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CERVCANKNOW

(CERVCANKNOW)
Ever heard of cervical cancer
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Description

CERVCANKNOW indicates whether the woman has ever heard of cervical cancer.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, CERVCANKNOW has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

CERVCANKNOW is a country-specific variable in most phases of the DHS. In Phase 8, the standard variable CHD24 is included in the optional module on chronic disease.

Universe

  • Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Cameroon 2018: All women age 15-49.
  • Cote d'Ivoire 2011: All women age 15-49.
  • Kenya 2014: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the long questionnaire.
  • Lesotho 2023: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey, who have ever been tested for cervical cancer.
  • Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Namibia 2013: All women age 15-64.
  • Zimbabwe 2015: All women age 15-49.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Cameroon: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B
  • Cote d'Ivoire: 2011-B, 2011-C, 2011-W
  • Kenya: 2014-B, 2014-C, 2014-W, 2014-W
  • Lesotho: 2023-W, 2023-C, 2023-B
  • Madagascar: 2021-B, 2021-C, 2021-W
  • Namibia: 2013-B, 2013-C, 2013-W, 2013-W
  • Zimbabwe: 2015-W, 2015-B, 2015-C, 2015-W