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FPTALKDR (FPTALKDR)
Discussed FP recently: Medical doctor
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Description

FPTALKDR indicates whether the woman has discussed the practice of family planning with a medical doctor in the last 6 months.

Comparability

FPTALKDR has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

An open-ended question about the woman's discussion of family planning is included in the standard DHS questionnaire for Phases III and IV, though FPTALKDR is a country-specific response and is not included in the standard DHS modules.

Universe

  • Egypt 1988: Ever-married women age 15-49 who have ever used a method of family planning.
  • Mozambique 2003: All women age 15-49.
  • Egypt: 1988-W, 1988-C, 1988-B
  • Mozambique: 2003-W, 2003-C, 2003-B, 2003-W