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DVHGOVOFFICER
(DVHGOVOFFICER)Sought help to stop violence: Government officer
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVHGOVOFFICER indicates whether the woman sought help from a government officer to stop the abuse.
Comparability — Index
Comparability
DVHGOVOFFICER has some differences in question wording that may impact comparability. See country-specific comparability for more information.
Comparability â Standard DHS
DVHGOVOFFICER is a country-specific variable, but it is part of a series on help sought for abuse, which is included in the standard domestic violence module for Phase IV forward.
Comparability — Kenya [top]
The 2022 Kenya survey words this category as "chief or other national government administrative officer."
Universe
- Kenya 2022: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have experienced physical violence since age 15, while pregnant, or at any time from their current/former husband/partner, or sexual violence at any time.
