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BPTEXERCISE (BPTEXERCISE)
Exercised in 30 minutes before first blood pressure measurement
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Description

For women who agreed to have blood pressure measured, BPTEXERCISE indicates whether the woman had conducted any vigorous physical activity or exercise in the 30 minutes before the first blood pressure measurement. Exercise can temporarily raise systolic or diastolic blood pressure measures.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, BPTEXERCISE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

BPTEXERCISE is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Benin 2017: Women age 30-49 who agreed to have blood pressure measured, in households selected for the men's survey.
  • Ghana 2014: Women age 15-49 who agreed to have blood pressure measured.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W
  • Ghana: 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W