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Demographic and Health Survey 2014-15 - IPUMS Subset

Rwanda, 2014 - 2015
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RWA_2014_DHS_v01_M_v02_A_IPUMS
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National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, Ministry of Health [Rwanda] and ICF International., Minnesota Population Center
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Marital status (male household members) (H_HWMMARSTAT)

Data file: RWA2014-H.dat

Overview

Type: Discrete
Decimal: 0
Start: 665
End: 665
Width: 1
Range: -
Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question
358) ASK CONSENT FOR DBS COLLECTION FROM RESPONDENT:

As part of the survey we also are asking people all over the country to take an HIV test. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is a very serious illness. The HIV test is being done to see how big the AIDS problem is in Rwanda.

For the HIV test, we need a few more drops of blood from a finger. Again the equipment used in taking the blood is clean and completely safe. It has never been used before and will be thrown away after each test. No names will be attached so we will not be able to tell you the test results. No one else will be able to know your test results either. If you want to know whether you have HIV, I can provide you with a list of [nearby] facilities offering counseling and testing for HIV. I will also give you a voucher for free services for you (and for your partner if you want) that you can use at any of these facilities.

Do you have any questions?
You can say yes to the test, or you can say no. It is up to you to decide.
Will you take the HIV test?
Categories
Value Category
0 Never in union
1 Ever-married
8 Missing
9 NIU (not in universe)
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.

Description

Definition
For male household members who were potential subjects for height, weight, and hemoglobin measurement, HWMMARSTAT (HB60) indicates whether they had ever been married or in a union.

This variable was typically used to help DHS personnel determine from whom consent could be obtained, in cases where the male household member was under age 18 and could not grant consent himself.

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Concept
var_concept.title Vocabulary
Male biometrics, general Variables -- TOPICS IPUMS
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