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FPPROBRHYS2 (V308_08)
Main problem with using rhythm
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Description

FPPROBRHYS2 (V308_08) reports the woman's opinion about the main problem, if any, with using the rhythm method (periodic abstinence) as a family planning method. Interviewers collected the information through an open-ended question and then recorded the woman's response using country-specific codes.

IPUMS-DHS interested in using FPPROBRHYS2 may also be interested in FPPROBRHYS, which coded the woman's response using standard response categories.

Comparability

Along with universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FPPROBRHYS2 (V308_08) varies across samples in the number and type of response categories.

To maximize comparability across samples, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding and a 2-digit coding system. The first digit broadly distinguishes between different problems (e.g., side effects/health concerns), and the second digit provides additional detail within these initial groupings (e.g., side effects for woman versus side effects for child).

The label for and description of contraceptive methods varies slightly across samples. Most samples labelled this method "Periodic Abstinence." In the description of the rhythm method, most surveys emphasized couples' use, while others referred to use by the woman. For the exact question wording for samples of interest, review the "Survey Text" tab.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPPROBRHYS2 (V308_08) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 1 only.

Universe

  • Burundi 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Egypt 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
  • Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Kenya 1989: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Mali 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Senegal 1986: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
  • Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
  • Togo 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
  • Uganda 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythem method.
  • Burundi: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Egypt: 1988-W, 1988-B, 1988-C
  • Ghana: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Kenya: 1989-C, 1989-W, 1989-B
  • Mali: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Senegal: 1986-W, 1986-B, 1986-C
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Sudan: 1989-W, 1989-C, 1989-B
  • Togo: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Tunisia: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Uganda: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Zimbabwe: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B