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ANKNOWDISCH
(ANKNOWDISCH)
Knows of pregnancy complication: Bad-smelling vaginal discharge
Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANKNOWDISCH indicates whether the respondent reported bad-smelling vaginal discharge as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWDISCH. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWDISCH is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2000: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
