Comparability — Index
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWDISCH. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWDISCH is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The 2000 Bangladesh survey first asks an open-ended question about complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery that require medical treatment. This is followed by a series of closed-ended (yes/no) questions asking whether the respondent has heard of the specific complications. The 2000 Bangladesh survey includes "bad smelling vaginal discharge" as a response category.
The 2004 Bangladesh survey asks an open-ended question about complications during pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery that may cause death to the mother. The 2004 Bangladesh survey includes "foul-smelling discharge with fever" as a response category.
