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AIDSINFONEWSYN (AIDSINFONEWSYN)
Source of AIDS information: Newspaper/magazine (closed-ended)
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Description

AIDSINFONEWSYN indicates whether, in response to a closed-ended question, the respondent agreed that newspapers or magazines were a source of information on HIV/AIDS.

The related variable AIDSINFONEWS (V752C) indicates whether the respondent reported newspapers/magazines as a source of information in response to an open-ended question.

Comparability

AIDSINFONEWSYN varies slightly across samples in question wording. In some samples, this question asks whether the woman has ever heard information about HIV/AIDS from newspapers or magazines. Other surveys specify a reference period, such as one month, for hearing about HIV/AIDS.

IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Survey Text tab for samples of interest.

Comparability - Standard DHS

AIDSINFONEWSYN is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Malawi 2004: Women age 15-49 who have ever heard of HIV/AIDS.
  • Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who have ever heard of HIV/AIDS.
  • Malawi: 2004-W, 2004-C, 2004-B, 2004-W
  • Zimbabwe: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B