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Demographic and Health Survey 2018

Nigeria, 2018
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NGA_2018_DHS_v01_M
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National Population Commission (NPC)
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MEASURE DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Data file: RECG1

WOMAN
- Female Genital Cutting

Cases: 26585
Variables: 33

Variables

hhid
Case Identification
caseid
Case Identification
g100
Ever heard of female circumcision
g101
NA - 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 (in years)
g107
Person who performed circumcision
g108
Number of daughters circumcised
g109
NA - Line number of daughter most recently circumcised (from Birth History)
g110
NA - Flesh removed from genital area of daughter
g111
NA - Genital area of daughter just nicked without removing flesh
g112
NA - Genital area of daughter sewn closed
g113
NA - Age of daughter at circumcision (in years)
g114
NA - Person who performed circumcision of daughter
g115
NA - Any daughter not circumcised
g116
NA - Intends to have daughter(s) circumcised in future
g117a
NA - Cleanliness/hygiene: Female circumcision benefit
g117b
NA - Social acceptance: Female circumcision benefit
g117c
NA - Better marriage prospects: Female circumcision benefit
g117d
NA - Virginity/prevent premarital sex: Female circumcision benefit
g117e
NA - Greater sexual pleasure for men: Female circumcision benefit
g117f
NA - Religious approval: Female circumcision benefit
g117g
NA - CS: Female circumcision benefit
g117h
NA - CS: Female circumcision benefit
g117i
NA - CS: Female circumcision benefit
g117j
NA - CS: Female circumcision benefit
g117x
NA - Other: Female circumcision benefit
g117y
NA - No benefit from female circumcision
g118
Female circumcision required by religion
g119
Female circumcision: continue or be stopped
Total: 33
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