Marital status at baseline is assessed using two items. Participants are first asked if they have ever been married. Negative responses are coded as 1=never married. Participants who respond affirmatively are asked a follow-up question about marital status; responses are coded to values 2-5 below.
Marital status at baseline:
Value | Response |
---|---|
1 | Never married |
2 | Married |
3 | Widowed |
4 | Divorced |
5 | Separated |