Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
23
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21
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19
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18
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15
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13
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10
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08
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05
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03
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00
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| 0 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | Part of routine physical exam/screening | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Because of specific problem | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | Follow-up test for earlier exam | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | X | X |
| 4 | Family history | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | X | X |
| 5 | Other | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · | · | X | X | · | · | · | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · | X | · | X | · | · | X | X | · | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For male sample adults aged 40 years and older who ever had a PSA test (PSAEV), PSALY reports the main reason for the respondent's most recent PSA test.
[show more]The survey form from 2000 and 2003 directed interviewers to show respondents a flashcard for this question. On the flashcard was written:
1. Part of a routine physical exam or screening test
2. Because of a specific problem
3. Followup test for an earlier exam
4 Family history
The flashcard was not used for this question in the 2005 and later surveys.
In the Field Representative's Manual for 2005 and 2008, a routine physical exam was defined as, "...a regular physical examination (such as an annual exam) that was not scheduled because of a specific problem."
For more information, please see PSAEV.
Comparability
Apart from the use of a flashcard with the response categories in earlier surveys and the 2019 questionnaire redesign, there are no comparability issues. The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Availability
- 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2018-2019, 2021, 2023
Survey Text
| 2023 | 2018 | 2010 | 2003 |
| 2021 | 2015 | 2008 | 2000 |
| 2019 | 2013 | 2005 |
2023
Survey form
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Question ID: PRV.0230.00.3
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a
problem, or some other reason?
Response:problem, or some other reason?
1 - Part of a routine exam
2 - Because of a problem
3 - Other reason
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Because of a problem
3 - Other reason
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Male Sample Adults 40+ who ever had a PSA test
Skip Instructions:1-3,RF,DK if PSAWHEN_A IN (1-5,RF,DK) [goto PSA5YR1_A]
else [goto next section]
else [goto next section]
2021
Survey form
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Question ID: PRV.0230.00.3
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
Response:1 - Part of a routine exam
2 - Because of a problem
3 - Other reason
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - Because of a problem
3 - Other reason
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Male Sample Adults 40+ who ever had a PSA test
Skip Instructions:1-3,RF,DK [goto PSASUGGEST_A]
2019
Survey form
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Question ID: PRV.0230.00.3
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Variable: PSAREASON_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Sponsored Content
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
Response:1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Universe:2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Male Sample Adults 40+ who ever had a PSA test
Skip Instructions:1-3,RF,DK = [goto PSASUGGEST_A]
2018
Survey form
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Question ID: NAF.441_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: PSAREAS
Question Text:
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto COLHAD]
2015
Survey form
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Question ID: NAF.441_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: PSAREAS
Question Text:
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1-3,R,D) [go to PSASUGG]
2013
Survey form
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Question ID: NAF.441_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: PSAREAS
Question Text:
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto COLHAD]
2010
Survey form
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Question ID: NAF.441_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: PSAREAS
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other
reason?
reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText: Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto PSAAGE1]
2008
Survey form
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Question ID:NAF.480_00.000
Instrument Variable Name:PSAREAS
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText:Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-3,R,D) goto MDRECPSA
2005
Survey form
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NAF.480_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: PSAREAS
Question Text:
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1-3,R,D) [goto PSANMR]
2003
Survey form
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Question ID:NAF.480_00.000
Instrument Variable Name:PSAREAS
QuestionText:
QuestionText:
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test - was it part of a routine exam, because of a problem, or some other reason?
1 Part of a routine exam
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 Because of a problem
3 Other reason
7 Refused
9 Don't know
UniverseText:Male sample adults 40+ who have had a PSA test
SkipInstructions:
SkipInstructions:
(1-3,R,D) goto MDRECPSA
2000
Survey form
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Check item NAFCCI09: Refer to Household Composition, Basic Module.
SEX/HHC.110 "{Are/Is} {you/name} male or female?" and AGE/HHC.120 "What is {name/your} age...?"
(1) Male, 18-39 (under 40) (END_NAF)
(2) Male, 40+ (NAF.420)
(3) Female (Check item NAFCCI10)
SEX/HHC.110 "{Are/Is} {you/name} male or female?" and AGE/HHC.120 "What is {name/your} age...?"
(1) Male, 18-39 (under 40) (END_NAF)
(2) Male, 40+ (NAF.420)
(3) Female (Check item NAFCCI10)
NAF.480
What was the MAIN reason you had this PSA test?
FR: SHOW CARD CAN30.
Card CAN30FR: SHOW CARD CAN30.
1. Part of a routine physical exam/screening test
2. Because of a specific problem
3. Followup test for an earlier exam
4. Family history
2. Because of a specific problem
3. Followup test for an earlier exam
4. Family history
PSAREAS
(1) Part of a routine physical exam/screening test
(2) Because of a specific problem
(3) Followup test for an earlier exam
(4) Family history
(5) Other
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
(2) Because of a specific problem
(3) Followup test for an earlier exam
(4) Family history
(5) Other
(7) Refused
(9) Don't know
Weights
- 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2018-2019, 2021, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT