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MLPRESINSECTREPEL

(MLPRESINSECTREPEL)
How woman avoids malaria: Uses insecticide or mosquito repellant
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Description

MLPRESINSECTREPEL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported using insecticide, pesticides, or mosquito repellant in the form of diffusers, creams, or lotions as a way she is avoiding malaria.

The related variable MLPRESREPEL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported using insect repellant only as a way she is avoiding malaria.

Comparability

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

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Burkina Faso 2014: All women age 15-49.
  • Mali 2015: All women age 15-49.
  • Mali 2018: All women age 15-49.
  • Burkina Faso: 2014-W, 2014-C
  • Mali: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B, 2018-W