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MLSYMJOINT (MLSYMJOINT)
Symptom of malaria: Joint pains
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Description

MLSYMJOINT indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported joint pains as a symptom of malaria.

Comparability

MLSYMJOINT has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MLSYMJOINT 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 have heard of malaria.
  • Guinea: 1999-W, 1999-C, 1999-B