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Codes and Frequencies
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Description
FPPREVMETH (V341) reports the last contraceptive method used (since the last birth) before the current method, for currently married women who are currently using contraception. Women who did not use a different contraceptive method prior to their current method (at least since their last birth) are coded 0.
When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.
Comparability
Apart from slight universe differences, FPPREVMETH (V341) has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPPREVMETH (V341) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 1 only.
Universe
- Egypt 1988: Currently married women age 15-49 who are currently using contraception.
- Morocco 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using contraception.
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using contraception.
- Tunisia 1988: Currently married women age 15-49 who are currently using contraception.
Egypt:
1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
Morocco:
1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
Sri Lanka:
1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
Tunisia:
1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
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