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PAPSMEVHEARD (PAPSMEVHEARD)
Ever heard of pap smear
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Description

PAPSMEVHEARD indicates whether the respondent has ever heard of a pap smear. A pap smear is an exam in which cells are removed from the cervix to detect changes that can suggest the presence of cancer.

Comparability

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

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 who have heard of cervical cancer, in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Cameroon 2018: Women age 15-49 who have heard of cervical cancer.
  • Jordan 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49.
  • Jordan 2012: Ever-married women age 15-49.
  • Jordan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49.
  • Lesotho 2009: All women age 15-49.
  • Lesotho 2014: All women age 15-49.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Cameroon: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B
  • Jordan: 2007-C, 2007-B, 2007-W, 2007-W, 2012-W, 2012-B, 2012-C, 2012-W, 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Lesotho: 2009-W, 2009-C, 2009-B, 2009-W, 2014-W, 2014-B, 2014-C, 2014-W