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FCYNDEATH
(FCYNDEATH)
Thinks FC can lead to girl's death (yes/no)
Codes and Frequencies
Description
FCYNDEATH indicates whether the woman agrees with the statement that "[female] circumcision can cause severe complications, which may lead to the girl's death."
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FCYNDEATH has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FCYNDEATH 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
- Egypt 1995: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Egypt 2000: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Egypt 2003: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of FC.
- Egypt 2005: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Egypt 2008: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Egypt 2014: Ever-married women age 15-49.