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.
AIDHRISKCUT
(AIDHRISKCUT)High risk of getting AIDS: Skin cutting/piercing, circumcision
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who believe that they are at moderate or great risk of getting HIV/AIDS, AIDHRISKCUT indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported experiencing skin cutting or piercings, including circumcision, as the reason.
Comparability
AIDHRISKCUT 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 great or moderate risk of getting HIV/AIDS. AIDHRISKCUT 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 moderate/great risk of getting AIDS.
