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Codes and Frequencies
Description
BEDTABLEYN indicates whether the household has a bed or table. BED indicates whether the household has a bed.
Comparability
BEDTABLEYN has no comparability issues.
The information in BEDTABLEYN is taken from the household record, linked to the record of the woman respondent. This information applies to household residents, not temporary visitors, so researchers may wish to exclude visitors using the RESIDENT variable (with visitors coded "2").
Comparability - Standard DHS
BEDTABLEYN is a country-specific household variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Ethiopia 2000: All women age 15-49.
