The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
STIADSELFMEDYN
(STIADSELFMEDYN)
Sought STI advice from: Self-medication (closed-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months, STIADSELFMEDYN indicates whether they did "self-medication" for this problem.
Comparability
STIADSELFMEDYN has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
A series of closed-ended questions about sources of STI treatment are included in Phase IV of the Standard DHS. However, STIADSELFMEDYN is a county-specific variable that is not included in any of the standard DHS questionnaires or recodes.
Universe
- Uganda 2001: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.
