Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months, STIADEG15 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported seeking advice or treatment from a public "health office" for this problem. This response category is country-specific to Egypt.
Comparability
STIADEG15 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about where the woman received advice/treatment for an STI is included in Phases III, V and VI forward of the standard DHS questionnaire. STIADEG15 is a country-specific response not included in the standard DHS module.
Universe
- Egypt 2005: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.
- Egypt 2008: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.
- Egypt 2014: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months.