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MLPRESPRAY (MLPRESPRAY)
Way to avoid getting malaria: Use insecticide spray

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Description

MLPRESPRAY indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported using insecticide spray as a way to avoid malaria.

The related variable MLPREINSECTREPEL indicates whether the female respondent reported using insecticide, pesticides, or mosquito repellant in the form of diffusers, creams, or lotions as a way to avoid malaria.

Comparability

MLPRESPRAY has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Rwanda 2000: All women age 15-49.
  • Rwanda 2005: All women age 15-49.
  • Tanzania 2015: All women age 15-49.
  • Rwanda: 2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B, 2000-W, 2005-W, 2005-C, 2005-B, 2005-W
  • Tanzania: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W