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 | · |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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Description
For sample adults age 18 and older who currently have a hearing aid, but have not used it in the past 12 months, or who have ever used a hearing aid, but do not currently use one, or who have had a hearing aid recommended, HRANODISCOM indicates if the reason the sample person decided not to use a hearing aid is because it was uncomfortable.
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Universe
- 2007: Sample adults age 18+ who currently have a hearing aid, but have not used one in the past 12 months, or who have ever used a hearing aid but not currently, or who have had a hearing aid recommended.
Availability
- 2007
Survey Text
2007 |
2007
Survey form
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Question ID: ACN.410_00.110
Instrument Variable Name: HRAIDNOT
Question Text:
Question Text:
Why have you decided not to use a hearing aid(s)?
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
*Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
01 It didn't help
02 Didn't like the way it sounded
03 Whistling sounds
04 It was uncomfortable
05 It had frequent breakdowns/Needed repairs
06 Didn't like the way it looked
07 It cost too much
08 Don't think I need a hearing aid
09 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
02 Didn't like the way it sounded
03 Whistling sounds
04 It was uncomfortable
05 It had frequent breakdowns/Needed repairs
06 Didn't like the way it looked
07 It cost too much
08 Don't think I need a hearing aid
09 Other
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who said they currently use a hearing aid but have not used one in the past 12 months, or who have ever used a hearing aid, but not currently, or who have had a hearing aid recommended
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1-9,R,D) if AHEARST1=1 or (AHEARST1=2,R,D and HRWORS=2,R,D) [goto HRTIN];
else [goto HRALDS]
else [goto HRALDS]
Weights
- 2007 : SAMPWEIGHT