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DVHWPOL (DVHWPOL)
Would have liked help from: Police
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Description

DVHWPOL indicates whether the respondent would have found the police helpful in response to beatings or other abuse.

Comparability

DVHWPOL has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DVHWPOL 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 would have liked help from a service that was not available.
  • South Africa: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B