Description

MLPREREPEL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported using insect repellant as a way to avoid malaria.

The related variable MLPREINSECTREPEL indicates whether the female respondent reported using insecticide, pesticides, or mosquito repellant in the form of diffusers, creams, or lotions as a way to avoid malaria.

Comparability

Apart from slight differences in question wording, MLPREREPEL has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

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