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ATPOSAIDS
Blood test tells whether one has AIDS
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Description

For sample persons age 18 and older who reported when they last saw/heard/ read something about AIDS or ever heard of AIDS, AND ever heard of a blood test for AIDS infection, ATPOSAIDS indicates if the person believes that the blood test tells whether a person has AIDS or not.

This variable is part of the NHIS supplement on AIDS knowledge and attitudes. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1987: Sample persons age 18+ in quarter 3 (5th week) and quarter 4 who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or who ever heard of AIDS AND who have ever heard of a blood test for AIDS infection.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights