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Codes and Frequencies
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Description
UNWANTPGEV indicates whether the woman ever had an unwanted or unintended pregnancy. The question wording does not indicate whether the respondent wanted no more births at all or just did not want a birth at that time.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, UNWANTPGEV has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
UNWANTPGEV is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Bangladesh 1994: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex.
- Namibia 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Senegal 1992: All women age 15-49.
- Senegal 1997: Women age 15-49 who have ever had sex.
Bangladesh:
1994-W, 1994-C, 1994-B, 1994-W
Central African Republic:
1995-W, 1995-C, 1995-B
Namibia:
2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B
Senegal:
1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B, 1997-W, 1997-C, 1997-B
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