Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2010 - Accra
Ghana, 2010 - 2011
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Reference ID
GHA_2010_MICS-ACC_v01_M
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Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, United Nations Children’s Fund
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Sep 02, 2014
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Age at first union (MA9)
Data file: wm
Overview
Valid:
161
Invalid:
1266
Minimum:
13
Maximum:
48
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
294
End:
295
Width:
2
Range:
13 - 99
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
How old were you when you started living with your first husband/partner?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 14 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 15 | 6 |
3.7%
|
|
| 16 | 8 |
5%
|
|
| 17 | 10 |
6.2%
|
|
| 18 | 25 |
15.5%
|
|
| 19 | 14 |
8.7%
|
|
| 20 | 22 |
13.7%
|
|
| 21 | 10 |
6.2%
|
|
| 22 | 19 |
11.8%
|
|
| 23 | 9 |
5.6%
|
|
| 24 | 8 |
5%
|
|
| 25 | 9 |
5.6%
|
|
| 26 | 3 |
1.9%
|
|
| 27 | 3 |
1.9%
|
|
| 28 | 3 |
1.9%
|
|
| 29 | 4 |
2.5%
|
|
| 31 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 33 | 2 |
1.2%
|
|
| 35 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 38 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 48 | 1 |
0.6%
|
|
| 97 | Inconsistent | 0 |
0%
|
| 99 | Missing | 0 |
0%
|
| Sysmiss | 1266 |
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.
Interviewer instructions
As with other age questions, if she does not know, probe. For instance, ask how old she was when her first child was born and then ask how long before or after giving birth she began living with her first husband or partner. Do not leave this question blank.
Description
Source of information
The eligible woman selected for interview