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DVOCLERGY
(DVOCLERGY)
Physical abuse by others: Religious leader
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, DVOCLERGY (D115XF) indicates whether they had ever been physically hurt by a religious leader since age 15.
Comparability
Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, DVOCLERGY (D115XF) has no comparability issues.
Comparability - Standard DHS
DVOCLERGY (D115XF) is neither included in the standard DHS questionnaire for any phase nor in any phase of the standard domestic violence module.
Universe
- Cameroon 2011: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module.
- Gabon 2012: Women age 15-49 who were selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module.