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ATLWAITNO
Waiting time for last HIV test results: Number units
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Description

For sample persons ages 18 and older who have had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection, and who received the results of their blood test, ATLWAITNO reports the number of time units the person had to wait for the results of her/his last test. ATLWAITNO should be used in combination with ATLWAITTP, which reports the corresponding time units.

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

  • 1993: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 3 and 4 (excluded from Y2K supplement) who have ever had blood tested for AIDS virus infection and got results of blood test.
  • 1994-1995: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from Y2K supplement) who have ever had blood tested for AIDS virus infection and got results of blood test.

Availability

  • 1993-1995

Weights