DVPREGNHBR
(D118U)
Physical abuse while pregnant: Neighbor
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and had ever been pregnant, DVPREGNHBR (D118U) indicates whether they had been physically hurt by a neighbor during their pregnancy.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DVPREGNHBR (D118U) has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVPREGNHBR (D118U) is neither included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase nor in any version of the standard domestic violence module.
Universe
- Cameroon 2011: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have ever been pregnant.
- Nigeria 2008: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have had at least one pregnancy during which they were beaten, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically attacked.
- South Africa 2016: Women age 18-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and have either experienced sexual violence from their spouse/partner/boyfriend or have never had a spouse/partner/boyfriend, and who have ever been pregnant.
