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FCNOSTERIL (FCNOSTERIL)
Benefits to girl of avoiding FC: Avoid sterility (open-ended)
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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.
  • Benin: 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B, 2006-W
  • Niger: 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B, 2012-W