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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.
ORSPURPOSE (ORSPURPOSE)
Main purpose of ORS
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Description

ORSPURPOSE reports what, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent said was the main purpose of an ORS packet.

Comparability

ORSPURPOSE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, whose last-born child is still alive, and who have seen an ORS packet.
  • Tunisia: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B