Description

For sample persons ages 18 and over, AIDEDFREN reports if, in the past month, she/he received information about AIDS from a friend or acquaintance. Persons could report more than one source of information about AIDS.

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

• 1990-1992

Weights

• 1990-1992 : SUPP1WT