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WKWANTJOB (WKWANTJOB)
Want to work if find suitable job
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Description

WKWANTJOB indicates whether the respondent would like to work if she could find a suitable job.

Comparability

Apart from universe differences and slight differences in question wording, WKWANTJOB has no comparability issues.

Comparability - Standard DHS

WKWANTJOB is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Pakistan 1991: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are not currently working.
  • Pakistan 2006: Ever-married women age 15-49 who are not currently working.
  • Yemen 1991: Ever-married women age 15-54 who are not currently working for cash.
  • Pakistan: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B, 2006-W, 2006-B, 2006-C
  • Yemen: 1991-W, 1991-C, 1991-B