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DVONEEDMED (DVONEEDMED)
Needed medical attention for beating in past year
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Description

DVONEEDMED indicates whether the respondent has ever been so seriously hurt during a beating that she needed medical attention (even if she did not see a doctor) during the past year.

Comparability

DVONEEDMED has no comparability problems.

Comparability – Standard DHS

DVONEEDMED is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire or domestic violence module.

Universe

  • South Africa 1998: Women age 15-49 who have experienced physical violence in the past year or at any time from a boyfriend/husband/partner.
  • South Africa: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B