Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPNOWUSOTRAD (V307_10) indicates whether the woman is currently using some other traditional or folkloric contraceptive method. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific family planning methods included in a particular sample.
Comparability
FPNOWUSOTRAD (V307_10) has no comparability issues.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPNOWUSOTRAD (V307_10) is included in Phase VI forward of the standard DHS woman's questionnaire. The complementary variable FPNOWUSOMOD (V307_17) indicates whether the woman is currently using any other modern family planning method. Before Phase VI, the standard DHS women's questionnaire did not distinguish between other modern and other traditional methods; responses to the more general "other method" are found in FPNOWUSOM.
Universe
- Benin 2017: Women age 15-49 who have ever heard of other traditional or folkloric family planning methods.