Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPSRCINTRAD (V329) reports where the respondent obtained information about traditional contraceptive methods.
The related variable FPSRCINTRADS (V330) reports where the respondent obtained information about traditional contraceptive methods, using standardized response categories.
Comparability
Along with universe differences, the response categories for FPSRCINTRAD vary across samples.
The harmonized coding categories in the IPUMS-DHS variable FPSRCINTRAD were constructed to reflect the major and minor categories in the original DHS variable (V329). The major categories are:
- 100: Public sector
- 200: Private medical sector
- 300: Unspecified medical sector
- 400: Other
The second and third digits of FPSRCINTRAD's codes distinguish between specific locations and provide detail present in only some samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPSRCINTRAD (V329) is included in Phase II of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Burundi 1987: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (periodic abstinence, gris-gris amulet, medicinal, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently using periodic abstinence as a contraceptive method.
- Kenya 1989: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (periodic abstinence, withdrawal, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Mali 1987: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (periodic abstinence or gris-gris amulet) as a contraceptive method.
- Morocco 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (period abstinence, withdrawal, abstinence, douche, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Senegal 1986: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (periodic abstinence, gris-gris amulet, medicinal, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (period abstinence, withdrawal, abstinence, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using periodic abstinence as a contraceptive method.
- Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional method (period abstinence, withdrawal, or some other method) as a contraceptive method.
- Uganda 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently using periodic abstinence as a contraceptive method.
- Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently using periodic abstinence as a contraceptive method.
