Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
bang
04
|
namib
00
|
namib
06
|
nepal
16
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | No | X | · | · | X |
| 11 | No, currently married by custom | · | X | X | · |
| 12 | No, living with a man | · | X | X | · |
| 13 | No, not in union | · | X | X | · |
| 20 | Yes | X | · | · | X |
| 21 | Yes, currently married with certificate | · | X | X | · |
| 97 | Don't know | · | · | · | · |
| 98 | Missing | X | · | · | · |
| 99 | NIU (not in universe) | · | · | · | X |
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Description
MARCERTIF (V542) indicates whether the respondent has a marriage certificate or marriage registration.
Comparability — Index
|
GENERAL |
Nepal |
Comparability
In addition to universe differences and slight differences in question wording, MARCERTIF (V542) differs across samples in the number of response categories. To maximize comparability, IPUMS-DHS uses composite coding, with "No" responses having a first digit of "1" and "Yes" responses having a first digit of "2." The second digit provides further detail, when this additional information is available.
Comparability - Standard DHS
MARCERTIF (V542) is included in the standard DHS questionnaire in Phase VIII.
Comparability — Nepal [top]
The 2016 Nepal survey asks, "Has your marriage been registered?"
Universe
- Bangladesh 2004: Ever-married women age 10-49.
- Namibia 2000: All women age 15-49.
- Namibia 2006: All women age 15-49.
- Nepal 2016: Women age 15-49 who have ever been married or lived with a partner.
Survey Text
| Bangladesh 2004 |
| Namibia 2000 |
| Namibia 2006 |
| Nepal 2016 |
NO 2
YES, LIVING WITH A MAN 2 (GO TO 505)
NO, NOT IN A UNION 3
601. Are you currently married or living together with a man as if married?
YES, MARRIED BY CUSTOM 2 (GO TO 604)
YES, LIVING WITH A MAN 3 (GO TO 604)
NO, NOT IN UNION 4