Form 37 - Thoughts and Feelings
| File Name | Data as of | Population | Data collected | One row per | Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| f37_ctos_inv.dat | 2/17/2024 | CT+OS | Baseline, Main | Form | 218,571 |
ID - WHI Participant Common ID Col 1
F37DAYS - F37 Days since randomization/enrollment Col 2
F37VTYP - Visit Type Col 3
F37VY - Visit year Col 4 Visit year for which this form was collected.
F37VCLO - 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.
F37EXPC - Expected for visit Col 6 This form/data was expected for this visit. Form 37 (Thoughts and Feelings) was expected at Baseline and Close-out for CT, and at Baseline for OS. Usage Notes: This includes forms from the subsample of OS participants at year 6 that were enrolled in the three clinical centers participating in the WHI Osteoporosis sub study, as height and weight were collected on OS participants at year 6 by design; see table 16.1; on page 16-18b of volume 2.
LISTEN - Someone to listen when need to talk Col 7 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone you can count on to listen to you when you need to talk.
GOODADVC - Someone to give good advice Col 8 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to give you good advice about a problem
TAKEDR - Someone can take to the doctor Col 9 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to take you to the doctor if you need it
GOODTIME - Someone to have a good time with Col 10 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to have a good time with
HLPPROB - Someone to help understand a problem Col 11 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to help you understand a problem when you need it
HLPCHORS - Someone to help with daily chores Col 12 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to help with daily chores if you are sick
SHARE - Someone to share private worries/fears Col 13 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to share your most private worries and fears
FUN - Someone to do something fun with Col 14 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to do something fun with
LOVE - Someone to love you/make you feel wanted Col 15 People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? Someone to love you and make you feel wanted
LIVALN - Live alone Col 16 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live alone.
LIVPRT - Live with husband/partner Col 17 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with my husband or partner.
LIVCHLD - Live with children Col 18 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with my children.
LIVSIBL - Live with brother/sister Col 19 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with my brother and/or sister.
LIVREL - Live with relatives Col 20 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with other relatives.
LIVFRNDS - Live with friends Col 21 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with friends.
LIVOTH - Live with other than listed Col 22 Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) Other
PET - Have a pet Col 23 Do you have a pet?
DOG - Dog Col 24 What kind of pet do you have? (Mark all that apply.) Dog. Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q11 "Do you have a pet".
CAT - Cat Col 25 What kind of pet do you have? (Mark all that apply.) Cat. Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q11 "Do you have a pet".
BIRD - Bird Col 26 What kind of pet do you have? (Mark all that apply.) Bird. Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q11 "Do you have a pet".
FISH - Fish Col 27 What kind of pet do you have? (Mark all that apply.) Fish. Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q11 "Do you have a pet".
OTHPET - Other pet Col 28 What kind of pet do you have? (Mark all that apply.) Other pet. Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q11 "Do you have a pet".
RELGTIME - Times attend religious service/church Col 29 How often have you gone to a religious service or to church during the past month? (Mark only one oval.)
RELSTRN - Religion gives strength and comfort Col 30 How much does religion give you strength and comfort? (Mark one oval.)
CLUB - Attend clubs/lodges/groups last month Col 31 How often have you gone to meetings of clubs, lodges, or parent groups in the last month? (Mark only one oval.)
HLPSICK - Helping sick family/friend Col 32 Are you now helping at least one sick, limited, or frail family member or friend on a regular basis?
HLPSICKT - Times helped sick family/friend Col 33 In the past 4 weeks, how often have you helped this friend or family member? Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q15 "Helping sick friend".
NERVES - Number of people who get on nerves Col 34 Of the people who are important to you, how many... Get on your nerves?
TOOMUCH - Number of people who ask too much Col 35 Of the people who are important to you, how many... Ask too much of you?
EXCLUDE - Number of people who exclude you Col 36 Of the people who are important to you, how many... Do not include you?
COERCE - Number of people who try to coerce Col 37 Of the people who are important to you, how many... Try to get you to do things you don't want to?
EXPCTBST - Usually expect the best Col 38 In unclear times, I usually expect the best.
WRONG - Expect something that can will go wrong Col 39 If something can go wrong for me, it will.
HOPEFUL - Always hopeful about future Col 40 I'm always hopeful about my future.
NOTMYWAY - Hardly ever expect things to go my way Col 41 I hardly ever expect things to go my way.
COUNTGD - Rarely count on good things happening Col 42 I rarely count on good things happening to me.
MOREGOOD - Expect more good things than bad Col 43 Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad.
KNWANGRY - Usually people around know when angry Col 44 When I am angry, people around me usually know.
TELLFEEL - Tell from facial expressions how feeling Col 45 People can tell from my facial expressions how I am feeling.
DISAPPNT - Express disappointment Col 46 I always express disappointment when things don't go as I'd like them to.
SCENEPUB - If angered, cause scene in public place Col 47 If someone makes me angry in a public place, I will "cause a scene."
BOTHER - After anger bothered for a long time Col 48 After I express anger at someone, it bothers me for a long time.
SUPPRESS - Usually suppress anger Col 49 I try to suppress my anger, but I would like other people to know how I feel.
APPRVNEG - Fear others will not approve if negative Col 50 I worry that if I express negative emotions such as fear and anger, other people will not approve of me.
ORDERS - Take orders from someone who knew less Col 51 I have often had to take orders from someone who did not know as much as I did.
BADLUCK - Think people make bad luck for sympathy Col 52 I think a great many people make a lot of their bad luck in order to gain the sympathy and help of others.
TRUTH - Argue to convince people of truth Col 53 It takes a lot of argument to convince most people of the truth.
LIE - Most people would lie to get ahead Col 54 I think most people would lie to get ahead.
HONEST - Most people are honest due to fear Col 55 Most people are honest mainly through fear of being caught.
UNFAIR - Most people are unfair to gain profit Col 56 Most people will use somewhat unfair means to gain profit or an advantage rather than to lose it
NOCARE - No one cares what happens to you Col 57 No one cares much what happens to you.
TRUSTNO - Safer to trust nobody Col 58 It is safer to trust nobody.
FRNDSUSE - Make friends because friends are useful Col 59 Most people make friends because friends are likely to be useful to them.
NOHELP - People inwardly don`t like to help Col 60 Most people inwardly do not like putting themselves out to help other people.
EXPERTS - Experts often no better than I Col 61 I have often met people who were supposed to be experts who were no better than I.
RESPECT - People demand more respect than give Col 62 People often demand more respect for their own rights than they are willing to allow for others.
BADSEX - People guilty of bad sexual behavior Col 63 A large number of people are guilty of bad sexual behavior.
LIFEQUAL - Rate quality of life Col 64 Overall, how you would rate your quality of life? (Mark one oval in the box below.)
SATLIFE - Satisfied with quality of life Col 65 How satisfied are you with your current quality of life? (Mark one oval in the box below.)
WELBEING - Rate current sense of well-being Col 66 How would you rate your current sense of well-being? (Mark one oval in the box below.) Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
GENHEL - In general, health is Col 67 In general, would you say your health is (Mark one oval.)
HLTHC1Y - Compare health to 1 year ago Col 68 Compared to one year ago, how would you rate your health in general now? (Mark one oval.)
VIGACT - Vigorous activities Col 69 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, or strenuous sports
MODACT - Moderate activities Col 70 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Moderate activities, such as moving a table, vacuuming, bowling, or golfing
LIFTGROC - Lifting or carrying groceries Col 71 The following are questions about a typical (or usual) day's activties. Does your health now limit you in these activities and, if so, how much? (Mark one oval for each question.) Lifting or carrying groceries
STAIRS - Climbing several flights Col 72 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 oval for each question.) Climbing several flights of stairs
STAIR - Climbing one flight of stairs Col 73 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 oval for each question.) Climbing one flight of stairs
BENDING - Bending, kneeling, stooping Col 74 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 oval for each question.) Bending, kneeling, stooping
WALK1M - Walking more than one mile Col 75 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 oval for each question.) Walking more than a mile
WALKBLKS - Walking several blocks Col 76 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 oval for each question.) Walking several blocks
WALK1BLK - Walking one block Col 77 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 oval for each question.) Walking one block
BATHING - Bathing or dressing yourself Col 78 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 oval for each question.) Bathing or dressing yourself
INTSOC - Phys or emotional probs interfere Col 79 During the past 4 weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, neighbors, friends or groups? (Mark one oval.)
BODPAIN - How much body pain Col 80 During the past four weeks, how much bodily pain have you had? (Mark one oval.)
PAININT - How much did pain interfere Col 81 During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (both outside your home and at home)? (Mark one oval.)
LESSWRKP - Phys/cut down on time spent Col 82 The next questions are about your regular daily activities like work, child care, or community activities. As a result of you physical health, have any of the following problems occurred during the past 4 weeks? You cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities
LESSACCP - Phys/Accomplished less Col 83 The next questions are about your regular daily activities like work, child care, or community activities. As a result of you physical health, have any of the following problems occurred during the past 4 weeks? You accomplished less than you would have liked
LESSKNDP - Phys/limited kind of work Col 84 The next questions are about your regular daily activities like work, child care, or community activities. As a result of you physical health, have any of the following problems occurred during the past 4 weeks? You were limited in the kind of work or other activities you did
WRKDIFFP - Phys/difficulty perform work Col 85 The next questions are about your regular daily activities like work, child care, or community activities. As a result of you physical health, have any of the following problems occurred during the past 4 weeks? You had difficulty performing work or other activities (it took extra effort)
LESSWRKE - Emot/cut down on time spent Col 86 In the past four weeks, as a result of any emotional problem (feeling depressed or anxious), have any of the following occurred? You cut down on the amount of time spent on work or other activities
LESSACCE - Emot/Accomplished less Col 87 In the past four weeks, as a result of any emotional problem (feeling depressed or anxious), have any of the following occurred? You accomplished less than you would have liked
LESSCARE - Emot/Worked less carefully Col 88 In the past four weeks, as a result of any emotional problem (feeling depressed or anxious), have any of the following occurred? You did work or other things less carefully than usual.
SICKEASY - I get sick easier Col 89 Of these statements, how true or false is each for you? I seem to get sick a little easier than other people.
HLTHYANY - I am as healthy as anybody Col 90 Of these statements, how true or false is each for you? I am as healthy as anybody I know.
HLTHWORS - I expect health to get worse Col 91 Of these statements, how true or false is each for you? I expect my health to get worse.
HLTHEXCL - My health is excellent Col 92 Of these statements, how true or false is each for you? My health is excellent.
INTSOC2 - Physical or emotional problem Col 93 During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting with friends and relatives)?
FULLPEP - Did you feel full of pep Col 94 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the 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 95 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been a very nervous person?
DWNDUMPS - Felt down in dumps Col 96 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the 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 97 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt calm and peaceful?
ENERGY - Had lots of energy Col 98 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the 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 99 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the 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 100 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel worn out?
HAPPY - Have you been happy Col 101 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been happy?
TIRED - Did you feel tired Col 102 These questions are about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel tired?
EAT - Can you eat Col 103
DRESS - Can you dress and undress self Col 104
INOUTBED - Can you get in and out of bed Col 105
SHOWER - Can you take a bath or shower Col 106
BLOATING - Bloating or gas Col 107 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Bloating or gas
CONSTIP - Constipation Col 108 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Constipation (difficulty having bowel movements)
NIGHTSWT - Night sweats Col 109 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Night sweats
ACHES - General aches and pains Col 110 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. General aches or pains
BRSTTEN - Breast tenderness Col 111 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Breast tenderness
HOTFLASH - Hot flashes Col 112 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Hot flashes
DIARRHEA - Diarrhea Col 113 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Diarrhea
MOODSWNG - Mood swings Col 114 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Mood swings
NAUSEA - Nausea Col 115 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Nausea
DIZZY - Dizziness Col 116 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Dizziness
TIRED2 - Feeling tired Col 117 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Feeling tired
FORGET - Forgetfulness Col 118 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Forgetfulness
HUNGRY - Increased appetite Col 119 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Increased appetite
HEARTRAC - Heart racing or skipping beats Col 120 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you... Be sure to mark one box on each line. Heart racing or skipping beats
TREMORS - Tremors Col 121 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Tremors (shakes)
HEARTBRN - Heartburn Col 122 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Heartburn
RESTLESS - Restless and fidgety Col 123 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Restless or fidgety
LOWBACKP - Low back pain Col 124 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Low back pain
NECKPAIN - Neck pain Col 125 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Neck pain
SKINDRY - Skin dryness or scaling Col 126 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Skin dryness or scaling
HEADACHE - Headaches or migraines Col 127 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Headaches or migraines
CLUMSY - Clumsiness Col 128 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Clumsiness
TRBSEE - Trouble with vision Col 129 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Any trouble seeing that is uncorrected by lenses
VAGITCH - Vaginal or genital irritation Col 130 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Vaginal or genital irritation or itching
CONCEN - Difficulty concentrating Col 131 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Difficulty concentrating
JNTPAIN - Joint pain or stiffness Col 132 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you... Be sure to mark one box on each line. Joint pain or stiffness
NOHUNGER - Decreased appetite Col 133 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Decreased appetite
HEARLOSS - Hearing loss Col 134 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Hearing loss
SWELLHND - Swelling of hands or feet Col 135 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Swelling of hands or feet
VAGDRY - Vaginal or genital dryness Col 136 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Vaginal or genital dryness
UPSTOM - Upset stomach or belly pain Col 137 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Upset stomach or belly pain or discomfort
URINPAIN - Pain/burning while urinating Col 138 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Pain or burning while urinating
COUGH - Coughing or wheezing Col 139 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Cough or wheezing
VAGDIS - Vaginal or genital discharge Col 140 Below is a list of symptoms people sometimes have. For each item, mark the one oval that best describes how bothersome the symptom was during the past 4 weeks for you. Be sure to mark one oval on each line. Vaginal or genital discharge
ANXIOUS - Feeling nervous, anxious, on edge Col 141 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling nervous, anxious, on edge, or worrying a lot about different things Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
RESTLSIT - Feeling restless so hard to sit still Col 142 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling restless so that it is hard to sit still Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
TIREEASY - Getting tired very easily Col 143 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Getting tired very easily Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
MSCLACHE - Muscle tension aches or soreness Col 144 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Muscle tension aches or soreness Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
STAYSLP - Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Col 145 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
NOCONCEN - Trouble concentrating on things, reading Col 146 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading a book or watching TV Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
ANNOYED - Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Col 147 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Becoming easily annoyed or irritable Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
PANIC - Having an anxiety attack -- feel fear or panic Col 148 During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Having an anxiety attack - suddenly feeling fear or panic Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
SPOUSDIE - Did your spouse die Col 149 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did your spouse or partner die?
SPOUSILL - Did your spouse have a serious illness Col 150 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did your spouse or partner have a serious illness? Usage Notes: Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
FRIENDIE - Did a close friend die Col 151 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Over the past year: Did a close friend or family member die or have a serious illness (other than your spouse or partner)?
MONPROB - Major problems with money Col 152 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have any major problems with money?
DIVORCE - Have a divorce or break-up Col 153 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have a divorce or break-up with a spouse or partner?
FRNDIV - Close friend had a divorce Col 154 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a family member or close friend have a divorce or break-up?
CHILCON - Major conflict with children Col 155 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have a major conflict with children or grandchildren?
MAJACC - Major accident or disaster Col 156 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Pls try to think back over the past yr to remember if any of these things happened. Over the past year: Did you have any major accidents,disasters, muggings, unwanted sexual experiences, robberies or similar events?
FRNJOB - Close friend lost job Col 157 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a family member or close friend lose their job or retire?
PHYAB - You were physically abused Col 158 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Were you physically abused by being hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, punched or threatened with a weapon by a family member or close friend?
VERBAB - You were verbally abused Col 159 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: . Were you verbally abused by being made fun of, severely criticized, told you were a stupid or worthless person, or threatened with harm to yourself, your possessions, or your pets, by a family member or close friend?
PETDIE - Did a pet die Col 160 Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a pet die?
FELTDEP - You felt depressed Col 161 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt depressed (blue or down)
RESTSLP - Your sleep was restless Col 162 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. Your sleep was restless
ENJLIF - You enjoyed life Col 163 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You enjoyed life
CRYSPELL - You had crying spells Col 164 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You had crying spells
FELTSAD - You felt sad Col 165 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt sad
PEOPDIS - You felt people disliked you Col 166 These are questions about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt that people disliked you
SAD2WK - Felt sad for two weeks Col 167 In the past year, have you had two weeks or more during which you felt sad, blue, or depressed, or lost pleasure in things that you usually cared about or enjoyed?
SAD2YRS - Felt sad two or more years Col 168 Have you had two years or more in your life when you felt depressed or sad on most days, even if you felt okay sometimes?
SADMUCH - Felt sad much of past year Col 169 Have you felt depressed or sad much of the time in the past year? Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q110 "Felt sad two or more years". Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
MEDSLEEP - take medication for sleep Col 170 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you take any kind of medication or alcohol at bedtime to help you sleep?
FALLSLP - fall asleep during quiet activ Col 171 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you fall asleep during quiet activities like reading, watching TV, or riding in a car?
NAP - Did you nap during the day Col 172 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you nap during the day?
TRBSLEEP - Did you have trouble sleeping Col 173 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you have trouble falling asleep?
WAKENGHT - Did you wake up several times Col 174 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you wake up several times at night?
UPEARLY - wake up earlier than planned Col 175 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you wake up earlier than you planned
BACKSLP - trouble getting back to sleep Col 176 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you have trouble getting back to sleep after you woke up too early?
SNORE - Did you snore Col 177 These next questions are about your sleep habits. Please mark one of the answers for each of the following questions. Pick the answer that best describes how often you experienced the situation in the past 4 weeks. Did you snore?
QUALSLP - Typical night`s sleep Col 178 Overall, was your typical night's sleep during the past 4 weeks:
HRSSLP - How many hours of sleep Col 179 About how many hours of sleep did you get on a typical night during the past 4 weeks?
INCONT - Ever leaked urine Col 180 Have you ever leaked even a very small amount of urine involuntarily and you couldn't control it?
FRQINCON - How often leaked urine Col 181 How often does this leaking urine occur? (Mark one oval.) Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
NOINCON - No longer leak urine Col 182 When do you usually leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) No longer leak urine Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
CGHINCON - Leak urine when cough, laugh Col 183 When do you usually leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) When I cough, laugh, sneeze, lift, stand up. Or exercise Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
TOINCON - Leak when can`t get to toilet Col 184 When do you usually leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) When I feel the need to urinate and can't get to a toilet fast enough Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
SLPINCON - Leak when I am sleeping Col 185 When do you usually leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) When I sleep Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
OTHINCON - When leak urine, Other Col 186 When do you usually leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) Other Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
LEAKAMT - How much urine do you lose Col 187 How much urine do you usually lose when it leaks? (Mark one oval.) Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
NOPRTCT - Leak Protect/No protection Col 188 What protection do you wear in case you leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) None Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
MINIPAD - Leak Protect/Mini-pad, tissue Col 189 What protection do you wear in case you leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) Mini-pad, tissue or towel Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
MENSPAD - Leak Protection/Menstrual pad Col 190 What protection do you wear in case you leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) Menstrual pad or shield Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
DIAPER - Leak protect/Diaper, Attends Col 191 What protection do you wear in case you leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) Diaper, towel, Attends, Depends Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
OTHPRTCT - Leaking urine protection, Other Col 192 What protection do you wear in case you leak urine? (Mark all that apply.) Other Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
INCONLMT - leak limit activities Col 193 How often does the leakage of urine limit your daily activities? (Mark one oval.) Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
INCONDIS - How much does leakage bother Col 194 How much does the leakage of urine bother or disturb you? (Mark one oval.) Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q121 "Ever leaked urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Sub-question of F37 V6 Q123 "No longer leak urine" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
MARRIED - Currently married or intimate Col 195 Are you currently married or in an intimate relationship with at least one person?
SEXACTIV - Sexual activity in last year Col 196 Did you have any sexual activity with a partner in the last year?
SATSEX - How satisfied sexually Col 197 How satisfied are you with your current sexual activities, either with a partner or alone? (Mark one oval.)
SATFRQSX - Satisfied with sex frequency Col 198 Are you satisfied with the frequency of your sexual activity, or would you like to have sex more or less often? (Mark one oval.)
SEXWORRY - Sexual activity affect healh Col 199 Are you worried that sexual activities will affect your health?
SEX - Who you have had sex with Col 200 Regardless of whether you are currently sexually active, which response best describes who you have had sex with over your adult lifetime?
SEX45 - Description of adult sexual orientation Col 201 Which response best describes who you have had sex with after 45 years of age? Usage Notes: Sub-question of F37 V6 Q133 "Who you have had sex with" (skip pattern rule not applied). Not collected on all versions of Form 37.
ACTDLY - Activities of Daily Living Construct Col 202 Computed from Forms 36/37, questions 85-88. Source: WHI BAC. Four items describing basic activities (whether can eat, 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.
AMBEMOT - Ambivalence over Emotional Expressivenes Col 203 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 30, 31 and 32. Reference: King L, Emmons R (1990). Average of three components coded from 1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree. The summary score ranges from 1 to 5 where a higher score indicates greater ambivalence in expressing negative emotions. Missing if any of the three components is missing.
CAREGIV1 - Care Giving Construct #1 (0,1 scoring) Col 204 Computed from Form 36/37, question 15. Source: Cardiovascular Health Study. CAREGIV1 is an indicator of whether the participant is currently helping a sick, limited or frail family member on a regular basis. (See also CAREGIV2.)
CAREGIV2 - Care Giving Construct #2 (0-5+ scoring) Col 205 Computed from Form 36/37, question 15 and 15.1. Source: Cardiovascular Health Study. CAREGIV2 combines questions 15 and 15.1 to give the number of times per week a participant currently helps a friend or family member. (See also CAREGIV1. )
EMOLIMIT - Role Limitations Due to Emotional Problems Col 206 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 68, 69, and 70. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on role limitations due to emotional problems. EMOLIMIT ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
EMOWELL - Emotional Well-being Col 207 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 77, 78, 79, 81, and 83. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on emotional well-being. EMOWELL ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
ENERFAT - Energy/Fatigue Col 208 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 76, 80, 82, and 84. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on energy/fatigue. ENERFAT ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
HOSTIL - Hostility Construct Col 209 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 33-45. Source: Cynicism Subscale of Cooke-Medley Questionnaire. Sum of thirteen True/False items resulting in a possible range from 0 to 13 where a higher score indicates greater hostility. Missing if any of the thirteen items are missing.
GENHLTH - General Health Construct Col 210 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 49, 71, 72, 73, and 74. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on general health. GENHLTH ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
LFEVENT1 - Life Event Construct #1 (0,1 scoring) Col 211 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 91, and 93-102. Source: WHI BAC; based on measures used in the Alameda County Study and BHAT. The eleven items are recoded, setting original responses from 1-3 equal to 1, and then summed. The construct has a range from 0 to 11 with a higher score indicating a greater number of life events. Missing if any of the eleven items are missing.
LFEVENT2 - Life Event Construct #2 (0-3 scoring) Col 212 Computed from Form 36/37, question questions 91, and 93-102. Source: WHI BAC; based on measures used in the Alameda County Study and BHAT. This construct is a sum of the eleven items that are coded from 0-3 resulting in a range from 0 to 33 with a higher score indicating a greater number of life events. If any of the eleven items are missing, LFEVENT2 is set to missing.
LIVALOR - Living Alone Col 213 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 10.1-10.7. Indicator of whether the participant lives alone.
NEGEMOT - Negative Emotional Expressiveness (NEE) Col 214 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 26-29. Reference: King L, Emmons R (1990). Average of four components coded from 1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree. The summary score ranges from 1 to 5 where a higher score indicates greater ambivalence in expressing negative emotions. Missing if any of the four components is missing.
OPTIMISM - Optimism Construct Col 215 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 20-25. Source: Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R). Sum of six components coded from 1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree. Questions 21, 23 and 24 are reverse coded before summing. The summary score ranges from 6 to 30 where a higher score indicates greater optimisim. Missing if any of the six components is missing.
PAIN - Pain Construct Col 216 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 62 and 63. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on pain. PAIN ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
PHYLIMIT - Role Limitations Due to Physical Health Col 217 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 64-67. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on role limitations due to physical health. PHYLIMIT ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
PHYSFUN - Physical Functioning Construct Col 218 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 51-60. 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.
PSHTDEP - Shortened CES-D/DIS Screening Instrument Col 219 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 103-108, 109, and 110. Source: Center for Epidemiological Studies; depression scale (CES-D, short form). PSHTDEP ranges from 0 to 1 with a higher score indicating a greater likelihood of depression. A cutoff value of .06 can be used to identify women experiencing symptoms consistent with clinical depression.
SLPDSTRB - Sleep Disturbance Construct Col 220 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 114-117 and 119. Sum of five components. Questions 114-117 range from 1-5 and are recoded to a 0-4 scale. Question 119 is recoded and reverse coded resulting in a range from 0-4 before summing. The summary score ranges from 0 to 20 where a higher score indicates greater sleep disturbance. Missing if any of the five components is missing.
SOCFUNC - Social Functioning Col 221 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 61 and 75. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on social functioning. SOCFUNC ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.
SOCSTRN - Social Strain Construct Col 222 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 16-19. Source: Antonucci TA, Kahn RC, Akiyama H (1989). Scale measuring negative aspects of social relations. Sum of four components coded from 1=none to 5=all. The summary score ranges from 4 to 20 where a higher score indicates more social strain. Missing if any of the four components is missing.
SOCSUPP - Social Support Construct Col 223 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 1-9. Source: Medical Outcomes Study. Sum of nine components coded from 1=none of the time to 5=all of the time. The summary score ranges from 9 to 45 where a higher score indicates more social support. Missing if any of the nine components is missing.
SYMPTOM - Symptom Construct Col 224 Computed from Form 36/37, questions 89.1-89.34. Source: PEPI, national and other surveys. Average of 34 items measuring occurrence and severity of symptoms. The summary score ranges from 0 to 3 where a higher score indicates more numerous and/or more severe symptoms. Missing if any of the 34 items is missing.
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