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.
FPYNOTSUBFS
(FPYNOTSUBFS)
Reason not using method: Subfecund
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPYNOTSUBFS indicates whether the woman reported she was "subfecund" in response to an open-ended question about her reasons for not using contraception.
Comparability
FPYNOTSUBFS has no comparability issues.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPYNOTSUBFS is a country-specific response not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire, but a question about why the woman is not using contraception are included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase IV forward.
Universe
- Egypt 2003: Currently-married women age 15-49 who are at risk of pregnancy but not using a method of contraception, and who either want a child after two years or do not want (more) children.
