Codes and Frequencies
Description
CPMETHOTHTRAD combines country-specific variables that indicate the respondent used a traditional contraceptive method not included among the standard response categories shared by all MICS surveys. The identification of modern vs. traditional is based on the groupings on the questionnaire for the specific survey.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL Argentina Benin |
Georgia Ghana Kiribati |
Mali Somalia |
Comparability
The particular "other" method(s) included in CPMETHOTHTRAD differ by survey and can be identified from the questionnaire for each survey.
The other traditional methods include sexual abstinence, Standard Days Method (cycle beads), and Billings ovulation/Cervical Mucus method in some surveys.
Some surveys do not describe the specific method, but only indicate it is "traditional".
Comparability — Argentina [top]
Argentina 2019 includes cervical mucus, herbs and teas as a single response option.
Comparability — Benin [top]
Benin samples report the Standard Days Method.
Comparability — Georgia [top]
Georgia 2018 reported candle method.
Comparability — Ghana [top]
Ghana 2010 (Accra) includes women who report that they are not currently sexually active.
Comparability — Kiribati [top]
Kiribati 2018 reported both Standard Days Method and Billings ovulation/Cervical Mucus methods.
Comparability — Mali [top]
Mali 2009 reported both Standard Days Method and other traditional methods. Mali 2015 includes in this variable the Standard Days Method.
Comparability — Somalia [top]
Somalia 2011 (Northeast and Somaliland) include women who report that their husband is away.
Universe
- Argentina 2019: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Benin 2014: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- El Salvador 2014: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Georgia 2018: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Ghana (Accra) 2010: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Kiribati 2018: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Mali 2009: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Mali 2015: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Somalia (Somaliland) 2011: Women age 15-49 currently married or in a union, not currently pregnant, and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Somalia (Northeast Zone) 2011: Women age 15-49 currently married or in a union, not currently pregnant, and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Togo 2006: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
- Togo 2017: Women age 15-49 not currently pregnant and who use contraceptive methods to delay or avoid pregnancy
Availability
- Argentina: 2019
- Benin: 2014
- El Salvador: 2014
- Georgia: 2018
- Ghana (Accra): 2010
- Kiribati: 2018
- Mali: 2009, 2015
- Somalia (Northeast Zone): 2011
- Somalia (Somaliland): 2011
- Togo: 2006, 2017