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ORSCONTAINER (ORSCONTAINER)
Type of container used to prepare ORS
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Description

ORSCONTAINER reports the type of container the respondent used when preparing an ORS mixture.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ORSCONTAINER is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

ORSCONTAINER is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Nepal 1996: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever prepared ORS using a whole packet.
  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, have ever prepared ORS for their children, and know one packet should be mixed with 1 liter of water.
  • Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever prepared ORS.
  • Nepal: 1996-W, 1996-C, 1996-B
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Sudan: 1989-W, 1989-C, 1989-B