IPUMS DHS: descr: HEALTHVISYR

IPUMS DHS

Demographic and Health Surveys

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HEALTHVISYR (HEALTHVISYR)

Visited health care provider in past 12 months

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Codes and Frequencies

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An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample

Code	Label	camer 18	gabon 12	india 15	india 19	liber 86
0	No	X	X	X	X	X
1	Yes	X	X	X	X	X
8	Missing	·	X	·	·	X
9	NIU (not in universe)	X	·	X	X	X

Comparability — Index

GENERAL

Gabon

Liberia

Comparability

Along with universe differences, HEALTHVISYR differs in question wording in ways that may impact the comparability between surveys. Researchers should consult the question wording for samples of interest.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Comparability — Gabon [top]

The 2012 Gabon survey asks whether the respondent has visited a public health establishment for herself or for a member of her family in the last 12 months.

Comparability — Liberia [top]

The 1986 Liberia survey asks whether the respondent has visited the nearest health clinic in the last year.

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Codes and Frequencies

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Comparability — Index

Comparability

Comparability — Gabon [top]

Comparability — Liberia [top]

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