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DEPRESSIONDIAG
(DEPRESSIONDIAG)Ever diagnosed with depression
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DEPRESSIONDIAG indicates whether the woman has ever been diagnosed with depression.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DEPRESSIONDIAG is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DEPRESSIONDIAG is a country-specific variable in most DHS phases. In Phase 8, the standard variable CHD17 is included in the optional module on chronic disease.
Universe
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Kenya 2022: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
