DVHNOFEARBEL
(DVHNOFEARBEL)
Reason never sought help: Afraid would not be believed/would be blamed
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVHNOFEARBEL indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported not seeking help for physical or sexual abuse because she was afraid of not being believed or being blamed.
Universe
- 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.