Description

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

The related variable FPYNOTOPPH (V3A08J) indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported she is not using a method of contraception because her husband 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 thinks whether to have children is "up to God."

Comparability

FPHDISFATE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

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

Universe