Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, DVSEXFWBOYFRN (D127D) indicates whether, since age 15, they had ever been forced by a boyfriend to have sexual intercourse or perform other sexual acts.
Comparability — Index
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Comparability
Along with universe differences, DVSEXFWBOYFRN (D127D) has some differences between samples that may affect comparability. See country-specific comparability section for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVSEXFWBOYFRN (D127D) is not included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase, but it is included in phase VIII of the standard domestic violence module.
Comparability — Zambia [top]
The 2001 Zambia survey asks only about being forced to have sexual intercourse, and does not ask about other sexual acts. Further, the Zambia 2001 survey asks specifically about the man who forced the woman to have sexual intercourse with him, whereas other surveys do not specify perpetrator gender.
Universe
- Zambia 2001: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module.
