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MLSYMVOMDIA (MLSYMVOMDIA)
Symptom of malaria: Vomiting/diarrhea

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Description

MLSYMVOMDIA indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported vomiting or diarrhea as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMVOM indicates whether the female respondent reported vomiting only as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMDIA indicates whether the female respondent reported diarrhea only as a symptom of malaria.

The related variable MLSYMAPPVOM indicates whether the female respondent reported lack of appetite or vomiting as a symptom of malaria.

Comparability

MLSYMVOMDIA is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe

  • Ghana 2016: All women age 15-49.
  • Ghana: 2016-W, 2016-C