Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011
Jamaica, 2011
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Reference ID
JAM_2011_MICS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Statistical Institute of Jamaica, United Nations Children’s Fund
Created on
Mar 13, 2015
Last modified
Mar 29, 2019
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Age at first union (MA9)
Data file: wm
Overview
Valid:
709
Invalid:
4434
Minimum:
13
Maximum:
45
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
160
End:
161
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
How old were you when you started living with your first husband/partner?
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 | |
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| 34 | |
| 35 | |
| 36 | |
| 37 | |
| 38 | |
| 43 | |
| 45 | |
| 97 | Inconsistent |
| 99 | Missing |
| Sysmiss |
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.