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MLPRESCOIL (MLPRESCOIL)
How woman avoids malaria: Uses mosquito coils
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Description

MLPRESCOIL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported using mosquito coils as a way she is avoiding malaria.

The related variable MLPRESFUMCOIL indicates whether the woman reported using a fumigated anti-mosquito coil as a way she is avoiding malaria.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, MLPRESCOIL has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Mali 2018: All women age 15-49.
  • Namibia 2006: Women age 15-49 who knew what they would do if they suspected they had malaria.
  • Mali: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B, 2018-W
  • Namibia: 2006-B, 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-W