An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
08
05
00
87
0
NIU
X
X
X
X
1
No
X
X
X
X
2
Yes
X
X
X
X
7
Unknown-refused
X
X
X
·
8
Unknown-not ascertained
X
X
X
·
9
Unknown-don't know
X
X
X
X
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Description
For female sample adults age 18 and over who have had a Pap smear/Pap test (PAPEV), PAPAB reports whether the respondent has ever had a Pap smear test with results that were not normal.
Comparability
Other than a slight change in universe between 1987 and subsequent years, this variable is comparable over time.
Universe
1987: Half of female sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of Pap smear test and have ever had a Pap smear.
2000; 2005; 2008: Female sample adults age 18+ who ever had Pap smear test.
