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DVHMEDICAL (DVHMEDICAL)
Sought medical help after sexual abuse
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Description

DVHMEDICAL indicates whether the woman sought help from a doctor or medical personnel after being forced to have sexual intercourse or perform sexual acts.

Comparability

DVHMEDICAL has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DVHMEDICAL is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire or standard domestic violence module.

Universe

  • Uganda 2016: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have ever been forced to have sexual intercourse or perform other sexual acts by someone other than a husband/partner.
  • Uganda: 2016-W, 2016-C, 2016-B, 2016-W