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DECSFPUSE
(DECSFPUSE)
Who should have final say on: Use of family planning
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DECSFPUSE reports who the female respondent believes should have the final say when making decisions regarding the use of family planning methods.
The related variable FPDECIDER (V632) reports who in the woman's household mainly decides whether to use contraception.
Universe
- Egypt 1992: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Gabon 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Jordan 1997: Currently-married women age 15-49 who approve of family planning.
- Togo 1998: Currently-married women age 15-49 who are using a method of contraception.