Interviewer instructions
If responses to WB3 and WB4 are inconsistent, probe further and correct. Age must be recorded.
Record her age in completed years, that is, her age at her last birthday.
If needed, probe by saying: "How old were you at your last birthday?"
If she does not know the answer to either of these two questions, probe for clues that might indicate her age.
• Ask how old she was when she was first married or first gave birth.
• Try to find out how long ago she got married or had her first child. (You may be able to find out the age of her oldest child if the child is still living. You may be able to relate her age to someone else in the household whose age is known. You may be able to determine her age based on how old she was when an important event occurred, and the number of years that have elapsed since.)
• You MUST fill in this information.
• Compare and correct WB1 and WB2 if inconsistent. Note that either or both of the responses might be incorrect.
Finally, before moving on to the next question, verify that the respondent is indeed eligible. If the woman is younger than 15 or older than 49, you have to terminate the interview.