Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
81
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons under age 18 who used topical steroids in past the 2 weeks (MSTER2W), MSTER2WRX reports if the person got a prescription from a doctor for them to take or use the medication. MSTER2WRX is part of the "Medicine Use" section of the 1981 Child Health Supplement.
Related Variables about Topical Steroid Use[show more]
For those who respond "yes" to MSTER2W, the following information is collected:
- The main health problem the respondent used the topical steroid for (MSTER2WPROB),
- Whether a doctor recommended the use of a topical steroid (MSTER2WDREC), and
- How often the respondent used the topical steroid in the past 3 months (MSTER2WFREQ)
For a complete list of the medicines asked about in the Medicine Use section, please see MALL2W.
Universe
- 1981: Sample persons under age 18 who used topical steroids in past two weeks (MSTER2W).
Availability
- 1981
Survey Text
| 1981 |
[] N
3. Did anyone get a prescription from a doctor for -- to take or use the (medication)?
2[] N
Weights
- 1981 : SAMPWEIGHT