Comparability — Index
Comparability
Along with universe differences, question wording varies across samples for FCINFOBRCH, which may reduce the variable's comparability.
For some samples, the question is open-ended and asked only if the woman had seen or heard information about female circumcision during the year preceding the interview. In these samples, FCINFOBRCH captures whether she mentioned receiving information from a pamphlet or brochure.
For other samples, the question is instead closed-ended and comprised of multiple parts. In these samples, FCINFOBRCH reports whether the woman affirmed receiving information from a pamphlet or brochure when supplied with a list of potential information sources. See Survey Text.
Samples with additional comparability issues are discussed below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCINFOBRCH is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any of the three versions of the standard DHS module on female circumcision.
Comparability — Burkina Faso [top]
Instead of inquiring about the full year preceding the interview, the Burkina Faso 1998 survey asks the woman about information she had received during the preceding six months.
