Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
WKINCOMEGH is a 5-digit variable that reports the respondent's earnings in second Ghanaian cedis (GHC), which were in circulation from 1967 through 2007. This variable is country-specific to Ghana.
The complementary variable WKINCOMEUNIT reports the reference period (per hour, day, week, month, or year) in which the respondent earns this income.
Comparability
WKINCOMEGH has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
WKINCOMEGH is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
Ghana 1988: Women age 15-49 who are currently working.
