The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
MARCERTIF
(MARCERTIF)
Woman has marriage certificate
Codes and Frequencies
Description
MARCERTIF (V542) indicates whether the respondent has a marriage certificate or marriage registration.
Comparability — Index
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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.
