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DELHMFATH_01 (DELHMFATH_01)
Why not deliver in health facility: Father didn't think necessary (last birth)
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Description

DELHMFATH_01 indicates whether the father thinking it was not necessary was a reason why the respondent did not deliver her most recent child in a health facility. The "father" in question may be the father of the child being delivered, though this is not explicitly stated. The interviewer recorded all reasons mentioned.

Comparability

DELHMFATH_01 has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DELHMFATH_01 is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and gave birth at home.
  • Ghana: 2008-W, 2008-W