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FCGTSXPRGEZ
(FCGTSXPRGEZ)
Reason FC is good tradition: Easier sexual relations and pregnancy (open-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
Women who agreed with the FCCTRAD or FCCUSTTRAD variables (female circumcision should continue because it is a good tradition or because it is a custom and tradition, respectively) were asked in an open-ended question to explain what was meant by a good tradition. FCGTSXPRGEZ captures whether they mentioned the practice is a good tradition due to easier pregnancy and sexual relations.
Universe
- Niger 1998: Women age 15-49 who think FC should continue because it is good tradition/custom and tradition.
