Description

FPTYPTRAD (V304A_10) reports whether the unspecified "other traditional or folkloric" methods are considered to be a modern method, a traditional method, or a folkloric method of family planning in a given sample. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific family planning methods included in a particular sample.

In the DHS, generally modern methods are the Pill, IUD, injections, diaphragm, condom, female sterilization, male sterilization, implants, female condom, foam/jelly, lactational amenorrhea, and emergency contraception. Traditional methods are periodic abstinence (rhythm), withdrawal, and abstinence. Folkloric methods are the category "other" and country-specific methods (such as herbs or amulet), which vary across samples.

Additionally, while FPTYPTRAD and the other "FPTYP" variables report whether a specific method is considered to be modern, traditional, or folkloric method in a given sample, IPUMS-DHS users may be interested in the complementary variable FPTYPNOW (V313), which indicates whether the woman's current contraceptive method is modern, traditional, or folkloric.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences, FPTYPTRAD (V304A_10) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPTYPTRAD (V304A_10) is included in Phase VII forward of the standard DHS recode. It is also part of a series on types of family planning methods, which is included in Phase II forward of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe