FCPROADULTRY
(FCPROADULTRY)
Benefits to girl of FC: Prevents adultery (open-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCPROADULTRY indicates whether the woman mentioned prevention of adultery when asked an open-ended question about benefits for the girl from female circumcision.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences FCPROADULTRY is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about the benefits of female circumcision is included in phases I and II of the standard DHS module for female circumcision, though FCPROPADULTRY is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.
Universe
- Gambia 2019: Women age 15-49 who have heard of female circumcision, in households selected for the long questionnaire
- Guinea 1999: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.