Codes and Frequencies
Description
HCOTH indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported she has sought help from some other source. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific response categories included in a particular sample.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Rwanda |
South Africa |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, HCOTH is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HCOTH is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Rwanda [top]
The 2014 Rwanda survey asks where the woman has ever sought help for her current symptoms.
Comparability — South Africa [top]
The 2016 South Africa survey asks where the woman received health, medical, or dental care in the last month.
Universe
- Rwanda 2014: Women age 15-49 who have sought help or care for symptoms.
- South Africa 2016: Women age 15-49 who received health, medical, or dental care in the last month, in households selected for the adult health questionnaire.
