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Demographic and Health Survey 2008-2009

Kenya, 2008 - 2009
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KEN_2008_DHS_v01_M
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Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
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MEASURE DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys
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Data file: RECGC

WOMAN
- Female genital cutting

Cases: 8444
Variables: 33

Variables

hhid
Case Identification
caseid
Case Identification
g100
Ever heard of female circumcision
g101
Ever heard of genital cutting (probed)
g102
Respondent circumcised
g103
Flesh removed from genital area
g104
Genital area just nicked without removing any flesh
g105
Genital area sewn closed
g106
Age at circumcision
g107
Who performed circumcision
g108
Number of daughters circumcised
g109
Line number of daughter most recently circumcised
g110
Flesh removed from genital area of daughter
g111
Genital area of daughter just nicked without removing flesh
g112
Genital area of daughter sewn closed
g113
Age of daughter at circumcision
g114
Who performed circumcision of daughter
g115
Any daughter who is not circumcised
g116
Intends to have daughter(s) circumcised in future
g117a
Circumcision benefits: cleanliness/hygiene
g117b
Circumcision benefits: social acceptance
g117c
Circumcision benefits: better marriage prospects
g117d
Circumcision benefits: virginity/prevent premarital sex
g117e
Circumcision benefits: more sexual pleasure for men
g117f
Circumcision benefits: religious approval
g117g
Circumcision benefits: reduce promiscuity/ reduce sex drive
g117h
Circumcision benefits: reduce STD and AIDS infections
g117i
NA - Circumcision benefits: CS
g117j
NA - Circumcision benefits: CS
g117x
Circumcision benefits: other
g117y
Circumcision benefits: no benefit
g118
Circumcision is required by religion
g119
Circumcision should continue or be stopped
Total: 33
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