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NIGHTSWEATS (NIGHTSWEATS)
Woman has drenching night sweats
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Description

NIGHTSWEATS indicates whether the woman currently has drenching night sweats. Night sweats may be a symptom of menopause, infection (such as tuberculosis or HIV), or other factors (such as hormone disorders).

Comparability

NIGHTSWEATS has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Rwanda 2014: All women age 15-49.
  • Rwanda: 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W