Codes and Frequencies
Description
FPSRCINRHYS (V307_08) reports where the woman would obtain information about rhythm (periodic abstinence), if she wanted to use this method to delay or prevent pregnancy. Answers are recorded using standard responses and codes that are consistent across countries and samples.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FPSRCINRHYS (V307_08) has no comparability issues.
How this contraceptive method was labelled and the brief description of the method varied somewhat across surveys, with most samples calling the method "Periodic Abstinence." See the Survey Text tab for the exact wording for samples of interest.
Comparability - Standard DHS
FPSRCINRHYS (V307_08) was included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phase 1 only.
Universe
- Burundi 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Egypt 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Kenya 1989: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Mali 1987: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Morocco 1987: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Senegal 1986: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Sudan 1989: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Tunisia 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Uganda 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
- Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who have heard of the rhythm method.
