Comparability — Index
Comparability
MLTRELASTRX is largely comparable across samples. See below for more information.
For some samples, noted below, the survey included information specifying whether the malaria medication was taken with or without a prescription. To accommodate this detail, IPUMS DHS uses composite coding. All "yes" responses share a first digit code of "1"; the second digit distinguishes between whether the medication was taken with a prescription (coded "11") or without a prescription (coded "12").
Comparability - Standard DHS
MLTRELASTRX is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Ghana [top]
The 2016 Ghana MIS survey distinguishes between whether the medication was prescribed or taken without a prescription.
