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Different coding for DHS contraceptive method [message #25447]

Thu, 20 October 2022 21:52

seinkim
Messages: 3
Registered: October 2022

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Hello,

I'm trying to analyze calendar data (vcal_1, vcal_2). I'm working with Zambia dataset of 2013-2014.
Based on the tutorial, I think the coded number for each contraceptive method in DHS survey seems to be different with how it coded in the dataset.

In Zambia DHS 2013-14, condom is number 7 in the survey. Is it still "7" in the calendar variable (vcal_1)?
How should I compare these two?

Thank you,

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Re: Different coding for DHS contraceptive method [message #25460 is a reply to message #25447]

Mon, 24 October 2022 13:12

Janet-DHS
Messages: 694
Registered: April 2022

Senior Member

Following is a response from DHS staff member Tom Pullum:

Yes, 7 would be the code for condom in both places.

[Updated on: Fri, 28 October 2022 12:08]

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Re: Different coding for DHS contraceptive method [message #25461 is a reply to message #25460]

Mon, 24 October 2022 14:16

seinkim
Messages: 3
Registered: October 2022

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Hi, Janet

Thanks for your message. I used the reference of "DHS Contraceptive Calendar Tutorial", and it seems "5" as a recoded number for condom.
Which one should I follow? (Please refer to the attached image file)

Thank you so much,

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[Updated on: Mon, 24 October 2022 14:17]

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Re: Different coding for DHS contraceptive method [message #25492 is a reply to message #25461]

Fri, 28 October 2022 12:09

Janet-DHS
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Registered: April 2022

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Following is a response from DHS staff member Tom Pullum:

You are right, the code for condom in the calendar is 5. Sorry about the confusion.

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