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MLPREKNOW
(MLPREKNOW)Knows that malaria can be prevented
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MLPREKNOW indicates whether the woman knows that malaria can be prevented.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, MLPREKNOW is comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
Prior to Phase 8, MLPREKNOW is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire. In Phase 8, this variable has the standard name ML503.
Universe
- Burkina Faso 2021: All women age 15-49.
- Ghana 2022: All women age 15-49.
- Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
- Madagascar 2021: All women age 15-49.
- Tanzania 2015: All women age 15-49.
- Tanzania 2022: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the men's survey.
