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FPMETHWHY (V375)
Reason to use current FP method
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Description

FPMETHWHY (V375) reports the reason why the woman decided to use her current contraceptive method rather than some other family planning method.

Comparability

FPMETHWHY (V375) has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPMETHWHY (V375) is included in the standard DHS questionnaire in Phase 2 only.

Universe

  • Jordan 1990: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are currently using a contraceptive method.
  • Morocco 1992: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a contraceptive method.
  • Togo 1998: Women age 15-49 who are currently using a contraceptive method.
  • Jordan: 1990-W, 1990-C, 1990-B, 1990-W
  • Morocco: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B, 1992-W
  • Togo: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B