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UNWANTPGCRTG (UNWANTPGCRTG)
Treatment for unwanted pregnancy: Curettage
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Description

UNWANTPGCRTG indicates whether the female respondent terminated or tried to terminate an unwanted pregnancy with curettage (use of a sharp surgical instrument to remove uterine tissue).

Comparability

UNWANTPGCRTG has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

UNWANTPGCRTG is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS women's questionnaire.

Universe

  • Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who terminated or tried to terminate unwanted pregnancy.
  • Central African Republic: 1995-W