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PRIMECAREANYLT18

(PRIMECAREANYLT18)

Primary caretaker of any children under age 18

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Description

PRIMECAREANYLT18 indicates whether the female respondent is a primary caregiver for any children under age 18.

The related variable PRIMECAREKIDLT18 indicates whether the woman is a primary caregiver for any children under age 18 who are not her own biological children. The related variable PRIMECAREKID indicates whether the woman is a primary caregiver for any children, without specifying age.

Comparability

PRIMECAREANYLT18 has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

PRIMECAREANYLT18 is a country-specific variable and is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

Eswatini (Swaziland) 2006: Women age 15-49 who are the primary caregiver of any children.

Eswatini (Swaziland): 2006-W, 2006-C, 2006-B, 2006-W