Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2012-2013
Bangladesh, 2012 - 2013
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Age at first marriage (MA9)
Data file: wm
Overview
Valid:
14705
Invalid:
44894
Minimum:
5
Maximum:
99
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
79
End:
80
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
How old were you when you started living with your first husband?
Categories
| Value | Category |
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| 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.