The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
TBSPREDKISS
(TBSPREDKISS)
TB spread by: Kissing, water pipe
Codes and Frequencies
Description
TBSPREDKISS indicates whether the woman stated, in response to an open-ended question, that tuberculosis is spread by kissing or sharing a water pipe.
Comparability
TBSPREDKISS has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
TBSPREDKISS is a country-specific response category not included on the standard DHS questionnaire. Questions on how TB is spread were included in the standard questionnaire for Phase 5 and in the recode manual for Phase 5 forward.
Universe
- Egypt 2005: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of TB.
