Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
22
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown - refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown - not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown - don't know | · |
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Description
For sample adults age 18+ and sample children ages 4-17 who had seen a practitioner of acupuncture in the past 12 months (ACUYR), ACUPAIN indicates whether they saw the practitioner to treat or manage physical pain.
ACUPAIN was one of twenty-five variables sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to assess complementary and integrative health (CIH) practices in 2022. Please see THPYART to learn more about the Complementary and Integrative Health content section, including a complete list of CIH variables fielded in the 2022 NHIS.
Related Variables
Please see ACUYR to learn more about questions asked about acupuncture over time, including a list of related variables fielded in 2022.
Universe
- 2022: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children age 4-17 who saw a practicioner of acupuncture in the past 12 months (ACUYR).
Availability
- 2022
Survey Text
| 2022 |
Variable: ACUPAIN_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
...to treat or manage physical pain?
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Weights
- 2022 : SAMPWEIGHT