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FCPROLESPLES
(FCPROLESPLES)
Benefits to girl of FC: Less pleasure (open-ended)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCPROLESPLES indicates whether the woman mentioned less pleasure when asked an open-ended question about benefits for the girl from female circumcision.
Comparability
FCPROLESPLES has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
An open-ended question about the benefits of female circumcision is included in phases I and II of the standard DHS module for female circumcision, though FCPROLESPLES is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.
Universe
- Niger 2012: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
