Codes and Frequencies
Description
WKHRSPERDAY reports how many hours the woman works in a typical day.
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
Ghana |
Zimbabwe |
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, WKHRSPERDAY is largely comparable across samples.
Comparability - Standard DHS
WKHRSPERDAY is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Comparability — Ghana [top]
The 1988 Ghana survey asks specifically about the number of hours worked on a typical working day.
Comparability — Zimbabwe [top]
The 1988 and 1994 Zimbabwe surveys ask specifically about the number of hours worked on a typical working day.
Universe
- Egypt 1995: Women age 15-49 who are currently working.
- Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently working.
- Uganda 1995: Women age 15-49 who are currently working or have worked in the last 12 months.
- Zimbabwe 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently working and do not work in agriculture.
- Zimbabwe 1994: Women age 15-49 who are currently working.
