The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
Codes and Frequencies
Description
BRCANEXAM indicates whether the woman has ever had a test for breast cancer.
Comparability
Along with universe differences, the question wording differs across samples for BRCANEXAM. It is not clear from the question wording whether respondents are reporting on a manual check for a lump in the breast or on other procedures, such as a mammogram or biopsy.
Comparability - Standard DHS
BRCANEXAM is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Cote d'Ivoire 2011: Women age 15-49 who have heard of breast cancer.
- India 2015: All women age 15-49.
- India 2019: Women age 15-49 who were present for and completed biomarker unit testing.
- Jordan 2002: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2012: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of breast cancer.
- Kenya 2014: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the long questionnaire.
- Lesotho 2009: All women age 15-49.
- Lesotho 2014: All women age 15-49.
- Namibia 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Namibia 2013: All women age 15-49.
