Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2005

Sierra Leone, 2005

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Reference ID

SLE_2005_MICS_v01_M

Producer(s)

Statistics Sierra Leone, UNICEF Sierra Leone

Collection(s)

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Metadata

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Mar 22, 2011

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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

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

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.

Interviewer instructions

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.

Description

Universe

Women aged 15-49

Source of information

The eligible woman selected for interview

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