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TBSPREDBED
(TBSPREDBED)TB spread by: Sharing clothes/bed/towel
Codes and Frequencies
Description
TBSPREDBED indicates whether the woman stated, in response to an open-ended question, that tuberculosis is spread by sharing clothing, bed linen, or towels.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, TBSPREDBED has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
TBSPREDBED is a country-specific response category not included on the standard DHS questionnaire. Questions on how TB is spread were included in the standard questionnaire for Phase 5 and in the recode manual for Phase 5 forward.
Universe
- India 2005: Women age 15-49 who have heard of TB.
- Malawi 2010: All women age 15-49.
- Nepal 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Nepal 2016: All women age 15-49.
