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MLPREWEEDS (MLPREWEEDS)
Way to avoid getting malaria: Clear weeds around the house
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Description

MLPREWEEDS indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported clearing weeds away from the house as a way to avoid malaria.

Comparability

MLPREWEEDS has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Ghana 2016: All women age 15-49.
  • Malawi 2017: Women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
  • Ghana: 2016-W, 2016-C
  • Malawi: 2017-W, 2017-C