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STILLBIRTHMAC (STILLBIRTHMAC)
Stillbith macerated (shows signs of prepartum death)
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Description

STILLBIRTHMAC indicates whether the woman's last stillbirth was "macerated," that is, showed symptoms in skin and soft tissue (such as discoloration, redness, peeling, or breakdown) suggesting fetal death occurred well before delivery.

Comparability

STILLBIRTHMAC has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

STILLBIRTHMAC is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Eswatini (Swaziland) 2006: Women age 15-49 who ever had a stillbirth.
  • Eswatini (Swaziland): 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B