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DIAGNOSPROF (DIAGNOSPROF)
Illness diagnosed by medical personnel
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Description

DIAGNOSPROF indicates whether the respondent's illness was diagnosed by a medical professional.

Comparability

Apart from slight differences in question wording, DIAGNOSPROF is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Niger 2012: Women age 15-49 who suffered from an illness in the last 12 months.
  • Senegal 2010: Women age 15-49 who are suffering from an illness.
  • Niger: 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B, 2012-W
  • Senegal: 2010-W, 2010-C, 2010-B, 2010-W