PROCWHYNO3YR
Reason why no proctoscopic exam ever or in past 3 years
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
87
|
---|---|---|
00 | NIU | X |
01 | Procrastinated | X |
02 | Didn't know I should | X |
03 | Not needed | X |
04 | Cost too much | X |
05 | No insurance coverage | X |
06 | Don't go to doctors | X |
07 | Don't have doctor | X |
08 | Not recommended by doctor | X |
09 | Doctor said not needed | X |
10 | Too embarassing | X |
11 | Fear | X |
12 | Haven't had problems | X |
13 | Painful procedure | X |
14 | Unpredictable results | X |
15 | Other | X |
99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 40 and over who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have not had a proctoscopic exam, or who have had an exam but not in the past 3 years, PROCWHYNO3YR reports the most important reason why he or she has never had a proctoscopic exam/not had a proctoscopic exam in the past few years.
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Universe
- 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have not had exam, or who have had exam but not in the past 3 years.
Availability
- 1987
Survey Text
1987 |
1987
Survey form
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Refer to 33c and 33f.
Refer to 33c and 33f.
1 [] More than 3 years in 33c or 33f (38)
8 [] Other (39)
8 [] Other (39)
38. What is the most important reason why you have (never had a proctoscopic exam/not had a proctoscopic exam in the past few years)?
00 [] Procrastination/Put it off
01 [] Didn't know I should
02 [] Not needed/not necessary
03 [] Cost too much
04 [] No insurance coverage
05 [] Don't go to doctors
06 [] Don't have a doctor
07 [] Not recommended by doctor/Dr. never said it was needed
08 [] Dr. said it wasn't needed
09 [] Too embarrassing
10 [] Haven't had any problems
11 [] Fear
12 [] Painful procedure
13 [] Unpredictable results
88 [] Other
99 [] DK
01 [] Didn't know I should
02 [] Not needed/not necessary
03 [] Cost too much
04 [] No insurance coverage
05 [] Don't go to doctors
06 [] Don't have a doctor
07 [] Not recommended by doctor/Dr. never said it was needed
08 [] Dr. said it wasn't needed
09 [] Too embarrassing
10 [] Haven't had any problems
11 [] Fear
12 [] Painful procedure
13 [] Unpredictable results
88 [] Other
99 [] DK
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT