ORSCOST is a 4-digit numeric variable.
0 = Free
9997 = Don't know
9998 = Missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)
Description
ORSCOST is a 4-digit numeric variable that reports the cost of an ORS packet, or what the respondent believes an ORS packet costs.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL Sri Lanka |
Sudan Tunisia |
Yemen |
Comparability
Along with universe differences, ORSCOST responses are reported in the differing currencies of the survey countries (see below).
Comparability - Standard DHS
ORSCOST is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Sri Lanka [top]
The 1987 Sri Lanka sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Sri Lankan rupees (LKR).
Comparability — Sudan [top]
The 1989 Sudan sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in first Sudanese pounds (SDP). The 1989 Sudan sample is top-coded at 90 Sudanese pounds.
Comparability — Tunisia [top]
The 1988 Tunisia sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Tunisian dinars (TND).
Comparability — Yemen [top]
The 1991 Yemen sample reports the cost of an ORS packet in Yemeni rial (YER).
Universe
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have ever given ORS to their children.
- Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of ORS.
- Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS.
- Yemen 1991: Ever-married women age 15-54 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey and have heard of ORS.
