Literal question
P-09 Spouse
Who, in this household, is (the person)'s spouse or partner?
[Question P-09 was asked of persons who are currently married, per question P-08.]
Write the person no. of the spouse or partner in the appropriate box. If the spouse does not reside in the household, write 98.
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Interviewer instructions
(P-09) Spouse: Who, in this household, is (the person's) spouse or partner?
Ask only of those who are married (Civil/religious, traditional/customary, polygamous) or living together as married partners (code 1 to 4, P-08).
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Write the person number of the spouse or partner. If a man has more than one wife, the person number of the first wife should be recorded. The person number of the husband should be recorded for each wife.
Write 99 if the spouse does not usually reside in the household 4 nights a week including the last 4 weeks.
If a person is married or living together (codes 1 to 4) and is the only occupant of the household, write 99 as the spouse does not usually reside in the household 4 nights a week including the last 4 weeks.