MLMSGANCHH
(MLMSGANCHH)
Heard malaria message about pregnant women getting ANC and meds (HH respondent)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MLMSGANCHH indicates whether, in response to a yes/no question, the respondent for the household survey reported having recently heard or seen a message recommending antenatal care and treatment with anti-malarial drugs for pregnant women to prevent malaria.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Ghana |
Comparability
MLMSGANCHH has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MLMSGANCHH is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS household questionnaire.
Comparability — Ghana [top]
The 2014 Ghana survey used a reference period of "the past 6 months" for the message. In that survey, the recommendation for pregnant women was "3 doses of SP/Fansidar during pregnancy" to prevent malaria.
Universe
- Ghana 2014: All women age 15-49.
