MIDUS Variables

Search for b1pd1 returned 12 var elements.

b1pd1
Given personal care to others (12 mos)


Pre-question:	Sometimes because of a physical or mental condition, illness, or disability, people have trouble taking care of themselves and require the assistance of friends or relatives.
Question:	During the last 12 months have you, yourself, GIVEN personal care for a period of one month or more to a family member or friend because of a physical or mental condition, illness, or disability?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	629
2	NO	4330
7	DON'T KNOW	3
8	REFUSED	1
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
4959	4

Forward:

IF b1pd1 = YES, GO TO b1pd2. IF b1pd1 = NO, DK, OR REFUSED, GO TO b1pd17.

b1pd10
Give care bathe/dress/eat/bathroom


Question:	Because of [his/her] limitations [do/did] you provide [him/her] personal help with bathing, dressing, eating or going to the bathroom?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	340
2	NO	287
7	DON'T KNOW	1
8	REFUSED	1
9	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
627	4336

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd11
Give care getting around inside/outside


Question:	Because of [his/her] limitations [do/did] you provide [him/her] getting around inside the house or going outside?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	391
2	NO	236
7	DON'T KNOW	1
8	REFUSED	1
9	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
627	4336

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd12
Give care shop/cook/housework/laundry


Question:	Because of [his/her] limitations [do/did] you provide [him/her] shopping, cooking, housework or laundry?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	508
2	NO	120
7	DON'T KNOW	1
9	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
628	4335

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd13
Give care money/phone/medications


Question:	Because of [his/her] limitations [do/did] you provide [him/her] managing money, making phone calls, or taking medications?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	449
2	NO	179
7	DON'T KNOW	1
9	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
628	4335

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd14
Number weeks given care (12 mos)


Question:	In how many different weeks during the past 12 months did you give personal care to her/him?

Value	Label	Frequency
97	DON'T KNOW	24
99	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 0 - 52

Summary:

Valid	Invalid	Min	Max	Mean	StdDev
605	4358	0	52	26.302	20.271

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd15
Weekly hours given care (12 mos)


Question:	During those weeks, about how many hours per week, on the average, did you help [him/her]?

Value	Label	Frequency
96	96 OR MORE HOURS	35
97	DON'T KNOW	56
98	REFUSED	1
99	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 0 - 96

Summary:

Valid	Invalid	Min	Max
572	4391	0	96

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd16
Ever given care before


Question:	Before beginning the period of providing personal care you have just described, had you EVER GIVEN personal care for a period of ONE MONTH OR MORE to a family member or friend who, because of a long-term, physical or mental condition, illness or disability was not able to take care of him- or herself?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	236
2	NO	393
9	INAPP	4334
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
629	4334

Forward:

IF b1pd16 = YES, GO TO b1pd17. IF b1pd16 = NO GO TO b1pd19n. IF b1pd16 = DK OF REFUSED, GO TO b1pd18.

Backward:

(b1pd1 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd17
Ever given care before for 1+ months


Question:	Have you EVER given personal care for a period of ONE MONTH OR MORE to a family member or friend who, because of a long-term, physical or mental condition, illness or disability was not able to take care of him- or herself?

Value	Label	Frequency
1	YES	1056
2	NO	3273
7	DON'T KNOW	4
8	REFUSED	1
9	INAPP	629
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
4329	634

Forward:

IF b1pd17 = YES, GO TO b1pd18. IF b1pd17 = NO, DK, OR REFUSED, GO TO b1pd20.

Backward:

(b1pd16 = 1, 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd18
Number times given personal care in life


Question:	How many different times during your life has this type of personal caregiving for one month or more occurred?

Value	Label	Frequency
997	DON'T KNOW	38
999	INAPP	3671
Range of valid values: 1 - 500

Summary:

Valid	Invalid	Min	Max	Mean	StdDev
1254	3709	1	500	2.752	14.893

Backward:

(b1pd16 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED) OR (b1pd17 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd19n
Total time given care (number)


Question:	About how many months or years altogether during your life have you provided personal care for one month or more to a family member or friend because of a long-term physical or mental condition, illness, or disability? MEASURE OF TIME.

Value	Label	Frequency
97	DON'T KNOW	50
99	INAPP	3278
Range of valid values: 0 - 96

Summary:

Valid	Invalid	Min	Max	Mean	StdDev
1635	3328	0	96	6.551	8.262

Backward:

(b1pd17 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED)

b1pd19m
Total time given care (years, months)


Question:	About how many months or years altogether during your life have you provided personal care for one month or more to a family member or friend because of a long-term physical or mental condition, illness, or disability? UNIT OF TIME.

Value	Label	Frequency
1	MONTHS	792
2	YEARS	778
9	INAPP	3393
Range of valid values: 1 - 2

Summary:

Valid	Invalid
1570	3393

Backward:

(b1pd17 = 2, DK, OR REFUSED) OR (b1pd19n = 0, DK, OR REFUSED)