This document can be used to prepare or evaluate feasibility of ancillary study proposals and paper proposals, but is NOT intended for publication.

Form 37 - Thoughts and Feelings

File NameData as ofPopulationData collectedOne row perRows
f37_ctos_inv.dat9/12/2005CT+OSBaseline, MainForm218,571
ID - WHI Participant Common ID
Col 1
NMissing
218,5710
F37DAYS - F37 Days since randomization/enrollment
Col 2
NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
218,5710-8674,178761.3011,365.806
F37VTYP - Visit Type
Col 3
ValueDescriptionN%
1Screening161,79174
2Semi-Annual visit28,87613.2
3Annual visit27,31812.5
4Non-Routine visit5860.3
F37VY - Visit year
Col 4

Visit year for which this form was collected.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
217,9855860122.2233.819
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No5860.3
1Yes217,98599.7
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No1,7000.8
1Yes216,87199.2
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time3,2421.5
2A little of the time12,3735.7
3Some of the time29,02313.3
4Most of the time81,42837.3
5All of the time91,18141.7
Missing1,3240.6%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time6,4022.9
2A little of the time16,5147.6
3Some of the time39,69218.2
4Most of the time83,73138.3
5All of the time70,48832.2
Missing1,7440.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time8,4653.9
2A little of the time10,9365
3Some of the time16,3807.5
4Most of the time49,28622.5
5All of the time130,63859.8
Missing2,8661.3%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time2,8351.3
2A little of the time11,8785.4
3Some of the time37,42617.1
4Most of the time77,47735.4
5All of the time86,81539.7
Missing2,1401%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time5,2102.4
2A little of the time14,6646.7
3Some of the time35,76616.4
4Most of the time83,72838.3
5All of the time77,20135.3
Missing2,0020.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time18,1558.3
2A little of the time25,76811.8
3Some of the time35,24416.1
4Most of the time55,05525.2
5All of the time82,54937.8
Missing1,8000.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time14,0066.4
2A little of the time22,59710.3
3Some of the time33,16815.2
4Most of the time64,50029.5
5All of the time82,24637.6
Missing2,0540.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time3,4611.6
2A little of the time14,3196.6
3Some of the time39,93418.3
4Most of the time78,01235.7
5All of the time81,03537.1
Missing1,8100.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1None of the time7,5703.5
2A little of the time14,4976.6
3Some of the time25,59011.7
4Most of the time54,19924.8
5All of the time114,53552.4
Missing2,1801%
LIVALN - Live alone
Col 16

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live alone.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No135,36061.9
1Yes61,48028.1
Missing21,7319.9%
LIVPRT - Live with husband/partner
Col 17

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with my husband or partner.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No70,48432.2
1Yes130,90659.9
Missing17,1817.9%
LIVCHLD - Live with children
Col 18

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with my children.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No162,76874.5
1Yes24,68611.3
Missing31,11714.2%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No182,08983.3
1Yes2,4621.1
Missing34,02015.6%
LIVREL - Live with relatives
Col 20

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with other relatives.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No178,45381.6
1Yes6,0482.8
Missing34,07015.6%
LIVFRNDS - Live with friends
Col 21

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) I live with friends.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No181,92783.2
1Yes2,2661
Missing34,37815.7%
LIVOTH - Live with other than listed
Col 22

Who lives with you? (Mark one oval for each item.) Other

ValueDescriptionN%
0No135,27961.9
1Yes15,1596.9
Missing68,13331.2%
PET - Have a pet
Col 23

Do you have a pet?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No128,58958.8
1Yes86,87539.7
Missing3,1071.4%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
0No36,07116.5
1Yes50,59523.1
Missing131,90560.3%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
0No39,52418.1
1Yes47,14221.6
Missing131,90560.3%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
0No80,13636.7
1Yes6,5303
Missing131,90560.3%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
0No80,29536.7
1Yes6,3712.9
Missing131,90560.3%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
0No83,02938
1Yes3,6371.7
Missing131,90560.3%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all in the past month71,54632.7
2Once in the past month19,2888.8
32 or 3 times in the past month26,74312.2
4Once a week66,41830.4
52 or 6 times a week30,78814.1
6Every day2,7061.2
Missing1,0820.5%
RELSTRN - Religion gives strength and comfort
Col 30

How much does religion give you strength and comfort? (Mark one oval.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1None24,12011
2A little50,35123
3A great deal143,00765.4
Missing1,0930.5%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all in the past month90,81541.5
2Once in the past month37,90717.3
32 or 3 times in the past month49,50322.6
4Once a week18,2898.4
52 or 6 times a week13,5386.2
6Every day2220.1
Missing8,2973.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No130,34959.6
1Yes86,16639.4
Missing2,0560.9%
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".

ValueDescriptionN%
1Less than once a week19,6469
21-2 times a week32,38614.8
33-4 times a week12,1545.6
45 or more times a week21,6939.9
Missing132,69260.7%
NERVES - Number of people who get on nerves
Col 34

Of the people who are important to you, how many... Get on your nerves?

ValueDescriptionN%
1None86,40139.5
2One54,98125.2
3Some71,03132.5
4Most2,7891.3
5All1,5780.7
Missing1,7910.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1None139,96864
2One34,74715.9
3Some35,47116.2
4Most4,6442.1
5All1,4200.6
Missing2,3211.1%
EXCLUDE - Number of people who exclude you
Col 36

Of the people who are important to you, how many... Do not include you?

ValueDescriptionN%
1None156,68971.7
2One21,1269.7
3Some30,81114.1
4Most3,4631.6
5All1,5890.7
Missing4,8932.2%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1None144,28566
2One40,32518.4
3Some28,77113.2
4Most1,9970.9
5All8410.4
Missing2,3521.1%
EXPCTBST - Usually expect the best
Col 38

In unclear times, I usually expect the best.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree2,9001.3
2Disagree17,2227.9
3Neutral (In-between)79,35436.3
4Agree96,27644
5Strongly agree19,7499
Missing3,0701.4%
WRONG - Expect something that can will go wrong
Col 39

If something can go wrong for me, it will.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree42,03919.2
2Disagree101,38646.4
3Neutral (In-between)51,46723.5
4Agree18,2728.4
5Strongly agree2,4711.1
Missing2,9361.3%
HOPEFUL - Always hopeful about future
Col 40

I'm always hopeful about my future.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree2,1401
2Disagree7,2823.3
3Neutral (In-between)31,53714.4
4Agree119,45154.7
5Strongly agree56,07925.7
Missing2,0821%
NOTMYWAY - Hardly ever expect things to go my way
Col 41

I hardly ever expect things to go my way.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree55,26125.3
2Disagree108,16749.5
3Neutral (In-between)39,78418.2
4Agree11,3345.2
5Strongly agree2,1191
Missing1,9060.9%
COUNTGD - Rarely count on good things happening
Col 42

I rarely count on good things happening to me.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree68,29431.2
2Disagree102,21746.8
3Neutral (In-between)29,05213.3
4Agree13,2686.1
5Strongly agree3,7921.7
Missing1,9480.9%
MOREGOOD - Expect more good things than bad
Col 43

Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree4,3562
2Disagree7,6653.5
3Neutral (In-between)20,7189.5
4Agree123,08556.3
5Strongly agree61,14728
Missing1,6000.7%
KNWANGRY - Usually people around know when angry
Col 44

When I am angry, people around me usually know.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree6,6483
2Disagree34,01915.6
3Neutral (In-between)50,90723.3
4Agree104,47147.8
5Strongly agree20,7179.5
Missing1,8090.8%
TELLFEEL - Tell from facial expressions how feeling
Col 45

People can tell from my facial expressions how I am feeling.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree4,7772.2
2Disagree28,40513
3Neutral (In-between)56,92026
4Agree106,86448.9
5Strongly agree19,9739.1
Missing1,6320.7%
DISAPPNT - Express disappointment
Col 46

I always express disappointment when things don't go as I'd like them to.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree14,3636.6
2Disagree90,83241.6
3Neutral (In-between)71,28832.6
4Agree36,61516.8
5Strongly agree3,7551.7
Missing1,7180.8%
SCENEPUB - If angered, cause scene in public place
Col 47

If someone makes me angry in a public place, I will "cause a scene."

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree115,22052.7
2Disagree80,48236.8
3Neutral (In-between)16,4597.5
4Agree2,8551.3
5Strongly agree1,8750.9
Missing1,6800.8%
BOTHER - After anger bothered for a long time
Col 48

After I express anger at someone, it bothers me for a long time.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree12,2465.6
2Disagree52,39224
3Neutral (In-between)58,59726.8
4Agree79,86236.5
5Strongly agree13,8346.3
Missing1,6400.8%
SUPPRESS - Usually suppress anger
Col 49

I try to suppress my anger, but I would like other people to know how I feel.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree6,8643.1
2Disagree34,81015.9
3Neutral (In-between)59,18827.1
4Agree108,01849.4
5Strongly agree7,9833.7
Missing1,7080.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Strongly disagree32,90515.1
2Disagree99,67545.6
3Neutral (In-between)45,81921
4Agree33,36315.3
5Strongly agree4,9942.3
Missing1,8150.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False141,54664.8
1True75,53234.6
Missing1,4930.7%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False135,56662
1True81,24437.2
Missing1,7610.8%
TRUTH - Argue to convince people of truth
Col 53

It takes a lot of argument to convince most people of the truth.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False161,75274
1True54,33424.9
Missing2,4851.1%
LIE - Most people would lie to get ahead
Col 54

I think most people would lie to get ahead.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False166,72376.3
1True49,85722.8
Missing1,9910.9%
HONEST - Most people are honest due to fear
Col 55

Most people are honest mainly through fear of being caught.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False152,70969.9
1True63,73729.2
Missing2,1251%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0False148,17967.8
1True67,73531
Missing2,6571.2%
NOCARE - No one cares what happens to you
Col 57

No one cares much what happens to you.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False199,98291.5
1True16,8487.7
Missing1,7410.8%
TRUSTNO - Safer to trust nobody
Col 58

It is safer to trust nobody.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False194,68989.1
1True21,86510
Missing2,0170.9%
FRNDSUSE - Make friends because friends are useful
Col 59

Most people make friends because friends are likely to be useful to them.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False190,50387.2
1True26,09111.9
Missing1,9770.9%
NOHELP - People inwardly don`t like to help
Col 60

Most people inwardly do not like putting themselves out to help other people.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False176,62780.8
1True39,80018.2
Missing2,1441%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False107,67349.3
1True108,54149.7
Missing2,3571.1%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False92,24042.2
1True124,08756.8
Missing2,2441%
BADSEX - People guilty of bad sexual behavior
Col 63

A large number of people are guilty of bad sexual behavior.

ValueDescriptionN%
0False149,52668.4
1True64,59729.6
Missing4,4482%
LIFEQUAL - Rate quality of life
Col 64

Overall, how you would rate your quality of life? (Mark one oval in the box below.)

ValueDescriptionN%
0Worst1080
111200.1
223490.2
339550.4
441,7060.8
5Halfway14,1996.5
667,5213.4
7723,57210.8
8867,09030.7
9957,09926.1
10Best44,08820.2
Missing1,7640.8%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
0Dissatisfied1,0650.5
117860.4
221,5930.7
333,1781.5
444,0781.9
5Halfway17,3487.9
669,3254.3
7721,2679.7
8850,60023.2
9950,05622.9
10Satisfied57,53826.3
Missing1,7370.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Worst400
11770
222230.1
335740.3
449250.4
5Halfway4,2041.9
662,5111.1
775,9532.7
8814,5386.7
9915,8757.3
10Best10,5834.8
Missing163,06874.6%
GENHEL - In general, health is
Col 67

In general, would you say your health is (Mark one oval.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Excellent33,58215.4
2Very good87,11839.9
3Good74,24434
4Fair20,0539.2
5Poor1,9820.9
Missing1,5920.7%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Much better now than 1 year ago18,2338.3
2Somewhat better now than 1 year ago26,90312.3
3About the same time142,09065
4Somewhat worse now than 1 year ago27,88412.8
5Much worse than 1 year ago1,9760.9
Missing1,4850.7%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot76,23134.9
2Yes, limited a little97,16644.5
3No, not limited at all43,29919.8
Missing1,8750.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot16,7277.7
2Yes, limited a little57,91326.5
3No, not limited at all142,27665.1
Missing1,6550.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot9,4014.3
2Yes, limited a little45,41420.8
3No, not limited at all161,40173.8
Missing2,3551.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot28,66213.1
2Yes, limited a little73,34533.6
3No, not limited at all114,89352.6
Missing1,6710.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot8,3603.8
2Yes, limited a little33,98315.5
3No, not limited at all174,32279.8
Missing1,9060.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot23,25210.6
2Yes, limited a little81,66737.4
3No, not limited at all111,98651.2
Missing1,6660.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot30,08113.8
2Yes, limited a little49,99922.9
3No, not limited at all136,60962.5
Missing1,8820.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot17,3788
2Yes, limited a little32,62014.9
3No, not limited at all166,79476.3
Missing1,7790.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot5,8332.7
2Yes, limited a little17,3527.9
3No, not limited at all193,30088.4
Missing2,0861%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1Yes, limited a lot1,7110.8
2Yes, limited a little7,4273.4
3No, not limited at all207,67195
Missing1,7620.8%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all157,27972
2Slightly33,62315.4
3Moderately15,5627.1
4Quite a bit8,3553.8
5Extremely2,1481
Missing1,6040.7%
BODPAIN - How much body pain
Col 80

During the past four weeks, how much bodily pain have you had? (Mark one oval.)

ValueDescriptionN%
0None43,83320.1
2Very mild78,65536
3Mild46,43321.2
4Moderate39,98918.3
5Severe8,1323.7
Missing1,5290.7%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all124,76657.1
2A little bit52,62024.1
3Moderately24,26611.1
4Quite a bit12,4235.7
5Extremely3,0201.4
Missing1,4760.7%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0No175,67880.4
1Yes41,32718.9
Missing1,5660.7%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0No125,96757.6
1Yes90,91341.6
Missing1,6910.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0No156,16771.4
1Yes60,40727.6
Missing1,9970.9%
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)

ValueDescriptionN%
0No153,31770.1
1Yes63,31729
Missing1,9370.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0No189,03586.5
1Yes27,75812.7
Missing1,7780.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0No159,40572.9
1Yes57,34226.2
Missing1,8240.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No190,16987
1Yes26,32112
Missing2,0811%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Definitely true1,9890.9
2Mostly true6,1822.8
3Not sure18,0398.3
4Mostly false53,60724.5
5Definitely false137,10562.7
Missing1,6490.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Definitely true74,18833.9
2Mostly true89,36240.9
3Not sure28,40113
4Mostly false14,4306.6
5Definitely false10,5144.8
Missing1,6760.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Definitely true4,3632
2Mostly true20,8769.6
3Not sure64,47629.5
4Mostly false57,94826.5
5Definitely false68,95731.5
Missing1,9510.9%
HLTHEXCL - My health is excellent
Col 92

Of these statements, how true or false is each for you? My health is excellent.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Definitely true53,63724.5
2Mostly true109,58750.1
3Not sure23,71810.9
4Mostly false18,2838.4
5Definitely false11,5895.3
Missing1,7570.8%
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)?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time1,9920.9
2Most of the time4,9522.3
3Some of the time21,3219.8
4A little bit of the time34,58215.8
5None of the time154,19970.5
Missing1,5250.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time6,7653.1
2Most of the time75,73134.6
3A good bit of the time54,99125.2
4Some of the time49,02222.4
5A little bit of the time21,5339.9
6None of the time8,7994
Missing1,7300.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time1,2210.6
2Most of the time3,9211.8
3A good bit of the time8,1673.7
4Some of the time30,61614
5A little bit of the time74,57034.1
6None of the time98,51745.1
Missing1,5590.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time4730.2
2Most of the time1,3060.6
3A good bit of the time3,5631.6
4Some of the time15,0056.9
5A little bit of the time38,67517.7
6None of the time157,84472.2
Missing1,7050.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time12,2025.6
2Most of the time104,76747.9
3A good bit of the time48,37222.1
4Some of the time35,23016.1
5A little bit of the time12,7195.8
6None of the time3,2591.5
Missing2,0220.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time9,7764.5
2Most of the time73,80733.8
3A good bit of the time48,54422.2
4Some of the time47,45321.7
5A little bit of the time25,15911.5
6None of the time11,9245.5
Missing1,9080.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time6680.3
2Most of the time2,5151.2
3A good bit of the time6,7193.1
4Some of the time31,58614.5
5A little bit of the time85,56539.1
6None of the time89,61941
Missing1,8990.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time2,0090.9
2Most of the time7,7353.5
3A good bit of the time16,4157.5
4Some of the time58,62926.8
5A little bit of the time91,34041.8
6None of the time40,37118.5
Missing2,0720.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time22,77410.4
2Most of the time124,29356.9
3A good bit of the time34,19015.6
4Some of the time25,28811.6
5A little bit of the time8,3383.8
6None of the time2,1651
Missing1,5230.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1All of the time4,0901.9
2Most of the time12,8515.9
3A good bit of the time24,03511
4Some of the time79,28036.3
5A little bit of the time85,40139.1
6None of the time11,4005.2
Missing1,5140.7%
EAT - Can you eat
Col 103
ValueDescriptionN%
1Without help (can feed self completely)204,35093.5
2With some help (help cutting, etc.)4500.2
3Completely unable to feed self1,0150.5
Missing12,7565.8%
DRESS - Can you dress and undress self
Col 104
ValueDescriptionN%
1Without help (can pick clothes, dress)204,41693.5
2With some help9670.4
3Unable to dress and undress self4200.2
Missing12,7685.8%
INOUTBED - Can you get in and out of bed
Col 105
ValueDescriptionN%
1Without any help or aids204,68193.6
2With some help (from a person or device)1,0010.5
3Totally dependent to person to lift self1270.1
Missing12,7625.8%
SHOWER - Can you take a bath or shower
Col 106
ValueDescriptionN%
1Without help203,01092.9
2With some help (help in/out, tub attach)2,5651.2
3Completely unable to bathe self2250.1
Missing12,7715.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur72,64733.2
1Symptom was mild104,95448
2Symptom was moderate31,76314.5
3Symptom was severe5,4872.5
Missing3,7201.7%
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)

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur137,47062.9
1Symptom was mild57,72926.4
2Symptom was moderate17,3808
3Symptom was severe4,1461.9
Missing1,8460.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur158,79672.7
1Symptom was mild41,49219
2Symptom was moderate13,0056
3Symptom was severe2,9091.3
Missing2,3691.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur41,23818.9
1Symptom was mild117,61653.8
2Symptom was moderate48,60822.2
3Symptom was severe8,9284.1
Missing2,1811%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur178,10081.5
1Symptom was mild31,88714.6
2Symptom was moderate5,8972.7
3Symptom was severe9280.4
Missing1,7590.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur164,11575.1
1Symptom was mild37,61317.2
2Symptom was moderate12,0405.5
3Symptom was severe3,1011.4
Missing1,7020.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur163,52174.8
1Symptom was mild40,52018.5
2Symptom was moderate9,8974.5
3Symptom was severe2,8671.3
Missing1,7660.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur141,00264.5
1Symptom was mild62,09328.4
2Symptom was moderate12,1695.6
3Symptom was severe1,3350.6
Missing1,9720.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur191,77887.7
1Symptom was mild20,4669.4
2Symptom was moderate3,4291.6
3Symptom was severe1,0930.5
Missing1,8050.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur174,58479.9
1Symptom was mild34,93616
2Symptom was moderate6,0382.8
3Symptom was severe1,1920.5
Missing1,8210.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur26,57612.2
1Symptom was mild133,88361.3
2Symptom was moderate47,91921.9
3Symptom was severe8,3723.8
Missing1,8210.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur84,05838.5
1Symptom was mild108,89549.8
2Symptom was moderate21,1339.7
3Symptom was severe2,6141.2
Missing1,8710.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur147,53967.5
1Symptom was mild49,96122.9
2Symptom was moderate16,0027.3
3Symptom was severe2,9831.4
Missing2,0861%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur169,86577.7
1Symptom was mild37,55217.2
2Symptom was moderate7,9263.6
3Symptom was severe1,3350.6
Missing1,8930.9%
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)

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur201,36392.1
1Symptom was mild11,7885.4
2Symptom was moderate2,8541.3
3Symptom was severe6500.3
Missing1,9160.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur138,19763.2
1Symptom was mild57,68126.4
2Symptom was moderate16,5027.5
3Symptom was severe4,1771.9
Missing2,0140.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur140,79164.4
1Symptom was mild61,67428.2
2Symptom was moderate12,2465.6
3Symptom was severe1,5300.7
Missing2,3301.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur94,26443.1
1Symptom was mild74,52234.1
2Symptom was moderate35,48516.2
3Symptom was severe12,4305.7
Missing1,8700.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur122,33556
1Symptom was mild62,41328.6
2Symptom was moderate25,15111.5
3Symptom was severe6,5433
Missing2,1291%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur95,98743.9
1Symptom was mild86,01839.4
2Symptom was moderate27,99712.8
3Symptom was severe6,9953.2
Missing1,5740.7%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur124,25056.8
1Symptom was mild71,10632.5
2Symptom was moderate17,2327.9
3Symptom was severe4,3362
Missing1,6470.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur155,49271.1
1Symptom was mild52,46224
2Symptom was moderate7,2783.3
3Symptom was severe7350.3
Missing2,6041.2%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur172,56279
1Symptom was mild31,14514.2
2Symptom was moderate9,4854.3
3Symptom was severe2,6201.2
Missing2,7591.3%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur175,84680.5
1Symptom was mild32,75915
2Symptom was moderate6,3982.9
3Symptom was severe1,6550.8
Missing1,9130.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur143,87865.8
1Symptom was mild61,28528
2Symptom was moderate9,5674.4
3Symptom was severe1,4740.7
Missing2,3671.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur55,94125.6
1Symptom was mild100,15545.8
2Symptom was moderate46,27721.2
3Symptom was severe14,3586.6
Missing1,8400.8%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur197,00790.1
1Symptom was mild15,5887.1
2Symptom was moderate3,1391.4
3Symptom was severe7050.3
Missing2,1321%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur164,66975.3
1Symptom was mild37,87517.3
2Symptom was moderate10,9835
3Symptom was severe2,8181.3
Missing2,2261%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur146,59167.1
1Symptom was mild53,26424.4
2Symptom was moderate13,6146.2
3Symptom was severe3,0251.4
Missing2,0771%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur157,82672.2
1Symptom was mild42,21819.3
2Symptom was moderate12,6975.8
3Symptom was severe3,6701.7
Missing2,1601%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur149,84568.6
1Symptom was mild50,92823.3
2Symptom was moderate12,5165.7
3Symptom was severe3,1351.4
Missing2,1471%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur204,41693.5
1Symptom was mild9,3694.3
2Symptom was moderate2,1311
3Symptom was severe7720.4
Missing1,8830.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur146,26266.9
1Symptom was mild50,80223.2
2Symptom was moderate15,2737
3Symptom was severe4,2011.9
Missing2,0330.9%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Symptom did not occur194,26088.9
1Symptom was mild19,8129.1
2Symptom was moderate2,2911
3Symptom was severe3830.2
Missing1,8250.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all30,34813.9
1Several days21,90510
2More than half the days3,2191.5
Missing163,09974.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all45,73620.9
1Several days8,8784.1
2More than half the days9520.4
Missing163,00574.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all26,67512.2
1Several days22,41210.3
2More than half the days6,2582.9
Missing163,22674.7%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all24,96711.4
1Several days24,40511.2
2More than half the days6,0242.8
Missing163,17574.7%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all25,16911.5
1Several days22,44310.3
2More than half the days7,8463.6
Missing163,11374.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all43,39919.9
1Several days10,6094.9
2More than half the days1,5880.7
Missing162,97574.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all40,28318.4
1Several days14,0136.4
2More than half the days1,0990.5
Missing163,17674.7%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Not at all51,55523.6
1Several days3,6101.7
2More than half the days4050.2
Missing163,00174.6%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No209,54395.9
1Yes and upset me: Not too much6130.3
2Yes and upset me: Moderately1,6140.7
3Yes and upset me: Very much5,0242.3
Missing1,7770.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No56,28625.8
1Yes and upset me: Not too much2,3971.1
2Yes and upset me: Moderately4,7392.2
3Yes and upset me: Very much5,9882.7
Missing149,16168.2%
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)?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No113,87152.1
1Yes and upset me: Not too much20,3679.3
2Yes and upset me: Moderately44,08020.2
3Yes and upset me: Very much38,37817.6
Missing1,8750.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No157,90372.2
1Yes and upset me: Not too much28,09312.9
2Yes and upset me: Moderately20,0649.2
3Yes and upset me: Very much10,8915
Missing1,6200.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No210,99396.5
1Yes and upset me: Not too much1,3160.6
2Yes and upset me: Moderately1,6450.8
3Yes and upset me: Very much2,7321.2
Missing1,8850.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No184,94784.6
1Yes and upset me: Not too much10,7654.9
2Yes and upset me: Moderately11,9945.5
3Yes and upset me: Very much9,1134.2
Missing1,7520.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No175,16480.1
1Yes and upset me: Not too much16,6697.6
2Yes and upset me: Moderately14,2256.5
3Yes and upset me: Very much10,8715
Missing1,6420.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No202,88592.8
1Yes and upset me: Not too much3,9851.8
2Yes and upset me: Moderately5,2012.4
3Yes and upset me: Very much5,0932.3
Missing1,4070.6%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No168,05076.9
1Yes and upset me: Not too much23,66510.8
2Yes and upset me: Moderately15,3357
3Yes and upset me: Very much9,8734.5
Missing1,6480.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No214,72298.2
1Yes and upset me: Not too much7360.3
2Yes and upset me: Moderately6470.3
3Yes and upset me: Very much1,0440.5
Missing1,4220.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No195,15689.3
1Yes and upset me: Not too much8,8714.1
2Yes and upset me: Moderately6,9323.2
3Yes and upset me: Very much5,9792.7
Missing1,6330.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No198,21990.7
1Yes and upset me: Not too much3,7391.7
2Yes and upset me: Moderately6,7963.1
3Yes and upset me: Very much8,0293.7
Missing1,7880.8%
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)

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time158,38672.5
1Some or a little of the time42,03219.2
2Occasionally or a moderate amount12,3665.7
3Most or all of the time3,6521.7
Missing2,1351%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time95,25443.6
1Some or a little of the time77,17335.3
2Occasionally or a moderate amount29,08213.3
3Most or all of the time14,9346.8
Missing2,1281%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time14,6236.7
1Some or a little of the time14,6156.7
2Occasionally or a moderate amount29,70713.6
3Most or all of the time156,86071.8
Missing2,7661.3%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time196,98590.1
1Some or a little of the time13,8986.4
2Occasionally or a moderate amount4,1981.9
3Most or all of the time1,2360.6
Missing2,2541%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time137,94663.1
1Some or a little of the time61,90328.3
2Occasionally or a moderate amount12,5995.8
3Most or all of the time3,7681.7
Missing2,3551.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
0Rarely or none of the time194,62689
1Some or a little of the time17,5688
2Occasionally or a moderate amount3,0141.4
3Most or all of the time1,2540.6
Missing2,1091%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No167,89876.8
1Yes48,23322.1
Missing2,4401.1%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No161,91774.1
1Yes53,97224.7
Missing2,6821.2%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No38,47417.6
1Yes15,1106.9
Missing164,98775.5%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks161,87574.1
2Yes, less than once a week20,3479.3
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week12,6375.8
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week6,6263
5Yes, 5 or more times a week15,3377
Missing1,7490.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks54,47624.9
2Yes, less than once a week49,56722.7
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week56,59125.9
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week34,50615.8
5Yes, 5 or more times a week21,6469.9
Missing1,7850.8%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks99,79345.7
2Yes, less than once a week47,78621.9
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week38,25617.5
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week19,5358.9
5Yes, 5 or more times a week10,9505
Missing2,2511%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks123,46756.5
2Yes, less than once a week40,08518.3
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week29,14713.3
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week13,8776.3
5Yes, 5 or more times a week9,7904.5
Missing2,2051%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks46,19321.1
2Yes, less than once a week36,26616.6
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week45,99421
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week39,28618
5Yes, 5 or more times a week48,47322.2
Missing2,3591.1%
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

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks90,08641.2
2Yes, less than once a week46,11321.1
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week40,97518.7
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week23,53110.8
5Yes, 5 or more times a week15,8377.2
Missing2,0290.9%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks103,82647.5
2Yes, less than once a week43,15619.7
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week36,57316.7
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week19,6279
5Yes, 5 or more times a week13,1176
Missing2,2721%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1No, not in past 4 weeks41,75819.1
2Yes, less than once a week10,0194.6
3Yes 1 or 2 times a week13,6796.3
4Yes, 3 or 4 times a week11,3795.2
5Yes, 5 or more times a week24,62011.3
9Don't know115,03352.6
Missing2,0831%
QUALSLP - Typical night`s sleep
Col 178

Overall, was your typical night's sleep during the past 4 weeks:

ValueDescriptionN%
1Very restless5,2022.4
2Restless31,16414.3
3Average quality92,13142.2
4Sound or restful61,64528.2
5Very sound or restful26,89412.3
Missing1,5350.7%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
15 or less hours19,4038.9
26 hours59,65827.3
37 hours79,56436.4
48 hours48,33822.1
59 hours9,0474.1
610 or more hours1,2530.6
Missing1,3080.6%
INCONT - Ever leaked urine
Col 180

Have you ever leaked even a very small amount of urine involuntarily and you couldn't control it?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No57,45426.3
1Yes159,80673.1
Missing1,3110.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not once during past year13,4956.2
2Less than once a month47,76421.9
3More than once a month39,10417.9
4One or more times a week41,04418.8
5Daily23,34610.7
Missing53,81824.6%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No147,29267.4
1Yes10,3174.7
Missing60,96227.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No69,52931.8
1Yes88,08040.3
Missing60,96227.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No73,23333.5
1Yes84,37638.6
Missing60,96227.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No152,86669.9
1Yes4,7432.2
Missing60,96227.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No152,71269.9
1Yes4,8972.2
Missing60,96227.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1None1,9680.9
2Barely noticeable on underpants117,35753.7
3Soaked underpants28,94013.2
4Soaked through to outer clothing4,6752.1
Missing65,63130%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No69,50531.8
1Yes83,72738.3
Missing65,33929.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No101,86646.6
1Yes51,36623.5
Missing65,33929.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No137,65563
1Yes15,5777.1
Missing65,33929.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No147,28367.4
1Yes5,9492.7
Missing65,33929.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No151,01169.1
1Yes2,2211
Missing65,33929.9%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Never116,57553.3
2Almost never26,05811.9
3Sometimes8,2313.8
4Fairly often1,7840.8
5Very often6900.3
Missing65,23329.8%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all disturbing37,62017.2
2A little disturbing70,74432.4
3Somewhat disturbing27,59512.6
4Very disturbing12,6255.8
5Extremely disturbing4,6282.1
Missing65,35929.9%
MARRIED - Currently married or intimate
Col 195

Are you currently married or in an intimate relationship with at least one person?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No77,22735.3
1Yes139,12763.7
Missing2,2171%
SEXACTIV - Sexual activity in last year
Col 196

Did you have any sexual activity with a partner in the last year?

ValueDescriptionN%
0No103,68347.4
1Yes103,42847.3
9Don't want to answer9,1634.2
Missing2,2971.1%
SATSEX - How satisfied sexually
Col 197

How satisfied are you with your current sexual activities, either with a partner or alone? (Mark one oval.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Very unsatisfied25,54411.7
2A little unsatisfied29,17013.3
3Somewhat satisfied48,66822.3
4Very satisfied69,77731.9
9Don't want to answer38,44617.6
Missing6,9663.2%
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
1Less often8,0023.7
2Satisfied with current frequency98,67345.1
3More often54,13424.8
9Don't want to answer49,21722.5
Missing8,5453.9%
SEXWORRY - Sexual activity affect healh
Col 199

Are you worried that sexual activities will affect your health?

ValueDescriptionN%
1Not at all worried181,29982.9
2A little worried6,6383
3Somewhat worried3,5291.6
4Very worried1,8290.8
9Don't want to answer19,4898.9
Missing5,7872.6%
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?

ValueDescriptionN%
1Have never had sex3,1491.4
2Sex with a woman or with women5580.3
3Sex with a man or with men200,07591.5
4Sex with both men and women2,1671
9Prefer not to answer8,0603.7
Missing4,5622.1%
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.

ValueDescriptionN%
0Never had sex1,7520.8
1Sex with a women or with women7190.3
2Sex with a man or with men28,58313.1
3Sex with both men and women4480.2
Missing187,06985.6%
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
205,37613,1954124.0410.333
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
216,1592,412152.9760.716
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.)

ValueDescriptionN%
0No130,34959.6
1Yes86,16639.4
Missing2,0560.9%
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. )

ValueDescriptionN%
0No130,34959.6
1Less than once a week19,6469
21-2 times a week32,38614.8
33-4 times a week12,1545.6
45 or more times a week21,6939.9
Missing2,3431.1%
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
215,9812,590010082.91230.554
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
214,8483,723010079.02514.535
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
215,0613,510010062.58119.567
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
208,37710,1940133.6472.828
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
214,9653,606010072.91718.128
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
212,7055,8660111.6271.414
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
212,7055,8660333.1983.15
LIVALOR - Living Alone
Col 213

Computed from Form 36/37, questions 10.1-10.7. Indicator of whether the participant lives alone.

ValueDescriptionN%
0No158,48072.5
1Yes58,34426.7
Missing1,7470.8%
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
215,6042,967152.8020.613
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
212,1086,46363023.3063.421
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
216,9331,638010072.67824.2
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
215,7332,838010070.55337.21
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
212,9785,593010078.66221.78
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
211,4247,14700.9590.040.127
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
213,0775,4940206.7824.533
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
216,2142,357010088.59519.153
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
212,8105,7614206.5042.525
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
211,3307,24194536.2037.713
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.

NMissingMinMaxMeanStdDev
197,64020,93102.7650.4430.275