Codes and Frequencies
Description
GOSCHOOL identifies persons age 12 to 21 or persons aged 3-17 in the NHIS-D Phase I sample (in 1994 and 1995) who are currently going to school or on vacation from school.
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 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
- 1981; 1988: Sample persons age 5-17.
- 1992-1993: Persons age 12 to 21.
- 1994-1995: Personsaged 3-17 in the NHIS-D Phase I sample.
Availability
- 1981, 1988, 1992-1995
Weights
- 1992-1993 : PERWEIGHT
- 1981, 1988 : SAMPWEIGHT
- 1994-1995 : SUPP3WT