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Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011, Somaliland

Somalia, 2011
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SOM_2011_MICS-S_v01_M
Producer(s)
United Nations Children’s Fund, Somaliland Ministry of National Planning and Development
Collection(s)
UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Fragility, Conflict and Violence
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Feb 03, 2016
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Age at first marriage (MA9)

Data file: wm

Overview

Valid: 450
Invalid: 6200
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 99
Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 238
End: 239
Width: 2
Range: 8 - 99
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
How old were you when you started living with your first husband?
Categories
Value Category Cases
8 1
0.2%
11 1
0.2%
13 2
0.4%
14 15
3.3%
15 42
9.3%
16 37
8.2%
17 35
7.8%
18 56
12.4%
19 37
8.2%
20 35
7.8%
21 6
1.3%
22 11
2.4%
23 11
2.4%
24 10
2.2%
25 8
1.8%
26 1
0.2%
27 7
1.6%
28 3
0.7%
29 3
0.7%
30 5
1.1%
31 1
0.2%
45 1
0.2%
97 Inconsistent 0
0%
99 Missing 122
27.1%
Sysmiss 6200
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
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