DELUMBCUTNBLADE_01
(DELUMBCUTNBLADE_01)
Instrument used to cut umbilical cord: New/boiled blade (last birth)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DELUMBCUTNBLADE_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported a new or boiled blade was used to cut the umbilical cord (for the last birth).
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Bangladesh |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DELUMBCUTNBLADE_01 is largely comparable across most samples. See comparability for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DELUMBCUTNBLADE_01 is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The 2007 and 2018 Bangladesh surveys asks specifically if the instrument used to cut the umbilical cord was boiled before the umbilical cord was cut. It does not specify if the instrument is a blade or not.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, who delieved their last-born child at home, and who knew what was used to cut the umbilical cord.
- Nepal 2016: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, who did not deliver in a health facility, and did not use a special safe delivery kit.
