DVHNORETAL
(DVHNORETAL)
Reason never sought help: Fear of retaliation
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
angola
15
|
pak
17
|
---|---|---|---|
0 | No | X | X |
1 | Yes | X | X |
8 | Missing | · | X |
9 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X |
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Description
DVHNORETAL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported she did not seek help for physical or sexual abuse because she feared retaliation.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
Pakistan |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DVHNORETAL is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVHNORETAL is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire or domestic violence module.
Comparability — Pakistan [top]
The 2017 Pakistan sample includes "fear of consequences" as a response category.
Universe
- Angola 2015: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have experienced physical violence since age 15, while pregnant, or at any time from their current/former husband/partner, or sexual violence at any time, and who never sought help for the violence.
- Pakistan 2017: Ever-married women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have experienced physical violence since age 15, while pregnant, or at any time from their current/former husband, or sexual violence at any time, and who never told anyone about the violence.
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