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AIDKNOPT
Personally known someone with HIV/AIDS: Time last seen
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Description

For sample persons age 18 and older who have ever personally known anyone with AIDS or the AIDS virus, AIDKNOPT reports how long it has been since she/he saw this person. Please see the codes tab for possible response categories.

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

  • 1988: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 2 through 4 who have ever known someone with AIDS or the AIDS virus.
  • 1989: Sample persons age 18+ who ever knew anyone with AIDS or the AIDS virus.

Availability

  • 1988-1989

Weights