Literal question
E. Marriage and fertility
Ask of all ever-married women. Ask questions person by person.
[Questions E1-E11]
E1-E2. Number of marriages.
E1. Is this (was your previous) marriage also your first marriage?
[] Y Yes
[] T No
If E1 = code "Y", go to E3a.
Interviewer instructions
E. Information on mother's fertility
Ask these questions to women who have ever been married, that is, currently married, widowed or divorced
This part of the questionnaire contains questions about marriage (how many times married), number of children, and some questions about family planning.
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).