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FPYNOTUSMMAIN (FPYNOTUSMMAIN)
Main reason for non-use of modern FP method
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Description

FPYNOTUSMMAIN reports the main reason why the woman is not currently using a modern method of family planning.

The related variable FPYNOTUSMAIN (V607) reports the main reason why the woman is not currently using any method of family planning.

Comparability

FPYNOTUSMMAIN has no comparability problems. To simplify interpretation, IPUMS-DHS uses composite codes for this variable. Responses are grouped into broad categories sharing a common first digit (e.g., 1 for "Low fertility risk") while the second digit provides additional detail (e.g., code "11" for "Infrequent sex" and code "12" for "Difficult to get pregnant").

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPYNOTUSMMAIN is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Jordan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a traditional family planning method.
  • Jordan: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W