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 |