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PPGYNEX_01 (PPGYNEX_01)
Post-partum check: Gynecological exam (last birth)
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Description

PPGYNEX_01 indicates whether a health care provider gave the woman a gynecological exam when her health was checked after giving birth (for the last birth).

Comparability

Apart from slight differences in question wording, PPGYNEX_01 is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

PPGYNEX_01 is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, and whose health was checked after delivery.
  • Nepal 2006: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, and whose health was checked after delivery.
  • Morocco: 2003-W, 2003-W
  • Nepal: 2006-W