Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and who had experienced physical or sexual violence from their husband/partner while pregnant, DVRPREGLOST indicates whether the woman ever lost a pregnancy because of her husband/partner's actions.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
Along with universe differences, DVRPREGLOST has some differences in question wording, noted below.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVRPREGLOST is neither included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase nor in any phase of the standard domestic violence module.
Comparability — Ethiopia [top]
The 2016 Ethiopia survey asks whether the woman miscarried because of physical violence while pregnant. This violence is not limited to the woman's husband or partner.
Comparability — Nepal [top]
The 2011 Nepal survey asks whether the woman miscarried because of physical violence while pregnant. This violence is not limited to the woman's husband or partner.
Comparability — Tanzania [top]
While the general wording of "lost a pregnancy" suggests a miscarriage triggered by a beating, the Tanzania 2015 survey refers to "an abortion or miscarriage."
Universe
- Ethiopia 2016: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who ever experienced any physical abuse while pregnant.
- Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, who have ever been pregnant, and who have ever been hit, slapped, kicked, or otherwise physically hurt by a husband/partner while pregnant.
- Nepal 2011: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who ever experienced any physical abuse while pregnant.
- Tanzania 2015: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, who have ever been married or lived with a man, and who have ever experienced physical or sexual violence from their husband/partner.
