Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPCURRADVISE indicates who advised the woman to use her current contraceptive method.
Comparability
FPCURRADVISE has no comparability problems.
To simplify analysis, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding for FPCURRADVISE. The first digit distinguishes between broad groups of "Health care workers" (code "1"), "Non-medical people" (code "2"), and "Other" (code "3"). Second digit distinguishes categories within these broad groups (e.g., code "11" for "Doctor").
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPCURRADVISE is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Jordan 2012: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a method of contraception.