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MLPRESCREEN (MLPRESCREEN)
Way to avoid getting malaria: House screening
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Description

MLPRESCREEN indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported house screening as a way to avoid malaria. House screening can involve putting screens over the doors, windows, and eaves, or over the ceilings in the house.

Comparability

MLPRESCREEN has some differences in question wording that may affect comparability. See country-specific comparability for more information.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Madagascar 2021: All women age 15-49.
  • Tanzania 2015: All women age 15-49.
  • Madagascar: 2021-W, 2021-C, 2021-B
  • Tanzania: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W