Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
23
|
07
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Always | X | X |
| 2 | Usually | X | X |
| 3 | About half the time | X | X |
| 4 | Seldom | X | X |
| 5 | Never | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults and sample children who have used firearms in the past 12 months (2023: GUNUSEYR, 2007: GUNFIREXYR), HRFRPROT reports how often the person wore ear protection (ear plugs or ear muffs) when shooting firearms. In 2007, this question was asked to sample adults only.
For a full list of hearing related variables available for all years, see HEARING.
Comparability
In addition to changes in universe, the NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2007: Sample adults age 18+ who have used firearms in the past 12 months (GUNFIREXYR).
- 2023: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children age 6-17 who have used firearms in the past 12 months (GUNUSEYR).
Availability
- 2007, 2023
Survey Text
| 2023 |
| 2007 |
Variable: HRFIREPROT_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
such as ear plugs or ear muffs? Would you say...
* Read answer categories below.
Instruction:
Fill ALIAS of HHSTAT_C=1
2 - Usually
3 - About half the time
4 - Seldom
5 - Never
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Question Text:
*Read categories below.
2 Usually
3 About half the time
4 Seldom
5 Never
7 Refused
9 Don't know
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Weights
- 2007, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT