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ANKNOWSWELLIMB
(ANKNOWSWELLIMB)
Knows of pregnancy complication: Swelling of hands/feet
Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANKNOWSWELLIMB indicates whether the respondent reported swelling of the hands or feet as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWSWELLIMB. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWSWELLIMB is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Afghanistan 2015: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Uganda 2001: Women age 15-49 who were told about pregnancy complications during prenatal care for their last birth in the 5 years before the survey.
