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.
Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes
Description
SURGERYFS indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported that her most recent surgical operation in the last 5 years was a fistula repair.
Comparability
SURGERYFS has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
SURGERYFS is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
Zambia 2018: Women age 15-49 who had a surgery in the last 5 years.
