Description

For sample persons age 18 and older in 1988, 1989 and 1993, and, in 1987, sample persons age 18 and older who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or ever heard of AIDS, AIDMONOG indicates how effective the person thinks two people who do not have the AIDS virus having sex only with each other is as a method to prevent getting the AIDS virus through sexual activities.

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, 1993

Weights

• 1987-1989, 1993 : SUPP1WT