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An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
ghana
14
1
Paid in full
X
2
Partly paid
X
3
Not paid at all
X
6
Other
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9
NIU (not in universe)
X
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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.
