Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANSYMTBA_01 indicates whether the woman sought advice or treatment from a traditional birth attendant for pregnancy complications (for the last birth).
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
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Comparability
ANSYMTBA_01 is largely comparable across most samples. See comparability for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANSYMTBA_01 is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The 2000 and 2007 Bangladesh surveys ask specifically about where the woman sought assistance for complications during delivery.
Comparability — Pakistan [top]
The 2006 Pakistan survey includes "Dai-TBA" as a response category.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2000: Ever-married women age 10-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and who experienced delivery complications during her last birth.
- Bangladesh 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Pakistan 2006: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and who experienced some pregnancy complication.