Codes and Frequencies
Description
BHCWORK indicates whether the woman reported work as a barrier to getting medical care for herself.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
BHCWORK has no comparability problems. To maximize consistency with similar variables, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding for this variable, with "Not a big problem" responses having a first digit of "1" and "Big Problem" having a first digit of "2." The second digit distinguishes between "No problem" (code "11") and "Small problem" (code "12"), when this additional information is available.
Comparability - Standard DHS
BHCWORK is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire, but it is based on similar questions about barriers to health care from Phase IV onward.
Comparability — Burundi [top]
The 2010 Burundi survey asks about "Not having the time because of work" as a barrier to getting medical advice or treatment.
Comparability — Ethiopia [top]
The 2011 Ethiopia survey asks about "Workload inside/outside home" as a barrier to getting medical advice or treatment.
Universe
- Burundi 2010: All women age 15-49.
- Ethiopia 2011: All women age 15-49.
