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FP1STUSLVSON (FP1STUSLVSON)
Number of living sons at first use of FP
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Description

FP1STUSLVSON reports the total number of living sons the woman had when she first used family planning.

Comparability

Apart from slight universe differences, FP1STUSLVSON is largely comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FP1STUSLVSON is a country-specific variable, and it is not included any phase of in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Nepal 1996: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever used a method of contraception.
  • Sao Tome 2008: Women age 15-49 who have ever used a method of contraception.
  • Nepal: 1996-W, 1996-C, 1996-B
  • Sao Tome: 2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B