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STICHANYR (V858F)
Had STI in past 12 months: Chancroid
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Description

STICHANYR (V858F) indicates whether the female respondent reported having the sexually transmitted infection chancroid in the past 12 months. This bacterial infection causes ulceration of lymph nodes in the groin and open sores on or around the genitalia.

Comparability

Apart from universes differences, STICHANYR (V858F) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

STICHANYR (V858F) is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire, but it is included as a standard recode variable for Phase III.

Universe

  • Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have had an STI in the past 12 months.
  • Togo 1998: Women age 15-49 who have heard of STIs and have had an STI in the past 12 months.
  • Central African Republic: 1995-W, 1995-C, 1995-B
  • Togo: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B