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ANKNOWCONV
(ANKNOWCONV)
Knows of pregnancy complication: Convulsions
Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANKNOWCONV indicates whether the respondent reported convulsions as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWCONV. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWCONV is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Afghanistan 2015: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Bangladesh 2000: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Uganda 2001: Women age 15-49 who were told about pregnancy complications during prenatal care for their last birth in the 5 years before the survey.
