Description

FPDISFATE indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported she disapproves of using contraception because she is fatalistic or whether to have children is "up to God."

The related variable FPYNOTOPPR (V3A08I) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported she is not using a method of contraception because she is opposed to it.

The complementary variable FPYNOTFATE (V3A08H) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported she is not using a method of contraception because she is fatalistic or whether to have children is "up to God."

Comparability

FPDISFATE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPDISFATE is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe