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DELUMBCUTUBLADE_01 (DELUMBCUTUBLADE_01)
Instrument used to cut umbilical cord: Used blade (last birth)
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Description

DELUMBCUTUBLADE_01 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported a used blade was used to cut the umbilical cord (for the last birth).

Comparability

DELUMBCUTUBLADE_01 has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DELUMBCUTUBLADE_01 is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Liberia 2019: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and who did not deliver in a health facility.
  • Nepal 2016: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey, who did not deliver in a health facility, and did not use a special safe delivery kit.
  • Liberia: 2019-W
  • Nepal: 2016-W, 2016-W