Comparability
Along with universe differences, the response categories for FPSRCINCHRM vary across samples.
The harmonized coding categories in the IPUMS-DHS variable FPSRCINCHRM were constructed to reflect the major and minor categories in the original DHS variable. The major categories are:
- 0: No source
- 100: Public sector facilities
- 200: Private medical sector facilities
- 300: Unspecified medical sector facilities
- 400: Other
The second and third digits of FPSRCINCHRM's codes distinguish between specific locations and provide detail present in only some samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPSRCINCHRM is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire. However, this variable is part of a series on where the woman could obtain a given contraceptive method, which is included in Phase I of the standard DHS questionnaire.