Codes and Frequencies
Description
HCSEEKTREATSELF indicates whether the respondent visited a medical facility or camp seeking medical treatment for herself in the past 3 months.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
Along from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, HCSEEKTREATSELF has some country-specific differences that may limit comparability. See country-specific comparability section for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HCSEEKTREATSELF is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Bangladesh [top]
The Bangladesh 2018 survey asks if the woman visited a community care clinic seeking general health treatment in the past 3 months. The Bangladesh 2019 survey created additional variables that address specific types of medical treatment for self, including tuberculosis HCSEEKTB, and non-communicable diseases (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) HCSEEKNCD.
Universe
- Bangladesh 2018: Ever-married women age 15-49 who reported that they were aware of any community clinic in their area.
- India 2015: All women age 15-49.
- India 2019: Women age 15-49 who visited a health facility or camp for reasons other than visiting a community health worker.
