Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
ghana
93
|
india
92
|
malaw
92
|
nepal
96
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | Yes | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Missing | X | X | X | X |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X | X | · |
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Description
ORSPRIVMOB (V424M) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported a private mobile clinic as a source for an oral rehydration solution (ORS).
ORS is a typically used to treat dehydration in individuals with diarrhea.
Comparability — Index
|
GENERAL |
Ghana |
Comparability
In addition to slight universe differences, ORSPRIVMOB (V424M) varies slightly in question wording across samples. This response category is consistently organized under the "Private Sector" header and is worded as "mobile clinic." However, there is some variation in the terminology used to refer to ORS, as some samples used local brand names. Samples of particular interest are noted below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ORSPRIVMOB (V424M) is included in Phase II of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Ghana [top]
In the Ghana 1993 survey, this question asks where the woman can obtain an ORS or Phermerol packet.
Universe
- Ghana 1993: Women age 15-49, who gave birth in the 3 years before the survey, who have ever heard of ORS.
- India 1992: Ever-married women age 13-49, who gave birth in the 4 years before the survey, who have ever heard of ORS.
- Malawi 1992: Women age 15-49, who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, who have ever heard of ORS.
- Nepal 1996: Ever-married women age 15-49.
Survey Text
| Ghana 1993 |
| India 1992 |
| Malawi 1992 |
| Nepal 1996 |
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
GOVERNMENT HEALTH CENTER B
GOVERNMENT HEALTH POST C
MOBILE CLINIC D
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER E
PHARMACY/DRGST./CHEMIST G
PRIVATE DOCTOR/CLINIC H
MOBILE CLINIC I
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER J
TRADITIONAL PRACTITIONER L
PROBE: Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE B
SUB-CENTRE C
MOBILE CLINIC D
VILLAGE HEALTH GUIDE E
GOVERNMENT PARAMEDIC F
PHARMACY/DRUGSTORE H
PRIVATE DOCTOR I
MOBILE CLINIC J
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER K
TRADITIONAL PRACTITIONER M
PROBE: Anywhere else?
RECORD ALL PLACES MENTIONED.
PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE B
DISPENSARY C
OTHER FIXED FACILITY D
MOBILE CLINIC E
PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE G
DISPENSARY H
PRIVATE DOCTOR I
CHEMIST J
MOBILE CLINIC K
TRADITIONAL PRACTITIONER M
DON'T KNOW O
PROBE: Where else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
PRY./HEALTH CENTRE B
HEALTH/SUB-HEALTH POST C
MOBILE CLINIC D
FIELD WORKER E
OTHER PUBLIC (SPECIFY)_________________________F
CLINIC/NURSING HOME H
PHARMACY I
MOBILE CLINIC J
COMM. HEALTH WORKER K
OTHER PRIVATE (SPECIFY)________________________L
TRAD. PRACTITIONER O