Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPTYPCB reports whether coffee beans are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. Coffee beans, a method only occasionally included, is considered a folkloric method.
In the DHS in general, modern methods commonly included are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples. In some cases, however, there are exceptions to this organization; see Comparability.
Additionally, while FPTYPCB and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
FPTYPCB has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
Although standard variables that report whether a given contraceptive method is considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method are included in Phase II forward of the standard DHS questionnaire, FPTYPCB is a country-specific response category that is not included in any of the standard DHS modules.
Comparability — Jordan [top]
The 2009 Jordan survey includes "Coffee beans" as a write-in family planning method.
Universe
- Jordan 2009: Ever-married women age 15-49.