Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
FSCAUSFATE (FSCAUSFATE)
Cause of fistula: Fate
Return to Beliefs about fistula variables list

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

FSCAUSFATE indicates whether the woman reported destiny/fate to be a cause of fistula, in response to an open-ended question about the causes of fistula.

When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.

Comparability

Despite universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FSCAUSFATE is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FSCAUSFATE is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in the standard version of the fistula module.

Universe

  • Mali 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of fistula.
  • Niger 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of fistula.
  • Niger 2012: All women age 15-49.
  • Mali: 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B, 2006-W
  • Niger: 2006-B, 2006-C, 2006-W, 2006-W, 2012-C, 2012-B, 2012-W, 2012-W