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Possible error with V626a (Unmet need) [message #24440] Tue, 17 May 2022 00:38 Go to next message
bbmahapatra is currently offline  bbmahapatra
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It seems like the variable v626a provided in the data is not correct. As the total unmet need as per that variable is less than 1%. However, when computed using teh DHS syntax, it matches with the value provided in the fact sheet (9.4%). Can anyone please look into it?
Re: Possible error with V626a (Unmet need) [message #24445 is a reply to message #24440] Tue, 17 May 2022 04:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
abhi is currently offline  abhi
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+1 on that, raised this some days back.
Re: Possible error with V626a (Unmet need) [message #24536 is a reply to message #24440] Fri, 27 May 2022 10:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Janet-DHS is currently offline  Janet-DHS
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Following is response from DHS Research & Data Analysis Director, Tom Pullum:

An error has been found in the construction of v626a. It will be corrected in the next version of the NFHS-5 data files.
Re: Possible error with V626a (Unmet need) [message #24813 is a reply to message #24440] Fri, 15 July 2022 04:54 Go to previous message
mahfuz.ru.pops@gmail.com is currently offline  mahfuz.ru.pops@gmail.com
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Hi,
Could you please give me the DHS syntax (especially for SPSS) for calculating the rate of unmet need. I'm struggling to calculate that rate with my limited knowledge and slow PC. Thanks in advance.
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