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OTHCHRONTR
(OTHCHRONTR)Receiving treatment for other chronic disease(s)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
OTHCHRONTR indicates whether the woman is currently receiving treatment for some other chronic disease. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a particular sample.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, OTHCHRONTR is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
OTHCHRONTR is a country-specific variable for most DHS phases. In Phase 8, the standard variable CHD23 is included in the optional module on chronic disease.
Universe
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with some other chronic disease, in households selected for the men's survey.
- Cameroon 2018: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with some other chronic disease.
- Lesotho 2023: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with some other chronic disease, in households selected for hemoglobin testing.
- Madagascar 2021: Women age 15-49 who have ever been diagnosed with some other chronic disease, in households selected for the men's survey.
