Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| 1 | Man | X | X |
| 2 | Woman | X | X |
| 3 | Both man and woman | X | X |
| 4 | Someone else | X | X |
| 7 | Don't know | X | X |
| 8 | Missing | X | · |
Description
FPDECIDERSHD reports who the female respondent thinks should decide whether family planning is used. The question relates to general norms, not to the practice in the respondent's own household.
Comparability
FPDECIDERSHD has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPDECIDERSHD is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire in any phase.
Universe
- Chad 2004: All women age 15-49.
- Gabon 2000: All women age 15-49.
Chad:
2004-W, 2004-C, 2004-B
Gabon:
2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B
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