Codes and Frequencies
Description
For persons aged 5 or older in the National Health Interview Survey-Disability Survey (NHIS-D) Phase I sample, DPADLDIFF indicates if he or she receives help, needs reminding or someone close by, or uses special equipment for at least one activity of daily living (ADL).
Activities of daily living include bathing and showering, dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed or chairs, using the toilet including getting to the toilet, and getting around inside the home.
This variable is part of the Disability Supplement (NHIS-D) in 1994 and 1995 that collects information on disability. NHIS-D included two household interviews: in Phase I all members of sample families were screened for any indication of disability; in Phase II persons with any indication of disability were followed-up for additional information. Phase I includes sensory, communication, and mobility problems; health conditions; activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living; functional limitations; mental health; services and benefits; special health needs of children; early child development; education; relationship to respondent; and perceived disability. Phase II includes four Disability Followback Survey (DFS) questionnaires: one for children, one for adults, one for elderly persons (69 years of age and over) without any indication of disability (also called the Supplement on Aging or SOA; only in 1994), and one for persons with a history of polio.
Universe
- 1994-1995: Persons in the NHIS-D Phase I sample aged 5+.
Availability
- 1994-1995
Weights
- 1994-1995 : SUPP3WT
