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The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
FPTEXTOK (FPTEXTOK)
Including FP message on cell phone/text is acceptable

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Description

FPTEXTOK indicates whether the female respondent approves of discussing family planning via text messages on a cell phone. This variable implicitly refers to using text messages sent to cell phones as a means of publicizing family planning, just as countries publicize family planning on television or radio.

Comparability

FPTEXTOK has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPTEXTOK is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire.

Universe

  • Benin 2017: All women age 15-49.
  • Benin: 2017-W, 2017-C, 2017-B, 2017-W