HHOTHHLTHCOSTHH is a 8-digit numeric variable.
0 = No cost/free
99999994 = Item not applicable
99999995 = Paid in kind only
99999996 = Non-resident
99999997 = Don't know
99999998 = Missing
99999999 = NIU (not in universe)
Description
HHOTHHLTHCOSTHH reports how much the household spent on health-related items without a consultation in the last four weeks. This includes buying vitamins, medicines and herbal remedies without consulting a health provider, pharmacy, or traditional healer. This also other-health related items, such as bandages/plasters, thermometers, or other medical devices.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
In addition to universe differences and slight differences in question wording, the units reported in HHOTHHLTHCOSTHH reflect the specific currency used in a given country. See country-specific comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HHOTHHLTHCOSTHH is not included in any phase of the standard DHS household questionnaire, but it is included in Phase VII forward of the standard out-of-pocket health expenditures module.
Comparability — Congo (Democratic Republic) [top]
The 2013 Democratic Republic of the Congo survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in the United States dollar (USD).
Comparability — Guinea [top]
The 2018 Guinea survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in Guinean francs.
Comparability — Jordan [top]
The 2017 Jordan survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in the Jordanian dinar (JOD). Responses are top-coded at 99993.
Comparability — Liberia [top]
The 2013 Liberian survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in Liberian dollars.
Comparability — Rwanda [top]
The 2010 Rwanda survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in the Rwandan franc (RWF).
Comparability — Tanzania [top]
The 2015 Tanzania survey reports the amount spent on other health-related items in the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).
Universe
- Congo (Democratic Republic) 2013: Women age 15-49 in households selected for the health expenditures module.
- Guinea 2018: All women age 15-49.
- Jordan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49 in households selected for the health expenditures module with at least one member who received outpatient care in the last 4 weeks.
- Liberia 2013: All women age 15-49.
- Rwanda 2010: All women age 15-49.
- Tanzania 2015: All women age 15-49.
