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MARCERTIFCIVIL

(V543B)
Has marriage certificate from civil authority
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Description

MARCERTIFCIVIL (V543B) indicates whether the respondent has a marriage certificate from a civil authority.

Comparability

MARCERTIFCIVIL (V543B) is comparable across samples.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MARCERTIFCIVIL (V543B) is included in the standard DHS questionnaire in Phase VIII.

Universe

  • Ghana 2022: Women age 15-49 who are currently married or living with a man.
  • Lesotho 2023: Women age 15-49 who are currently married or living with a man.
  • Senegal 2023: Women age 15-49 who are currently married or living with a man.
  • Ghana: 2022-W
  • Lesotho: 2023-W
  • Senegal: 2023-W