Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
MLPRESOTH (MLPRESOTH)
How woman avoids malaria: Other
Return to Malaria prevention variables list

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

MLPRESOTH indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported using some other method to avoid malaria. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a particular sample.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, MLPRESOTH has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who do something to avoid malaria.
  • Mali 2018: All women age 15-49.
  • Namibia 2006: Women age 15-49 who knew what they would do if they suspected they had malaria.
  • Guinea: 1999-W, 1999-C, 1999-B
  • Mali: 2018-W, 2018-C, 2018-B, 2018-W
  • Namibia: 2006-B, 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-W