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DVRWORK
(DVRWORK)Ever late or unable to work because of husband's actions
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and who had experienced physical or sexual violence from their husband/partner, DVRWORK indicates whether the woman was ever late or unable to go to work because of her husband/partner's actions.
Comparability — Index
Comparability
Along with universe differences, DVRWORK has some differences in wording that may impact comparability. See country-specific comparability for more information.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVRWORK is neither included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase nor in any phase of the standard domestic violence module.
Comparability — Colombia [top]
The 2015 Colombia survey words this question as "had to stop working" because of her husband/partner's actions.
Universe
- Colombia 2015: Women age 13-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, have ever been married or lived with a man, and have ever experienced physical or sexual violence from their husband/partner.
- Zimbabwe 2005: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, who have ever been married or lived with a man, and who have ever experienced physical or sexual violence from their husband/partner.
