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GPS coordinates and variable names in SPA data [message #15932]

Sun, 07 October 2018 21:57

srussell
Messages: 1
Registered: October 2018

Member

Hello,

I have two basic questions about the SPA datasets, specifically those in Senegal.

First, there are several webpages that indicate the SPA datasets include GPS coordinates or are geo-referenced. For instance, under the survey characteristics for the 2017 SPA in Senegal (https://dhsprogram.com/what-we-do/survey/survey-display-534.cfm), there is a bullet point for "GPS/georeferenced." However, I can not find any coordinates after having downloaded the dataset. Are these coordinates actually available? If so, where?

Second, what file is the best link between the variable names in the SPA datasets and the questions on the SPA questionnaires? The user notes that come with the 2017 SPA in Senegal suggest that, because only raw files are available, one should consult the "facility and provider questionnaire" to identify the variables. However, it is not clear to me how the questions in the SPA questionnaires here (https:// dhsprogram.com/What-We-Do/Survey-Types/SPA-Questionnaires.cf m) link to the variable names to the raw dataset. Is there another file that makes this connection?

Thanks so much for your help.

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Re: GPS coordinates and variable names in SPA data [message #16156 is a reply to message #15932]

Mon, 12 November 2018 14:26

fcavallaro
Messages: 17
Registered: October 2015
Location: London, UK

Member

Hello,

It looks like the GPS data are "not yet available" for the Senegal SPA. Is there an estimated date of release for these?

Many thanks,
Francesca

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Re: GPS coordinates and variable names in SPA data [message #16160 is a reply to message #16156]

Tue, 13 November 2018 05:16

fcavallaro
Messages: 17
Registered: October 2015
Location: London, UK

Member

Another question: how can I request access to the GPS datasets for the 2012-13 SPA? I cannot find this option under the relevant project page in my accounts.

Many thanks,
Francesca

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Re: GPS coordinates and variable names in SPA data [message #16170 is a reply to message #16160]

Fri, 16 November 2018 18:29

tfish-DHS
Messages: 48
Registered: August 2017
Location: Maryland, USA

Member

All of the pre-2017 GPS data for the Senegal SPA is now available for download

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Re: GPS coordinates and variable names in SPA data [message #16175 is a reply to message #16170]

Sat, 17 November 2018 13:43

fcavallaro
Messages: 17
Registered: October 2015
Location: London, UK

Member

Many thanks for your response! I have just submitted the request.

Is there an estimated release date for the 2017 SPA GPS? This would be useful to know to decide whether it's worth waiting for the 2017 data before submitting a paper.

Thanks again,
Francesca

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