Description

For sample persons age 18 and older in 1988 and 1989, and, in 1987, sample persons age 18 and older who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or who ever heard of AIDS, AIDCOLD indicates the person's degree of belief in the statement "AIDS is especially common in older people".

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

Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.

Universe

Availability

• 1987-1989

Weights

• 1987-1989 : SUPP1WT