Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to learn about rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid pregnancy.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is comparable across samples.
Minor variations in contraceptive labels and descriptions are present, with the majority of samples labeling this method "Rhythm/Periodic Abstinence," or "Rhythm Method." In addition, most survey forms emphasize couples using the method, as opposed to use by the woman, in the description of rhythm. Review the Survey Text tab for the exact wording for samples of interest.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 2 only.
Universe
- Burkina Faso 1993: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Cameroon 1991: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Cote d'Ivoire 1994: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Egypt 1992: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Ghana 1993: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- India 1992: Ever-married women age 13-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Jordan 1990: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Kenya 1993: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Liberia 1986: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Madagascar 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Malawi 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Morocco 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Niger 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Nigeria 1990: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Pakistan 1991: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Rwanda 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Senegal 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Tanzania 1991: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Zambia 1992: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
