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.
AIDLRISKCUT
(AIDLRISKCUT)Low risk of getting AIDS: Avoids skin piercing/cutting
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who believe that they are at no risk or low risk of getting HIV/AIDS, AIDLRISKCUT indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question about risk factors, they reported avoiding skin cutting or piercings, including circumcision.
Comparability
AIDLRISKCUT has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
In Phase III of the standard DHS questionnaire, the standard questionnaire asks an open-ended question about why respondents believe they are at no risk or low risk of getting HIV/AIDS. AIDLRISKCUT is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Chad 1996: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS and who believe they are at no/small risk of getting AIDS.
