Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCPRODK (FG119Z) indicates whether the woman did not know (or did not report) any benefit when asked an open-ended question about benefits for the girl from female circumcision.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FCPRODK (FG119Z) has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard
An open-ended question about the benefits of female circumcision is included in phases I and II of the standard DHS module for female circumcision, though FCPRODK is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.
Universe
- Benin 2001: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Benin 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Burkina Faso 2003: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Cameroon 2004: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the FC module, and who have heard of FC.
- Egypt 2000: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Nigeria 2003: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Nigeria 2008: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.