Codes and Frequencies
Description
AIDFAITHLOWR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported remaining faithful to one's partner(s) reduces the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Comparability — Index
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Gabon |
India |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, AIDFAITHLOWR has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
A question asking, "Is there anything a person can do to avoid getting AIDS or the virus that causes AIDS? What can a person do?" is included in Phases III and IV of the standard DHS questionnaire. AIDFAITHLOWR is a country-specific response category.
Comparability — Gabon [top]
In the 2000 Gabon survey, the response category refers to "ask partner to be faithful."
Comparability — India [top]
In the 2019 India survey, the response category refers to "limit sex to one partner/stay faithful to one partner."
Universe
- Gabon 2000: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS.
- India 2019: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS, in households selected for the state module.
- Senegal 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS and believe it can be prevented.
- Senegal 1997: All women age 15-49.
