Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months, STIADTD9 indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, they reported seeking advice or treatment from a public/private village pharmacy or health center for this problem. This response category is country-specific to Chad.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, STIADTD9 has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about where the woman received advice/treatment for an STI is included in Phase III and Phase V forward of the standard DHS questionnaire. STIADTD9 is a country-specific response category.
Universe
- Chad 1996: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had a sexually transmitted infection for which they sought treatment in the last 12 months.
- Chad 2014: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex and who had symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection in the last 12 months, in households selected for the men's survey.