PHONCHEKFREQ
How often used telephone call check service
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
84
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Frequently | X |
| 2 | Sometimes | X |
| 3 | Rarely | X |
| 4 | Never used in past year | X |
| 8 | Used, unk how often | X |
| 9 | Unknown if used | X |
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Description
For sample adults age 60 and older who used a telephone call-check service during the past 12 months, or for whom it was unknown whether they used a call-check service during the past 12 months, PHONCHEKFREQ reports how often the person used a service in the past 12 months that makes routine telephone calls to check on the health of elderly people.
PHONCHEKFREQ was 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.
Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 60+ who used telephone call-check service in past 12 months or for whom this was unknown.
Availability
- 1984
Weights
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT