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ILLTRPRESC

(ILLTRPRESC)
Treatment for illness: Prescribed medical
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Description

ILLTRPRESC indicates whether the respondent treated her illness with a prescribed medical treatment.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ILLTRPRESC is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Niger 2012: Women age 15-49 who suffered from an illness in the last 12 months.
  • Senegal 2010: Women age 15-49 who are suffering from an illness.
  • Niger: 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B
  • Senegal: 2010-W, 2010-C, 2010-B