Interviewer instructions
DVD1 is a very important instruction for you. Check your physical surroundings for the presence of others. Check both the area you are sitting in and all areas within hearing distance. Be sure that there is privacy in the sense that there are no persons anywhere near you who will be able to hear and understand your questions. If there are children within hearing distance old enough to understand your questions, ask them politely to leave. Only small infants not capable of understanding can remain. Do not proceed with the interview until you have ensured privacy. The importance of these data cannot be overemphasized, and you must do everything you can to obtain privacy before the interview can continue. If you are unable to ensure privacy you will be forced to skip the section and miss out some very important information.
If, despite your best efforts, you are unable to obtain privacy, you must record code 2 and skip to DVD32. Fill out an explanation of what happened.
If privacy has been obtained, circle code 1 and proceed with the interview. Speak clearly and be very considerate of the feelings of the respondent. Keep your voice low throughout the interview.
When asking the questions in this section, you should avoid showing curiosity, surprise, or any other emotion, whether favorable or unfavorable. Be aware that these topics can be difficult for the respondent to address. She may be embarrassed or fearful of her husband/partner or others, or she may just feel that these matters are too private to discuss. It is your job to win her trust so that she feels comfortable reporting such personal information to you.