Variable MA1 : Currently married or living with a man
Overview
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Type:
Discrete
Format: numeric Width: 1 Decimal(s): 0 Range: 1-3 |
Valid case(s): 2118 (2118)
Invalid: 116 (0) Minimum: 1 Maximum: 3 |
File: wm - Roma Settlements
Universe
All eligible women
Source of information
Respondents
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | Weighted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, currently married | 821 | 834 |  39.4%
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| 2 | Yes, living with a man | 869 | 788 | 37.2%
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| 3 | No, not in union | 428 | 496 | 23.4%
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| Sysmiss | 116 | 0 |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics
of the population of interest.
Literal question
Are you currently married or living together with a man as if married?
Interviewer instructions
This module is to be administered to all women aged 15-49 years (including women age 15 and age 49). In the questionnaire and this manual, 'marriage' always refers to both formal and informal unions, such as living together. An informal union is one in which the man and woman live together for some time, intending to have a lasting relationship, but do not have a formal civil or religious ceremony. For example, if a woman went to live with her boyfriend and his family and stayed there for several years, they would be considered 'living together', whether or not they have any children. On the other hand, if a woman has a boyfriend but has never lived with him, she would not be considered in a union. Casual sexual encounters are not included here. Survey Coordinators: Adapt the terms and concepts used in this module to your country. In some countries, 'visiting unions' may be prevalent, for instance, where the man and woman live in different households but still consider their relationship a 'union'. In some other cultures, only 'civil marriages' may be considered unions, and those in religious unions may not consider themselves as 'married' or even 'in union'. Be very careful in the adaptation of the terms and concepts in the module. You may want to ask an additional question to inquire about the type of marriage/union. Contact the MICS4 Regional Coordinator if you intend to do so. The options here are currently married, living with a man, or not in union (the woman is neither married nor living with a man). Circle the code corresponding to the respondent's status at the time of the interview. If the woman is currently neither married or in a union, skip to MA5.