Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVPSEXACTPREV indicates whether the woman's previous spouse/partner ever physically forced her to perform sexual acts against her will.
The related variable DVSEXPRPART indicates whether the woman's previous spouse/partner ever physically forced her to have sexual intercourse or perform other sexual acts against her will.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
South Africa |
Comparability
DVPSEXACTPREV has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVPSEXACTPREV is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire or domestic violence module.
Comparability — South Africa [top]
The 2016 South Africa survey asks about forced sex acts (excluding sexual intercourse) by a previous spouse, partner, or boyfriend.
Universe
- South Africa 2016: Women age 18-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and have had more than one spouse/partner/boyfriend.