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Demographic and Health Survey 2004 - IPUMS Subset

Malawi, 2004
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MWI_2004_DHS_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMS
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National Statistical Office [Malawi] and ORC Macro., Minnesota Population Center
Collection(s)
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)
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Data file: MWI2004-C.dat

Child records

Cases: 10914

Variables

C_FPNOWUSFC
FP method currently used: Female condom
C_FPNOWUSEMRG
FP method currently used: Emergency contraception
C_FPNOWUSRHY
FP method currently used: Rhythm
C_FPNOWUSWD
FP method currently used: Withdrawal
C_FPNOWUSOM
FP method currently used: Other method
C_FPLDISMETH5Y
Last FP method discontinued in past 5 years
C_FPLDISREAS5Y
Reason of last discontinuation
C_FPCURSTMO
Month of calendar year when started using current FP method
C_FPCURSTYR
Year when started using current FP method
C_FPCURSTCMC
Date when started using current FP method (CMC)
C_FPCURCOMP
Completeness of information: Start date of current method
C_FPCURNOMO
Months of use of current family planning method
C_FPNOW1SRC
First source for contraception for current method
C_FPLASTSRCD
Last source for FP for current users, detailed
C_FPLASTSRCS
Last source for FP for current users, standardized
C_FP1STUSGPKID
Number living children at first use of FP (grouped)
C_FP1STUSLVKID
Number living children at first use of FP
C_FPUSINTENT
FP current use or future intention
C_FPUSPLAN
Intention to use FP in future
C_FPUSIFMARY
Would use FP in future if married
C_FPMETHFUTR
Preferred future FP method
C_FPEVUSE
Ever use any type of FP (folk, traditional, modern)
C_FPEVUSPILL
Ever use Pill for FP
C_FPEVUSIUD
Ever use IUD for FP
C_FPEVUSINJ
Ever use injectable for FP
C_FPEVUSDIA
Ever use diaphragm for FP
C_FPEVUSCON
Ever use condom for FP
C_FPEVUSFST
Ever use female sterilization for FP
C_FPEVUSWD
Ever use withdrawal for FP
C_FPEVUSRHY
Ever use rhythm for FP
C_FPEVUSMST
Ever use male sterilization for FP
C_FPEVUSIMP
Ever use implants/Norplant for FP
C_FPEVUSFC
Ever use female condom for FP
C_FPEVUSEMRG
Ever use emergency contraception for FP
C_FPEVUSOM
Ever use other methods for FP
C_FPSTERNOCH
Told sterilization would mean no more children
C_FPSTERILAGE
Age at sterilization (grouped)
C_FPSTERILPAR
Parity at sterilization
C_FPSTERMARDUR
Marital duration at time of sterilization
C_FPSTERYRAGO
Years since sterilization
C_FPHOMVISITY
Visited by family planning worker in past 12 months
C_FPHCVISITY
Visited health facility for any reason in past 12 months
C_FPHCTALKFP
At health facility told of family planning
C_FPRADIOHR
Heard FP message on radio
C_FPTVHR
Heard FP message on TV recently
C_FPNEWSHR
Heard FP message in newspaper/magazine
C_FPPOSTHR
Seen FP message on poster or pamphlet
C_FPPLAYHR
Heard about family planning: Theater/play/drama
C_FPCLOTHHR
Heard about family planning: Clothing
C_FPOTHHR
Heard about family planning from: Other source
C_FPYNOTFUS
Why not intend to use FP in future
C_FPYNOTMAR
Reason not using method: Not married
C_FPYNOTNOSEX
Reason not using method: Not having sex
C_FPYNOTINSEX
Reason not using method: Infrequent sex
C_FPYNOTMENO
Reason not using method: Menopausal or hysterectomy
C_FPYNOTINF
Reason not using method: Subfecund or infecund
C_FPYNOTAMEN
Reason not using method: Postpartum amenorrheic
C_FPYNOTBSTFD
Reason not using method: Breastfeeding
C_FPYNOTFATE
Reason not using method: Fatalistic
C_FPYNOTOPPR
Reason not using method: Respondent opposed
C_FPYNOTOPPH
Reason not using method: Husband or partner opposed
C_FPYNOTOPPO
Reason not using method: Others opposed
C_FPYNOTRELIG
Reason not using method: Religious prohibition
C_FPYNOTKNO
Reason not using method: Knows no contraceptive method
C_FPYNOTSRC
Reason not using method: Knows no source of contraceptives
C_FPYNOTHLTH
Reason not using method: Health concerns
C_FPYNOTSIDEF
Reason not using method: Fear of side effects
C_FPYNOTSDHLTH
Reason not using method: Fear of side effects or health concerns
C_FPYNOTFAR
Reason not using method: Lack of access or too far
C_FPYNOTCOST
Reason not using method: Costs too much
C_FPYNOTCONV
Reason not using method: Inconvenient to use
C_FPYNOTBODY
Reason not using method: Interferes with body's natural processes
C_FPYNOTOTH
Reason not using method: Other reason
C_FPYNOTDK
Reason not using method: Don't know
C_FPTYPPILL
Type of method: Pill
C_FPTYPIUD
Type of method: IUD
C_FPTYPINJ
Type of method: Injectables
C_FPTYPDIA
Type of method: Diaphragm
C_FPTYPCON
Type of method: Condom
C_FPTYPFST
Type of method: Female sterilization
C_FPTYPMST
Type of method: Male sterilization
C_FPTYPRHY
Type of method: Rhythm method
C_FPTYPWD
Type of method: Withdrawal
C_FPTYPIMP
Type of method: Implants or norplants
C_FPTYPFC
Type of method: Female condom
C_FPTYPEMERG
Type of method: Emergency contraception
C_FPTYPOM
Type of method: Other method
C_FPTALKHUS
Discussed FP recently: Partner
C_FPTALKHUSNO
Number of times discussed FP with partner in past year
C_FPTALKMOM
Discussed FP recently: Mother
C_FPTALKDAD
Discussed FP recently: Father
C_FPTALKSIS
Discussed FP recently: Sister(s)
C_FPTALKBRO
Discussed FP recently: Brother
C_FPTALKDAU
Discussed FP recently: Daughter(s)
C_FPTALKSON
Discussed FP recently: Son(s)
C_FPTALKFRND
Discussed FP recently: Friends or neighbors
C_FPTALKMOML
Discussed FP recently: Mother-in-law
C_FPTALKOTH
Discussed FP recently: Other(s)
C_FPNONPUBHOS
Source of family planning for non-users: Public hospital
C_FPNONPUBHC
Source of family planning for non-users: Public health center
C_FPNONPUBFPC
Source of family planning for non-users: Family planning clinic
C_FPNONPUBMOB
Source of family planning for non-users: Public mobile clinic
C_FPNONPUBFW
Source of family planning for non-users: Public field worker
C_FPNONPUBOTH
Source of family planning for non-users: Other public source
C_FPNONPRIVHOS
Source of family planning for non-users: Private hospital or clinic
C_FPNONPRIVMIS
Source of family planning for non-users: Religious/mission hospital, health center, or clinic
C_FPNONPRIVDR
Source of family planning for non-users: Private doctor
C_FPNONPRIVFP
Source of family planning for non-users: Private family planning association or clinic
C_FPNONPRIVMOB
Source of family planning for non-users: Private mobile clinic
C_FPNONPRIVDRUG
Source of family planning for non-users: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary
C_FPNONPRIVFW
Source of family planning for non-users: Private fieldworker
C_FPNONPRIVOTH
Source of family planning for non-users: Other private medical sector
C_FPNONCHURCH
Source of family planning for non-users: Church or Mosque
C_FPNONFRND
Source of family planning for non-users: Friend or relative
C_FPNONSHOP
Source of family planning for non-users: Shop or kiosk
C_FPNONOTHER
Source of family planning for non-users: Other source, unspecified
C_FPNONDK
Source of family planning for non-users: Does not know a source
C_FPNONANY
Source of family planning for non-users: Knows any source
C_FPNONMW4
Source of FP for non-users: Mission hospital (Malawi)
C_FPNONMW5
Source of FP for non-users: Mission health center (Malawi)
C_FPNONMW6
Source of FP for non-users: Mission mobile clinic (Malawi)
C_AIDSHEARD
Heard of AIDS
C_AIDHEALTHY
Thinks a healthy-looking person can have AIDS
C_AIDKNOWONE
Knows someone who has or died of AIDS
C_AIDTALKPAR
Spoke with spouse about avoiding HIV/AIDS
C_AIDCAREDISTREL
Willing to care for distant relative who has AIDS
C_AIDLETTCHF
Should female teacher with HIV, but not sick, continue teaching
C_AIDLETWORK
Should person with AIDS be allowed to continue working
C_AIDGETVENDOR
Would buy vegetables from vendor with AIDS
C_AIDGETWITCH
Get AIDS from: Witchcraft or supernatural means
C_AIDGETBITE
Get AIDS from: Mosquito bites
C_AIDGETFOOD
Get AIDS from: Sharing food with person with AIDS
C_AIDPREVENT
Knows there are ways to avoid HIV/AIDS
C_AID1PARLOWRYN
Thinks having only 1 sex partner reduces AIDS risk (yes/no)
C_AIDABSTLOWRYN
Thinks not having sex reduces AIDS risk (yes/no)
C_AIDCONLOWRYN
Thinks always using a condom reduces AIDS risk (yes/no)
C_AID1PARLOWR
Thinks having only 1 sex partner reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDABSTLOWR
Thinks not having sex reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDCONLOWR
Thinks always using a condom reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDPROSTLOWR
Thinks avoiding sex with prostitutes reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDSAMESEXLOWR
Thinks avoiding homosexual intercourse reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDBLOODLOWR
Thinks avoiding blood transfusions lowers AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDINJLOWR
Thinks avoiding injections reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDKISSLOWR
Thinks avoiding kissing reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDBITELOWR
Thinks avoiding mosquito bites reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDHEALLOWR
Thinks seeking traditional healing reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDLIMITLOWR
Thinks limiting number of sexual partners reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDPARLOWR
Thinks avoiding promiscuous partners reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDIVSEXLOWR
Thinks no sex with IV drug users reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDSHARPLOWR
Thinks not sharing razors with AIDS patients reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDOTHLOWR
Thinks some other response reduces AIDS risk (open-ended)
C_AIDDKLOWR
Does not know any ways to avoid AIDS
C_AIDKNOPREGDRG
Know about drugs to avoid AIDS transmission to baby during pregnancy
C_AIDMA2CHLD
Thinks AIDS can be transmitted from mother to child
C_AIDTRANDELIV
How AIDS transmitted from mother to child: During delivery
C_AIDTRANFEED
How AIDS transmitted from mother to child: Breastfeeding
C_AIDTRANPREG
How AIDS transmitted from mother to child: During pregnancy
C_AIDSINFONEWSYN
Source of AIDS information: Newspaper/magazine (closed-ended)
C_AIDSINFORADIOYN
Source of AIDS information: Radio (closed-ended)
C_AIDSINFOTVYN
Source of AIDS information: Television (closed-ended)
C_AIDSNEWSOK
Acceptable to discuss AIDS: Newspapers
C_AIDSRADIOOK
Acceptable to discuss AIDS: Radio
C_AIDSTVOK
Acceptable to discuss AIDS: TV
C_AIDTESTEV
Ever been tested for AIDS
C_AIDLTCHOSE
Last HIV test was on your own, offered or required
C_AIDLTGOTRES
Received results from last HIV test
C_AIDLTWHEN
Time since last tested for HIV
C_HPLCAIDSTEST
Knows of place to get AIDS test
C_ATWHERE
Place where someone can get an AIDS test
C_TIMESINCESEX
Time since last intercourse
C_TIMESINCESEXD
Time since last intercourse in days
C_TIMESINCESEXM
Time since last intercourse in months (imputed)
C_TIMESINCESEXFLAG
Flag for time since last sex (months, imputed)
C_SXPARYRNO
Number of sex partners, including spouse, in past 12 months
C_SXPARYRNO2
Number of sex partners, excluding spouse, in past 12 months
C_SEXACTIV4WK
Sexual activity in past 4 weeks
C_DURABST
Duration of abstinence (months)
C_SXPAR1REL
Relationship with most recent sexual partner
C_SXPAR2REL
Relationship with 2nd most recent sexual partner
C_SXPAR3REL
Relationship with 3rd most recent sexual partner
C_SXPAR1YNGR
Last sexual partner younger, the same age, or older
C_SXPAR2YNGR
Second to last sexual partner younger, the same age, or older
C_SXPAR3YNGR
Third to last sexual partner younger, the same age, or older
C_SXPAR1TIMKNO
Length of time knew most recent sexual partner
C_SXPAR2TIMKNO
Length of time knew 2nd most recent sexual partner
C_SXPAR3TIMKNO
Length of time knew 3rd most recent sexual partner
C_AGE1STSEX
Age at first intercourse
C_AGE1STSEXIMP
Age at first intercourse (imputed)
C_AGE1STSEXFLAG
Flag for age at first intercourse
C_SX1STPARAGE
Age of first sexual partner
C_SX1STPARELAGE
First sexual partner younger, same age, or older
C_NOSEXOTHWF
When okay to refuse sex: Husband has other women
C_NOSEXRBRTH
When okay to refuse sex: Recent birth
C_NOSEXSTD
When okay to refuse sex: Husband has STD
C_NOSEXTIRED
When okay to refuse sex: Tired or not in mood
C_CONASKIFSTI
Wife justified to ask condom use if husband has STI
C_CONTCHKIDS
Thinks children should be taught about condoms
C_CON1STSEX
Condom used at first sexual intercourse
C_CONUSMAN1
Condom used during woman's most recent intercourse
C_CONUSMAN2
Condom used in woman's last intercourse with 2nd most recent partner
C_CONUSMAN3
Condom used in woman's last intercourse with 3rd most recent partner
C_CONUS1WHY
Reason condom used in most recent intercourse
C_CONUS2WHY
Reason condom used in last intercourse with 2nd most recent partner
C_CONUS3WHY
Reason condom used in last intercourse with 3rd most recent partner
C_CONMCAN
Could get herself: Male condom
C_HCMDK
Do not know a source for male condom
C_HCMPUBHOS
Known source for male condoms: Public hospital
C_HCMPUBHC
Known source for male condoms: Public health center/post
C_HCMPUBFPC
Known source for male condoms: Family planning clinic (public)
C_HCMPUBMOB
Known source for male condoms: Mobile clinic (public)
C_HCMPUBFW
Known source for male condoms: Public field worker
C_HCMPUBOTH
Known source for male condoms: Other public source
C_HCMPRIVHOS
Known source for male condoms: Private hospital, clinic
C_HCMPRIVDRUG
Known source for male condoms: Private pharmacy, drug store, or dispensary
C_HCMPRIVDR
Known source for male condoms: Private doctor
C_HCMPRIVMOB
Known source for male condoms: Private mobile clinic
C_HCMPRIVFW
Known source for male condoms: Private field worker
C_HCMPRIVFPC
Known source for male condoms: Family planning clinic (private)
C_HCMPRIVMIS
Known source for male condoms: Religious/mission hospital, health center, clinic, or dispensary
C_HCMPRIVOTH
Known source for male condoms: Other private source
C_HCMSHOP
Known source for male condoms: Shop (other)
C_HCMCHURCH
Known source for male condoms: Church (other)
C_HCMFRND
Known source for male condoms: Friends/relatives (other)
C_HCMOTHER
Known source for male condoms: Other
C_HCMMW1
Known source for male condoms: Mission hospital (Malawi)
C_HCMMW2
Known source for male condoms: Mission health center (Malawi)
C_HCMMW3
Known source for male condoms: Mission mobile clinic (Malawi)
C_STIHEARD
Heard of AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections
C_STIHEARDOTH
Heard about other STDs
C_STIANYR
Had any sexually transmitted infection in last 12 months
C_STIDISCHGYR
Had genital discharge in last 12 months
C_STISOREYR
Had genital ulcer/sore in last 12 months
C_STIPTOLD
Told partner(s) last time had STI
C_STIPAVOID
Tried to avoid infecting partner(s) with last STI infection
C_STIPCONDOM
How avoided infecting partner: Used condoms
C_STIPMED
How avoided infecting partner: Took medicines
C_STIPNOSEX
How avoided infecting partner: Stopped sexual intercourse
C_STIMABPAIN
Symptoms of STI in men: Abdominal pain
C_STIMDISCH
Symptoms of STI in men: Genital discharge or dripping
C_STIMDISSMELL
Symptoms of STI in men: Foul smelling discharge
C_STIMBURNING
Symptoms of STI in men: Burning pain on urination
C_STIMREDNESS
Symptoms of STI in men: Redness, inflammation
C_STIMSWELL
Symptoms of STI in men: Swelling in genital area
C_STIMSORES
Symptoms of STI in men: Genital sores or ulcers
C_STIMWARTS
Symptoms of STI in men: Genital warts
C_STIMITCH
Symptoms of STI in men: Genital itching
C_STIMURBLOOD
Symptoms of STI in men: Blood in urine
C_STIMWTLOSS
Symptoms of STI in men: Weight loss
C_STIMIMPOT
Symptoms of STI in men: Impotence
C_STIMOTHER
Symptoms of STI in men: Other
C_STIMNONE
Symptoms of STI in men: No symptoms
C_STIMDK
Symptoms of STI in men: Don't know
C_STIWABPAIN
Symptoms of STI in women: Abdominal pain
C_STIWDISCH
Symptoms of STI in women: Genital discharge
C_STIWDISSMELL
Symptoms of STI in women: Foul smelling discharge
C_STIWBURNING
Symptoms of STI in women: Burning on urination
C_STIWREDNESS
Symptoms of STI in women: Redness, inflammation
C_STIWSWELL
Symptoms of STI in women: Genital swelling
C_STIWSORES
Symptoms of STI in women: Genital sores or ulcers
C_STIWWARTS
Symptoms of STI in women: Genital warts
C_STIWITCH
Symptoms of STI in women: Genital itching
C_STIWURBLOOD
Symptoms of STI in women: Blood in urine
C_STIWWTLOSS
Symptoms of STI in women: Weight loss
C_STIWDIFFPREG
Symptoms of STI in women: Difficulty getting pregnant
C_STIWOTHER
Symptoms of STI in women: Other
C_STIWNONE
Symptoms of STI in women: No symptoms
C_STIWDK
Symptoms of STI in women: Don't know
C_STIADVICE
Sought advice for last STI
C_STIADCLINYN
Sought STI advice from: Clinic/hospital/private doctor (closed-ended)
C_STIADSHOPYN
Sought STI advice from: Shop/pharmacy (closed-ended)
C_STIADPRIVHLYN
Sought STI advice from: Traditional healer (closed-ended)
C_STIADFRNDYN
Sought STI advice from: Friends/relatives (closed-ended)
C_DVAARGUE
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman argues with him
C_DVABURNFOOD
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman burns food
C_DVAGOOUT
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman goes out without telling him
C_DVAIFNOSEX
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman refused to have sex
C_DVANEGKID
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman neglects the children
C_DVACHEAT
Attitude to wife beating: Justified if woman commits infidelity
C_DVAPRESHUSB
Husband present during "wife beating justified" questions
C_DVAPRESOMALE
Other males present during "wife beating justified" questions
C_DVAPRESOFEM
Other females present during "wife beating justified" questions
C_DVAPRESKIDS
Children present during "wife beating justified" questions
C_DVAFFECT
Husband's positive actions: Affectionate with wife
C_DVCONSULT
Husband's positive actions: Consults wife on household matters
C_DVLEISURE
Husband's positive actions: Spends free time with wife
C_DVRESPECT
Husband's positive actions: Respects wife and her wishes
C_DVCCHEAT
Husband accuses her of unfaithfulness
C_DVCFAMILY
Husband tries to limit her contact with family
C_DVCJEALOUS
Husband jealous if talking with other men
C_DVCLOCATION
Husband insists on knowing where she is
C_DVCMEETFRND
Husband does not permit her to meet her girlfriends
C_DVCMONEY
Husband doesn't trust her with money
C_DVCTOTAL
Number of control issues
C_DVEEVER
Ever any emotional violence
C_DVEEVERNO
Times experienced any emotional violence in last 12 months
C_DVEHUMIL
Spouse ever humiliated her
C_DVEHUMILNO
Times humiliated in past 12 months
C_DVETHREAT
Spouse ever threatened with harm
C_DVETHREATNO
Times threatened in last 12 months
C_DVPAHITMA
Did her father ever beat her mother
Total: 1469
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