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PPH6WK_01 (PPH6WK_01)
Postpartum hemorrhage in 6 weeks after delivery (last birth)
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Description

PPH6WK_01 indicates whether the woman experienced postpartum hemorrhaging (vaginal bleeding) in the first 6 weeks after delivery (for the last birth).

Comparability

Apart from slight differences in question wording, PPH6WK_01 is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

PPH6WK_01 is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • India 2005: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
  • India 2015: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
  • India 2019: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
  • Morocco 2003: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
  • India: 2005-W, 2005-W, 2015-W, 2015-W, 2019-W
  • Morocco: 2003-W, 2003-W