Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey MICS3 (2007), Nigeria
Third round
Nigeria, 2007
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Age at first sexual intercourse (Sb1)
Data file: MICS3 Women data
Overview
Valid:
8428
Valid (weighted):
8522.453
Invalid:
18665
Invalid (weighted):
16043.734
Minimum:
0
Maximum:
95
Type:
Continuous
Decimal:
0
Start:
229
End:
230
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Weighted variable:
V1370
Questions and instructions
Question pretext
Check WM11: Age of respondent is between 15 and 24?
Age 25-49. then END THIS INTERVIEW
Age 15-24. then Continue with SB1
Age 25-49. then END THIS INTERVIEW
Age 15-24. then Continue with SB1
Literal question
SB1. How old were you when you first had sexual intercourse (if ever)?
Never had intercourse 00
Age in years __ __
First time when started living with (first) husband/partner 95
Never had intercourse 00
Age in years __ __
First time when started living with (first) husband/partner 95
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | Weighted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Never had intercourse | 3105 | 3231 |
74.4%
|
| 95 | First time when started living with partner | 1372 | 1112 |
25.6%
|
| 97 | Inconsistent | 0 | 0 |
0%
|
| 99 | Missing | 0 | 0 |
0%
|
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
It is very important that you read the first sentence, and to emphasize to the respondent that her responses will remain strictly confidential. If necessary, explain to her once again that the information she shares with you will only be used for statistical purposes; that her name will never be revealed; and her responses will not be shared with others in the community or elsewhere.
The age we are asking about is the age of the respondent the very first time she had sexual intercourse. It does not matter whether the woman continued to have a relationship with this person. We are not asking about the first time with her current partner, but rather, the first experience of sexual intercourse in her entire life.
There are two ways of asking this question and you will choose which one to ask depending on the particular situation of the respondent. If the respondent has children or is married or living with someone, you will ask "HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE?" If the respondent has not had any children, has never been in a union, you can ask "HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, IF EVER?"
If the response is 'Never had intercourse', circle '00' and skip to the next module. Otherwise, enter the age in years on the line provided. If she was less than 10 years old, use a zero to fill in the first space.
If the respondent tells you that her first time was when she started living with her first husband, record her response by circling '95'. You will have collected this information in the Marriage/Union module. If the respondent says that her first time was with her first husband, but it was before they began living together, probe for the respondent's age at the time.
If the respondent says she does not know how old she was when she first had intercourse, probe by relating it to how old she was when she first married or had her first child. However, when doing this probing, be certain not to assume that the first time she had sex was at the time of her first marriage. If she has never married and/or never had children, you can probe by relating the timing of the first intercourse to whether she was going to school at the time, or to places that she might have lived. The respondent should feel comfortable in taking her time to think about her response to remember correctly.
The age we are asking about is the age of the respondent the very first time she had sexual intercourse. It does not matter whether the woman continued to have a relationship with this person. We are not asking about the first time with her current partner, but rather, the first experience of sexual intercourse in her entire life.
There are two ways of asking this question and you will choose which one to ask depending on the particular situation of the respondent. If the respondent has children or is married or living with someone, you will ask "HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE?" If the respondent has not had any children, has never been in a union, you can ask "HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, IF EVER?"
If the response is 'Never had intercourse', circle '00' and skip to the next module. Otherwise, enter the age in years on the line provided. If she was less than 10 years old, use a zero to fill in the first space.
If the respondent tells you that her first time was when she started living with her first husband, record her response by circling '95'. You will have collected this information in the Marriage/Union module. If the respondent says that her first time was with her first husband, but it was before they began living together, probe for the respondent's age at the time.
If the respondent says she does not know how old she was when she first had intercourse, probe by relating it to how old she was when she first married or had her first child. However, when doing this probing, be certain not to assume that the first time she had sex was at the time of her first marriage. If she has never married and/or never had children, you can probe by relating the timing of the first intercourse to whether she was going to school at the time, or to places that she might have lived. The respondent should feel comfortable in taking her time to think about her response to remember correctly.
Question post text
THE INFORMATION YOU SUPPLY WILL REMAIN STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE (IF EVER)?
HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HAD SEXUAL INTERCOURSE (IF EVER)?
Description
Universe
All women between ages 15 and 24.
Source of information
CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF OTHERS. BEFORE CONTINUING, ENSURE PRIVACY.
women aged 15 and 24?
women aged 15 and 24?