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MENSTAKEBATH (MENSTAKEBATH)
Take a bath during menstrual period
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Description

MENSTAKEBATH indicates whether the woman takes baths during her menstrual period.

Comparability

MENSTAKEBATH has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MENSTAKEBATH is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.

Universe

  • India 2019: Women age 15-49 who menstruated less than 6 months ago.
  • India: 2019-W, 2019-C, 2019-B