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This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
For children whose mothers received antenatal care, ANCNGO indicates whether the mothers received care at a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Some samples in the "ANC" series include categories that can be consolidated into a single response. IPUMS-DHS uses supplemental programming to combine these responses in a standard variable, such as ANCNGO, while preserving the separate responses in country-specific variables.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
In addition to universe differences, ANCNGO varies slightly in question wording across samples, as different types of NGOs are mentioned. This variable is ultimately concerned with whether any NGO was reported, not about the specific type of NGO mentioned. Additionally, in some cases, multiple categories were consolidated to form a single, more comprehensive response. Countries of particular interest are noted below.
Due to considerable variation in wording, IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Survey Text tab for samples of interest.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question on where antenatal care was sought is included in Phase V forward of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Although these responses regarding the location of antenatal care are country-specific and not included in the standard DHS modules, they are integrated in ANCNGO to increase comparability across samples.
