Form 151A - Activities of Daily Life
| File Name | Data as of | Population | Data collected | One row per | Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F151A_ctos_inv.dat | 5/10/2026 | CT+OS | Ext2 | 77,398 |
ID - WHI Participant Common ID Col 1
F151AVTYP - Visit Type Col 2
F151AVY - Visit Year Col 3
F151AX2VY - Extension 2 visit year Col 4 Extension 2 visit year for which this form was collected.
F151AVCLO - Closest to visit within visit type and year Col 5 For forms entered with the same visit type and year, indicates the one closest to that visit's target date. Valid for forms entered with an annual visit type. Usage Notes: See data preparation document.
F151ADAYS - F151A Days since randomization or enrollment Col 6
F151ACONT - Contact type Col 7 The method used to collect the data.
LIFEQUAL - Rate quality of life Col 8 Overall, how would you rate your quality of life? (Mark one circle below.)
WEIGHT - Current weight, lbs Col 9 What is your current weight? Usage Notes:
LOST10LB2Y - Lost 10+ lbs past 2 years Col 10 Have you lost more than 10 pounds in the past 2 years?
TRYLOSEWEIGHT - In past 2 years, trying to lose weight Col 11 Sub-question of F151A Q2.1 "Have you lost more than 10 pounds in the past 2 years?" Usage Notes: Sub-question of F151B Q4.1 "Have you lost more than 10 pounds in the past 2 years?"
GAIN10LB2Y - Gain 10+ lbs past 2 years Col 12 Have you gained more than 10 pounds in the past 2 years?
TRYGAINWEIGHT - In past 2 years, trying to gain weight Col 13 Were you trying to gain weight? Usage Notes: Sub-question of F151A Q2.2 "Have you gained more than 10 pounds in the past 2 years?"
WALKNORM - Able to walk at normal pace for >= 30 minutes Col 14
WALKSLOW - Able to walk slowly for >= 30 minutes Col 15
WALKAID - What aid, if any, do you usually use to walk on a level surface? Col 16
SITTV - Hours/day spent sitting while watching TV Col 17
SITCOMP - Time/day spent sitting at a computer for non-work Col 18
SITOFC - Time/day spent sitting doing non-computer office work Col 19
SITREAD - Time/day spent sitting while reading, listening to music, etc. Col 20
SITPHONE - Time/day spent sitting while talking on phone/texting Col 21
SITCAR - Time/day spent sitting on car/bus/train Col 22
VIGACT - Limited vigorous activities Col 23 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports
MODACT - Limited moderate activities Col 24 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing
LIFTGROC - Limited lifting or carrying groceries Col 25 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Lifting or carrying groceries
STAIRS - Limited climbing several flights of stairs Col 26 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing several flights of stairs
STAIR - Limited climbing one flight of stairs Col 27 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Climbing one flight of stairs
BENDING - Limited bending, kneeling, stooping Col 28 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Bending, kneeling, stooping
WALK1M - Limited walking more than one mile Col 29 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking more than a mile
WALKBLKS - Limited walking several blocks Col 30 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking several blocks
WALK1BLK - Limited walking one block Col 31 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Walking one block
BATHING - Limited bathing or dressing yourself Col 32 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activities. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one circle for each question.) Bathing or dressing yourself
FEEDSELF - Can you feed yourself Col 33 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you feed yourself?
DRESS - Can you dress and undress yourself Col 34 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you dress and undress yourself?
INOUTBED - Can you get in and out of bed yourself Col 35 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you get in and out of bed yourself?
SHOWER - Can you take a bath or shower Col 36 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you take a bath or shower?
GROCSHOP - Can you do your own grocery shopping Col 37 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you do your own grocery shopping?
TAKEMEDS - Can you keep track of and take your medicines Col 38 These next questions ask about how much help (if any) you need to do routine activities for yourself. Help can be defined as getting assistance from another person or using a device. (Mark one circle for each question.) Can you keep track of and take your medicines?
FULLPEP - Did you feel full of pep Col 39 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel full of pep?
NERVOUS - Have you been a very nervous person Col 40 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been a very nervous person?
DWNDUMPS - Felt down in the dumps Col 41 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?
CALM - Felt calm and peaceful Col 42 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt calm and peaceful?
ENERGY - Did you have a lot of energy Col 43 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you have a lot of energy?
FELTBLUE - Felt downhearted and blue Col 44 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt downhearted and blue?
WORNOUT - Did you feel worn out Col 45 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel wornout?
HAPPY - Have you been happy Col 46 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been happy?
TIRED - Did you feel tired Col 47 These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel tired?
RECINFO - Recalling information past 5 years Col 48 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMNAMES - Remembering names past 5 years Col 49 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMEVENTS - Recent events past 5 years Col 50 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
RECCONVRSTN - Recalling conversations past 5 years Col 51 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMTHINGS - Remembering where things kept past 5 years Col 52 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMNEWINFO - Remembering new info past 5 years Col 53 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMOBJECTS - Remembering where placed objects past 5 years Col 54 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMTODO - Remembering what intended to do past 5 years Col 55 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMFAMFRNDS - Remembering family friends names past 5 years Col 56 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMNONOTES - Remembering without notes past 5 years Col 57 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
PEOPMEMORY - People find my memory past 5 years Col 58 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMCOMPAGE - Remembering compared to age group past 5 years Col 59 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABLITYDECISIONS - Making decisions about everyday matters Col 60 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYPROBLEMS - Reasoning through a complicated problem Col 61 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYGOALS - Focusing on goals and carrying out a plan Col 62 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYSHIFT - Shifting easily from one activity to the next Col 63 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYORGANIZE - Organizing my daily activities Col 64 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYCONV - Understanding conversation Col 65 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYSPEAK - Expressing myself when speaking Col 66 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
ABILITYSTORY - Following a story in a book, movie or on TV Col 67 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
REMCONCERN - Concern of any change in your abilities Col 68 This next set of questions asks you to rate any change in your abilities, daily functioning and activities. Fill in the circle for each question that best fits your current ability level compared to 5 years ago.
C19TEST - Tested for COVID-19 Col 69 Have you been tested for COVID-19?
C19NASAL - Nasal swab test Col 70 What kind of test(s) did you have? Mark all that apply. Nasal swab (testing for presence of the virus).
C19THROAT - Throat swab test Col 71 What kind of test(s) did you have? Mark all that apply. Throat swab (testing for presence of the virus).
C19SALIVA - Saliva test Col 72 What kind of test(s) did you have? Mark all that apply. Saliva test (testing for presence of the virus).
C19BLOOD - Blood test Col 73 What kind of test(s) did you have? Mark all that apply. Blood test (testing for antibodies/immune response).
C19POS - Tested positive for COVID-19 Col 74 Did any of these tests come back positive for a COVID-19 infection?
NASALPOS - Positive nasal swab test Col 75 Which test(s) came back positive?
SALIVAPOS - Positive saliva test Col 76 Which test(s) came back positive?
THROATPOS - Positive throat swab test Col 77 Which test(s) came back positive?
BLOODPOS - Positive blood test Col 78 Which test(s) came back positive?
UNSUREPOS - Unsure which test came back positive Col 79 Which test(s) came back positive?
C19HOSP - Ever hospitalized for COVID-19 Col 80 Were you ever hospitalized for COVID-19?
C19HOSPNIGHTS - Number of nights in hospital for COVID-19 Col 81 How many nights did you stay in the hospital?
INTRAFLUIDS - Received treatment of intravenous fluids Col 82 What treatments did you receive? Mark all that apply. Intravenous fluids.
OXYGEN - Received treatment of oxygen, not requiring a ventilator Col 83 What treatments did you receive? Mark all that apply. Oxygen through nasal (nose) prongs or facial mask, but not requiring a ventilator.
VENTILATOR - Received ventilator treatment Col 84 Invasive ventilation or ventilator (Breathing support through an inserted tube. People are usually asleep for this procedure.)
KIDNEYDIALYSIS - Received treatment of kidney dialysis Col 85 What treatments did you receive? Mark all that apply. Kidney dialysis.
CARDIACPROC - Received treatment of cardiac or heart procedure Col 86 What treatments did you receive? Mark all that apply. Cardiac or heart procedure, such as a coronary artery stent.
C19OTHERTX - Received other treatment Col 87 What treatments did you receive? Mark all that apply. Other.
ICU - Received treatment in ICU Col 88 Did you require treatment in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?
ICUDAYS - Number of days in ICU Col 89 ICU: How many days?
C19VACC - Have you had a COVID-19 vaccine? Col 90
FLUSHOT - During the past 12 months, have you had a seasonal flu shot? Col 91
LESSCOURTESY - You are treated with less courtesy or respect than other people. Col 92 Below are a few questions about some stresses and day-to-day hassles in life that people might experience.
POORSERVICE - You receive poorer service than other people Col 93 Below are a few questions about some stresses and day-to-day hassles in life that people might experience.
NOTSMART - People act as if they think you are not smart. Col 94 Below are a few questions about some stresses and day-to-day hassles in life that people might experience.
ASIFAFRAID - People act as if they are afraid of you. Col 95 Below are a few questions about some stresses and day-to-day hassles in life that people might experience.
THREATENED - You are threatened or harassed. Col 96 Below are a few questions about some stresses and day-to-day hassles in life that people might experience.
STRESSANCESTRY - Your ancestry or national origins Col 97 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSRACE - Your race Col 98 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSGENDER - Your gender Col 99 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSAGE - Your age Col 100 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSRELIGION - Your religion Col 101 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSHEIGHT - Your height Col 102 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSWEIGHT - Your weight Col 103 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSSEXUALORIENT - Your sexual orientation Col 104 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSEDUCINC - Your education or income level Col 105 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSDISABILITY - A physical disability Col 106 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSSKINCOLOR - Your shade of skin color Col 107 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSTRIBE - Your tribe Col 108 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSACCENT - Your language/speech/accent Col 109 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSOTHRPHYS - Some other aspect of your physical appearance Col 110 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
STRESSOTHER - Other Col 111 If you have experienced any of the stresses and hassles in the last question, what do you think are the main reasons for these experiences? (Mark all that apply if applicable.)
F151ALANG - Language Col 112
ACTDLY - Activities of daily living construct Col 113 Computed from Form 151A, questions 17-20. Source: WHI BAC. Four items describing basic activities (whether can feed yourself, dress, get in and out of bed, and take a bath) each of which has three possible values (1=without help, 2=some help, 3=completely unable) are summed. A lower score indicates greater ability to cope with daily living activities. Missing if any of the four items are missing. Starting in Ext1, two additional activity questions have been added (Form 151A, questions 21-22). This allows for a similar calculation of a 6-item ADL construct.
PHYSFUN - Physical functioning construct Col 114 Computed from Form 151, questions 7-16. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on physical functioning. PHYSFUN ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
COGCHANGE - Cognitive Change Index Col 115 Computed from Form 151A questions 32-43. Source: Adapted from Saykin et al, Neurology 2006;67:834-842. The index assesses the perception of cognitive decline. The index sums the 12 questions, and ranges from 12 to 60, where a higher score indicates more memory concerns. A score ≥ 16 indicates significant memory concern.
DISCRIMINATION - Everyday discrimination Col 116 Computed from Form 151A questions 57.1 - 57.5. For each of the five questions, responses of 1-4 are recoded as 1 and responses of 5-6 are recoded as 0. The five 0/1 variables are then added together.
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See Psychosocial/Behavioral constructs for information about how the computed variables are constructed for main study forms 37 and 38, and follow-up forms 151, 151A, 151B, 155, 157, 158, 159, 160, 160P, 161, 190, and 191.