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MICS

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005

Sierra Leone, 2005
UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)
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Statistics Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone
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Age at first union (MA8)

Data file: wm

Overview

Valid: 0
Valid (weighted): 0
Invalid: 0
Invalid (weighted): 0
Type: Continuous
Decimal: 0
Width: 2
Range: 14 - 99
Format: Numeric
Weighted variable: V456

Questions and instructions

Literal question
How old were you when you started living with your first husband/partner?
Categories
Value Category
97 Inconsistent
98 DK
99 Missing
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.
var_qstn_ivuinstr
If both the month and year are known, go to the next module. If either the month or the year is not known, continue to MA8. 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.
Question pretext
Check MA6: Both month and year of marriage/union known? Go to Next Module Either month or year of marriage/union not known? Continue with MA8

Description

Universe
Women aged 15-49
Source of information
The eligible woman selected for interview
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