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ANKNOWPREECL (ANKNOWPREECL)
Knows of pregnancy complication: Pre-eclampsia
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Description

ANKNOWPREECL indicates whether the respondent reported pre-eclampsia as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.

According to the Mayo Clinic website, pre-eclampsia is a condition of pregnancy marked by the development of high blood pressure, high levels of protein in urine, vision problems, dizziness, headaches, and swelling of feet, legs, and hands. If untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to eclampsia, a serious condition that puts mother and child at risk of death.

Comparability

In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWPREECL. See below for country-specific comparability.

Comparability - Standard DHS

ANKNOWPREECL 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.
  • Bangladesh: 2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B, 2000-W, 2004-W, 2004-C, 2004-B, 2004-W