DIATRSUNKFONT
(DIATRSUNKFONT)
Signs diarrhea needs treatment: Sunken fontanelle
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DIATRSUNKFONT indicates whether the respondent reported, in response to an open-ended question, that a sunken fontanelle indicates a child sick with diarrhea should be taken to a health facility or health worker for treatment.
Comparability
DIATRSUNKFONT has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about signs of diarrheal illness indicating the child should be taken to a health facility is included in Phase III of the standard DHS questionnaire. DIATRSUNKFONT is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- South Africa 1998: All women age 15-49.