Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| 0 | No | X | X | X |
| 1 | Yes | X | X | X |
| 8 | Missing | X | X | X |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X | · |
Description
FSSYMPBOTH indicates whether the woman reported both involuntary urination and involuntary bowel movements as the main manifestation of fistula.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FSSYMPBOTH is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FSSYMPBOTH is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in the standard DHS module on fistula.
Universe
- Mali 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of fistula.
- Niger 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of fistula.
- Niger 2012: All women age 15-49.
Mali:
2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B, 2006-W
Niger:
2006-B, 2006-C, 2006-W, 2006-W, 2012-C, 2012-B, 2012-W, 2012-W
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