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ATLRESHOW
How given last HIV test results
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and over who have been tested for HIV (from 1990 to 1995, who have ever been tested; from 1997-1999, who have been tested for HIV in the last 12 months) and got the results of their last test, ATLRESHOW reports how the person received the results of her/his last HIV test.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable. Changes in survey design (e.g. quarters or subsamples) affect raw frequencies but do not affect comparability between samples. As always, data users should apply prescribed IPUMS NHIS weights.

Universe

  • 1990: Sample adults age 18+ who have ever heard of a blood test for HIV and have ever been tested for HIV and got the results of last test.
  • 1991: Sample adults age 18+ who have ever been tested for HIV and got the results of last test.
  • 1992: Half of sample persons age 18+ who have ever been tested for HIV and got the results of last test.
  • 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in Q3 and Q4 (excluded from Y2K supplement) who have ever been tested for HIV and got the results of last test.
  • 1994-1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from Y2K supplement) who have ever been tested for HIV and got the results of last test.
  • 1997-1999: Sample adults age 18+ who have ever been tested for HIV/AIDS and have been tested in the past 12 months and got the results of last test.

Availability

  • 1990-1995, 1997-1999

Weights