Comparability — Index
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWHDACHE. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWHDACHE is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Afghanistan [top]
The 2015 Afghanistan survey includes "severe headache" as a response to an open-ended question about symptoms during pregnancy indicating the need to seek immediate care.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The 2004 Bangladesh survey includes "severe headache" as a response to an open-ended question about complications during pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery that may cause death to the mother.