DVOCOWIFE
(DVOCOWIFE)
Physical abuse by others: Co-wife
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, DVOCOWIFE indicates whether they had been physically hurt by a co-wife since age 15.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
Along from universe differences, DVOCOWIFE has some differences in question wording that may impact comparability.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVOCOWIFE is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire, but it is based on a question included in Phase IV forward of the standard domestic violence module.
Comparability — Sao Tome [top]
The Sao Tome 2008 survey refers to this category as co-spouse/partner's girlfriend.
Universe
- Chad 2014: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, in households selected for the men's survey.
- Gambia 2019: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module.
- Sao Tome 2008: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module.
