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Demographic and Health Survey 2008

Nigeria, 2008
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NGA_2008_DHS_v01_M
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National Population Commission
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MEASURE DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Data file: MRECGC

MAN
- Female genital cutting

Cases: 16722
Variables: 17

Variables

mcaseid
Case Identification
mg100
Ever heard of female circumcision
mg101
Ever heard of genital cutting (probed)
mg117a
Circumcision benefits: cleanliness/hygiene
mg117b
Circumcision benefits: social acceptance
mg117c
Circumcision benefits: better marriage prospects
mg117d
Circumcision benefits: virginity/prevent premarital sex
mg117e
Circumcision benefits: more sexual pleasure for men
mg117f
Circumcision benefits: religious approval
mg117g
Circumcision benefits: don't know [CS]
mg117h
[NA] Circumcision benefits: CS
mg117i
[NA] Circumcision benefits: CS
mg117j
[NA] Circumcision benefits: CS
mg117x
Circumcision benefits: other
mg117y
Circumcision benefits: no benefit
mg118
Circumcision is required by religion
mg119
Circumcision should continue or be stopped
Total: 17
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