Codes
This is a 2-digit numeric variable.
Description
For persons aged 18 and older in the National Health Interview Survey-Disability Survey (NHIS-D) Phase I sample, who get help with or have difficulty with using the telephone, or don't do the activity because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, DPIADL4AGE reports the age when the person first had a problem with using the telephone.
In 1994 and 1995, this variable is part of the Disability Supplement (NHIS-D) 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 IIÂ 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 age 18 and older in the NHIS-D Phase I sample, who get help with, have difficulty with, or don't use the telephone because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem.
Availability
- 1994-1995
Weights
- 1994-1995 : SUPP3WT
