DVOBF
(DVOBF)
Physical abuse by others: Boyfriend
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DVOBF indicates whether the woman has experienced physical violence from her boyfriend (current or past).
Most surveys include separate response categories for current and former boyfriends, which can be found in the following variables:
Comparability — Index
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GENERAL |
South Africa |
Comparability
DVOBF has no comparability problems.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVOBF is a country-specific variable, but it is part of a series on physical abuse, which is included in the standard domestic violence module for Phase IV forward.
Comparability — South Africa [top]
The 1998 South Africa survey asks about physical violence in the past year.
Universe
- South Africa 1998: Women age 15-49 who have experienced physical violence in the past year.
