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hcondncode38 variable

Added by Emma Kirwan 2 months ago. Updated 2 months ago.

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Feedback
Priority:
Normal
Category:
Data documentation
Start date:
02/29/2024
% Done:

50%


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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.


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FAQ_HCONDS v.20230914.pdf (316 KB) FAQ_HCONDS v.20230914.pdf Understanding Society User Support Team, 02/29/2024 07:29 PM

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