Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
cotedi
98
|
niger
98
|
---|---|---|---|
0 | Not mentioned | X | X |
1 | Mentioned | X | X |
8 | Missing | X | X |
9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X |
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Description
Women who said that female circumcision should be stopped because it is a "bad tradition" (FCBADTRAD) were asked a follow-up question to explain what was meant by a bad tradition. FBTDIGNITY captures whether they mentioned the practice is a bad tradition because it is against women's dignity.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
Niger |
Comparability
Along with slight differences in question wording, there are universe differences in FCBTDIGNITY, which may impact comparability. Only samples with major comparability issues are described below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCBTDIGNITY is a country-specific variable and is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any version of the standard DHS module on female circumcision.
Comparability — Niger [top]
Though the survey form suggests this question was asked only of those with an affirmative response in FCBADTRAD, the 1998 Niger sample universe also included respondents who said female circumcision was "against religion" (FCBADRELIG).
Universe
- Cote d'Ivoire 1998: Women age 15-49 who think FC should be stopped because it is a bad tradition.
- Niger 1998: Women age 15-49 who think FC should be stopped because it is a bad tradition/against religion.
Survey Text
Cote d'Ivoire 1998 |
Niger 1998 |
RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED.
MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS C
OWN EXPERIENCE WAS PAINFUL D
AGAINST WOMAN'S DIGNITY E
PREVENTS SEXUAL SATISFACTION F
OTHER (SPECIFY): ___ X
DON'T KNOW Z