Description

DIATRSUNKFONT indicates whether the respondent reported, in response to an open-ended question, that a sunken fontanelle indicates a child sick with diarrhea should be taken to a health facility or health worker for treatment.

Comparability

DIATRSUNKFONT has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

An open-ended question about signs of diarrheal illness indicating the child should be taken to a health facility is included in Phase III of the standard DHS questionnaire. DIATRSUNKFONT is a country-specific response category.

Universe