AIDSEX
Likelihood of getting AIDS from having sex w person who has AIDS
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Very likely | X |
| 2 | Somewhat likely | X |
| 3 | Somewhat unlikely | X |
| 4 | Very unlikely | X |
| 5 | Definitely not possible | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample perons age 18 and older who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or who ever heard of AIDS, AIDSEX indicates how likely the person thinks it is that a person will get AIDS from having sex with a person who has AIDS.
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
- 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.
Availability
- 1987
Survey Text
| 1987 |
1987
Survey form
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7. After I read each statement, tell me if you think it is very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, very unlikely, definitely not possible or if you don't know how likely it is that a person will get AIDS or the AIDS virus infection that way.
How likely do you think it is that a person will get AIDS from....
p. having sex with a person who has AIDS?
1[] Very likely
2[] Somewhat likely
3[] Somewhat unlikely
4[] Very unlikely
5[] Not poss.
9[] DK
2[] Somewhat likely
3[] Somewhat unlikely
4[] Very unlikely
5[] Not poss.
9[] DK
Weights
- 1987 : SUPP1WT