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AIDLTCMC_NP

(V860C_NP)
Century month code (CMC) for most recent HIV test (Nepali calendar)
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AIDLTCMC_NP is a 4-digit variable.

9997 = Don’t know
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

AIDLTCMC_NP reports the century month code (CMC) of the woman’s most recent test for HIV/AIDS. However, AIDLTCMC_NP is country-specific to Nepal, as the data are recorded using the Nepali calendar. For most other countries, the CMC data for the most recent HIV/AIDS test are recorded using the Gregorian calendar. The Nepali calendar is roughly 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.

For detailed information on the calculation and interpretation of CMC codes, see AIDLTCMC (V860C).

The related variable AIDLTYR_NP reports the year of the woman’s most recent test for HIV/AIDS using the Nepali calendar.

The related variable AIDLTMO_NP reports the month of the woman’s most recent test for HIV/AIDS using the Nepali calendar.

Comparability

AIDLTCMC_NP has no comparability issues.

Comparability - Standard DHS

While a standard recode variable reporting the CMC of the woman’s most recent test for HIV/AIDS is included in Phase VIII of the standard DHS questionnaire, AIDLTCMC_NP is country-specific to Nepal.

Universe

  • Nepal 2022: Women age 15-49 who have ever been tested for HIV/AIDS.
  • Nepal: 2022-W, 2022-C, 2022-B