Description

For sample adults and children in 2007 and 2012 who had ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique (MOVALEX), MOVALEXYR reports whether the person had used Alexander Technique in the past 12 months.

Movement techniques--including Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Pilates, and Trager Psychophysical Integration--were one of many alternative health treatment modalities included in the 2007 and 2012 Complementary and Alternative Health Supplements. If sample respondents gave a positive response to MOVALEXYR, they were asked a series of follow-up questions.

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Related Variables

Additional information about use of Alexander Technique was collected for respondents who reported using Alexander Technique in the past 12 months, including variables on frequency of use and amount of out-of-pocket costs. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop-down menus and search function to learn more about these variables.

Comparability

In 2007, sample children were added to the universe for this question. In 2007 only, the sample child universe was not restricted by if the sample child had ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique (MOVALEX). Because of this expanded universe, the number of negative responses for MOVALEXYR is much higher in 2007. Otherwise, there are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 2007, 2012

Weights

• 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT
• 2012 : SUPP4WT