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DVWBLAME (DVWBLAME)
Abuse of widow: In-laws blame for husband's death
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Description

For widowed women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, DVWBLAME indicates whether they had ever been blamed for their late husband's death by his relatives.

Comparability

DVWBLAME has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DVWBLAME is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire or the domestic violence module.

Universe

  • Nigeria 2013: Women age 15-49 who are currently widowed and were selected for the domestic violence module.
  • Nigeria: 2013-W, 2013-C, 2013-B, 2013-W