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FPYNOTUSMAIN (V607)
Main reason for non-use of FP method
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Description

FPYNOTUSMAIN (V607) reports the main reason why the woman is not currently using a method of family planning.

Comparability

In addition to slight universe differences, FPYNOTUSMAIN's (V607) response options vary across samples. To maximize comparability, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding to group similar rationales with a common first digit. Thus, for example, reasons related to "infrequent sex" share a first digit of 2, while the second digit provides additional detail (e.g., with code 22 for "infrequent sex" and code 23 for "husband absent").

IPUMS-DHS users are encouraged to review the Codes tab for samples of interest.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPYNOTUSMAIN (V607) is included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase I. IPUMS-DHS users interested in this variable may also be interested in the "FPYNOT" series, a collection of "Yes/No" variables that indicate whether the woman is not using family planning for a particular reason (e.g., not using because of health concerns).

Universe

  • Burundi 1987: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex, and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Egypt 1988: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex (since last birth), and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex (since last birth), and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Kenya 1989: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex (since last birth), and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Liberia 1986: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex, and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Mali 1987: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception.
  • Morocco 1987: Currently-married women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception.
  • Sri Lanka 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently married, who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex (since last birth), and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently married, who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception, have had sex (since last birth), and who would not be happy with a pregnancy.
  • Togo 1988: Women age 15-49 who are not pregnant and not using a method of contraception.
  • Burundi: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Egypt: 1988-W, 1988-B, 1988-C
  • Ghana: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Kenya: 1989-C, 1989-W, 1989-B
  • Liberia: 1986-W, 1986-C, 1986-B
  • Mali: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Morocco: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Sri Lanka: 1987-W, 1987-C, 1987-B
  • Sudan: 1989-W, 1989-C, 1989-B
  • Togo: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B