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Codes and Frequencies
Description
STIITCHBACK indicates whether the respondent reported itching or backaches as a sign of an STI (sexually transmitted infection).
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
Pakistan |
Comparability
STIITCHBACK has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
STIITCHBACK is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Pakistan [top]
The 2006 Pakistan survey includes "itching/backache" as a write-in response category.
Universe
- Pakistan 2006: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of any STIs other than HIV/AIDS.