Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPPROBRHYS (V309_08) reports the woman's opinion about the main problem, if any, with using the rhythm method (periodic abstinence) as a family planning method. Interviewers collected the information through an open-ended question and then entered the code for the standard response category that best matched the answer.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FPPROBRHYS (V309_08) is largely comparable across samples.
The label for and description of contraceptive methods varies slightly across samples. Most samples labelled this method "Periodic Abstinence." In the description of the rhythm method, most surveys emphasized couples use, while others referred to use by the woman. For the exact question wording for samples of interest, review the "Survey Text" tab.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPPROBRHYS (V309_08) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 1 only.
Universe
- Burundi 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Egypt 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Kenya 1989: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Mali 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Morocco 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Senegal 1986: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Togo 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Uganda 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
