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STIADGA11
(STIADGA11)
Sought STI advice from: National social security medical and social center (para-public) (Gabon)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months, STIADGA11 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported seeking advice or treatment from a national social security medical and social center (para-public) for this problem. This response category is country-specific to Gabon.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, STIADGA11 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about where the woman received advice/treatment for an STI is included in Phases III, V and VI forward of the standard DHS questionnaire.
STIADGA11 is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Gabon 2012: Women age 15-49 who had an STI, abnormal genital discharge, or a genital ulcer/sore in the last 12 months.
