E1-E2. Number of marriages.
E1. Is this (was your previous) marriage also your first marriage?
[] T No
If E1 = code "Y", go to E3a.
Column (2) Number of marriages
- For women who are currently married ask:
"Is this your first marriage?"
- For women who are widowed or divorced ask:
"Was your last marriage your first marriage?" Fill in the code in accordance with the respondent's answer.
Yes: "Y"
No: "T"
- If "Yes" then directly ask the questions for columns (4) through (7), question E3a.
- If not the first marriage, ask the question for column (3).