Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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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.
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
- 1987 : SUPP1WT