Codes and Frequencies
Description
ANKNOWPREECL indicates whether the respondent reported pre-eclampsia as a symptom during pregnancy that requires immediate care.
According to the Mayo Clinic website, pre-eclampsia is a condition of pregnancy marked by the development of high blood pressure, high levels of protein in urine, vision problems, dizziness, headaches, and swelling of feet, legs, and hands. If untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to eclampsia, a serious condition that puts mother and child at risk of death.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in ANKNOWPREECL. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
ANKNOWPREECL 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 "severe headache/blurry vision/swollen arms and legs" 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 "pre-eclampsia" as a response category.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2000: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
