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MENSAGOWHY
(MENSAGOWHY)
Reason for not having menstrual period recently
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MENSAGOWHY reports why the female respondent has not had a menstrual period for an extended period.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
MENSAGOWHY has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MENSAGOWHY is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.
Comparability — Sri Lanka [top]
In the 1987 Sri Lanka survey, this question is asked of women whose last menstrual period was more than eight weeks ago.
Universe
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 whose last menstrual period was more than 8 weeks ago.
