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FPCOSTFST is a 5-digit numeric variable.
Codes
0 = Free
99997 = Don't know
99998 = Missing
99999 = NIU (not in universe)
Description
FPCOSTFST reports the cost of the woman's female sterilization, including the operation, transportation, and medical checkup.
Comparability
FPCOSTFST may vary significantly in the units reported. The values reported in FPCOSTFST may not be consistent across countries, as most countries have different currencies with different values. See country-specific comparability for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
Apart from universe differences, FPCOSTFST is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- India 2019: Women age 15-49 who have ever been sterilized.
- Jordan 1997: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are sterilized.
