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NHISNEEDPOST (NHISNEEDPOST)
Needs service not covered by NHIS: Postnatal care
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Description

NHISNEEDPOST indicates whether the respondent needs some type of postnatal care that is not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Ghana.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, NHISNEEDPOST has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

NHISNEEDPOST is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who need health services not covered by NHIS.
  • Ghana 2014: All women age 15-49.
  • Ghana: 2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B, 2008-W, 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W