FPNOWUSPLT
(FPNOWUSPLT)
FP method currently used: Medicinal plants or herbs
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPNOWUSPLT indicates whether the woman is now using medicinal plants or herbs to delay or avoid getting pregnant.
IPUMS-DHS users may also be interested in FPMETHNOW (V312), which reports the woman's current contraceptive method.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences, FPNOWUSPLT is largely comparable across samples.
Some surveys did not specifically ask about medicinal plants or herbs, but respondents could volunteer this method when asked about "any other methods."
Comparability - Standard DHS
A question about the woman's current contraceptive method is included in Phase IV forward of the standard DHS questionnaire, though FPNOWUSPLT is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.
Universe
- Jordan 2009: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning.
- Kenya 2003: Women age 15-49 who have ever used medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning.
- Malawi 2000: Women age 15-49 who have ever used medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning.
- Niger 2012: Women age 15-49 who have heard of medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning.
- Nigeria 2003: Women age 15-49 who have ever used medicinal plants or herbs as a method of family planning.
