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.
AIDLRISKRELIG
(AIDLRISKRELIG)Low risk of getting AIDS: God's protection
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who believe that they are at no risk or low risk of getting HIV/AIDS, AIDLRISKRELIG indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question about risk factors, they reported religious belief (God is protecting them) as the reason.
Comparability
AIDLRISKRELIG has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
In Phase III of the standard DHS questionnaire, the standard questionnaire asks an open-ended question about why respondents believe they are at no risk or low risk of getting HIV/AIDS. AIDLRISKRELIG is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Chad 1996: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS and who believe they are at no/small risk of getting AIDS.
