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UNWANTPGRES (UNWANTPGRES)
Result of unwanted pregnancy
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Description

UNWANTPGRES indicates whether the woman who had an unwanted or unintended pregnancy went to term, failed to terminate the pregnancy, terminated the pregnancy, or is still pregnant.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, UNWANTPGRES has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

UNWANTPGRES is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have ever had an unwanted pregnancy
  • Senegal 1992: Women age 15-49 who have ever had an unwanted pregnancy
  • Senegal 1997: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and have had an unwanted pregnancy.
  • Central African Republic: 1995-W, 1995-C, 1995-B
  • Senegal: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B, 1997-W, 1997-C, 1997-B