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HYSTOPPLACE (HYSTOPPLACE)
Place where hysterectomy was performed
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Description

HYSTOPPLACE reports the type of medical facility where the respondent had a hysterectomy performed.

The harmonized coding categories in the IPUMS-DHS variable HYSTOPPLACE were constructed to reflect the major and minor categories in the original DHS variable. The major categories are:

  • 100: Public sector facilities
  • 200: Private medical sector facilities
  • 300: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

The second and third digits of HYSTOPPLACE's codes distinguish between specific locations and provide additional detail, if available.

Comparability

HYSTOPPLACE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

HYSTOPPLACE is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • India 2015: Women age 15-49 who have had a hysterectomy.
  • India: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W