Comparability — Index
Comparability
Along with universe differences, question wording varies across samples in FCINFOCOMM, 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. For these samples, FCINFOCOMM captures whether she mentioned receiving information during a community meeting.
For other samples, the question is instead closed-ended and comprised of multiple parts. For these samples, FCINFOCOMM reports whether the woman affirmed receiving information during a community meeting when provided with a list of potential sources. See Survey Text.
Samples with additional comparability issues are discussed below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCINFOCOMM 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.
