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FEVGIV1ST (FEVGIV1ST)
First medication given to treat fever/cough
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This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.

Description

For young children who took two or more medications for a fever or cough in the past 2 weeks, FEVGIV1ST reports the name of the first medication given to the child to treat a fever or cough.

The related variable FEVGIV2ND reports the name of the second medication given to the child to treat a fever or cough.

The related variable FEVGIV3RD reports the name of the third medication given to the child to treat a fever or cough.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FEVGIV1ST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FEVGIV1ST is a country-specific variable and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

No universe descriptions are currently available.
  • Congo Brazzaville: 2011-C
  • Gabon: 2012-C