Definition
FPTYPNOW3MN (MV313C) indicates whether the man used a modern, traditional, or folkloric method of contraception the last time he had sexual intercourse with his third-most-recent sexual partner in the last 12 months.
In the DHS, 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.