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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.
ABORTYPE (ABORTYPE)
Method of abortion
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Description

ABORTYPE reports the type/method of the (most recent) abortion for the female respondent, such as surgical, medical (drug-induced), or self-induced.

Comparability

ABORTYPE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

ABORTYPE is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • South Africa 2016: Women age 15-49 who had an abortion in the past 5 years.
  • South Africa: 2016-W, 2016-C, 2016-B, 2016-W