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DECFAMSIZE
(DECFAMSIZE)
Final say on number of children to have
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DECFAMSIZE reports who in the woman's household usually makes decisions regarding how many children to have.
Comparability
Along with universe differences and differences in question wording (described below), DECFAMSIZE varies across samples in response categories. For example, while some samples include a category for joint decision-making by the female respondent and her partner, others require selecting just one person as having the greatest say in this decision.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DECFAMSIZE is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Egypt 1992: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Sao Tome 2008: Women age 15-49 who are currently married or living with a man.
- Zambia 2001: All women age 15-49.
- Zimbabwe 1994: All women age 15-49.
