Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
75
|
---|---|---|
0 | NIU | X |
1 | No | X |
2 | Yes | X |
8 | Noninterview | X |
9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons ages 20 and older, HMOHEARD reports if the person has ever heard of a Health Maintenance Organization or an HMO.
Interviewers told respondents, "In some parts of the country medical care is provided by Health Maintenance Organizations or HMO's. A "Health Maintenance Organization" or "HMO" is a medical group in which one doctor or a group of doctors provides medical care to all members, including office visits and hospital services. This medical care is provided for a fixed amount paid at regular intervals."
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Universe
- 1975: Sample persons age 20+.
Availability
- 1975
Survey Text
1975 |
R1
1 [] Spouse (1-11)
2 [] Other (1-11)
1. Have you ever heard the term, "Health Maintenance Organization," or "HMO"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
In some parts of the country medical care is provided by Health Maintenance Organizations or HMO's. A "Health Maintenance Organization" or "HMO" is a medical group in which one doctor or a group of doctors provides medical care to all members, including office visits and hospital services. This medical care is provided for a fixed amount paid at regular intervals.
R2
1 [] Not SP or SP under 19 (NP)
2 [] SP 19+ callback required (NP)
3 [] SP 19+ avail. (12-14)
12. Have you ever heard the term, "Health Maintenance Organization," or "HMO"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
Weights
- 1975 : SAMPWEIGHT