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MARLT18OTHER (MARLT18OTHER)
Reason for marrying daughter under age 18: Other
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Description

MARLT18OTHER indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the woman reported some other reason for mothers allowing their daughters to marry before age 18. The meaning of "other" must be interpreted relative to the specific categories included in a particular sample.

Comparability

MARLT18OTHER has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MARLT18OTHER is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Niger 2012: All women age 15-49.
  • Niger: 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B, 2012-W