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Description
STICHANYR (V858F) indicates whether the female respondent reported having the sexually transmitted infection chancroid in the past 12 months. This bacterial infection causes ulceration of lymph nodes in the groin and open sores on or around the genitalia.
Comparability
Apart from universes differences, STICHANYR (V858F) has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
STICHANYR (V858F) is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire, but it is included as a standard recode variable for Phase III.
Universe
Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have had an STI in the past 12 months.
Togo 1998: Women age 15-49 who have heard of STIs and have had an STI in the past 12 months.
