Codes and Frequencies
Description
ATGA7 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported the public program for the fight against sexually transmitted infections (PLIST) as a source for testing for the AIDS virus. This response category is country-specific to Gabon.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, ATGA7 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about where one can get tested for the AIDS virus is included in Phase V forward of the standard DHS questionnaire. ATGA7 is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Gabon 2012: Women age 15-49 who have heard of HIV/AIDS and have never been tested for HIV/AIDS.