Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANKNOWHDACHE indicates whether the respondent reported severe headaches as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Afghanistan |
Bangladesh |
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWHDACHE. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWHDACHE is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Afghanistan [top]
The 2015 Afghanistan survey includes "severe headache" as a response to an open-ended question about symptoms during pregnancy indicating the need to seek immediate care.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The 2004 Bangladesh survey includes "severe headache" as a response to an open-ended question about complications during pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery that may cause death to the mother.
Universe
- Afghanistan 2015: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
