Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | A new problem | X |
| 2 | Followup of previous problem | X |
| 3 | General physical exam | X |
| 4 | Ob/gyn checkup | X |
| 5 | Combined general/ob checkup | X |
| 6 | Related to pregnancy | X |
| 7 | Other | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults, DOCVISLWHY reports the reason for last visit to a medical doctor or other health professional. Response options include: "a new problem", "follow-up of a previous problem", "general physical exam", "OB/GYN check-up", "combined general/OB check-up", "related to pregnancy", and "other".
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Universe
- 1994: Half of sample adults age 18+ (excluded from AIDS supplement).
Availability
- 1994
Survey Text
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2a. What was the reason for your last visit to a medical doctor or other health professional? Was it for a new problem, followup for a previous problem, a general physical exam, (Females only: an ob/gyn checkup, related to pregnancy) or something else?
Mark (X) only one
[] 1 A new problem
[] 2 Followup of a previous problem
[] 3 A general physical exam
[] 4 An ob/gyn checkup
[] 5 Combined general and ob/gyn checkup
[] 6 Related to pregnancy
[] 7 Other (Specify) ____
[] 9 DK
[] 2 Followup of a previous problem
[] 3 A general physical exam
[] 4 An ob/gyn checkup
[] 5 Combined general and ob/gyn checkup
[] 6 Related to pregnancy
[] 7 Other (Specify) ____
[] 9 DK
Weights
- 1994 : SUPP2WT