Description

For sample persons age 55 and older in 1984, and persons age 65 and older in 1986, who use a urinary catheter or a device to help control urination, LAURINEQNHLP reports whether she/he needs help from anyone in taking care of the device. If asked, interviewers are instructed to give the following definition for help in taking care of the device: "Personal assistance or supervision is required and/or received in operating, maintain, or cleaning the device, in emptying the bags, etc."

This variable was introduced in 1984 as part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental health condition, the use of help from others to carry on such activities, and the number of years this difficulty has persisted. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

Changes in the universe will reduce comparability over time. In 1984, this question was asked of sample persons age 55 and older and in 1986, it was asked of persons age 65 and older. See the Universe tab for more details.

Universe

Availability

• 1984, 1986

Weights

• 1986 : PERWEIGHT
• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT