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HEALTHVISYR
(HEALTHVISYR)
Visited health care provider in past 12 months
Codes and Frequencies
Description
HEALTHVISYR indicates whether the respondent has visited a health care provider in the past 12 months.
Comparability
Along with universe differences, HEALTHVISYR differs in question wording in ways that may impact the comparability between surveys. Researchers should consult the question wording for samples of interest.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HEALTHVISYR is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Cameroon 2018: Women age 15-49 who smoke or use tobacco.
- Gabon 2012: All women age 15-49.
- India 2015: Women age 15-49 who smoke or use tobacco.
- India 2019: Women age 15-49 who smoke or use tobacco.
- Liberia 1986: Women age 15-49 who know the location of the nearest health facility.
