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DELCESRTOLD_ALL (DELCESRTOLD_ALL)
Told why caesarean (cesarean) section performed
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DELCESRTOLD_ALL variables are 1-digit variables.

Codes

0 = No
1 = Yes
7 = Don't know
8 = Missing
9 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

For women who gave birth in the last three to five years by caesarean (cesarean) section, DELCESRTOLD_ALL indicates whether they were told why the caesarean (cesarean) procedure was performed.

DELCESRTOLD_ALL consists of separate variables, covering the most recent birth (DELCESRTOLD_01) and, in some cases, additional births (potentially, DELCESRTOLD_02, DELCESRTOLD_03, DELCESRTOLD_04, DELCESRTOLD_05, and DELCESRTOLD_06).

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, DELCESRTOLD_ALL is largely comparable. See country specific comparability for more information.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DELCESRTOLD_ALL is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Bangladesh 2018: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 3 years before the survey, who had a caesarean section for the last birth, and the caesarean section was proposed by the doctor.
  • Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, who delivered in a heatlh facility by caesarean section.
  • Bangladesh: 2018-W
  • Morocco: 2003-W, 2003-W