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MHHELPCOMM

(MTH18D)
Sought help for depression or anxiety symptoms from community health worker
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Description

For women who experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety in the past two weeks, MHHELPCOMM (MTH18D) indicates whether the woman sought help from a community health worker or fieldworker.

For more information about help-seeking behavior for depression and anxiety symptoms, see MHSEEKHELP.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, MHHELPCOMM (MTH18D) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MHHELPCOMM (MTH18D) is a standard variable that is part of the optional Mental Health module introduced in DHS Phase 8.

Universe

  • Bangladesh 2022: Ever-married women age 15-49 not in households selected for the short women's interview and who reported at least one symptom of depression or anxiety in the past 2 weeks.
  • Mozambique 2022: All women age 15-49.
  • Nepal 2022: Women age 15-49 in households not selected for hemoglobin measurement and who reported at least one symptom of depression or anxiety in the past 2 weeks.
  • Bangladesh: 2022-W
  • Mozambique: 2022-W
  • Nepal: 2022-W