Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
AIDLRISKTRAD
(AIDLRISKTRAD)
Low risk of getting AIDS: Protected by traditional healers
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who believe that they are at no risk or low risk of getting HIV/AIDS, AIDLRISKTRAD indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported protection by traditional healers as the reason.
Comparability
AIDLRISKTRAD 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. AIDLRISKTRAD 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.
