Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPMETHDESYNOT reports the main reason why the woman is not currently using her preferred method of family planning.
Comparability
FPMETHDESYNOT has no comparability problems.
To simplify analysis, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding for FPMETHDESYNOT. Reasons are grouped into broad categories sharing a common first digit (e.g., code "2" for "Opposition of Others"), while the second digit provides more detail (e.g., code "22" for "Husband rejects").
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPMETHDESYNOT is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Jordan 2002: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a method of contraception, and who would like to use a different method of contraception than the method they are currently using.