Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCNOSTERIL indicates whether the woman mentioned avoiding sterility when asked an open-ended question about benefits for the girl of not undergoing circumcision. FCNOSTERIL was collected through an "other" category with write-in responses included on the survey form.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question and response category wording, FCNOSTERIL has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about the benefits of female circumcision is included in phase I of the standard DHS module for female circumcision, though FCNOSTERIL is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.
Universe
- Benin 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Niger 2012: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.