Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
07
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | Not mentioned | X |
2 | Mentioned | X |
7 | Unknown-refused | X |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults in 2007 who had never used natural herbs (HEREV), HERNEVNEED identifies those who responded, "Don't need it" when asked, "Please tell me the reasons why you have never used any of these natural herbs." Respondents could supply more than one reason for never having used natural herbs.
Related Variables[show more]
Other reasons for never using natural herbs are recorded in the following variables:
- HERNEVCOST (Too expensive)
- HERNEVHC (Health care worker said not to)
- HERNEVKNOW (Didn't know about it)
- HERNEVPROOF (Not proven to work)
- HERNEVSAFE (Not safe)
- HERNEVTHINK (Never thought of it)
- HERNEVWORK (Doesn't work)
- HERNEVREAS (No reason)
- HERNEVOTH (Some other reason)
Although both herbal and vitamin supplements were covered in the 2007 NHIS, only in the case of herbs were survey participants asked why they never used such supplements.
For more information about the full range of variables related to natural herbs, including a definition of the term "natural herbs," see HERYR and HERMO.
Universe
- 2007: Sample adults age 18+ who have never used natural herbs.
Availability
- 2007
Survey Text
2007 |
Question Text:
Please tell me the reasons why you have never used any of these natural herbs?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
02 Never thought about it
03 No reason
04 Don't need it
05 Don't believe in it/It doesn't work
06 It costs too much
07 It is not safe to use
08 A health care provider told me not to use it
09 Medical science has not shown that it works
10 Some other reason
97 Refused
99 Don't know
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Weights
- 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT