Comparability — Index
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ALDRINKTYPNO is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ALDRINKTYPNO is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in the standard DHS questionnaire in any phase.
Comparability — Liberia [top]
The 2013 Liberia survey asks, "When you drink alcohol, how many drinks did you usually have? We count one drink as one can or bottle of beer, one glass of wine, or one shot of liquor."
Comparability — Namibia [top]
The 2013 Namibia survey asks, "During the past two weeks, when you consumed alcohol, on average, how many bottles/glasses/tots of alcohol did you have per day?"
Comparability — Zimbabwe [top]
The 2015 Zimbabwe survey asks, "In the last 30 days, how many alcoholic drinks did you have on a typical day when you drank alcohol?"