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ANXIETYDIAG
(MTH20)Ever diagnosed with anxiety by HC worker/doctor
Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANXIETYDIAG (MTH20) indicates whether the woman has ever been diagnosed with anxiety by a doctor or other health care worker.
Comparability — Index
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, ANXIETYDIAG (MTH20) is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANXIETYDIAG (MTH20) is a standard variable that is part of the optional Mental Health module introduced in DHS Phase 8.
Comparability — Kenya [top]
The Kenya 2022 sample uses a different standard variable as input for ANXIETYDIAG. For this sample, the standard variable CHD18 from the optional chronic disease module that was introduced in Phase 8 supplies input.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2022: Ever-married women age 15-49 not in households selected for the short women's interview.
- Kenya 2022: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
- Mozambique 2022: All women age 15-49.
- Nepal 2022: Women age 15-49 in households not selected for hemoglobin measurement.
