MARCERTIF
(MARCERTIF)
Woman has marriage certificate
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MARCERTIF indicates whether the respondent has a marriage certificate or marriage registration.
Comparability — Index
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Nepal |
Comparability
In addition to universe differences and slight differences in question wording, MARCERTIF differs across samples in the number of response categories. To maximize comparability, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding, with "No" responses having a first digit of "1" and "Yes" responses having a first digit of "2." The second digit provides further detail, when this additional information is available.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MARCERTIF is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Nepal [top]
The 2016 Nepal survey asks, "Has your marriage been registered?"
Universe
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Namibia 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Namibia 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Nepal 2016: Women age 15-49 who have ever been married or lived with a partner.
