Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
93
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92
|
91
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X | X |
| 1 | True | X | X | X |
| 2 | False | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older, AIDLATENT indicates whether the person believes the statement "After a person becomes infected with the AIDS virus, it can be weeks before a blood test shows the infection" to be true or false.
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
- 1991-1993: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1991-1993
Survey Text
| 1993 |
| 1992 |
| 1991 |
a. After a person becomes infected with the AIDS virus, it can be weeks before a blood test shows the infection.
2 [] False
9 [] Don't know
b. After a person becomes infected with the AIDS virus, there can be a period of time before the test shows the infection.
2[] False
9[] DK
b. After a person becomes infected with the AIDS virus, there can be a period of time before the test shows the infection.
2[] False
9[] DK
Weights
- 1991-1993 : SUPP1WT