DVHTRADLEAD
(DVHTRADLEAD)
Sought help to stop violence: Traditional leader
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and had experienced physical or sexual abuse, DVHTRADLEAD indicates whether they sought help from a traditional authority (such as a chief) to stop that abuse.
Universe
- Cameroon 2004: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module and who have experienced physical violence from someone other than their husband since they were 15, have been physically hurt by someone during pregnancy, or have experienced physica or sexual violence from their husband or partner at any point in time.
- Malawi 2010: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who were ever forced sexually or experienced physical violence since age 15.
- Malawi 2016: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have experienced physical or sexual violence from their current/former husband, have experienced physical violence from someone other than their husband/partner since age 15, have ever been physically hurt by someone while pregnant, or who have ever been forced to have sex or perform sex acts.
- Mali 2006: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who were ever forced sexually or experienced physical violence since age 15.
- Nigeria 2013: Women age 15-49 who were selected for the domestic violence module and who have experienced physical violence from someone other than their husband since they were 15, have been physically hurt by someone during pregnancy, or have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence from their husband or partner at any point in time.
- Rwanda 2010: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, and who have ever been forced by anyone to have sex or perform sex acts or have experienced physical violence from their husband/partner at any age or from someone other than a husband/partner since age 15.
