Table 1 Measurement of variables for analysis of diphtheria, conflict and immunization status
From: Diphtheria outbreak in Yemen: the impact of conflict on a fragile health system
Variable | Definition | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
dipth | Diphtheria outbreak in district | 1 = yes; 0 = no |
imco | Immunized children in district (# immunized children-less than 1 year old in 2017) | Continuous |
confhis1 | District experienced conflict in the past (more than 3 years) | 1 = yes; 0 = no |
confhis2 | District currently experiencing conflict | 1 = yes; 0 = no |
imcoconf1 | Immunized children in district with past conflict (imco x conf his1) | > 0 |
imcoconf2 | Immunized children in district with current conflict (imco x conf his2) | > 0 |