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.
FCPROSXDR
(FCPROSXDR)
Benefits to girl of FC: Reduce sexual desire (open-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCPROSXDR indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question about the benefits to girls from female circumcision, the female respondent reported a reduction of female sexual desire.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FCPROSXDR has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCPROSXDR 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
- Chad 2004: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Egypt 2000: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Kenya 2008: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
