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MLSYMBITTER (MLSYMBITTER)
Symptom of malaria: Bitterness in the mouth
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Description

MLSYMBITTER indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a bitter taste in the mouth as a symptom of malaria.

Comparability

MLSYMBITTER has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Burundi 2012: All women age 15-49 who have heard of malaria.
  • Ghana 2016: All women age 15-49.
  • Burundi: 2012-W, 2012-C
  • Ghana: 2016-W, 2016-C