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AIDTALKWK
Talked to friend/relative about AIDS: Weeks

Codes

AIDTALKWK is a 3-digit-numeric variable.

0: Not in Universe
995: 995+
996: Less than 1 week
997: Unknown-refused
998: Unknown-not ascertained
999: Unknown-don't know

Description

For sample persons age 18 and older who reported when they last saw, heard, or read something about AIDS or who ever heard of AIDS and have discussed AIDS with a friend or relative, AIDTALKWK reports how many weeks since the last time the person discussed AIDS with a friend or relative.

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 AND who have discussed AIDS with a friend or relative.

Availability

  • 1987

Weights