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FPUSSTERWHY (FPUSSTERWHY)
Main reason for using sterilization
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Description

FPUSSTERWHY reports the main reason why the woman, her husband/partner, or someone else decided to use sterilization as a contraceptive method.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, FPUSSTERWHY has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

FPUSSTERWHY is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any Phase.

Universe

  • Sao Tome 2008: Women age 15-49 who have been sterilized or whose partner has been sterilized.
  • Togo 1998: Women age 15-49 who have been sterilized or whose partners have been sterilized
  • Sao Tome: 2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B
  • Togo: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B