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AIDSAFECUTLOWR
(AIDSAFECUTLOWR)
Way to reduce AIDS risk: Ensure safe (sterile) blades (open-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
AIDSAFECUTLOWR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported that ensuring all blades are safe (sterilized) reduces the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Comparability
Apart from differences in question wording, AIDSAFECUTLOWR is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
In Phases III and IV of the standard DHS questionnaire, the standard questionnaire asks an open-ended question about ways people can avoid getting HIV/AIDS. AIDSAFECUTLOWR is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Cameroon 1998: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS.
- Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS.
- Chad 1996: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS.
- Togo 1998: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS.
