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FSSYMPSTOOL (FSSYMPSTOOL)
Signs of fistula: Involuntary stools discharge
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Description

FSSYMPSTOOL indicates whether the woman reported involuntary bowel movements as a 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, FSSYMPSTOOL is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FSSYMPSTOOL 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