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MLHADYRTEST (MLHADYRTEST)
Blood sample confirmed last malaria diagnosis
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Description

MLHADYRTEST indicates whether the female respondent's diagnosis of malaria was confirmed with a blood sample and malaria testing.

Comparability

MLHADYRTEST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Ghana 2016: Women age 15-49 who had malaria in the past year and sought treatment.
  • Ghana: 2016-W, 2016-C