Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| 0 | No | X | X |
| 1 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Don't know | · | X |
| 8 | Missing | · | X |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | · |
Description
NHISNEEDLAB indicates whether the respondent needs laboratory investigations that are not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Ghana.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, NHISNEEDLAB has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
NHISNEEDLAB is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who need health services not covered by NHIS.
- Ghana 2014: All women age 15-49.
Ghana:
2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B, 2008-W, 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W
Survey Text
Ghana 2008
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1015K. What are these services? Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
FAMILY PLANNING A
LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS B
ANTENATAL CARE C
POSTNATAL CARE D
CARE FOR NEWBORN FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS E
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ X
Ghana 2014
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1022) What are these services?
Anything else?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
FAMILY PLANNING A
LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS B
ANTENATAL CARE C
POSTNATAL CARE D
CARE FOR NEWBORN FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS E
OTHER (SPECIFY) _____ X