Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVSEXOTHEV indicates whether anyone has ever forced the woman in any way to perform sexual acts (other than sexual intercourse).
The related variable DVSEXACTSEV (D125) indicates whether anyone has ever forced the woman in any way to have sexual intercourse or perform other sex acts.
Comparability — Index
GENERAL |
South Africa |
Comparability
DVSEXOTHEV has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVSEXOTHEV 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 whether anyone other than the woman's spouse/partner/boyfriend ever forced her to perform sexual acts (other than sexual intercourse).
Universe
- 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.