Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
87
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | Procrastinated | X |
| 02 | Didn't know I should | X |
| 03 | Not needed | X |
| 04 | Cost too much | X |
| 05 | No insurance | X |
| 06 | Don't go to doctors | X |
| 07 | Don't have a doctor | X |
| 08 | Doctor didn't recommend | X |
| 09 | Doctor said wasn't needed | X |
| 10 | Too embarassing | X |
| 11 | Haven't had problems | X |
| 12 | Fear | X |
| 13 | Examine own breasts | X |
| 14 | Other | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample females ages 40 and older who ever heard of a breast physical exam, but have not had a breast exam, or whose last breast exam was more than three years ago, BREXWHYNO3YR reports the most important reason the respondent has not had a breast exam ever or in the past three years. Possible reasons included: "procrastination/put it off", "didn't know I should", "not needed/not necessary", "cost too much", "no insurance coverage", "don't go to doctors", "don't have a doctor", "not recommended by doctor/doctor never said it was needed", "doctor said it wasn't need", "too embarrassing", "haven't had any problems", "fear", or "examine own breasts".
BREXWHYNO3YR was first introduced as part of a supplement on cancer control. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1987: Half of female sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have ever heard of a breast physical exam but have not had an exam, or who have had a breast physical exam and last exam was more than 3 years ago.
Availability
- 1987
Weights
- 1987 : SAMPWEIGHT
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