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FCPROAIDS (FCPROAIDS)
Benefits to girl of FC: Reduce STD and AIDS infections (open-ended)
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Description

FCPROAIDS indicates whether the woman mentioned prevention of AIDS/STIs when asked an open-ended question about benefits for the girl from female circumcision.

Comparability

FCPROAIDS has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FCPROAIDS is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any of the three versions of the standard DHS module on female genital cutting.

Universe

  • Kenya 2008: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
  • Kenya: 2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B, 2008-W