BRCANSELF
(BRCANSELF)
Examined own breasts to check for breast cancer
Codes and Frequencies
Description
BRCANSELF indicates whether the woman has ever examined her breasts to detect or check for breast cancer.
Comparability — Index
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Lesotho |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, BRCANSELF is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
BRCANSELF is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Jordan [top]
The 2007, 2012, and 2017 Jordan surveys ask, "Have you performed a breast cancer self exam to detect breast cancer in yourself within the last 12 months [emphasis added]?"
Comparability — Lesotho [top]
The 2009 and 2014 Lesotho surveys ask, "Have you performed a breast self exam to detect lumps within the last 12 months [emphasis added]?"
Universe
- Jordan 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2012: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- 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 2013: All women age 15-49.
