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.
FCCLEAN
(FCCLEAN)
FC should continue because: Cleanliness (open-ended question)
Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
Women who responded to FCCONTINU that female circumcision should continue were asked an open-ended question about why it should continue. FCCLEAN captures whether they said the practice should continue for cleanliness or better hygiene.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FCCLEAN has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCCLEAN is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any of the three versions of the standard DHS module on female genital cutting.
Universe
No universe descriptions are currently available.
