HWFHEMOLEVEL (HA53) is a 3-digit numeric variable with 1 implied decimal place that represents the hemoglobin level in grams per deciliter of female household members, except for the following codes:
Codes
994 = Information not collected (CS)
995 = Not present
996 = Refused
997 = Other
998 = Missing
999 = NIU (not in universe)
Description
For female household members of childbearing age, HWFHEMOLEVEL (HA53) reports the level of hemoglobin in their blood, in terms of grams per deciliter (g/dl), based on testing of blood drawn by DHS personnel. Hemoglobin levels are tested to determine the presence and severity of anemia. HWFHEMOLEVEL is a 3-digit variable with 1 implied decimal place.
For a summary statement of the female household member's anemia status, based on grouped hemoglobin level results, see HWFANEMIALVL (HA57).
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, HWFHEMOLEVEL (HA53) is comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
HWFHEMOLEVEL is a standard recode variable for DHS Phase IV forward.
Universe
- Angola 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Senegal 2008: Female household members age 15-49, in households selected for weight, height, and hemoglobin measurements.
- Togo 2017: All women age 15-49.
Angola:
2006-W, 2006-H
Bangladesh:
2011-H
Benin:
2001-H, 2006-H, 2011-H, 2017-H
Burkina Faso:
2003-H, 2010-H
Burundi:
2010-H, 2016-H
Cameroon:
2004-H, 2011-H, 2018-H
Congo (Democratic Republic):
2007-H, 2013-H
Congo Brazzaville:
2011-H
Cote d'Ivoire:
2011-H
Egypt:
2000-H, 2005-H, 2014-H
Eswatini (Swaziland):
2006-H
Ethiopia:
2005-H, 2011-H, 2016-H
Gabon:
2012-H
Gambia:
2013-H, 2019-H
Ghana:
2003-H, 2008-H, 2014-H
Guinea:
2005-H, 2012-H, 2018-H
India:
2005-H, 2015-H, 2019-H
Jordan:
2002-H, 2007-H, 2009-H, 2012-H, 2017-H
Lesotho:
2004-H, 2009-H, 2014-H
Liberia:
2019-H
Madagascar:
2003-H, 2008-H
Malawi:
2004-H, 2010-H, 2016-H
Mali:
2001-H, 2006-H, 2012-H, 2018-H
Mozambique:
2011-H
Myanmar:
2015-H
Namibia:
2013-H
Nepal:
2006-H, 2011-H, 2016-H
Niger:
2006-H, 2012-H
Nigeria:
2018-H
Rwanda:
2005-H, 2010-H, 2014-H
Sao Tome:
2008-H
Senegal:
2005-H, 2008-H, 2008-W, 2010-H, 2017-H
Sierra Leone:
2008-H, 2013-H, 2019-H
South Africa:
2016-H
Tanzania:
2004-H, 2010-H, 2015-H
Togo:
2013-H, 2017-W, 2017-H
Uganda:
2001-H, 2006-H, 2011-H, 2016-H
Yemen:
2013-H
Zambia:
2018-H
Zimbabwe:
2005-H, 2010-H, 2015-H
