AIDCELIB
Effectiveness of being celibate in preventing AIDS via sex
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Very effective | X |
| 2 | Somewhat effective | X |
| 3 | Not at all effective | X |
| 4 | Don't know method | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 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, or read something about AIDS or ever heard of AIDS, AIDCELIB indicates how effective the person thinks being celibate, that is, not having sex at all, is as a method to prevent getting the AIDS virus through sexual activity.
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.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SUPP1WT
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