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BWSTATUS (BWSTATUS)
Status of bridewealth
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Description

For women whose current marriage included bridewealth negotiations, BWSTATUS reports the status of the bridewealth payment (paid in full, paid in part, or unpaid).

Comparability

BWSTATUS has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

BWSTATUS is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase.

Universe

  • Ghana 2014: Women age 15-49, for whom bridewealth was negotiated in their current marriage.
  • Ghana: 2014-W, 2014-C, 2014-B, 2014-W