Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPTEXTOK indicates whether the female respondent approves of discussing family planning via text messages on a cell phone. This variable implicitly refers to using text messages sent to cell phones as a means of publicizing family planning, just as countries publicize family planning on television or radio.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
Benin |
Comparability
FPTEXTOK has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPTEXTOK is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.
Comparability — Benin [top]
The 2017 Benin survey worded this question as, "In your opinion, is it okay or not okay to talk about family planning on your cell phone?"
Universe
- Benin 2017: All women age 15-49.