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DVMPHYS
(DVMPHYS)Domestic violence means: Physical abuse
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVMPHYS indicates whether the respondent believes physical abuse is a type of domestic violence.
Comparability
In addition to universe differences, there are significant differences in question wording in DVMPHYS. See below for country-specific comparability.
Comparability â Standard DHS
DVMPHYS is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.
Universe
- Jordan 2007: Ever-married women age 15-49.
- Yemen 2013: Ever-married women age 15-49.
