Comparability
In addition to slight differences in question wording, the response categories for HHOUTPAT1LOCHH may vary across samples.
The harmonized coding categories in the IPUMS-DHS variable HHOUTPAT1LOCHH were constructed to reflect the major and minor categories in the original DHS variable(s). The major categories are:
- 1000: Public sector facilities
- 2000: Private medical sector facilities
- 3000: Religious/mission facilities
- 4000: Other facilities
The second, third, and fourth digits of HHOUTPAT1LOCHH's codes distinguish between specific locations and provide detail present in only some samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HHOUTPAT1LOCHH is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS household questionnaire or standard out-of-pocket health expenditures module.