Description

MLSYMPERHITEMP indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported a persistently high temperature as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMFEV indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported fever only as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMHITEMPFAINT indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported a high temperature with fainting as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMHITEMPCONV indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported a high temperature with convulsions as a symptom of malaria.

Comparability

MLSYMPERHITEMP has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

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