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AINFMNEWSP
All sources of more specific AIDS information: Newspapers
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and over who have ever heard of AIDS, or reported the last time she/he saw, heard, or read something about AIDS, AINFMNEWSP reports if she/he mentioned the newspaper as a source where she/he would get more specific information about AIDS, if she/he wanted more information. More than one source for more specific information about AIDS can be mentioned.

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

Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

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.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights