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.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1987

Weights

• 1987 : SUPP1WT