BPAVGDIA is a 3-digit numeric variable.

995 = Refused
996 = Technical problems
997 = Other
998 = Missing
999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

For women who agreed to have blood pressure measured during the survey, BPAVGDIA reports the woman's average diastolic pressure measurement.

The related variable BPAVGSYS reports the woman's average systolic pressure measurement.

In the surveys that measured a woman's blood pressure, the interviewer measured the person's blood pressure at three different times during the survey. Because blood pressure measurements only represent an instantaneous value, the average of multiple measurements may provide more accurate results. The related variables BP1DIA, BP2DIA, and BP3DIA report the first, second, and third diastolic measurements taken during the survey.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, BPAVGDIA has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

BPAVGDIA is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe