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DVWPROOF (DVWPROOF)
Abuse of widow: In-laws demand proof of innocence of killing husband
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Description

For widowed women who were randomly selected and interviewed for the domestic violence module, DVWPROOF indicates whether their late husbands' relatives ever demanded that they prove their innocence in his death.

Comparability

DVWPROOF has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DVWPROOF 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