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DVS15TOUCHAGE (DVS15TOUCHAGE)
Age first touched sexually against will before age 15
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Description

DVS15TOUCHAGE reports the respondent's age when she was first touched by a man against her will in a sexual way (unwanted touching, kissing, grabbing, or fondling) before age 15.

Comparability

DVS15TOUCHAGE has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DVS15TOUCHAGE 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 were not physically forced or persuaded to have sexual intercourse against their will before age 15, but who were touched against their will in a sexual way before age 15.
  • South Africa: 1998-W, 1998-C, 1998-B