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AIDLRISKDK
(AIDLRISKDK)
Low risk of getting AIDS: Don't know
Codes and Frequencies
Description
AIDLRISKDK indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported not knowing why she considers herself at no risk or at low risk of getting HIV/AIDS.
Comparability
AIDLRISKDK has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
AIDLRISKDK is a country-specific variable, but it is part of a series on why the respondent believes herself to be at no risk or low risk for getting HIV/AIDS, which is included in Phase III of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have ever heard of HIV/AIDS and who believe they are at no/small risk of getting AIDS.
- Namibia 2000: Women age 15-49 who have ever heard of HIV/AIDS and who believe they are at no/small risk of getting AIDS.
