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FP1PILSAWDR (V373)
Saw doctor or nurse for first use of Pill
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Description

FP1PILSAWDR (V373) indicates whether the woman consulted a doctor or other trained medical personnel when she first started using the Pill.

When children are chosen as the unit of analysis, the woman respondent indicates the mother of the child.

Comparability — Index

GENERAL
 India
 Kenya

Comparability

Apart from changes in the universe, there are minor differences in the medical personnel referred to in the question for FP1PILSAWDR (V373). Most samples ask the woman as to whether she consulted a doctor or nurse, and the specific reasons or intention of the consultation are not mentioned. Some samples also include consultation from a midwife or other personnel. Other significant differences from the common question are noted below.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FP1PILSAWDR (V373) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 2 only.

Comparability — India [top]

The question for FP1PILSAWDR only asks women if they consulted a doctor and does not mention any other personnel in India 1992.

Comparability — Kenya [top]

The question for FP1PILSAWDR specifically asks women if they consulted a doctor or nurse for a physical checkup, and includes a probe for whether she had her blood pressure checked or an internal examination.

Universe

  • Burkina Faso 1993: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Cameroon 1991: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Egypt 1992: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using the Pill for the first time.
  • Ghana 1993: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • India 1992: Currently-married women age 13-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Jordan 1990: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using the Pill for the first time.
  • Kenya 1993: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Madagascar 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Malawi 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Morocco 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Namibia 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Nepal 1996: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever used the Pill.
  • Niger 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Nigeria 1990: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Rwanda 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Senegal 1992: Women age 15-49 who are currently using the Pill for the first time.
  • Tanzania 1991: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Yemen 1991: Ever-married women age 15-54 who currently use the Pill.
  • Zambia 1992: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Zambia 1996: Women age 15-49 who currently use the Pill.
  • Burkina Faso: 1993-W, 1993-C, 1993-B
  • Cameroon: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B
  • Egypt: 1992-W, 1992-W, 1992-B, 1992-C
  • Ghana: 1993-W, 1993-B, 1993-C
  • India: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B
  • Jordan: 1990-W, 1990-W, 1990-C, 1990-B
  • Kenya: 1993-W, 1993-B, 1993-C
  • Madagascar: 1992-C, 1992-B, 1992-W
  • Malawi: 1992-C, 1992-W, 1992-B
  • Morocco: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B, 1992-W
  • Namibia: 1992-C, 1992-B, 1992-W
  • Nepal: 1996-C, 1996-W, 1996-B
  • Niger: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B
  • Nigeria: 1990-W, 1990-B, 1990-C
  • Rwanda: 1992-C, 1992-B, 1992-W
  • Senegal: 1992-W, 1992-B, 1992-C
  • Tanzania: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B
  • Yemen: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B
  • Zambia: 1992-C, 1992-W, 1992-B, 1996-W, 1996-C, 1996-B