AIDVASEC
Effectiveness of a vasectomy in preventing AIDS via sex
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
89
|
88
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Very effective | X | X |
| 2 | Somewhat effective | X | X |
| 3 | Not at all effective | X | X |
| 4 | Don't know how effective | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample persons age 18 and older, AIDVASEC indicates how effective the person thinks having a vasectomy is as a method to prevent getting the AIDS virus through sexual activity.
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
- 1988: Sample persons age 18+ in quarters 2 through 4.
- 1989: Sample persons age 18+.
Availability
- 1988-1989
Weights
- 1988-1989 : SUPP1WT
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