Description

MLPREPOWDERIRS indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported spraying or spreading powder indoors as a way to avoid malaria.

The related variable MLPREIRS refers to all forms of indoor residual spraying as a way to avoid malaria. MLPREPOWDERIRS specifically refers to the powdered form.

Comparability

MLPREPOWDERIRS has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MLPREPOWDERIRS is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

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