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AIDSKNOWTEST
Personally known someone who had AIDS test
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Description

For sample persons aged 18 and older who have ever heard of AIDS, AIDSKNOWTEST reports if the person has ever known anyone personally who had a blood test for 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

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

  • 1987: Sample persons age 18+ in quarter 3 (5th week) and quarter 4 who have ever heard of AIDS.

Availability

  • 1987

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