Codes and Frequencies
Description
FP1STADVISE reports who first advised the woman to use her first family planning method.
The related variable FP1METH (V369) reports the first family planning method the woman used.
Comparability
FP1STADVISE has no comparability problems.
To maximize comparability, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding, with the first digit indicating major categories (e.g. "Healthcare worker" is code "10"), and the second digit indicating specific people or places (e.g. "Maternal and child health worker" is code "11").
Comparability - Standard DHS
FP1STADVISE is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Nepal 1996: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever used a method of contraception.