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FCCVIRGIN
(FCCVIRGIN)
FC should continue because: Preserves virginity/morality (open-ended question)
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
cenaf
95
|
cotedi
98
|
egypt
95
|
mali
95
|
niger
98
|
nigera
99
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Not mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | Mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Missing | · | · | · | X | X | X |
| 9 | NIU (Not in Universe) | X | X | X | · | X | X |
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Description
Women who responded to FCCONTINU that female circumcision should continue were asked an open-ended question about why it should continue. FCCVIRGIN captures whether they said the practice should continue because it preserves virginity (i.e., prevents sexual intercourse before marriage).
Comparability
Along with universe differences, there are slight differences in question wording for FCVIRGIN, but it is largely comparable across samples. Only samples with comparability issues are discussed below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCCVIRGIN is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any of the three versions of the standard DHS module on female genital cutting.
Universe
- Central African Republic 1995: Women age 15-49 who think FC should continue.
- Cote d'Ivoire 1998: Women age 15-49 who think FC should continue.
- Egypt 1995: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC and think FC should continue.
- Mali 1995: All women age 15-49.
- Niger 1998: Women age 15-49 who think FC should continue.
- Nigeria 1999: Women age 10-49 who think FC should continue.
Survey Text
| Central African Republic 1995 |
| Cote d'Ivoire 1998 |
| Egypt 1995 |
| Mali 1995 |
| Niger 1998 |
| Nigeria 1999 |
Central African Republic 1995
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1006) Why do you think circumcision should be continued?
A GOOD TRADITION A (GO TO 1008)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 1008)
RELIGION C (GO TO 1008)
PROPRIETY D (GO TO 1008)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E (GO TO 1008)
HUSBAND'S PLEASURE F (GO TO 1008)
CONSERVATION OF VIRGINITY G (GO TO 1008)
PREVENTS IMMORALITY H (GO TO 1008)
OTHER (SPECIFY) X (GO TO 1008)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 1008)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 1008)
RELIGION C (GO TO 1008)
PROPRIETY D (GO TO 1008)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E (GO TO 1008)
HUSBAND'S PLEASURE F (GO TO 1008)
CONSERVATION OF VIRGINITY G (GO TO 1008)
PREVENTS IMMORALITY H (GO TO 1008)
OTHER (SPECIFY) X (GO TO 1008)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 1008)
Cote d'Ivoire 1998
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917) Why do you think that this practice should be continued?
Any other reason?
RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED.
GOOD TRADITION A
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS B
RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENT C
HYGIENE D
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E
GREATER SEXUAL SATISFACTION FOR HUSBAND F
PRESERVES VIRGINITY/PREVENTS IMMORALITY G
OTHER (SPECIFY): ___ X
DON'T KNOW Z
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS B
RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENT C
HYGIENE D
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E
GREATER SEXUAL SATISFACTION FOR HUSBAND F
PRESERVES VIRGINITY/PREVENTS IMMORALITY G
OTHER (SPECIFY): ___ X
DON'T KNOW Z
Egypt 1995
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831. Why do you think female circumcision should be continued? Any other reasons? RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED.
GOOD TRADITION A (GO TO 834)
REQUIRED BY ISLAM/RELIGION B (GO TO 834)
CLEANLINESS C (GO TO 834)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS D (GO TO 834)
GREATER PLEASURE OF HUSBAND E (GO TO 834)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY F (GO TO 834)
PREVENTION OF ADULTERY G (GO TO 834)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ X (GO TO 834)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 834)
REQUIRED BY ISLAM/RELIGION B (GO TO 834)
CLEANLINESS C (GO TO 834)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS D (GO TO 834)
GREATER PLEASURE OF HUSBAND E (GO TO 834)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY F (GO TO 834)
PREVENTION OF ADULTERY G (GO TO 834)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ______ X (GO TO 834)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 834)
Mali 1995
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562. Why do you think female circumcision should still be practiced? What other reason?
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
RECORD ALL MENTIONED.
GOOD TRADITION A (GO TO 560)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 560)
RELIGIOUS NECESSITY C (GO TO 560)
BETTER HYGIENE D (GO TO 560)
BETTER CHANCE FOR MARRIAGE E (GO TO 560)
MORE SEXUAL PLEASURE FOR THE HUSBAND F (GO TO 560)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/PREVENT SEXUAL INTERCOURSE BEFORE MARRIAGE G (GO TO 560)
OTHER (SPECIFY)__X (GO TO 560)
DOESN'T KNOW Y (GO TO 560)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 560)
RELIGIOUS NECESSITY C (GO TO 560)
BETTER HYGIENE D (GO TO 560)
BETTER CHANCE FOR MARRIAGE E (GO TO 560)
MORE SEXUAL PLEASURE FOR THE HUSBAND F (GO TO 560)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/PREVENT SEXUAL INTERCOURSE BEFORE MARRIAGE G (GO TO 560)
OTHER (SPECIFY)__X (GO TO 560)
DOESN'T KNOW Y (GO TO 560)
Niger 1998
Survey form
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567) Why do you think that this type of practice should continue?
What other reason?
RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED
GOOD TRADITION A
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B
RELIGIOUS NECESSITY C (GO TO 600)
HYGIENE D (GO TO 600)
BETTER CHANCE OF MARRIAGE E (GO TO 600)
MORE PLEASURE FOR HUSBAND F (GO TO 600)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/AVOID IMMORALITY G (GO TO 600)
OTHER (SPECIFY): ___ X (GO TO 600)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 600)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B
RELIGIOUS NECESSITY C (GO TO 600)
HYGIENE D (GO TO 600)
BETTER CHANCE OF MARRIAGE E (GO TO 600)
MORE PLEASURE FOR HUSBAND F (GO TO 600)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/AVOID IMMORALITY G (GO TO 600)
OTHER (SPECIFY): ___ X (GO TO 600)
DON'T KNOW Y (GO TO 600)
Nigeria 1999
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532. Why do you think female circumcision should be continued? Any other reasons?
RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED
RECORD ALL REASONS MENTIONED
GOOD TRADITION A (GO TO 534)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 534)
RELIGIOUS DEMAND C (GO TO 534)
CLEANLINESS D (GO TO 534)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E (GO TO 534)
GREATER PLEASURE OF HUSBAND F (GO TO 534)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/PREVENTION OF IMMORALITY G (GO TO 534)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ________________ X (GO TO 534)
DOES NOT KNOW Y (GO TO 534)
CUSTOM AND TRADITION B (GO TO 534)
RELIGIOUS DEMAND C (GO TO 534)
CLEANLINESS D (GO TO 534)
BETTER MARRIAGE PROSPECTS E (GO TO 534)
GREATER PLEASURE OF HUSBAND F (GO TO 534)
PRESERVATION OF VIRGINITY/PREVENTION OF IMMORALITY G (GO TO 534)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ________________ X (GO TO 534)
DOES NOT KNOW Y (GO TO 534)