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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.
DIABETESPRESC (DIABETESPRESC)
Received prescription for diabetes
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Description

DIABETESPRESC indicates whether a health professional has ever prescribed medication to control the woman's diabetes or hyperglycemia.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DIABETESPRESC has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DIABETESPRESC is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with diabetes, in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Cameroon 2018: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with diabetes.
  • Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with diabetes, in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Mali 2018: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with diabetes.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Cameroon: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B
  • Madagascar: 2021-B, 2021-C, 2021-W
  • Mali: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B, 2018-W