Codes and Frequencies
Description
MLSPREDMQ indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported mosquitoes as a way to get malaria.
Comparability — Index
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Mali |
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Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording (described below), MLSPREDMQ is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MLSPREDMQ is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Guinea [top]
The 1999 Guinea survey specifies, "Being bitten by mosquitoes," as opposed to the more common "Mosquitoes."
Comparability — Mali [top]
The 2018 Mali survey specifies "mosquito bite" as opposed to the more common "mosquitoes."
Further, the 2018 Mali survey asks specifically about the main cause of malaria.
Comparability — Namibia [top]
The 2006 Namibia survey specifies, "Mosquito bites," as opposed to the more common "Mosquitoes."
Universe
- Ghana 2016: All women age 15-49.
- Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
- Mali 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Namibia 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
- Rwanda 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Rwanda 2005: All women age 15-49.
