Support #2062
hcondncode38 variable
50%
Description
Hello,
I'm a little confused by the hcondncode38 variable and am hoping you can help me.
I read in the questionnaire Universe that this question, if they have ever been diagnosed with a condition (in this case i am interested in clinical depression), is asked to new entrants. It is coded 0 for 'not mentioned' and 1 for 'yes, mentioned' in the data file. But I'm wondering how can a participant have a response of 1 for Wave 10 and 0 for Wave 11? Or how should I interpret this? Does this mean the participant has reported a diagnosis but because they have not mentioned it in the subsequent wave it is coded as 0 'not mentioned'? In this case shouldn't this be inapplicable?
Is there a variable I can use where it will provide information if a participant has ever reported a diagnosis of depression?
Many thanks in advance.
Files
Updated by Understanding Society User Support Team about 2 months ago
- File FAQ_HCONDS v.20230914.pdf FAQ_HCONDS v.20230914.pdf added
- Category changed from Questionnaire content to Data documentation
- Status changed from New to Feedback
- Assignee changed from Emma Kirwan to Understanding Society User Support Team
- % Done changed from 0 to 50
- Private changed from Yes to No
Hello Emma,
I’m attaching a brief guide about health conditions variables. From Wave 10 onwards, questions were modified to more accurately capture diagnosed health conditions. In general, the issue has to do with questions for new entrants and continuing members. Additionally, in Wave 11 a “still have the health condition previously mentioned” type of question where introduced.
Please let us know if anything is unclear.
I hope this information is helpful.
Best wishes,
Roberto Cavazos
Understanding Society User Support Team