HEPSTERIL
(HEPSTERIL)
Prevent hepatitis: Ensure dental instruments are sterilized
Codes and Frequencies
Description
HEPSTERIL indicates whether the respondent reported, in response to an open-ended question, that hepatitis can be avoided by making sure that instruments at the dentist are properly sterilized.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Pakistan |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, HEPSTERIL is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HEPSTERIL is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Pakistan [top]
The 2012 and 2017 Pakistan surveys ask about hepatitis B or C.
Universe
- Afghanistan 2015: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Pakistan 2012: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of hepatitis B or C.
- Pakistan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of hepatitis B or C.
