Description

For sample persons aged 18 and older who have heard of the blood test for the AIDS virus infection and have talked with a health professional about having the AIDS blood test, AIDSEDTRANS indicates if, during the person's discussion with the health professional, she/he received information about how to avoid getting or passing 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.

Universe

Availability

• 1988-1989

Weights

• 1988-1989 : SUPP1WT