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AIDNEEDL
Likelihood of getting AIDS from sharing drug needles w infected person
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Description

For sample persons age 18 and older in 1988-1995, and, in 1987, sample persons 18 and older who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or ever heard of AIDS, AIDNEEDL indicates how likely the person thinks it is that a person will get AIDS, or the AIDS virus, from sharing needles for drug use with someone who has the AIDS virus.

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

  • 1987: Sample persons age 18+ in quarter 3 (5th week) and quarter 4 who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or who ever heard of AIDS.
  • 1988: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 2 through 4.
  • 1989-1991: Sample persons age 18+.
  • 1992: Half of sample persons age 18+.
  • 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from Y2K supplement).
  • 1994-1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from Y2K supplement).

Availability

  • 1987-1995

Weights