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FCYNCUSTTRAD (FCYNCUSTTRAD)
Thinks FC is required by traditions or customs (yes/no)
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Description

FCYNCUSTTRAD indicates whether the woman agrees with the statement that "[female circumcision] is required by [her] traditions or [her] customs."

Comparability

FCYNCUSTTRAD has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FCYNCUSTTRAD is a country-specific variable and is included in neither the standard DHS questionnaire nor in any version of the standard DHS module for female circumcision.

Universe

  • Benin 2006: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
  • Tanzania 2015: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
  • Togo 2013: Women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
  • Benin: 2006-W, 2006-B, 2006-C, 2006-W
  • Tanzania: 2015-W, 2015-C, 2015-B, 2015-W
  • Togo: 2013-W, 2013-C, 2013-B