Description

For sample adults aged 60 and older who used a home health aide during past 12 months or for whom this was unknown, HOMHAIDFREQ reports the frequency of using a home health aide who comes into the home. Response options included "frequently", "sometimes", or "rarely".

HOMHAIDFREQ was first introduced in 1984 as part of a Study on Aging supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT