This variable is a 4-digit numeric variable that represents the year starting method use except the following codes:

9000 = Logical edit
9995 = Not interviewed (female questionnaire)
9996 = Not interviewed (household questionnaire)
9998 = No response or missing
9999 = NIU (not in universe)

Description

For women aged 15-49 who used a family planning method in the last 2 years, FPBEGINYR1 reports the year a woman began using her most recent family planning method.

The question associated with this variable was included in the female questionnaire.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• Ethiopia: 2019
• Uganda: 2019