Demographic and Health Survey 1992 - IPUMS Subset

Malawi, 1992

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MWI_1992_DHS_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMS

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National Statistical Office [Malawi] and Macro International Inc., Minnesota Population Center

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Know source of information for rhythm: Yes or no (C_FPKNOSRCRHY)

Data file: MWI1992-C.dat

Overview

Type: Discrete

Decimal: 0

Start: 605

End: 605

Width: 1

Range: -

Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question

304. Do you know where a person could go to get (METHOD)?

01) PILL: Women can take a pill every day.

YES 1
NO 2

02) IUCD: Women can have a loop or coil placed inside them by a doctor or a nurse.

YES 1
NO 2

03) INJECTIONS: Women can have an injection by a doctor or nurse which stops them from becoming pregnant for several months.

YES 1
NO 2

04) DIAPHRAGM, FOAM, JELLY: Women can place a sponge, suppository, diaphragm, jelly or cream inside them before intercourse.

YES 1
NO 2

05) CONDOM: Men can use a rubber sheath during sexual intercourse.

YES 1
NO 2

06) FEMALE STERILIZATION: Women can have an operation to avoid having any more children.

YES 1
NO 2

07) MALE STERILIZATION: Men can have an operation to avoid having any more children.

YES 1
NO 2

08) NATURAL METHOD: Couples can avoid having sexual intercourse on certain days of the month when the woman is more likely to become pregnant: Do you know where a person can obtain advice on how to use the natural method?

YES 1
NO 2

Value	Category
9	NIU (not in universe)
8	Missing
1	Yes
0	No
7	Not asked

Description

Definition

FPKNOSRCRHY (V306_08) is a dichotomous variable indicating whether the woman knew a place someone could go to learn about rhythm (periodic abstinence) to delay or avoid pregnancy.

concept

Concept

var_concept.title	Vocabulary
Source of information on family planning Variables -- TOPICS	IPUMS

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