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STIADGH3
(STIADGH3)
Sought STI advice from: Maternity home (private) (Ghana)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months, STIADGH3 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported seeking advice or treatment from a "maternity home" for this problem. This response category is country-specific to Ghana.
Comparability
STIADGH3 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about where the woman received advice/treatment for an STI is included in Phases III, V and VI forward of the standard DHS questionnaire. STIADGH3 is a country-specific response not included in the standard DHS module.
Universe
- Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.
- Ghana 2014: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.
