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ABORTWHOSTRETCH (ABORTWHOSTRETCH)
Who performed most recent abortion: Stretcher bearer, ward assistant
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Description

ABORTWHOSTRETCH indicates whether a ward attendant or stretcher bearer performed the female respondent's last abortion.

Comparability

ABORTWHOSTRETCH has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

ABORTWHOSTRETCH is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire in any phase.

Universe

  • Gabon 2000: Women age 15-49 whose most recent terminated pregnancy in the past 5 years was an abortion.
  • Gabon 2012: Women age 15-49 who had an abortion in the past 5 years.
  • Gabon: 2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B, 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B