Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who gave birth in the last five years, ANCAREBJ4_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported that a matron (unqualified birth attendant) gave antenatal care (for the last birth). This response category is country-specific to Benin.
Comparability
Apart from slight differences in question wording, ANCAREBJ4_01 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about who provided antenatal care is included in Phase II forward of the standard DHS questionnaire. ANCAREBJ4_01 is a country-specific response.
Universe
- Benin 2001: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Benin 2011: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.