Codes and Frequencies
Description
AIDGLOVELOWR indicates whether the woman reported, in response to an open-ended question, that using gloves reduces the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
Eswatini (Swaziland) |
Lesotho |
Comparability
Apart from differences in question wording discussed below, AIDGLOVELOWR has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
AIDGLOVELOWR is a country-specific variable, but it is part of a series on avoiding HIV/AIDS that is included in Phases III and IV of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Eswatini (Swaziland) [top]
The 2006 Eswatini/Swaziland survey includes "always use gloves" as a write-in response category.
Comparability — Lesotho [top]
The 2004 Lesotho survey includes "Use gloves" as a write-in response category.
Universe
- Eswatini (Swaziland) 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Lesotho 2004: All women age 15-49.