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MLPREBITE (MLPREBITE)
Way to avoid getting malaria: Avoid mosquito bites
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Description

MLPREBITE indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported avoiding mosquito bites as a way to prevent malaria.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, MLPREBITE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who know malaria can be prevented.
  • Rwanda 2000: All women age 15-49.
  • Rwanda 2005: All women age 15-49.
  • Guinea: 1999-W, 1999-C, 1999-B
  • Rwanda: 2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B, 2000-W, 2005-W, 2005-C, 2005-B, 2005-W