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NFHS-5 dataset interpretation [message #26235]

Tue, 21 February 2023 07:35

KP
Messages: 4
Registered: February 2023

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Hi,

I am using the Individual Recode dataset from NFHS-5. The recode document that is available via DHS only specifies the labels for each column within the dataset. However, the values entered for each column, for example, "where medical treatment was received" has responses as 0, 1, 2, and 8. I am not sure how to interpret that.

Can someone please help?

Thanks

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Re: NFHS-5 dataset interpretation [message #26236 is a reply to message #26235]

Tue, 21 February 2023 08:03

Bridgette-DHS
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Registered: February 2013

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To find the value labels, please open the file with .map extension in any Text Editor, and search for the variable of interest.

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Re: NFHS-5 dataset interpretation [message #26239 is a reply to message #26236]

Tue, 21 February 2023 09:35

KP
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Registered: February 2023

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Thank you!

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