 = DON'T KNOW HHNATIONALITY reports the household member's nationality. Codes are taken from the ISO 3-digit country codes. 368 Iraqi 400 Jordanian 760 Syrian 818 Egyptian 901 Other Arab nationality 902 Non-Arab nationality 997 Don't know 998 Missing Ethnicity and religion Variables -- TOPICS Current marital status 8) MARITAL STATUS IF AGE 15 OR OLDER What's is (NAME)'s current marital status? 1 = NEVER-MARRIED 2 = MARRIED 3 = DIVORCED 4 = WIDOWED 5 = SEPARATED HHMARSTAT (HV115) reports the household member's current marital status. Response categories and question wording vary across surveys, as does the age range covered by this variable. See Comparability. 100 Never married/lived together 110 Unconsummated marriage 200 Married or living together 210 Married 220 Living together 300 Formerly married/lived together 310 Widowed 320 Divorced/separated 321 Divorced 322 Separated/not living together 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Currently, formerly, never married 8) MARITAL STATUS IF AGE 15 OR OLDER What's is (NAME)'s current marital status? 1 = NEVER-MARRIED 2 = MARRIED 3 = DIVORCED 4 = WIDOWED 5 = SEPARATED HHCURRMARR (HV116) reports the household member's marital/union status as "Never married," "Currently married," or "Formerly married." "Never married" includes household members who have never lived with a partner. "Currently married" includes household members who are married and those who are not formally married but are living with a partner. "Formerly married" includes household members who are widowed, divorced, separated, or who have formerly lived with a partner. In samples where the only question asked relates to whether the household member has ever been married (not cohabiting), the responses are coded "10" for "Ever-married" and "0" for "Never married." 00 Never married 10 Ever married 11 Currently married 12 Formerly married 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Marriage and cohabitation Variables -- TOPICS Number of household members TOTAL PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD ___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE WOMEN___ TOTAL ELIGIBLE MEN___ LINE NO. OF RESPONDENT TO HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONAIRE HHMEMBERS (HV009) reports the number of household members in the household. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of de jure members DEJURENO (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). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of de facto members DEFACTONO (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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of children 5 and under (de jure) KIDLT5NO (HV014) reports the number of children under age 5 in the household (de jure). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Age of household head (from HH record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ 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. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 95 95+ 94 94 93 93 92 92 91 91 90 90 89 89 88 88 87 87 86 86 85 85 84 84 83 83 82 82 81 81 80 80 79 79 78 78 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 67 67 66 66 65 65 64 64 63 63 62 62 61 61 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 56 56 55 55 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 99 NIU (not in universe) 01 1 97 Don't know Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Sex of household head (from hh record) HOUSEHOLD SCHEDULE 1) LINE NO. ________ HHEADSEXHH (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. 1 Male 2 Female 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Relationship structure in HH 3) RELATIONSHIP TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: What is the relationship of (NAME) to the head of the household? 01 = HEAD 02 = WIFE OR HUSBAND 03 = SON OR DAUGHTER 04 = STEPSON OR STEPDAUGHTER 05 = GRANDCHILD 06 = PARENT 07 = PARENT-IN-LAW 08 = BROTHER OR SISTER 09 = GRAND FATHER/MOTHER 10 = OTHER RELATIVE 11 = ADOPTED/FOSTER CHILD 12 = NOT RELATED 98 = DON'T KNOW 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. 8 Missing 6 Non-resident 5 Unrelated adults 4 Three plus related adults 3 Two adults, same sex 2 Two adults, opp sex 1 One adult 0 No adults 9 NIU (not in universe) Household demographic Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH used for sleeping 120) How many rooms in this household are used for sleeping? ROOMS FOR SLEEPING ________ SLEEPROOMS (HV216) reports the number of rooms in the household used for sleeping. 98 Missing 97 Don't know 35 35+ 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 09 9 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 96 Non-resident 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of sleeping spaces (mats, beds) in HH 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ SLEEPSPACES reports the number of "sleeping spaces" in the household. What constitutes a sleeping space may include, but is not limited to, mats, rugs, mattresses, and beds. The information in SLEEPSPACES is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 96 Nonresident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of outside walls of dwelling 119) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS. RECORD OBSERVATION. RUDIMENTARY MUD BRICKS 21 MUD BRICKS WITH STONES 22 ASBESTOS/WOOD/ZINC 23 FINISHED CEMENT BRICKS 31 CUT STONE 32 CUT STONE AND CONCRETE 33 CONCRETE 34 HAIR/WOOL/CLOTH 41 OTHER(SPECIFY)_________ 96 WALL (HV214) reports the main material of the outside walls 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. 376 Metal, unspecified 375 Corrugated asbestos 374 Iron or zinc sheets 292 Unburnt brick with cement 127 Animal dung 126 Hay with mud 241 Trunks with mud 000 No walls 100 NATURAL 110 Cane/palm/trunks/grass/sticks 111 Cane/palm/trunks 112 Cane/trunks 113 Cane/trunks/bamboo/reeds 114 Palm branches 115 Sticks 116 Shells 120 Earth/mud/dirt/dung 121 Unbaked brick, mud, or earth 122 Earth 123 Mud 124 Mud, dung 125 Dirt 130 Thatch/mat/leaves/straw/reeds 131 Grass 132 Thatch or straw 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Bamboo with mud 211 Bamboo/wood with mud 212 Bamboo 220 Stone with mud 230 Rough wood 231 Plywood 232 Reused wood 233 Timber 234 Wood/metal planks 240 Poles and mud 250 Tin/cardboard/paper/bags 251 Cardboard 252 Carton 260 Uncovered adobe 270 Corrugated metal 280 Canvas/tent 300 FINISHED 310 Cement/concrete 311 Semi-dur (cement and sand blocks) 320 Bricks 321 Finished/burnt bricks 322 Burnt bricks with mud 323 Burnt bricks with cement 324 Sundried bricks 330 Cement blocks 340 Wood planks/shingles 341 Wood and grass 350 Stone 351 Stone with lime/cement 360 Covered adobe 370 Other finished 371 Metal or asbestos sheets 400 OTHER 998 Missing 996 Non-resident 290 Unburnt bricks 373 T-iron/wood/brick 372 Tin 377 Prefab 291 Unburnt brick and plaster 999 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Main material of floor 117) MAIN MATERIAL OF THE FLOOR NATURAL FLOOR EARTH 11 FINISHED FLOOR PARQUET OR POLISHED WOOD 31 TILE 32 MARBLE/CERAMIC TILES 33 CEMENT 34 OTHER(SPECIFY)______ 96 FLOOR (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. 116 Mud and hay 999 NIU (not in universe) 391 Plaster 996 Non-resident 100 NATURAL 110 Earth-based 111 Earth, sand 112 Earth, mud 113 Earth, mud, clay 114 Sand 115 Dirt/Earth 120 Dung-based 121 Dung 122 Earth and dung 123 Mud, dung, sand 200 RUDIMENTARY 210 Wood 211 Wood planks 212 Wood and tile 213 Wood/palm/bamboo 220 Palm/bamboo 221 Palm/bamboo/leaves 230 Other rudimentary 231 Broken bricks 232 Adobe 233 Unfinished stone 300 FINISHED 310 Parquet/polished wood 311 Polished wood/vinyl/tiles 320 Vinyl/asphalt strips/linoleum 321 Linoleum 330 Tiles/mosaic 331 Ceramic tiles 332 Cement tiles 333 Ceramic/terrazo tiles 334 Ceramic/marble tiles 335 Tiles/brick 340 Cement/concrete 350 Carpet 360 Terrazzo 370 Stone 380 Bricks 390 Other finished 400 OTHER 997 Don't know 998 Missing 322 Vinyl 351 Mat Housing Variables -- TOPICS Dwelling has electricity (from hh record) 110A) Is your house connected with electricity? YES 1 NO 2 ELECTRCHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS HH has solar power 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SOLARPOWYN indicates whether the household has solar power. The information in SOLARPOWYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of fuel household uses for cooking 112) What type of fuel does your household mainly use for cooking? ELECTRICITY 1 NATURAL GAS 2 KEROSENE 3 COAL/WOOD 4 OTHER(SPECIFIY)________ 6 COOKFUEL (HV226) reports the type of fuel the woman's household used for cooking. Response categories vary across surveys; see Comparability. The information in COOKFUEL 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. 995 No food cooked in house 100 Electricity 200 Petroleum-based 210 Gasoline 220 LPG, natural gas 221 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) 222 Natural gas 230 Bottled gas (butane or propane) 240 Kerosene 300 Biogas 400 Coal-based 410 Coal, lignite 411 Coal, coke, lignite 500 Wood- or grass-based 510 Wood 520 Charcoal 530 Firewood, straw 540 Straw, shrub, grass 600 Dung 700 Agricultural crop-based 710 Crop residues 720 Maize or other crop waste 800 Other 996 Non-resident 998 Missing 801 Jelly 802 Solar 804 Improved smokeless cook stove 999 NIU (not in universe) 803 Cardboard/paper Housing Variables -- TOPICS Household has separate room for kitchen 116) Do you have separate room which is used as a kitchen? YES 1 NO 2 KITCHEN (HV242) indicates whether the household has a separate room used as a kitchen. The information in KITCHEN 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. 00 No 01 Yes 06 Non-resident 08 Missing 09 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of dwelling HOUSING UNIT AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS 100) TYPE OF HOUSING UNIT. RECORD OBSERVATION APARTMENT 1 DAR 2 VILLA 3 HUT/BARRACK 4 OTHER (SPECIFY) _______ 6 DWELLTYPE reports the type of dwelling where the household lives. While most surveys distinguish between apartments, houses, and unspecified "other" dwellings, some surveys recognize additional types of dwellings, such as barracks or temporary shelters. See Comparability. The information in DWELLTYPE 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. 10 Apartment 20 House 21 Villa 22 Hut 30 Other 31 One or two rooms 32 Barracks/group quarters 33 Tent 34 Temporary shelter 35 Cave 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Housing Variables -- TOPICS Number of rooms in HH's dwelling 119A) How many rooms do you have in your house? NUMBER OF ROOMS _________ TOTALROOMS reports the number of rooms in the household's dwelling. Question wording varies across samples; see Comparability. The information in TOTALROOMS 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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50+ 96 Non-resident 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Housing Variables -- TOPICS Type of toilet facility 108) What kind of toilet facility do members of your household usually use? IF FLUSH TOILET: Is your toilet connected to public sewer system, a pit latrine or somewhere else? FLUSH OR POUR FLUSH TOILET FLUSH TO PIPED SEWER SYSTEM 11 FLUSH TO PIT LATRTINE 12 FLUSH TO SOMEWHERE ELSE 13 PIT LATRINE VENTILATED IMPROVED PIT LATRINE 21 PIT LATRINE WITH SLAB 22 PIT LATRINE WITHOUT SLAB/OPEN PIT 23 NO FACILITY/BUSH/FIELD 61 (GO TO 110A) OTHER(SPECIFY)________ 96 TOILETTYPE (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. 3431 Pit latrine with ventilation pipe, no mesh 9996 Non-resident 0000 NO FACILITY 1000 FLUSH TOILET 1100 Unspecified type of flush toilet 1110 Own flush toilet (unspecified type) 1120 Shared flush toilet (unspecified type) 1200 Modern flush toilet 1210 Flush to piped sewer system 1300 Traditional with tank flush 1400 Bucket flush toilet 1410 Flush to pit latrine 1420 Flush to somewhere else 1430 Flush, don't know where 2000 NON-FLUSHING TOILET 2100 Composting toilet 2200 Dry toilet 2300 Ecosan toilet 3000 PIT TOILET LATRINE 3100 Unspecified type of pit latrine 3110 Own pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3120 Shared pit toiletor latrine (unspecified type) 3121 Public pit toilet or latrine (unspecified type) 3200 Traditional pit toilet or latrine 3210 Pit latrine without slab or open pit 3300 Pit latrine with slab 3400 Ventilated improved pit latrine 3410 Covered pit latrine, no slab 3420 Covered pit latrine with slab 3430 Covered latrine 3440 Septic pit 4000 UNIMPROVED TOILET 4100 Bucket toilet 4200 River 4300 Hanging latrine over water source 5000 OTHER 9998 Missing 1112 Private flush toilet, outside residence 1211 Flush to piped sewer system, indoors 1212 Flush to piped sewer system, inside yard 1213 Flush to piped sewer system, out of yard 3310 Pit latrine with washable slab 3320 Pit latrine with non-washable slab 3490 Other improved system 3463 Latrine to piped public system, out of yard 3462 Latrine to piped public system, inside yard 3461 Latrine to piped public system, indoors 3443 Latrine to septic tank, out of yard 3442 Latrine to septic tank, inside yard 3441 Latrine to septic tank, indoors 3212 Open pit latrine, out of yard 3211 Open pit latrine, inside yard 1253 Flush to septic tank, out of yard 1252 Flush to septic tank, inside yard 1251 Flush to septic tank, indoors 1250 Flush to septic tank 1240 Flush, not to sewer 1233 Flush to ground water, out of yard 1232 Flush to ground water, inside yard 1231 Flush to ground water, indoors 3450 Latrine with manual flush 3460 Latrine to piped public system 9999 NIU (not in universe) 1230 Flush to pipe connected to ground water 1220 Flush to pipe connected to canal 1132 Public flush toilet, outside residence 1131 Public flush toilet, inside residence 1130 Public flush toilet (unspecified type) 1111 Private flush toilet, inside residence Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household shares toilet facility 109) Do you share this toilet facility with other households? YES 1 NO 2 TOILETSHAREYN (HV225) indicates whether the household has a toilet facility that is shared with at least one other household. A "no" response (code "0") indicates the household has a toilet that is not shared; a "yes" response (code "1") indicates the household shares a toilet facility; "not in universe" (code "9") means the household has no toilet facility. The information in TOILETSHAREYN 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH has independent bathroom 116A) Do you have an independent bathroom? YES 1 NO 2 BATHROOM indicates whether the household has an independent bathroom. The information in BATHROOM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Major source of drinking water 101) What is the main source of drinking water for members of your household? PIPED WATER PIPED INTO HOUSING UNIT 11 PIPED INTO YARD 12 SPRING 21 RAINWATER 31 TANKER TRUCK 41 BOTTLED WATER 51 OTHER(SPECIFY) _______ 96 DRINKWTR (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. 2213 Protected well in neighbor's residence/plot 9996 Non-resident 1000 PIPED WATER 1100 Piped into own dwelling/yard/plot 1110 Piped into own dwelling 1120 Piped into own yard/plot 1200 Piped outside own residence/plot 1210 Public tap/standpipe 1220 Piped into neighbor's dwelling/yard 2000 WELL WATER 2100 Unprotected/open well 2110 Open well in own dwelling/yard/plot 2111 Open well in own dwelling 2112 Open well in own yard/plot 2120 Open public well 2130 Open well in neighbor's residence 2200 Protected well 2210 Protected well in own dwelling/yard/plot 2211 Protected well in own dwelling 2212 Protected well in own yard/plot 2220 Protected public well 2230 Tube well or borehole 2231 Borehole in yard/plot 2232 Public borehole 2300 Unspecified well 2310 Unspecified well in residence/yard/plot 2311 Unspecified well in own dwelling 2312 Unspecified well in own yard/plot 2313 Handpump in yard/plot 2320 Unspecified public well 2321 Public shallow well 2322 Public traditional well 2323 Public handpump 2330 Unspecified neighbor's well 2340 Unspecified well by type 2341 Well with pump 2342 Well without pump 3000 SURFACE WATER 3100 Spring 3110 Protected spring/surface water 3120 Unprotected spring/surface water 3200 River/dam/lake/ponds/streams/canal/irrigation channel 3210 River, stream 3220 Pond, lake 3230 Dam 3240 Canal or river/canal 3250 Irrigation ditch 3260 Dugout pond 3300 Channeled by gravity flow scheme 4000 RAINWATER 4100 Rainwater collected in tank 5000 PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIER 5100 Tanker truck 5200 Cart with small tank 5300 Water vendor 5400 Bottled water 5410 Sachet water (in a bag) 6000 OTHER SOURCE 9998 Missing 1211 Public tap from filtration plant 1212 Public tap from stone pipes 5310 Water vendor from unknown source 5320 Water vendor from protected well 5330 Water vendor from unprotected well 5340 Water vendor from pond/lake 9999 NIU (not in universe) 5500 Community reverse osmosis plant 5201 Motorcycle with 3 wheels Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH water supply available all day 101A) Is water normally available all day from this source? YES 1 NO 2 WTRALLDAY indicates whether the household's main source of (drinking) water normally supplies water all day. The information in WTRALLDAY 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Water shortage or unavailability, last two weeks 101B) In the last two weeks, was water unavailable for an entire day or longer? YES 1 NO 2 WTRSHORTYN (HV201A) indicates whether, in the last two weeks, there was any shortage or unavailability of water at the household's main source of water. 9 NIU (not in universe) 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS Household uses any method to treat drinking water 106) Do you do anything to the water to make it safer to drink? YES 1 NO 2 (GO TO 108) DK 8 (GO TO 108) TREATWTRYN (HV237) indicates whether the household used any treatment to make water safer to drink. The information in TREATWTRYN 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Adding bleach/chlorine 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBLEACH (HV237B) indicates whether the household added bleach or chlorine to make water safer to drink. The information in TRBLEACH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Boiling 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRBOIL(HV237A) indicates whether the household boiled water to make it safer to drink. The information in TRBOIL 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. 12 Yes, some of the time 11 Yes, most of the time 00 No 96 Non-resident 10 Yes 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Using water filters 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRFILTER (HV237D) indicates whether the household used a water filter to make water safer to drink. The information in TRFILTER 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Other methods 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TROTHER (HV237X) indicates whether the household used some "other" treatment to make water safer to drink. The meaning of other depends on the specific water treatment methods enumerated in a given survey. The information in TROTHER 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS HH treats water by: Don't know 107) What do you usually do to make the water safer to drink? Anything else? RECORD ALL MENTIONED. BOIL A ADD BLEACH/CHLORINE B USE WATER FILTER C OTHER(SPECIFY)________ X DK Z TRDK (HV237Z) indicates whether the respondent did not know what treatment, if any, the household used to make water safer to drink. The information in TRDK 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Toilet and water Variables -- TOPICS House has telephone (household record) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 HHPHONEHH (HV221) indicates whether any member of the household has a telephone (based on information from the household record). The information in HHPHONEHH 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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has mobile phone 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONE indicates whether the household had a mobile/cellular telephone. The related variable HHPHONE indicates whether the household had a telephone, regardless of the type of phone, or had a non-mobile phone. The information in MOBPHONE 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. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of mobile phones owned by HH 111B) Does your household have a mobile? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF MOBILES________ MOBPHONENUM reports the number of mobile phones owned by the household. The related variable MOBPHONE indicates whether the household has a mobile phone. 98 Missing 96 Non-resident 08 8 07 7 06 6 05 5 04 4 03 3 02 2 01 1 00 0 Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has personal computer 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PC indicates whether the household had a personal computer at home. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of computers owned by HH 111A) Does your household have a computer? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. If 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF COMPUTERS________ PCNUM reports the number of personal computers owned by the household. The related variable PC indicates whether the household has a personal computer. The information in PCNUM is taken from the household record and applies to household residents. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors (coded "2") using: RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Internet access 111D) Do you have internet access at home? YES 1 NO 2 INTERNET indicates whether the household had an Internet connection at home or Internet access. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has car/truck (from HH record) 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Number of cars/trucks owned by HH 120A) Does your household own a private car or pickup? IF YES: How many? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF CARS/PICKUPS __________ CARNUM reports the number of private cars or (pickup) trucks the household owns. The information in CARNUM is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7+ 96 Non-resident 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has refrigerator (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ FRIDGEHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has (automatic) washing machine 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 WASHERYN indicates whether the household had an (automatic) washing machine. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has Kolla/Zeer (water container and cooler) 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 KOLLAYN indicates whether the household has a kolla/zeer, a non-electric refrigeration device. It uses a porous outer earthenware pot, lined with wet sand, which contains an inner pot for holding food or water. Evaporation of the outer liquid draws heat from the inner pot and thus can be used to cool the substance inside. The information in KOLLAYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has microwave oven 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 MICROWAVE indicates whether the household has a microwave oven. The information in MICROWAVE is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has radio (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ RADIOHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has television (from HH record) 110B) Does your household have a bed or sofa bed? IF YES: How many beds or sofa beds does your household have? IF NONE, RECORD '0'. IF 7 OR MORE, RECORD 7. NUMBER OF BEDS__________ TVHH (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. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Unknown 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has satellite dish 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 SATELLITEYN indicates whether the household has a satellite dish for television reception. The information in SATELLITEYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 96 Non-resident 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, owns satelite 12 Yes, connected but does not own 98 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has air conditioner 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 AIRCON indicates whether the household had an air conditioner. 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has electric fan 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 ELECFAN indicates whether the household had a fan or an electric fan. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS HH has digital camera 111) Does your household have? A radio/tape recorder? YES 1 NO 2 A television? YES 1 NO 2 Satellite? YES 1 NO 2 A land telephone? YES 1 NO 2 A refrigerator? YES 1 NO 2 A washing machine? YES 1 NO 2 Solar heater? YES 1 NO 2 Air conditioner? YES 1 NO 2 Fan? YES 1 NO 2 Water cooler? YES 1 NO 2 Microwave? YES 1 NO 2 Digital Camera? YES 1 NO 2 DIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a digital camera. The related variable NONDIGCAMYN indicates whether the household has a non-digital camera. The information in DIGCAMYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2"). 6 Non-resident 0 No 1 Yes 8 Missing Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Member of HH has credit card 126A) Does any member of this household have a credit card? YES 1 NO 2 CREDITCARDHH indicates whether any members of the household have a credit card. The information in CREDITCARDHH is taken from the household record and applies to regular household residents, not temporary visitors. Researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the following variables that indicate whether the individual is a household resident (code "1") or a visitor (code "2"): RESIDENT when women, children, or births are the unit of analysis RESIDENTMN when men are the unit of analysis HHRESIDENT when household members are the unit of analysis. 0 No 1 Yes 6 Non-resident 9 NIU (not in universe) Possessions Variables -- TOPICS Household wealth index in quintiles, from HH form WEALTHQHH (HV270) refers to the relative wealth of the household, divided into quintiles from the poorest (code 1) to the richest (code 5). The wealth index is defined in the DHS Recode Manuals as follows: The wealth index is a composite measure of a household's cumulative living standard. The wealth index is calculated using easy-to-use data on a household's ownership of selected assets, such as televisions and bicycles; materials used for housing construction; and types of water access and sanitation facilities. Generated with a statistical procedure known as principal components analysis, the wealth index places individual households on a continuous scale of relative wealth. DHS separates all interviewed households into five quintiles of wealth. For additional information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, users should consult the summary information about the wealth index on The DHS Program website here [URL omitted from DDI.] and/or the DHS Comparative Report on "The DHS Wealth Index" here [URL omitted from DDI.]. The variables used to calculate wealth index quintiles and the level of wealth implied by a specific ranking are sample-specific. See Comparability. 1 Poorest 2 Poorer 3 Middle 4 Richer 5 Richest 9 NIU (not in universe) 8 Missing Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Wealth index factor score (5 decimals) WEALTHSHH (HV271) refers to the household's wealth index value generated by the product of standardized scores (z-scores) and factor coefficient scores (factor loadings) of wealth indicators. Most researchers will want to use instead the complementary variable WEALTHQHH (HV270), which reports quintile ranking (from poorest to richest) of the household, in terms of wealth score, for a given sample. For additional information about the calculation and meaning of the wealth index, users should consult the summary information available on the DHS Program website, including The DHS Program - Research Topics - Wealth Index [URL omitted from DDI.] and The DHS Wealth Index [URL omitted from DDI.], a DHS Comparative Report. The variables used to calculate wealth index scores are sample-specific. See Comparability. WEALTHSHH (HV271) is an 8-digit numeric variable with 5 implied decimal places. 99999998 = Missing 99999999 = NIU (not in universe) Wealth index Variables -- TOPICS Highest education level attained 17) What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? OLD SYSTEM 01 = OLD ELEMENTARY 02 = OLD PREPARATORY 03 = OLD SECONDARY NEW SYSTEM 04 = NEW BASIC 05 = NEW SECONDARY 06 = INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA 07 = BACHELOR 08 = HIGHER EDUCATION 98 = DON'T KNOW LEVEL _________ EDLEVEL (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. 0 No education/primary 1 Primary 2 Secondary 3 Higher 4 Other 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education completed in level 17A) What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at the level? 00 = LESS THAN ONE YEAR COMPLETED 98 = DON'T KNOW GRADE ________ EDLEVYR (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). 00 Less than 1 year 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 90 Other 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Education in completed years 17A) What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at the level? 00 = LESS THAN ONE YEAR COMPLETED 98 = DON'T KNOW GRADE ________ EDYEARS (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. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 90 Other 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Educational attainment 17) What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? OLD SYSTEM 01 = OLD ELEMENTARY 02 = OLD PREPARATORY 03 = OLD SECONDARY NEW SYSTEM 04 = NEW BASIC 05 = NEW SECONDARY 06 = INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA 07 = BACHELOR 08 = HIGHER EDUCATION 98 = DON'T KNOW LEVEL _________ EDSUMM (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). 0 No education 1 Incomplete primary 2 Complete primary 3 Incomplete secondary 4 Complete secondary 5 Higher 6 Other 7 Don't know 8 Missing Education Variables -- TOPICS Member attended school during current school year IF AGE 5-24 YEARS 18) Did (NAME) attend school at any time during the (2008-2009) school year? YES 1 NO 2 SCHOOLNOW (HV121) indicates whether the household member has attended school during the current school year. 00 No 10 Yes 11 Yes, currently attending 12 Yes, ever attended during current school year 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest educational level (Jordan) 17) What is the highest level of school (NAME) has attended? OLD SYSTEM 01 = OLD ELEMENTARY 02 = OLD PREPARATORY 03 = OLD SECONDARY NEW SYSTEM 04 = NEW BASIC 05 = NEW SECONDARY 06 = INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA 07 = BACHELOR 08 = HIGHER EDUCATION 98 = DON'T KNOW LEVEL _________ EDLEVELJO reports the highest level of school the household member attended, using country-specific categories reflecting the Jordanian educational system. Any household member below the lower age limit (usually 6 years) for the education questions is classified in the "No education" category. 000 No education 100 Primary 110 Old elementary 120 Old preparatory 130 New basic 200 Secondary 210 Old secondary 211 Vocational secondary 212 Academic secondary 220 New secondary 221 Vocational secondary 222 Academic secondary 300 Intermediate diploma 400 University (Bachelor) 500 Higher 997 Don't know 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Highest year of education in level (Jordan) 17A) What is the highest grade (NAME) completed at the level? 00 = LESS THAN ONE YEAR COMPLETED 98 = DON'T KNOW GRADE ________ EDLEVYRJO reports the number of years of schooling completed by the household member at the highest educational level attended in the Jordanian educational system and as reported in EDLEVELJO. This variable is country-specific to Jordan. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Literate 16A) Can (NAME) read and write? YES (GO TO NEXT LINE) NO (GO TO NEXT LINE) HHLIT indicates whether the household member can read and write. 0 No 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Education Variables -- TOPICS Index to household schedule (Female household members) HWFINDEX (HA0) reports the line number, from the household record, of female household members of childbearing age who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 99 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Age in years (Female household members) 6A) AGE How old is (NAME)? IF AGE=95+. RECORD 95. COMPARE AND CORRECT 6A AND/OR 6 IF INCONSISTENT. AGE IN YEARS____ For female household members who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWFAGE (HA1) reports their age in years at the time of the household interview, as reported in the household record (see HHAGE). 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95 99 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Date of birth (CMC) (Female household members) 6) DATE OF BIRTH In what month and year was (NAME) born? IF DON'T KNOW MONTH, RECORD 98' FOR MONTH. IF DON'T KNOW YEAR, RECORD 9998' FOR YEAR. MONTH_____ YEAR_____ HWFBIRTHCMC (HA32) reports the century month code for the date of birth of female household members (of childbearing age) who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information: Date of birth (Female household members) 6) DATE OF BIRTH In what month and year was (NAME) born? IF DON'T KNOW MONTH, RECORD 98' FOR MONTH. IF DON'T KNOW YEAR, RECORD 9998' FOR YEAR. MONTH_____ YEAR_____ HWFBIRTHDATECOMP (HA33) reports the completeness of information about the age and date of birth of female household members who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. 00 Month, year and day 10 Month and year 20 Month and age (year imputed) 30 Year and age 31 Year and age (month imputed) 32 Year and age (year ignored) 40 Year (age/month imputed) 50 Age (year/month imputed) 60 Month (age/year imputed) 70 None (all imputed) 99 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Under age 18 (Female household members) 220) AGE: CHECK COLUMN 6A. 15-17 YEARS 1 18-49 YEARS 2 (GO TO 223) For female household members of childbearing age who were potential subjects for height, weight, and hemoglobin measurement, HWFUNDER18 (HA50) indicates whether they were under or over age 18 at the time of the interview. The information in this variable was used by DHS personnel to determine whether a female household member needed consent from a parent/caretaker to conduct hemoglobin measurements. 1 Under age 18 2 Age 18 or older 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Currently pregnant (Female household members) 224) PREGNANCY STATUS: CHECK COLUMN 8: For female household members of childbearing age who were potential subjects for height, weight, and hemoglobin measurement, HWFPREGNANT (HA54) indicates whether they were pregnant at the time of the interview. A woman's pregnancy status is an important factor in interpreting hemoglobin/anemia level (see HWFHEMOLEVEL, HWFHEMOLEVELALT, and HWFANEMIALVL). 0 No/unsure 1 Yes 7 Don't know 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Marital status (Female household members) 8) MARITAL STATUS IF AGE 15 OR OLDER What's is (NAME)'s current marital status? 1 = NEVER-MARRIED 2 = MARRIED 3 = DIVORCED 4 = WIDOWED 5 = SEPARATED For female household members who were potential subjects for height, weight, and hemoglobin measurement, HWFMARSTAT (HA60) indicates whether they had ever been married or in a union. This variable was typically used to assist DHS personnel determine from whom consent could be obtained in cases where the female household member was under age 18 and could not grant consent herself. 0 Never in union 1 Ever-married 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Weight in kilograms (Female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members of childbearing age who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWFWEIGHT (HA2) reports their weight as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing HWFWEIGHT by 10 will yield the measured weight in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of range (lt 15kg or gt 220 kg) 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height in centimeters (Female household members) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ For female household members who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports their height as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the height. Dividing HWFHEIGHT by 10 will yield the measured height in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percentile (female household members) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ For female household members, HWFHTAPCT (HA4) reports the woman's height-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports the woman's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from the reference median (female household members) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ For female household members, HWFHTASDRM (HA5) reports the difference between the woman'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. HWFHTASDRM 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 HWFHTASDRM by 100 will yield the height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age 18. HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports the woman's height, as measured by DHS personnel. The complementary DHS variable HWFHTAPCT (HA4) reports the woman's height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in HWFHTASDRM. The complementary DHS variable HWFHTAPCTRM (HA6) reports the woman'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. 09997 Flagged cases 09998 Missing 09999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percent of reference median (female household members) 218) HEIGHT IN CENIMETERS CM ___.__ For female household members, HWFHTAPCTRM (HA6) reports the woman'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 (CDC). The reference standard contains data for children up to age 18. For all women age 18 and over, the value for 215 months (17 years, 11 months) is used, based on the assumption that women are fully grown by age18. HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports the woman's height, as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable HWFHTAPCT (HA4) reports the woman's height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population. 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from the reference median (DHS) (female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members, HWFWTHTSDRM (HA11) reports the difference between the woman'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. This variable uses a DHS reference standard. An anthropometry measure expressed in reference standard deviation units is also known as a Z-score. HWFWTHTSDRM 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 HWFWTHTSDRM by 100 will yield the weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) value. The complementary DHS variable HWFWTHTPCTRMDHS (HA12) reports weight-for-height percentiles within 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 for further discussion. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (DHS) (female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members, HWFWTHTPCTRMDHS (HA12) reports the woman's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. For this variable, the reference population was developed by the DHS Program. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the woman's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: HWFWTHTPCTRMFOG (HA12A) uses Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standards HWFWTHTPCTRMWHO (HA12B) uses WHO reference standards 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (MetLife or Fogarty) (female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members, HWFWTHTPCTRMFOG (HA12A) reports the woman's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the woman's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: HWFWTHTPCTRMDHS (HA12) uses a DHS reference standard HWFWTHTPCTRMWHO (HA12B) uses the WHO reference standard 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (WHO) (female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members, HWFWTHTPCTRMWHO (HA12B) reports the woman's weight-for-height as a percent of the median weight for a reference population of the same height. This variable uses the World Health Organization (WHO) reference standard. This index has been adjusted for pregnant women according to duration of pregnancy. The following variables report the woman's weight for height as a percent of the median weight for different reference populations: HWFWTHTPCTRMDHS (HA12) uses a DHS reference standard HWFWTHTPCTRMFOG (HA12A) uses the Metropolitan Life or Fogarty reference standard 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Whether measured, and, if not, why not (Female household members) 219) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 HWFWHYNOTMEAS (HA13) indicates whether the female household member of childbearing age was measured for height and weight, or, if not, why she was not measured. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., not present, refused). 0 Measured 1 Not present 2 Refused 3 Technical problem 4 Incapacitated/sick 5 Other 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Body mass index (BMI) (Female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members, HWFBMI (HA40) reports their body mass index (BMI). BMI is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/H2). BMI is also known as the Quetelet Index, and it is a measure of acute nutritional status, based on the Fogarty Metropolitan Life tables of ideal weight for height. The DHS Guide to Statistics offers the following guidelines for interpreting BMI scores for women age 15-49: Normal: 18.5 to 24.9 Mildly thin: 17.0 to 18.4 Moderately thin: 16.0 to 16.9 Severely thin: less than 16.0 Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9 Obese: 30.0 or more The original height and weight values used to calculate BMI are also included in the DHS. HWFWEIGHT (HA2) reports the female household member's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in HWFROHRER (the female household member's Rohrer's Index, which is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/H3)). 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9997 Flagged cases Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Rohrer's index (Female household members) 217) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG___.__ For female household members of childbearing age, HWFROHRER (HA41) reports their Rohrer's Index. Rohrer's Index is an anthropometric measure relating weight to height, equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) cubed (W/H3). Rohrer's Index is a measure of acute nutritional status, and may be used as an alternative to Body Mass Index. The original height and weight values used to calculate Rohrer's Index are also included in the DHS. HWFWEIGHT (HA2) reports the female household member's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HWFHEIGHT (HA3) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. For an alternate measure of female nutrition, IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in HWFBMI (the female household member's Body Mass Index (BMI), which is equal to body weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (W/H2)). 9998 Missing 9997 Flagged cases 9999 NIU (not in universe) Female anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Read consent statement - hemoglobin (Female household members) 223) READ ANEMIA TEST CONSENT STATEMENT. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM PARENT/OTHER ADULT IDENTIFIED IN 222 BEFORE ASKING RESPONDENT'S CONSENT. GRANTED 1 (SIGN) PARENT/OTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT REFUSED 2 (SIGN) RESPONDENT REFUSED 3 (SIGN) (SIGN) ____________________ (IF REFUSED, GO TO 227). CONSENT STATEMENT FOR ANEMIA TEST READ CONSENT STATEMENT TO EACH RESPONDENT. CIRCLE CODE '1' IN 223 IF RESPONDENT CONSENTS TO THE ANEMIA TEST AND CODE '3' IF SHE REFUSES. FOR NEVER-IN-UNION WOMEN AGE 15-17, ASK CONSENT FROM THE PARENT OR OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOLESCENT (SEE QUESTION 222) BEFORE ASKING THE ADOLESCENT FOR HER CONSENT. CIRCLE CODE '2' IN 223 IF THE PARENT (OTHER ADULT) REFUSES. CONDUCT THE TEST ONLY IF BOTH PARENT (OTHER ADULT) AND THE ADOLESCENT CONSENT. As part of this survey, we are asking people all over the country to take an anemia test. Anemia is a serious health problem that usually results from poor nutrition, infection, or chronic disease. This survey will assist the government to develop programs to prevent and treat anemia. We request that all children born in 2004 or later participate in the anemia testing part of this survey and give a few drops of blood from a finger. The equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. The blood will be tested for anemia immediately, and the result told to you right away. The result will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than members of our survey team. Do you have any questions? You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide. Will you (allow NAME OF ADOLESCENT to) take the anemia test? For female household members, HWFHEMOCONSENT (HA52) indicates whether permission was granted for their blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level. 10 Granted 20 Refused 21 Parent/caretaker refused 22 Respondent refused 23 Adolescent refused after parent granted 30 Not present 31 Respondent not present 32 Parent/caretaker not present 33 Minor not present 40 Not read 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl) (Female household members) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For female household members of childbearing age, HWFHEMOLEVEL (HA53) reports the level of hemoglobin in their blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HWFHEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of the female household member's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see HWFANEMIALVL (HA57). 994 Information not collected (CS) 995 Not present 996 Refused 997 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested (Female household members) 227) RECORD RESULT OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT. MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 For female household members of childbearing age, HWFHEMOTEST (HA55) indicates whether their hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel, or, if not, why their hemoglobin level was not measured. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., not present, refused, technical problem). 10 Measured 20 Not measured 21 Not present 22 Refused 23 Technical problems 24 Other 97 Information not collected (CS) 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level adjusted by altitude (Female household members) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For female household members of childbearing age, HWFHEMOLEVELALT (HA56) reports the level of hemoglobin in their blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HWFHEMOLEVELALT is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of the female household member's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see HWFANEMIALVL (HA57). 992 Information not collected 993 Not present 994 Refused 995 Other 996 Inconsistent 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level (Female household members) 226) RECORD HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For female household members of childbearing age, HWFANEMIALVL (HA57) reports their level of anemia, from severely anemic to not anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals: [Hemoglobin] Levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia for pregnant women and between 10.0 g/dl and 11.9 g/dl for all other adult women. 1 Severe 2 Moderate 3 Mild 4 Not anemic 7 Information not collected 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Female blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Index to household schedule (members under age 5) 202) LINE NUMBER FROM COLUMN 11 NAME FROM COLUMN 2 LINE NUMBER________ NAME________ HWCINDEX (HC0) reports the line number, from the household record, of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 59 59 62 62 74 74 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Age in months (members under age 5) 209) CHECK 203: IS CHILD AGE 0-5 MONTHS, I.E. WAS CHILD BORN IN MONTH OF INTERVIEW OR FIVE PREVIOUS MONTHS? 0-5 MONTHS 1 (GO TO 203 FOR NEXT CHILD 0R, IF NO, MORE, GO TO 215) OLDER 2 For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports their age in months at the time of the household interview. This information is useful for calculating malnutrition indicators such as height-for-age (stunting) and weight-for-age (underweight). The DHS Recode manuals report that the 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 young household member. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Date measured (day) (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCDAYMEAS (HC17) reports the day of the month on which their height and weight were measured by DHS personnel. Their age in days on the day of measurement is used in DHS calculations of anthropometric Z-scores. The complementary variables HWCMONTHMEAS (HC18) and HWCYEARMEAS (HC19) report the month and the year, respectively, of the young household member's height and weight measurement. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Date measured (month) (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCMONTHMEAS (HC18) reports the calendar month of the year during which their height and weight were measured by DHS personnel. The complementary variables HWCDAYMEAS (HC17) and HWCYEARMEAS (HC19) report the day (of the month) and the year, respectively, of the young household member's height and weight measurement. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Date measured (year) (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCYEARMEAS (HC19) reports the year during which their height and weight were measured by DHS personnel. The complementary variables HWCDAYMEAS (HC17) and HWCMONTHMEAS (HC18) report the day and the month, respectively, of the young household member's height and weight measurement. 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Sex (members under age 5) 4) SEX Is (NAME) male or female? MALE 1 FEMALE 2 SEXHHLT5 (HC27) reports the sex of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. The information in this variable is copied from SEX (HV104), which reports sex for all household members. 1 Male 2 Female 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Day of birth (members under age 5) 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCDAYOFBIRTH (HC16) reports the day of the month on which the child was born. The DHS recode manuals 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 HWCDAYOFBIRTH 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. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Month of birth (members under age 5) 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ BIRTHMONTHLT5 (HC30) reports the calendar month of birth of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. The complementary variable BIRTHYEARLT5 (HC31) reports the household member's calendar year of birth. BIRTHCMCLT5 (HC32) reports the century month code for the household member's date of birth. 01 January 02 February 03 March 04 April 05 May 06 June 07 July 08 August 09 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 96 Inconsistent 97 Don't know 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Year of birth (members under age 5) 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ BIRTHYEARLT5 (HC31) reports the calendar year of birth of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. The complementary variable BIRTHMONTHLT5(HC30) reports the household member's calendar month of birth. BIRTHCMCLT5 (HC32) reports the century month code for the household member's date of birth. 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 9996 Inconsistent 9997 Don't know 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Date of birth (CMC) (members under age 5) 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ BIRTHCMCLT5 (HC32) reports the century month code for the date of birth of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. The complementary variable BIRTHMONTHLT5 (HC30) reports the household member's calendar month of birth. BIRTHYEARLT5 (HC31) reports the household member's calendar year 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.]. The century month codes reported in BIRTHCMCLT5 are calculated using the Gregorian calculator. 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Completeness of information: Date of birth (members under age 5) 203) IF MOTHER INTERVIEWED, COPY MONTH AND YEAR FROM BIRTH HISTORY AND ASK DAY: IF MOTHER NOT INTERVIEWED, ASK: What is (NAME)'s birthdate? DAY______ MONTH______ YEAR 200_ BIRTHDATECOMPLT5 (HC33) reports the completeness of information about the age and date of birth of household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement. 01 Month, year, and day reported 02 Month and year reported 03 Month and age reported, year imputed 04 Year and age reported, month imputed 05 Year reported, age and month imputed 06 Age reported, year and month imputed 07 Month reported, age and year imputed 08 Year and age reported, year ignored 09 All values imputed 90 No data from individual questionnaire 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Line number of parent/caretaker (members under age 5) 210) LINE NUMBER OR PARENT/OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD (COLUMN 1) RECORD '00' IF NOT LISTED. LINE NUMBER_____ LINENOPARENTHHLT5 (HC51) reports the line number, in the household listing, of the parent or caretaker of household members under age 5 whose hemoglobin levels were measured, based on blood drawn by DHS personnel. 00 Not in household 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Mother's line number (woman's questionnaire) (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, LINENOMOMHHLT5 (HC60) reports the line number, as reported in the woman's questionnaire, of their mothers. 001 1 002 2 003 3 004 4 005 5 006 6 007 7 008 8 009 9 010 10 011 11 012 12 013 13 014 14 015 15 016 16 017 17 018 18 019 19 020 20 021 21 022 22 023 23 024 24 025 25 026 26 027 27 028 28 029 29 030 30 031 31 032 32 033 33 034 34 035 35 036 36 037 37 038 38 039 39 040 40 041 41 042 42 043 43 044 44 045 45 046 46 047 47 048 48 049 49 050 50 061 61 995 Mother not de facto member of HH 996 Incomplete woman's interview 997 Not in household 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Mother's highest year of education (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, EDYRMOMLT5 (HC62) reports the number of years of education completed at the highest level of schooling achieved (primary, secondary, or higher) by their mothers, as reported in the woman's questionnaire. 00 0 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 97 Don’t know 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Preceding birth interval in months (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement and were not a first-born child, HWCBIRTHINTPREMO (HC63) 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). 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Child's birth order number (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCBORD (HC64) reports the birth order in which the child was born, from 1 to n, where 1 is the first child born to a mother, and the nth birth is the most recently born child. 01 1 02 2 03 3 04 4 05 5 06 6 07 7 08 8 09 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Mother's highest educational level, detailed (members under age 5) For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCMOMEDUCLVLCS (HC68) reports the highest level of school their mothers attended, as included in the final report. Educational levels specified in DHS final reports reflect country-specific educational systems and include more detailed levels than the broad categories of no education, primary, secondary, and higher schooling. The related variable HWCMOMEDUCLVL (HC61) reports the highest level of school their mothers attended, as indicated in the women's questionnaire and using broad general categories only (e.g., primary, secondary, higher education). 0000 NO EDUCATION 0100 Pre-primary 1000 LESS THAN SECONDARY 1100 Primary 1110 Incomplete primary 1120 Complete primary 1200 Elementary 1300 Fundamental 1400 Preparatory 1500 Middle 1600 Diploma before secondary 1610 Vocational, after primary 2000 SECONDARY OR HIGHER 2100 Secondary 2110 Secondary 1st cycle 2120 Secondary 2nd cycle 2130 Technical secondary 2140 Professional secondary 2150 Incomplete secondary 2160 Complete secondary 2170 Complete secondary or higher 2200 Higher 2210 Diploma after secondary 2211 Vocational, after secondary 2220 University/higher 2221 College 2222 Graduate/post-graduate 2300 Higher, professional 3000 OTHER 3100 Vocational 9997 Don't know 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS Weight in kilograms (1 decimal) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports their weight as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the weight. Dividing HWCWEIGHT by 10 will yield the measured weight in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height in centimeters (1 decimal) (members under age 5) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their height as measured by DHS personnel. There is one implied decimal place in the height. Dividing HWCHEIGHT by 10 will yield the measured height in kilograms. 9994 Not present 9995 Refused 9996 Other 9997 Out of range 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percentile (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCHTAPCT (HC4) reports their 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. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports the young household member's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports the young household member's age in months at the time of measurement. For an alternative measure of stunting in terms of height-for-age for the same reference population, see HWCHAZNCHS (HC5). HWCHAZNCHS reports the difference between the young household member'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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ For household members under age 5, HWCHAZNCHS (HC5) reports the difference between their 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. HWCHAZNCHS 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 HWCHAZNCHS by 100 will yield height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. Low 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 HWCHAZNCHS 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 HWCHAZWHO (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. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports the young household member's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports the young household member's age in months at the time of measurement. The complementary DHS variable HWCHTAPCT (HC4) reports the height-for-age percentile within the same reference population used in HWCHAZNCHS. The complementary DHS variable HWCWTAPCTRM (HC9) reports the 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age percent of reference median (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 206) HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS CM_____.___ For household members under age 5, HWCHTAPCTRM (HC6) reports their 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 height-for-age, or "stunting," is an indicator of chronic malnutrition, HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports the young household member's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports the young household member's age in months at the time of measurement. The similar variable HWCHTAPCT (HC4) reports the height-for-age percentile relative to smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex, for the same reference population. For an alternative measure of stunting in terms of height-for-age, see HWCHAZNCHS (HC5). HWCHAZNCHS reports the difference between the young household member'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. 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) 99997 Flagged cases Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age percentile (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5, HWCWTAPCT (HC7) reports their weight-for-age percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by age and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Low 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. For an alternative measure of wasting in terms of weight-for-age using the same reference population, see HWCWAZNCHS (HC8). HWCWAZNCHS reports the difference between the young household member'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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age standard deviations from reference median (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5, HWCWAZNCHS (HC8) reports the difference between their 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. HWCWAZNCHS 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 HWCWAZNCHS by 100 will yield a weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) value. Low 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 HWCWAZNCHS 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. HWCWAZWHO (HC71) 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel. AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports the age in months at the time of measurement. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age percent of the reference median (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5, HWCWTAPCTRM (HC9) reports their 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 weight-for-age, or "underweight," is an indicator of acute and/or chronic malnutrition, HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. The similar variable HWCWTAPCT (HC7) reports the young household member'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 stunting in terms of weight-for-age and using the same reference population, see HWCWAZNCHS (HC8). HWCWAZNCHS reports the difference between the 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. 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) 99997 Flagged cases Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percentile (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5, HWCWTHTPCT (HC10) reports their weight-for-height percentile, based on smoothed percentile growth charts by height and sex developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Low 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their measured height in centimeters. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. For an alternative measure of wasting in terms of weight-for-height using the same reference population, see HWCWHZNCHS (HC11). HWCWHZNCHS reports the difference between the young household member'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. 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9997 Flagged cases Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations from reference median (CDC) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under the age of 5, HWCWHZNCHS (HC11) reports the difference between their 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. HWCWHZNCHS 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 HWCWHZNCHS by 100 will yield a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) value. Low 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 HWCWHZNCHS 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 HWCWHZWHO (HC72) 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel, and HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See HWCHEIGHT and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. The complementary DHS variable HWCWTHTPCT (HC10) reports the young household member's weight-for-height percentile within the same reference population used in HWCWHZNCHS. The complementary DHS variable HWCWTHTPCTRM (HC12) reports the 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. 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height percent of reference median (CDC standards) (members under age 5) 205) WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS KG_____.__ For household members under age 5, HWCWTHTPCTRM (HC12) reports their 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 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their measured height in centimeters. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. For an alternative measure of wasting in terms of weight-for-height using the same reference population, see HWCWHZNCHS (HC11). HWCWHZNCHS reports the difference between the young household member'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. 99997 Flagged cases 99998 Missing 99999 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Whether household member under age 5 measured, and, if not, why not 208) RESULT OF WEIGHT AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCWHYNOTMEAS (HC13) reports whether they were measured, or, if not, why they were not measured. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., consent refused, not present). 10 Measured 20 Not measured 21 Sick 22 Not present 23 Refused 24 Technical problems 25 Other 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Child's height measured lying down or standing up (members under age 5) 207) MEASURED LYING DOWN OR STANDING UP? LYING DOWN 1 STANDING 2 For household members under age 5 who were potential subjects for height and weight measurement, HWCHOWMEAS (HC15) reports whether their height 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! 0 Not measured 1 Lying down 2 Standing up 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Height for age standard deviations (new WHO) (members under age 5) For household members under age 5, HWCHAZWHO (HC70) reports the difference between their 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. HWCHAZWHO 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 HWCHAZWHO by 100 will yield a height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) value. Low 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 HWCHAZWHO 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 HWCHAZNCHS (HC5) reports the young household member'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. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports the young household member's length or height as measured by DHS personnel. See this variable and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9995 Height out of plausible limits Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for age standard deviations (new WHO) (members under age 5) For household members under the age of 5, HWCWAZWHO (HC71) reports the difference between their 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. HWCWAZWHO 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 HWCWAZWHO by 100 will yield a 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 HWCWAZWHO 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 HWCWAZNCHS (HC8) reports the young household member'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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight as measured by DHS personnel. AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9995 Height out of plausible limits Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Weight for height standard deviations (new WHO) (members under age 5) For household members under the age of 5, HWCWHZWHO (HC72) reports the difference between their 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. HWCWHZWHO 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 HWCWHZWHO by 100 will yield a 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 HWCWHZWHO 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 HWCWHZNCHS (HC11) reports the young household member's weight-for-height Z-score value using the NCHS/CDC 1978 reference population. DHS has continued to release versions of all anthropometric variables using NCHS/CDC 1978 reference populations, to preserve comparability with samples preceding the 2006 WHO MGRS release. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel. HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. See HWCHEIGHT and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on length/height measurement. 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9995 Height out of plausible limits Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS BMI standard deviation (new WHO) (members under age 5) For household members under the age of 5, HWCBMIZWHO (HC73) reports the difference between their 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. HWCBMIZWHO 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 HWCBMIZWHO by 100 will yield a 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, BMI-for-age is valuable for assessing either underweight or overweight status, and particularly useful in settings where malnutrition and obesity coexist. Reference populations used to generate HWCBMIZWHO 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. HWCWEIGHT (HC2) reports the young household member's weight in kilograms as measured by DHS personnel; HWCHEIGHT (HC3) reports their length or height in centimeters as measured by DHS personnel. See HWCHEIGHT and HWCHTHOWMEAS (HC15) for specifics on child length/height measurement. The related variable AGEMOHHLT5 (HC1) reports age in months at the time of measurement. 9996 Age in days out of plausible limits 9997 Flagged cases 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) 9995 Height out of plausible limits Child anthropometry Variables -- TOPICS Read consent statement - hemoglobin (members under age 5) 211) READ CONSENT STATEMENT TO PARENT/OTHER ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILD. CIRCLE CODE AND SIGN. GRANTED 1 (SIGN)______________________ REFUSED 2 (IF REFUSED, GO TO 213) (SIGN)______________________ For household members under age 5, HEMOCONSENTHHLT5 (HC52) indicates whether permission was granted for their blood to be drawn and tested for hemoglobin level (as an indicator of anemia) or, if not, why not. Interviewers read a statement about hemoglobin testing and requested permission to draw and test the individual's blood for hemoglobin level; blood was drawn only if consent was given by a parent or guardian. 10 Granted 20 Not granted 21 Refused 22 Not present 23 Consent statement not read 24 Consent form not signed 25 Other 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Whether hemoglobin level tested (members under age 5) 213) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT MEASURED 1 NOT PRESENT 2 REFUSED 3 OTHER 6 For household members under age 5, HEMOTESTHHLT5 (HC55) indicates whether their hemoglobin level was tested from a blood draw by DHS personnel or, if not, why not. All "no" responses have a common first digit of "2," while the second digit reveals the reason (e.g., consent refused versus technical problem). 10 Measured 20 Not measured 21 Not present 22 Refused 23 Technical problem 24 Other 98 Missing 99 NIU (not in universe) Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level (g/dl - 1 decimal) (members under age 5) 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For household members under age 5, HEMOLEVELHHLT5 (HC53) reports the level of hemoglobin in their blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HEMOLEVELHHLT5 is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place. For a summary statement of the young household member's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see ANEMIALVLHHLT5 (HC57). 994 Information not collected (CS) 995 Not present 996 Refused 997 Other 998 Missing 999 NIU (not in universe) Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Hemoglobin level adjusted for altitude (members under age 5) 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For household members under age 5, HEMOLEVELALTHHLT5 (HC56) reports the level of hemoglobin in their blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel, and adjusted for altitude. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HEMOLEVELALTHHLT5 is a 4-digit numeric variable with 1 implied decimal place. The USAID publication Adjusting Hemoglobin Values in Program Surveys [URL omitted from DDI.] explains, "At elevations above 1000 m. hemoglobin concentrations increase as an adaptive response to the lower partial pressure of oxygen and reduced oxygen saturation of blood." The report further provides an equation for adjusting hemoglobin values in altitudes at 500-meter intervals, and explains that adjustment is important because "WHO hemoglobin cutoffs for anemia refer to sea-level values." For a summary statement of the young household member's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see ANEMIALVLHHLT5 (HC57). 9996 Inconsistent 9998 Missing 9999 NIU (not in universe) Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS Anemia level (members under age 5) 212) RECORD RESULT CODE OF HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HERE AND IN THE ANEMIA PAMPHLET G/DL .___._ For household members under age 5, ANEMIALVLHHLT5 (HC57) reports their level of anemia, from severely anemic to not anemic, based on hemoglobin levels in blood drawn by DHS personnel. According to the DHS Recode Manuals, "[Hemoglobin] Levels below 7.0 g/dl are considered as severe anemia, levels between 7.1g/dl and 9.9g/dl are considered as moderate anemia, and cases between 10.0 g/dl and 10.9 g/dl are considered as mild anemia." 1 Severe 2 Moderate 3 Mild 4 Not anemic 8 Missing 9 NIU (not in universe) Child blood testing Variables -- TOPICS