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The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
ORSWATERTYP (ORSWATERTYP)
Type of water used for ORS
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Description

ORSWATERTYP reports the type of water (boiled, bottled, plain, or some other type) the respondent last used to prepare an ORS packet.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ORSWATERTYP has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have given birth in the 5 years before the survey and who have ever prepared ORS.
  • Yemen 1991: Ever-married women age 15-54 who have given birth in the 5 years before the survey and who have ever prepared ORS.
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Yemen: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B