CMS-P-0015A Health Status

Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) (CMS-P-0015A)

Attachment A - R88 HFQ

Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS):(CMS Number CMS-P-0015A)

OMB: 0938-0568

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MCBS Nonsubstantive Change Request Fall 2020 Round 88

Variable Name

MR Screen Name

Question type

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

Question text/description

Code list

Routing

(01) excellent,
(02) very good,
(03) good,
(04) fair, or
(05) poor?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFA2 - COMPHLTH

(01) much better now than one year ago,
(02) somewhat better now than one year ago,
(03) about the same,
(04) somewhat worse now than one year ago, or
(05) much worse now than one year ago?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFA2B - FUTRHLTH

HEALTH STATUS AND FUNCTIONING QUESTIONNAIRE SPECIFICATIONS
CRITERIA
INTTYPE=C001, C002, C003, C004, C005, C006
SPALIVE=1
SEASON=FALL
SPPROXY=SP or PROXY
Other: N/A
PLACEMENT
If INTTYPE in(C001, C002, C003, C004, C005, C006), administer after PVQ.
BOX HFBEG

GENHELTH

HFA1

routing

code one

GO TO HFA1 - GENHELTH

In general, compared to other people [your/(SP's)] age, would you say that [your/his/her] health is . . .

SHOW CARD HF1
COMPHLTH

HFA2

code one

Compared to one year ago, how would you rate [your/(SP's)] health in general now?
Would you say [your/(SP's)] health is . . .

SHOW CARD HF2
FUTRHLTH

HFA2B

code one
In the next 6 months, what do you think will happen to [your/(SP's)] overall health?

Now, I would like to ask you about [your/(SP's)] health.
DISHEAR

DIS1

yes/no
[Are you/Is (SP)] deaf or [do you/does (SP)] have serious difficulty hearing?

DISSEE

DIS2

yes/no

[Are you/Is (SP)] blind or [do you/does (SP)] have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses?

DISDECISION

DIS3

yes/no

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, [do you/does (SP)] have serious difficulty concentrating,
remembering, or making decisions?

DISWALK

DIS4

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

DISBATH

DIS5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] have difficulty dressing or bathing?

DISERRANDS

DIS6

yes/no

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, [do you/does (SP)] have difficulty doing errands alone
such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping?

(01) it will get much better
(02) it will get somewhat better
(03) it will not change
(04) it will get somewhat worse
(05) it will get much worse
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

DIS1 - DISHEAR

DIS2 - DISSEE

DIS3 - DISDECISION

DIS4 - DISWALK

DIS5 - DISBATH

DIS6 - DISERRANDS

HFA3 - HELMTACT

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HELMTACT

HFA3

code one

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

How much of the time during the past month has [your/(SP's)] health limited [your/(SP's)] social activities, like
visiting with friends or close relatives?
Would you say . . .

Next we are going to ask some questions about [your/(SP's)] vision and hearing.
ECHELP

HFB1

yes/no
[Do you/Does (SP)] wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

ECTROUB

HFB2

code one

ECLEGBLI

HFB2A

yes/no

Which statement best describes [your/(SP's)] vision [while wearing glasses or contact lenses]... no trouble
seeing, a little trouble, a lot of trouble, or no usable vision?

[Have you/Has (SP)] been told that [you are/he is/she is] legally blind?
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: Informally, a person is legally blind when, even with corrective lenses, they cannot see
well enough to drive.]

(01) none of the time,
(02) some of the time,
(03) most of the time, or
(04) all of the time?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) SP IS BLIND
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) NO TROUBLE SEEING
(02) A LITTLE TROUBLE SEEING
(03) A LOT OF TROUBLE SEEING
(04) NO USABLE VISION
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFB1-ECHELP

(01) HFB2 - ECTROUB
(02) HFB2 - ECTROUB
(03) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(-8) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(-9) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(01) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(02) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(03) HFB2A - ECLEGBLI
(04) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(-8) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM
(-9) HFB6 - EDOCEXAM

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFB6 - EDOCEXAM

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) HFB7A - EDOCTYPE
(02) BOX HFC
(-8) BOX HFB1
(-9) BOX HFB1

(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
(06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(996) BOX HFB1
(01) - (12) HFB7A - EDOCTYPE
(-8) BOX HFB1
(-9) BOX HFB1

(01) OPTOMETRIST
(02) OPHTHALMOLOGIST
(91) OTHER DOCTOR SPECIALTY
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) H7B7B - EDOCDLAT
(02) H7B7B - EDOCDLAT
(91) HFB7 - EDOCTYOS
(-8) BOX HFB1
(-9) BOX HFB1

[Have you/Has (SP)] had an eye examination by an eye doctor since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR)?
EDOCEXAM

HFB6

yes/no

INCLUDE OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND OPTOMETRISTS.
[IF NEEDED: Please include any eye exams that took place during a visit that you may have already told me
about.]

BOX HFC

EDOCLAST

HFB7

routing

code one

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [SAMPLE.PERSON.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFB7-EDOCLAST.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFB1.

How long has it been since [your/(SP's)] last eye examination by an eye doctor ?

I have a couple of questions about [your/(SP’s)] last eye examination.

EDOCTYPE

HFB7A

code one

Was the eye examination given by an optometrist, ophthalmologist or some other type of doctor or eye care
professional?
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: An optometrist is a doctor of optometry (O.D.) who diagnoses and treats visual health
problems. An ophthalmologist is a doctor of medicine (M.D.) who specializes in surgery and diseases of the eye.]

EDOCTYOS

HFB7A

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

H7B7B - EDOCDLAT

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Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

Again, thinking about [your/(SP’s)] last eye examination, were dilating drops used in [your/(SP)’s] eyes?
EDOCDLAT

HFB7B

yes/no

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: Dilating drops are used to enlarge the pupil for eye examinations. The drops often
make your eyes more sensitive to bright light and may cause temporary blurry vision.]

I am going to read a list of eye conditions. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] ever been told by a doctor or
other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of these conditions.
ECATARAC

HFB7C

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had…

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFB7C - ECATARAC

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFB7C - EGLAUCOM

Cataracts?

EGLAUCOM

HFB7C

yes/no

Glaucoma?

ERETINOP

HFB7C

yes/no

Diabetic retinopathy?

EMACULAR

HFB7C

yes/no

Macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD?

BOX HFB1A

routing

IF ECATARAC=02/NO, GO TO BOX HFB1. ELSE GO TO HFB10 - ECCATOP.

HFB10

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had an operation for cataracts?

BOX HFB1

routing

IF HFB7C - ERETINOP = 1/Yes OR HFB7C - EMACULAR = 1/Yes, GO TO HFB11 - ELASRSUR.
ELSE GO TO HFC1 - HCHELP.

ECCATOP

Laser surgery to the back of the eye, or retina, is a commonly used treatment for diabetic retinopathy and
macular degeneration.
ELASRSUR

HFB11

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had laser surgery to the back of either eye for one of these conditions?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFB7C - ERETINOP

HFB7C - EMACULAR

BOX HFB1A

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

BOX HFB1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFC1 - HCHELP

(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) SP IS DEAF
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) NO TROUBLE HEARING
(02) A LITTLE TROUBLE HEARING
(03) A LOT OF TROUBLE HEARING
(04) DEAF
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) HFC2 - HCTROUB
(02) HFC2 - HCTROUB
(03) HFC3 - HCKNOWMC
(-8) HFD1A - FOODTRBL
(-9) HFD1A - FOODTRBL
(01) HFD1A - FOODTRBL
(02) HFC3 - HCKNOWMC
(03) HFC3 - HCKNOWMC
(04) HFC3 - HCKNOWMC
(-8) HFD1A - FOODTRBL
(-9) HFD1A - FOODTRBL

(01) NO TROUBLE
(02) A LITTLE TROUBLE
(03) A LOT OF TROUBLE
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFC4 - HCCOMDOC

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: This does not include "Lasik" surgery to the front of the eye used to correct vision.]

HCHELP

HFC1

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use a hearing aid?

HCTROUB

HFC2

code one

Which statement best describes [your/(SP's)] hearing [with a hearing aid]: no trouble hearing, a little trouble, a
lot of trouble, or deaf?

code one

How much trouble [do you/does (SP)] have finding out things [you need/he needs/she needs] to know about
Medicare because [of (your/his/her) difficulty hearing/(you are/he is/she is) deaf]? Would you say [you
have/she has/he has] no trouble, a little trouble, or a lot of trouble?

HCKNOWMC

HFC3

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HCCOMDOC

HFC4

code one

FOODTRBL

HFD1A

code one

HEIGHTFT

HFE1

numeric

HEIGHTIN

HFE1

numeric

WEIGHT

HFE1

numeric

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

(01) NO TROUBLE
(02) A LITTLE TROUBLE
(03) A LOT OF TROUBLE
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) NO TROUBLE
(02) A LITTLE TROUBLE
How much trouble [do you/does (SP)] have eating solid foods because of problems with [your/his/her] mouth or
(03) A LOT OF TROUBLE
teeth? Would you say [you have/she has/he has] no trouble, a little trouble, or a lot of trouble?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) continuous answer
How tall [are you/is (SP)]?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) continuous answer
How tall [are you/is (SP)]?
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
How much trouble [do you/does (SP)] have communicating with [your/his/her] doctor or other health
professional because [of (your/his/her) difficulty hearing/(you are/he is/she is) deaf]? Would you say [you
have/she has/he has] no trouble, a little trouble, or a lot of trouble?

How much [do you/does (SP)] weigh?
[WEIGHT SHOULD BE RECORDED IN POUNDS]

DIFINTRO

HFHINTRO

no entry

Now, I'm going to ask about how difficult it is, on average, for [you/(SP)] to do certain kinds of activities. Please
tell me for each activity whether [you have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of
difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it.

SHOW CARD HF3
DIFSTOOP

HFH1

code 1

How much difficulty, if any, [do you/does (SP)] have stooping, crouching, or kneeling? Would you say [you
have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it?
SHOW CARD HF3

DIFLIFT

HFH2

code 1

How much difficulty, if any, [do you/does (SP)] have lifting or carrying objects as heavy as 10 pounds, like a
heavy bag of groceries?
[PROBE IF NECESSARY: Would you say [you have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a
lot of difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it?]
SHOW CARD HF3

DIFREACH

HFH3

code 1

What about reaching or extending arms above shoulder level?
[PROBE IF NECESSARY: Would you say [you have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a
lot of difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it?]
SHOW CARD HF3

DIFWRITE

HFH4

code 1

How much difficulty, if any, [do you/does (SP)] have either writing or handling and grasping small objects?
[PROBE IF NECESSARY: Would you say [you have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a
lot of difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it?]
SHOW CARD HF3

DIFWALK

HFH5

code 1

What about walking a quarter of a mile - that is, about 2 or 3 blocks?
[PROBE IF NECESSARY: Would you say [you have/(SP) has] no difficulty at all, a little difficulty, some difficulty, a
lot of difficulty, or [is/are] not able to do it?]

PHYSACTINTRO

HFH10INT

no entry

We are interested in two types of physical activity - vigorous and moderate. Vigorous activities cause large
increases in breathing or heart rate. Moderate activities cause small increases in breathing or heart rate. First I
will ask about the vigorous activities that [you do/(SP) does].

HFD1A - FOODTRBL

HFE1 - HEIGHTFT

HFE1 - HEIGHTIN

HFE1 - WEIGHT

(01) continuous answer
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFHINTRO - DIFINTRO

(01) CONTINUE
(-7) Empty

HFH1 - DIFSTOOP

(01) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(02) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(03) SOME DIFFICULTY
(04) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(05) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(02) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(03) SOME DIFFICULTY
(04) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(05) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(02) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(03) SOME DIFFICULTY
(04) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(05) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(02) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(03) SOME DIFFICULTY
(04) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(05) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) NO DIFFICULTY AT ALL
(02) A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
(03) SOME DIFFICULTY
(04) A LOT OF DIFFICULTY
(05) NOT ABLE TO DO IT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) CONTINUE
(-7) Empty

HFH2 - DIFLIFT

HFH3 - DIFREACH

HFH4 - DIFWRITE

HFH5 - DIFWALK

HFH10INT - PHYSACTINTRO

HFH10 - VIGUNIT

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VIGUNIT

HFH10

quantity unit

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

(01) NUMBER OF MINUTES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY
(03) NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
(04) NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH
(96) NONE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFH10 - VIGNUM
(02) HFH10 - VIGNUM
(03) HFH10 - VIGNUM
(04) HFH10 - VIGNUM
(96) HFH11 - MODUNIT
(-8) HFH11 - MODUNIT
(-9) HFH11 - MODUNIT

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFH11 - MODUNIT

(01) NUMBER OF MINUTES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY
(03) NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
(04) NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH
(96) NONE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFH11 - MODNUM
(02) HFH11 - MODNUM
(03) HFH11 - MODNUM
(04) HFH11 - MODNUM
(96) HFH12 - MUSUNIT
(-8) HFH12 - MUSUNIT
(-9) HFH12 - MUSUNIT

(01) continous answer

(01) HFH12 - MUSUNIT

IF TIME REPORTED IN BOTH MINUTES AND HOURS, ROUND TO NEAREST HOUR.

(01) NUMBER OF MINUTES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY
(03) NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
(04) NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH
(96) NONE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFH12 - MUSNUM
(02) HFH12 - MUSNUM
(03) HFH12 - MUSNUM
(04) HFH12 - MUSNUM
(96) HFJINTRO - MEDCONDINTRO
(-8) HFJINTRO - MEDCONDINTRO
(-9) HFJINTRO - MEDCONDINTRO

In a typical week, how much time [you/(SP)] spend doing exercises to increase [your/(SP)'s] muscle strength or
flexibility, such as lifting weights, push-ups, sit-ups, stretching, or yoga?

(01) Continunous answer

HFJINTRO - MEDCONDINTRO

(01) CONTINUE
(-7) Empty

BOX HFJ1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ2 - OCHBP

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ2
(02) HFJ4 - OCMYOCAR
(-8) HFJ4 - OCMYOCAR
(-9) HFJ4 - OCMYOCAR

In a typical week, how much time [do you/does (SP)] spend doing vigorous activities, such as team sports,
running, aerobics, heavy house or yard work, or anything else that causes large increases in breathing or heart
rate?
IF TIME REPORTED IN BOTH MINUTES AND HOURS, ROUND TO NEAREST HOUR.

VIGNUM

HFH10

quantity unit

In a typical week, how much time [do you/does (SP)] spend doing vigorous activities, such as team sports,
running, aerobics, heavy house or yard work, or anything else that causes large increases in breathing or heart
rate?
IF TIME REPORTED IN BOTH MINUTES AND HOURS, ROUND TO NEAREST HOUR.

MODUNIT

HFH11

quantity unit

In a typical week, how much time [do you/does (SP)] spend doing moderate activities, such as brisk walking,
bicycling, gardening, golf, swimming, or vacuuming?
IF TIME REPORTED IN BOTH MINUTES AND HOURS, ROUND TO NEAREST HOUR.

MODNUM

HFH11

numeric

In a typical week, how much time [do you/does (SP)] spend doing moderate activities, such as brisk walking,
bicycling, gardening, golf, swimming, or vacuuming?

Now I’m going to ask you about activities [you/(SP)] may do to increase [your/(SP)'s] muscle strength or
flexibility.
MUSUNIT

MUSNUM

HFH12

HFH12

quantity unit

numeric

In a typical week, how much time [you/(SP)] spend doing exercises to increase [your/(SP)'s] muscle strength or
flexibility, such as lifting weights, push-ups, sit-ups, stretching, or yoga?

IF TIME REPORTED IN BOTH MINUTES AND HOURS, ROUND TO NEAREST HOUR.
Next, I'm going to read a list of medical conditions. [Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) ha s/Has] a doctor or other
health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had any of these conditions?
MEDCONDINTRO

HFJINTRO

no entry
[INTERVIEWER: IF THE SP IS CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION TO CONTROL A CONDITION, THE RESPONSE
RECORDED SHOULD BE "YES" TO INDICATE THAT THE SP HAS THE CONDITION.]

OCARTERY

BOX HFJ1

routing

HFJ1

yes/no

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCARTERY=1), GO TO HFJ2 - OCHBP.
ELSE GO TO HFJ1 - OCARTERY.
[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...
hardening of the arteries or arteriosclerosis?
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] [still has/still have/had/has/have...]

OCHBP

HFJ2

yes/no

hypertension, sometimes called high blood pressure?
[INTERVIEWER: IF THE RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION TO CONTROL A CONDITION, THE
RESPONSE RECORDED SHOULD BE "YES" TO INDICATE THAT THE R HAS THE CONDITION.]

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BOX HFJ2

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ3 - YRHBP.
ELSE GO TO HFJ4 - OCMYOCAR.
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] still had
(01) YES
hypertension or high blood pressure?
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[INTERVIEWER: IF THE RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION TO CONTROL A CONDITION, THE
(-9) Refused
RESPONSE RECORDED SHOULD BE "YES" TO INDICATE THAT THE R HAS THE CONDITION.]

YRHBP

HFJ3

yes/no

OCMYOCAR

HFJ4

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
a myocardial infarction or heart attack?

BOX HFJ3

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ5 - YRMYOCAR.
ELSE GO TO HFJ6 - OCCHD.

YRMYOCAR

HFJ5

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had a
myocardial infarction or heart attack?

OCCHD

HFJ6

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
[a new episode of] angina pectoris or coronary heart disease?

BOX HFJ4

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ7 - YRCHD.
ELSE GO TO HFJ8 - OCCFAIL.

YRCHD

HFJ7

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had an
episode of angina pectoris or coronary heart disease?

OCCFAIL

HFJ8

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [e ver] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
[a new episode of] congestive heart failure?

YRCFAIL

HFJ4 - OCMYOCAR

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ3
(02) HFJ6 - OCCHD
(-8) HFJ6 - OCCHD
(-9) HFJ6 - OCCHD

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ6 - OCCHD

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ4
(02) HFJ8 - OCCFAIL
(-8) HFJ8 - OCCFAIL
(-9) HFJ8 - OCCFAIL

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ8 - OCCFAIL

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ5
(02) HFJ14 - OCHRTCND
(-8) HFJ14 - OCHRTCND
(-9) HFJ14 - OCHRTCND

BOX HFJ5

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ9 - YRCFAIL.
ELSE GO TO HFJ14 - OCHRTCND .

HFJ9

yes/no

(01) YES
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had an (02) NO
episode of congestive heart failure?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ14 - OCHRTCND

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
[a new episode of] any other heart condition?
OCHRTCND

HFJ14

yes/no
[NOTE TO FI: This includes problems with the valves of the heart, such as aortic stenosis, and problems with the
rhythm of the heartbeat, such as atrial fibrillation.]

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ8
(02) HFJ16 - OCSTROKE
(-8) HFJ16 - OCSTROKE
(-9) HFJ16 - OCSTROKE

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ16 - OCSTROKE

[DO NOT RECORD THE NAME OF THE CONDITION AT THIS QUESTION.]

BOX HFJ8

routing

HFJ15

yes/no

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ15 - YRHRTCND.
ELSE GO TO HFJ16 - OCSTROKE.
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had an
episode of any other heart condition?

YRHRTCND

[NOTE TO FI: This includes problems with the valves of the heart, such as aortic stenosis, and problems with the
rhythm of the heartbeat, such as atrial fibrillation.]

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[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
OCSTROKE

HFJ16

yes/no

a stroke, a brain hemorrhage, or a cerebrovascular accident?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ9
(02) HFJ17A - OCCHOLES
(-8) HFJ17A - OCCHOLES
(-9) HFJ17A - OCCHOLES

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ17A - OCCHOLES

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFJ17B - YRCHOLES
(2) BOX HFJ29
(-8) BOX HFJ29
(-9) BOX HFJ29

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ29

[NOTE: This includes transient ischemic attack (TIA) which is sometimes referred to as a ministroke.]

YRSTROKE

BOX HFJ9

routing

HFJ17

yes/no

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ17 - YRSTROKE.
ELSE GO TO HFJ17A - OCCHOLES.

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had a
stroke, a brain hemorrhage, or a cerebrovascular accident?
[NOTE: This includes transient ischemic attack (TIA) which is sometimes referred to as a ministroke.]

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had high cholesterol?
OCCHOLES

HFJ17A

yes/no

[INTERVIEWER: IF THE RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION TO CONTROL A CONDITION, THE
RESPONSE RECORDED SHOULD BE "YES" TO INDICATE THAT THE R HAS THE CONDITION.]

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had
high cholesterol?
YRCHOLES

HFJ17B

yes/no
[INTERVIEWER: IF THE RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY TAKING MEDICATION TO CONTROL A CONDITION, THE
RESPONSE RECORDED SHOULD BE "YES" TO INDICATE THAT THE R HAS THE CONDITION.]
IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3) GO TO HFJ45-BLOSWGHT.
ELSE IF be P_EVRLWGHT ^= YES THEN GO TO HFJ46-CLOSWGHT.
ELSE GO TO HFJ18 - OCCSKIN.

BOX HFJ29

BLOSWGHT

HFJ45

yes/no

To lower risk for certain diseases, [have you/ has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or health professional to
control weight or lose weight?

CLOSWGHT

HFJ46

yes/no

To lower risk for certain diseases, since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND) [have you/ has (SP)] been told by a
doctor or health professional to control weight or lose weight?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ18 - OCCSKIN

HFJ18 - OCCSKIN

[I've recorded that [you/(SP)] previously reported having had skin cancer.]
OCCSKIN

HFJ18

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ10
(02) HFJ20 - OCCANCER
(-8) HFJ20 - OCCANCER
(-9) HFJ20 - OCCANCER

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ20 - OCCANCER

[a new occurrence of] skin cancer?

YRCSKIN

BOX HFJ10

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ19 - YRCSKIN.
ELSE GO TO HFJ20 - OCCANCER.

HFJ19

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had an
occurrence of skin cancer?

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[I've recorded that [you/(SP)] previously reported having had a tumor, growth, malignancy, or cancer of the
[READ RESPONSES BELOW].]
OCCANCER

HFJ20

yes/no

[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had any [other] kind of cancer, malignancy, or tumor other than skin cancer?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ11
(02) BOX HFJ13
(-8) BOX HFJ13
(-9) BOX HFJ13

INCLUDE BENIGN OR NON-MALIGNANT TUMORS OR GROWTHS.

YRCANCER

BOX HFJ11

routing

HFJ21

yes/no

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFJ21 - YRCANCER.
ELSE GO TO HFJ22 - OCCCODE.
(01) YES
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had any (02) NO
kind of cancer, malignancy, or tumor other than skin cancer?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) LUNG
(02) COLON (BOWEL)
(03) BREAST
(04) UTERUS
(05) PROSTATE
(06) BLADDER
(07) OVARY
(08) STOMACH
SHOW CARD HF4
(09) CERVIX
(10) BRAIN
[Since the first time a doctor or other health professional told [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had a cancer,
(11) KIDNEY
malignancy, or tumor, on/On] what part or parts of [your/(SP's)] body was the cancer or tumor other than skin (12) THROAT
cancer found?
(16) BLOOD
(17) BONE
[PROBE: Any other part?]
(18) ESOPHAGUS
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
(19) GALL BLADDER
(20) LARYNX (WINDPIPE)
(21) LEUKOCYTES (LEUKEMIA)
(22) LIVER
(23) LYMPH NODES (LYMPHOMA)
(24) MOUTH/TONGUE/LIP
(25) PANCREAS
(26) RECTUM
(27) SOFT TISSUE/FAT
(28) TESTIS
(29) THYROID
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ13
(02) BOX HFJ13
(03) BOX HFJ13
(04) BOX HFJ13
(05) BOX HFJ13
(06) BOX HFJ13
(07) BOX HFJ13
(08) BOX HFJ13
(09) BOX HFJ13
(10) BOX HFJ13
(11) BOX HFJ13
(12) BOX HFJ13
(16) BOX HFJ13
(17) BOX HFJ13
(18) BOX HFJ13
(19) BOX HFJ13
(20) BOX HFJ13
(21) BOX HFJ13
(22) BOX HFJ13
(23) BOX HFJ13
(24) BOX HFJ13
(25) BOX HFJ13
(26) BOX HFJ13
(27) BOX HFJ13
(28) BOX HFJ13
(29) BOX HFJ13
(91) HFJ22 - OCCOS
(-8) BOX HFJ13
(-9) BOX HFJ13

(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFJ13

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ15
(02) BOX HFJ16
(-8) BOX HFJ16
(-9) BOX HFJ16

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ14

OCCCODE

HFJ22

code all

OCCOS

HFJ22

verbatim text

Specify the part of parts of your body where the cancer or tumor was found.

BOX HFJ13

routing

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCARTHRH=1), GO TO BOX HFJ13B.
ELSE GO TO HFJ24 - OCARTHRH.

HFJ24

yes/no

OCARTHRH

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
rheumatoid arthritis?

OCOSARTH

BOX HFJ13B

routing

HFJ24B

yes/no

HFJ22 - OCCCODE

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING OSTEOARTHRITIS IN A PREVIOUS ROUND (sample_person.P_OCOSARTH=1),
GO TO BOX HFJ14.
ELSE GO TO HFJ24B-OCOSARTH.
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
osteoarthritis?

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BOX HFJ14

routing

HFJ25

yes/no

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING ARTHRITIS OTHER THAN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
[sample_person.P_OCARTH=1], GO TO BOX HFJ16.
ELSE GO TO HFJ25 - OCARTH.
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
(you/he/she) had...]
arthritis, other than rheumatoid or osteoarthritis?

YRARTHRD

BOX HFJ15

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE, GO TO HFJ26 - YRARTHRD.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ16A.

HFJ26

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had
arthritis, other than rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, in any part of [your/his/her] body?

BOX HFJ16

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ28 - OCMENTAL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ16A.

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ15
(02) BOX HFJ16
(-8) BOX HFJ16
(-9) BOX HFJ16

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ16

[Has a doctor or other health professional ever told [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had...]
OCMENTAL

OCALZMER

HFJ28

yes/no

BOX HFJ16A

routing

HFJ29A

yes/no

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY:] This is also known as intellectual development disorder or a general learning disability. (-9) Refused
It was formerly known as mental retardation.
an intellectual disability?

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCALZMER=1), GO TO BOX HFJ16B.
ELSE GO TO HFJ29A - OCALZMER.
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
Alzheimer's disease?

OCDEMENT

BOX HFJ16B

routing

HFJ29B

yes/no

BOX HFJ16A

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ16B
(02) BOX HFJ16B
(-8) BOX HFJ16B
(-9) BOX HFJ16B

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ30

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING DEMENTIA IN A PREVIOUS ROUND (sample_person.P_OCDEMENT=1), GO TO
BOX HFJ30
ELSE GO TO HFJ29B - OCDEMENT.
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
any type of dementia other than Alzheimer's disease?

BOX HFJ30

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3) GO TO HFJ47-BASKDEPRS.
ELSE IF P_EVRDPRSS ^= YES THEN GO TO HFJ48-CASKDEPRS.
ELSE GO TO HFJ30AA - OCDEPRSS.

BASKDEPRS

HFJ47

yes/no

(01) YES
Has a doctor or other health professional ever asked [you/(SP)] if there was a period of time when [you/he/she] (02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
felt sad, empty, or depressed?
(-9) Refused

HFJ30AA - OCDEPRSS

CASKDEPRS

HFJ48

yes/no

(01) YES
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), has a doctor or other health professional asked [you/(SP)] if there was (02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
a period of time when [you/he/she] felt sad, empty, or depressed?
(-9) Refused

HFJ30AA - OCDEPRSS

OCDEPRSS

HFJ30AA

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
depression?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ17A
(02) HFJ30A - OCPSYCHO
(-8) HFJ30A - OCPSYCHO
(-9) HFJ30A - OCPSYCHO

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BOX HFJ17A

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ30BB - YRDEPRSS.
ELSE GO TO HFJ30A - OCPSYCHO.

HFJ30BB

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had
depression?

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
OCPSYCHO

HFJ30A

yes/no

a mental or psychiatric disorder other than depression?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ30A - OCPSYCHO

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ17B
(02) BOX HFJ19
(-8) BOX HFJ19
(-9) BOX HFJ19

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ19

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ33 - OCBRKHIP

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ20
(02) BOX HFJ21
(-8) BOX HFJ21
(-9) BOX HFJ21

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ21

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ22

[INCLUDE ALCOHOLISM AS A MENTAL OR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER.]

YRPSYCHO

BOX HFJ17B

routing

HFJ31A

yes/no

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ31A - YRPSYCHO.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ19.

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had a
mental or psychiatric disorder other than depression?
[INCLUDE ALCOHOLISM AS A MENTAL OR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER.]

OCOSTEOP

BOX HFJ19

routing

HFJ32

yes/no

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING OSTEOPOROSIS IN A PREVIOUS ROUND (sample_person.P_OCOSTEOP=1),
GO TO HFJ33 - OCBRKHIP.
ELSE GO TO HFJ32 - OCOSTEOP.
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
osteoporosis, sometimes called fragile or soft bones?

OCBRKHIP

HFJ33

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]]
a broken hip?

YRBRKHIP

OCPARKIN

BOX HFJ20

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ34 - YRBRKHIP.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ21.

HFJ34

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had a
broken hip?

BOX HFJ21

routing

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING PARKINSON’S DISEASE IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCPARKIN=1), GO TO BOX HFJ22.
ELSE GO TO HFJ35 - OCPARKIN.

HFJ35

yes/no

[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
Parkinson's disease?

BOX HFJ22

routing

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING EMPHYSEMA, ASTHMA OR COPD IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCEMPHYS=1), GO TO HFJ37 - OCPPARAL.
ELSE GO TO HFJ36 - OCEMPHYS.

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[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
OCEMPHYS

HFJ36

yes/no

emphysema, asthma, or COPD?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFJ37 - OCPPARAL

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ23
(02) BOX HFJ24
(-8) BOX HFJ24
(-9) BOX HFJ24

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ24

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ25

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFJ26
(02) BOX HFCA
(-8) BOX HFCA
(-9) BOX HFCA

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCA

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFJ41B - OCDTYPE
(02) BOX HFJ27
(-8) BOX HFJ27
(-9) BOX HFJ27

COPD=CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

OCPPARAL

HFJ37

yes/no

IF SP IS OBVIOUSLY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY PARALYZED, SELECT "YES" AND DO NOT ASK. OTHERWISE, ASK:
[[Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had...]
complete or partial paralysis?

YRPPARAL

BOX HFJ23

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3, GO TO HFJ38 - YRPPARAL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ24.

HFJ38

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had
complete or partial paralysis?

BOX HFJ24

routing

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED AN ABSENCE OR LOSS OF ARM OR LEG IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(sample_person.P_OCAMPUTE=1), GO TO BOX HFJ25.
ELSE GO TO HFJ39 - OCAMPUTE.

HFJ39

yes/no

IF SP IS OBVIOUSLY MISSING ONE OR MORE LIMBS, SELECT "YES" AND DO NOT ASK. OTHERWISE, ASK:
OCAMPUTE

What about absence or loss of an arm or a leg?

HAVEPROS

BOX HFJ25

routing

HFJ40

yes/no

IF SP IS FEMALE (ROSTSEX=2 or (roster.ROSTSEX=2 where ROSTNUM=1)), GO TO BOX HFCA.
ELSE GO TO HFJ40 - HAVEPROS.

[[Before (you/[SP]) had prostate surgery, did a doctor or other health professional ever tell/Since (LAST HF
MONTH YEAR), has/Has] a doctor or other health professional [ever] told [you/(SP)] that [you/he] had...]
an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

YRPROST

BOX HFJ26

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ41 - YRPROST.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFCA.

HFJ41

yes/no

Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), did a doctor or other health professional tell [you/(SP)] that [you/he] had an
enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

BOX HFCA

routing

IF P_OCBETES=YES, GO TO BOX HFCB.
ELSE IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFJ41A-OCBETES.
ELSE GO TO YRBETES-YRBETES.
Has a doctor or other health professional ever told [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] had any type of diabetes,
including:

OCBETES

HFJ41A

yes/no
sugar diabetes, high blood sugar, [borderline diabetes, pre-diabetes, or pregnancy-related diabetes/borderline
diabetes, or pre-diabetes]?

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Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], has a doctor or other health professional told [you/(SP)] that
[you/he/she] had any type of diabetes, including:
YRBETES

YRBETES

yes/no
sugar diabetes, high blood sugar, [borderline diabetes, pre-diabetes, or pregnancy-related diabetes/borderline
diabetes, or pre-diabetes]?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFJ41B - OCDTYPE
(02) BOX HFJ27
(-8) BOX HFJ27
(-9) BOX HFJ27

(01) TYPE 1
(02) TYPE 2
(03) BORDERLINE
(04) PRE-DIABETES
(05) GESTATIONAL (PREGNANCY-RELATED)
(91) SOME OTHER TYPE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFCB
(02) BOX HFCB
(03) BOX HFCB
(04) BOX HFCB
(05) BOX HFCB
(91) HFJ41B - OCDTYPOS
(-8) BOX HFCB
(-9) BOX HFCB

(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFCB

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFJ27

SHOW CARD HF5
Looking at this card, please tell me which type of diabetes the doctor or other health professional said that [you
have/(SP) has].
OCDTYPE

HFJ41B

code 1

[IF THE RESPONDENT REPORTS MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF DIABETES, PROBE FOR THE MOST RECENT TYPE OF
DIABETES THE DOCTOR TOLD THE RESPONDENT HE/SHE HAS.]
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: “Type 1” was formerly called “insulin dependent” or “juvenile-onset” diabetes. This
type of diabetes usually develops during childhood or adolescence; but, it also can develop in adults.
“Type 2” was formerly called “non-insulin dependent” or “adult-onset” diabetes. Until recently, this type of
diabetes was found only in adults; but, now it is also occurring in children.]

SOME OTHER TYPE (SPECIFY)
OCDTYPOS

OCDVISIT

HFJ41B

verbatim text

BOX HFCB

routing

IF (P_OCBETES ^= YES AND (OCBETES = YES or YRBETES = YES)) OR (P_OCBETES = YES AND P_OCDVISIT ^= YES),
GO TO HFJ41C-OCDVISIT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFJ27.

HFJ41C

yes/no

[Were you/Was (SP)] told on two or more different visits that [you/he/she] had diabetes?

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE AND SP'S AGE AT TIME OF CURRENT MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY WAS UNDER
65 (sample_person.INTTYPE=3 and AGECALC<65 and greater than 0) THEN
IF SP REPORTED “YES” TO AT LEAST ONE HFJ CONDITION, GO TO HFJ42 - EMCOND.
ELSE IF SP REPORTED “NO” TO ALL HFJ CONDITIONS , GO TO HFJ43 - EMCAUSEVB.
ELSE IF SP IS NOT IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE OR SP'S AGE AT TIME OF CURRENT MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY WAS
NOT UNDER 65 THEN GO TO HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO.

BOX HFJ27

[IF THE RESPONDENT REPORTS MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF DIABETES, PROBE FOR THE MOST RECENT TYPE OF
DIABETES THE DOCTOR TOLD THE RESPONDENT HE/SHE HAS.]

You told me that [you have/(SP) has] had [READ CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW]. [Was this/Were any of these] the
original cause of [your/(SP's)] becoming eligible for Medicare?
EMCOND

HFJ42

yes/no

EMCAUSEVB

HFJ43

verbatim text

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[NOTE THAT CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED WITH THE EXACT CONDITION NAME THAT WAS USED EARLIER (-9) Refused
IN THE INTERVIEW (E.G., HYPERTENSION CAN ALSO BE CALLED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AT DIFFERENT
QUESTIONS).]
[LIST ALL CONDITIONS WHERE "YES" ANSWER RECORDED AT HFJ1 THROUGH HFJ41C]

What was the original cause of [your/(SP's)] becoming eligible for Medicare?
RECORD VERBATIM.

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX HFJ28
(02) HFJ43 - EMCAUSEVB
(-8) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(-9) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO

HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO

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BOX HFJ28

routing

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF SP RESPONDED “YES” TO ONLY ONE HFJ CONDITION, GO TO HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO.
ELSE GO TO HFJ44 - EMCODE.

EMCODE

HFJ44

code all

Which of these conditions was the cause of [your/(SP's)] becoming eligible for Medicare?
[PROBE: Any other condition?]
CHECK UP TO 8 CONDITIONS.

(01) ARTERIES HARDENING
(02) HYPERTENSION
(03) HEART ATTACK
(04) HEART DISEASE
(05) CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
(06) HEART VALVE PROBLEM
(07) HEART RHYTHM PROBLEM
(08) OTHER HEART PROBLEM
(09) STROKE OR HEMORRHAGE
(10) SKIN CANCER
(11) CANCER/TUMOR
(12) RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
(26) OSTEOARTHRITIS
(13) OTHER ARTHRITIS
(14) INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
(15) ALZHEIMER'S
(16) DEMENTIA
(17) DEPRESSION
(18) MENTAL DISORDER
(19) OSTEOPOROSIS
(20) BROKEN HIP
(21) PARKINSON'S
(22) EMPHYSEMA/ASTHMA/COPD
(23) PARALYSIS
(24) LOSS OF LIMB
(25) DIABETES
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

EMOS

HFJ44

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(02) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(03) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(04) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(05) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(06) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(07) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(08) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(09) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(10) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(11) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(12) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(26) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(13)HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(14) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(15) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(16) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(17) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(18) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(19) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(20) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(21) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(22) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(23) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(24) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(25) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(91) HFJ44 - EMOS
(-8) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO
(-9) HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO

HFPINTRO - HLTHCAREINTRO

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HFPINTRO

no entry

Now I want to ask you about some things that [you/(SP)] may be doing to maintain [your/his/her] health, either
by getting tested for health problems or by taking care of conditions that [you have/she has/he has].

BOX HFP1A

routing

IF (P_OCBETES ^= 1/YES) AND (HFJ41A – OCBETES = 1/Yes or YRBETES - YRBETES = 1/YES) AND (HFJ41B OCDTYPE ^= 5/GESTATIONAL), GO TO HFP1 - DIAAGE.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFC2.

HFP1

numeric

I recorded that [you were/(SP) was] told by a doctor or other health professional that [you have/she has/he has] (01) [Continuous answer.]
[Type 1 diabetes/Type 2 diabetes/borderline diabetes/pre-diabetes/diabetes].
(-7) Empty
(-8) Don't Know
How old [were you/was (SP)] when [you were/he was/she was] first told that [you/he/she] had diabetes?
(-9) Refused

BOX HFP2

routing

IF THE SP IS FEMALE (ROSTSEX=2) AND (HFP1 – DIAAGE is >= 12 and is <= 45) OR (HFP1 – DIAAGE = DK OR RF),
GO TO HFP2 - DIAPRGNT.
ELSE GO TO HFP4 - DIAINSUL.

DIAPRGNT

HFP2

yes/no

Did [you/(SP)] have diabetes only during a pregnancy?

DIAINSUL

HFP4

list

HLTHCAREINTRO

DIAAGE

DIAMEDS

DIATEST

DIASORES

DIAPRESS

DIAASPRN

HFP4

HFP4

HFP4

HFP4

HFP4

list

list

list

list

list

Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
take insulin?
Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
take prescription diabetes pills or oral diabetes medicine?
Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?
Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
check for sores or irritations on [your/his/her] feet?
Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
measure [your/his/her] blood pressure at home?
Please tell me whether [you use/(SP) uses] any of the following ways to manage [your/his/her] diabetes. [Do
you/Does (SP)]…
take aspirin regularly for [your/his/her] diabetes?

BOX HFP3

routing

(01) CONTINUE
(-7) Empty

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFP1A

BOX HFP2

(01) BOX HFC2
(02) HFP4 - DIAINSUL
(-8) BOX HFC2
(-9) BOX HFC2
HFP4 - DIAMEDS

HFP4 - DIATEST

HFP4 - DIASORES

HFP4 - DIAPRESS

HFP4 - DIAASPRN

BOX HFP3

IF HFP4 - DIAINSUL = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP5 - INSUTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 - DIAMEDS = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP6 - MEDSTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 - DIATEST = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP7 - TESTTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 - DIASORES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP8 - SORECHEK.
ELSE GO TO HFP10 - DIATENYR.

INSUTAKE

HFP5

quantity unit

How often [do you/does (SP)] take insulin?

INSUDAY
INSUWEEK

HFP5
HFP5

quantity unit
quantity unit

How often [do you/does (SP)] take insulin?
How often [do you/does (SP)] take insulin?

(01) NUMBER OF TIMES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF TIMES PER WEEK
(03) USE INSULIN PUMP
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) HFP5 - INSUDAY
(02) HFP5 - INSUWEEK
(03) BOX HFP4
(-8) BOX HFP4
(-9) BOX HFP4
BOX HFP4
BOX HFP4

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BOX HFP4

routing

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF HFP4 – DIAMEDS = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP6 - MEDSTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 - DIATEST = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP7 - TESTTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 - DIASORES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP8 - SORECHEK.
ELSE GO TO HFP10 - DIATENYR.

MEDSTAKE

HFP6

quantity unit

How often [do you/does (SP)] take prescription diabetes pills or oral diabetes medicine?

(01) NUMBER OF TIMES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF TIMES PER WEEK
(03) NUMBER OF TIMES PER MONTH
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

MEDDAY
MEDWEEK
MEDMONTH

HFP6
HFP6
HFP6

quantity unit
quantity unit
quantity unit

How often [do you/does (SP)] take prescription diabetes pills or oral diabetes medicine?
How often [do you/does (SP)] take prescription diabetes pills or oral diabetes medicine?
How often [do you/does (SP)] take prescription diabetes pills or oral diabetes medicine?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFP5

routing

IF HFP4 – DIATEST = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP7 - TESTTAKE.
ELSE IF HFP4 – DIASORES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP8 - SORECHEK.
ELSE GO TO HFP10 - DIATENYR.
(01) NUMBER OF TIMES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF TIMES PER WEEK
(03) NUMBER OF TIMES PER MONTH
[PROBE: Include times when it is tested by a family member or friend, but do not include times when it is tested (04) NUMBER OF TIMES PER YEAR
by a health professional.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
How often [do you/does (SP)] test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?
How often [do you/does (SP)] test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?

TESTTAKE

HFP7

quantity unit

TESTDAY

HFP7

quantity unit

TESTWEEK

HFP7

quantity unit

TESTMNTH

HFP7

quantity unit

TESTYEAR

HFP7

quantity unit

BOX HFP6

routing

[PROBE: Include times when it is tested by a family member or friend, but do not include times when it is tested
by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?
[PROBE: Include times when it is tested by a family member or friend, but do not include times when it is tested
by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?
[PROBE: Include times when it is tested by a family member or friend, but do not include times when it is tested
by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] test [your/his/her] blood for sugar or glucose?
[PROBE: Include times when it is tested by a family member or friend, but do not include times when it is tested
by a health professional.]
IF HFP4 – DIASORES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFP8 - SORECHEK.
ELSE GO TO HFP10 - DIATENYR.

HFP8

quantity unit

SOREDAY

HFP8

quantity unit

SOREWEEK

HFP8

quantity unit

SOREMNTH

HFP8

quantity unit

SOREYEAR

HFP8

quantity unit

[PROBE: Include times when they are checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when they
are checked by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] check [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?
[PROBE: Include times when they are checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when they
are checked by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] check [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?
[PROBE: Include times when they are checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when they
are checked by a health professional.]

(01) HFP7 - TESTDAY
(02) HFP7 - TESTWEEK
(03) HFP7 - TESTMNTH
(04) HFP7 - TESTYEAR
(-8) BOX HFP6
(-9) BOX HFP6
BOX HFP6

(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFP6

(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFP6

(01) [Continuous answer.]

BOX HFP6

(01) NUMBER OF TIMES PER DAY
(02) NUMBER OF TIMES PER WEEK
(03) NUMBER OF TIMES PER MONTH
[PROBE: Include times when they are checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when they (04) NUMBER OF TIMES PER YEAR
are checked by a health professional.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
How often [do you/does (SP)] check [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?
[PROBE: Include times when they are checked by a family member or friend, but do not include times when they
are checked by a health professional.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] check [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?

BOX HFP5
BOX HFP5
BOX HFP5

(01) [Continuous answer.]

How often [do you/does (SP)] check [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?

SORECHEK

(01) HFP6 - MEDDAY
(02) HFP6 - MEDWEEK
(03) ) HFP6 - MEDMONTH
(-8) BOX HFP5
(-9) BOX HFP5

(01) HFP8 - SOREDAY
(02) HFP8 - SOREWEEK
(03) HFP8 - SOREMNTH
(04) HFP8 - SOREYEAR
(-8) HFP10 - DIATENYR
(-9) HFP10 - DIATENYR

(01) [Continuous answer.]

HFP10 - DIATENYR

(01) [Continuous answer.]

HFP10 - DIATENYR

(01) [Continuous answer.]

HFP10 - DIATENYR

(01) [Continuous answer.]

HFP10 - DIATENYR

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DIATENYR

HFP10

yes/no

In the past year has a doctor or other health professional examined [your/his/her] feet for sores or irritations?

DIADRSAW

HFP11

numeric

About how many times in the past year [have you/has (SP)] seen a doctor or other health professional for
[your/his/her] diabetes?

DIAHEMOC

HFP13

numeric

A test of hemoglobin "A one C" measures the average level of blood sugar over the past three months. It is
usually done in a doctor's office. About how many times in the past year has a doctor or other health
professional checked [you/(SP)] for hemoglobin "A one C"?
SHOW CARD HF6

DIACTRLD

HFP14

code 1

DIAHYPO

HFP14A1

yes/no

Would you say that [your/(SP)'s] blood sugar is well controlled all of the time, most of the time, some of the
time, a little of the time, or none of the time? By "well controlled" we mean a recent hemoglobin "A one C"
result of 7.5 or less or an average fasting blood test of 140 or less.

In the past year, [have you/has (SP)] experienced hypoglycemia, sometimes called low blood sugar or an insulin
reaction?

Please think about the most serious episode of hypoglycemia that [you have/(SP) has] experienced in the past
year.
DIAHYPTR

HFP14A2

code 1

[Were you/Was (SP)] able to treat [yourself/himself/herself] by taking some form of sugar, did [you/he/she]
require treatment from others, or did [you/he/she] require treatment by a hospital?
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: Treatment by a hospital includes being treated in the emergency room or outpatient
department of a hospital, or being admitted as an inpatient.]

BOX HFCC

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3) , GO TO HFP14A3-DIAFTEVR.
ELSE GO TO HFP14A-DIAFEET.

DIAFTEVR

HFP14A3

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had any problems with [your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes?

DIAFEET

HFP14A

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] currently have any problems with [your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes?

BOX HFCD

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP14B-DIANEURO.
ELSE IF P_DNEURO ^= YES, GO TO YRDNEURO-YRDNEURO.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFCE.
People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] ever been
told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with
[your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.

DIANEURO

HFP14B

list
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had…

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) ALL OF THE TIME
(02) MOST OF THE TIME
(03) SOME OF THE TIME
(04) A LITTLE OF THE TIME
(05) NONE OF THE TIME
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) SELF TREATMENT
(02) TREATMENT FROM OTHERS
(03) HOSPITAL TREATMENT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFP11 - DIADRSAW

HFP13 - DIAHEMOC

HFP14 - DIACTRLD

HFP14A1 - DIAHYPO

(01) HFP14A2 - DIAHYPTR
(02) BOX HFCC
(-8) BOX HFCC
(-9) BOX HFCC

BOX HFCC

(01) HFP14A - DIAFEET
(02) HFP15 - DIAEYPRB
(-8) HFP15 - DIAEYPRB
(-9) HFP15 - DIAEYPRB
BOX HFCD

BOX HFCE

Neuropathy or nerve damage, which may cause pain or numbness in the feet?

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YRDNEURO

YRDNEURO

yes/no

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] been told
by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with [your/his/her]
feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(01) YES
(02) NO
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [have you/Has SP] been told by a doctor or other health professional (-8) Don't Know
that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCE

Neuropathy or nerve damage, which may cause pain or numbness in the feet?

BOX HFCE

DIACIRCF

HFP14B

routing

list

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP14B-DIACIRCF.
ELSE IF P_DCIRCF ^= YES, GO TO YRDCIRCF-YRDCIRCF.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFCF.
[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] ever been
told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with
(01) YES
[your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCF.

Poor circulation or blood flow in the feet?

YRDCIRCF

YRDCIRCF

yes/no

[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] been told
by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with [your/his/her]
feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(01) YES
(02) NO
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [have you/Has SP] been told by a doctor or other health professional (-8) Don't Know
that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCF

Poor circulation or blood flow in the feet?
BOX HFCF

DIAULCER

HFP14B

routing

list

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP14B-DIAULCER.
ELSE IF P_DULCER ^= YES, GO TO YRDULCER-YRDULCER.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFCG.
[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] ever been
told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with
(01) YES
[your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCG

Foot ulcers?

YRDULCER

YRDULCER

yes/no

[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] been told
by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with [your/his/her]
(01) YES
feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(02) NO
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [have you/Has (SP)] been told by a doctor or other health professional (-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
that [you/he/she] had…

BOX HFCG

Foot ulcers?
BOX HFCG

DIASKINC

HFP14B

routing

list

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP14B-DIASKINC.
ELSE IF P_DSKINC ^= YES, GO TO YRDSKINC-YRDSKINC.
ELSE GO TO HFP15-DIAEYPRB.
[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] ever been
told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with
(01) YES
[your/his/her] feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

HFP15 - DIAEYPRB

Calluses, infections, or other skin changes affecting the feet?

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YRDSKINC

YRDSKINC

yes/no

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

[People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Please tell me if [you have/(SP) has] been told
by a doctor or other health professional that [you/he/she] had any of the following problems with [your/his/her]
feet as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes.]
(01) YES
(02) NO
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [have you/Has SP] been told by a doctor or other health professional (-8) Don't Know
that [you/he/she] had…
(-9) Refused

HFP15 - DIAEYPRB

Calluses, infections, or other skin changes affecting the feet?
DIAEYPRB

HFP15

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] have any problems with [your/his/her] eyes as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes?

BOX HFCH

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP16A1-DIAKDPEV.
ELSE GO TO HFP16-DIAKDPRB.

HFP16A1

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had any problems with [your/his/her] kidneys as a result of [your/his/her] diabetes?
DIAKDPEV

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: This is tested by looking for protein in the urine.]

HFP16

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] currently have any problems with [your/his/her] kidneys as a result of [your/his/her]
diabetes?

BOX HFCI

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE INTERIVEW (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFP16A-DIAKIDNY.
ELSE IF P_DKIDNY ^= YES, GO TO YRDKIDNY-YRDKIDNY.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFC1.

DIAKIDNY

HFP16A

yes/no

YRDKIDNY

YRDKIDNY

yes/no

BOX HFC1

routing

DIAMNGE

HFP17

yes/no

CDIAMNGE

CDIAMNGE

yes/no

DIATRAIN

HFP18

code 1

DIAKDPRB

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFCH

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFP16 - DIAKDPRB
(02) BOX HFC1
(-8) BOX HFC1
(-9) BOX HFC1
(01) BOX HFCI
(02) BOX HFC1
(-8) BOX HFC1
(-9) BOX HFC1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [Have you/Has (SP)] been told by a doctor or other health professional (02) NO
that [you have/she has/he has] chronic kidney disease?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you have/she has/he has]
chronic kidney disease?

BOX HFC1

BOX HFC1

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [SAMPLE.PERSON.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFP17-DIAMNGE.
ELSE GO TO HFP17A-CDIAMNGE.
(01) YES
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever participated in a diabetes self-management course or class, or received special training (02) NO
on how [you/he/she] can manage [your/his/her] diabetes?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND], [have you/has (SP)] participated in a diabetes self-management course (02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
or class, or received special training on how [you/he/she] can manage [your/his/her] diabetes?
(-9) Refused
(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
(06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
When was the most recent time that [you/(SP)] participated in a diabetes self-management course or class or
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
received special training on how [you/he/she] can manage [your/his/her] diabetes?
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
[IF THE RESPONDENT HAS GONE TO MORE THAN ONE COURSE OR TRAINING, PROBE FOR THE MOST RECENT
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
TIME.]
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) HFP18 - DIATRAIN
(02) BOX HFP7
(-8) BOX HFP7
(-9) BOX HFP7
BOX HFP7

BOX HFP7

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routing

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF THE SP IS THE RESPONDENT (SPPROXY=1), GO TO HFP19 - DIAKNOW.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFR1.

SHOW CARD HF7
DIAKNOW

HFP19

code 1
How much do you think you know about managing your diabetes? Do you know . . .

DIASUPPS

DIAEVERT

HFP20

yes/no

Before today, did you know that Medicare now helps pay the cost of diabetic testing supplies and selfmanagement education for people with diabetes?

BOX HFC2

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [SAMPLE.PERSON.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFP21-DIAEVERT.
ELSE GO TO HFP21A-CDIAEVER.

HFP21

yes/no

[I have recorded that [you have/(SP) has] never been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you
have/she has/he has] diabetes.]
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had a blood test to see if [you have/she has/he has] diabetes?

(01) just about everything you need to know,
(02) most of what you need to know,
(03) some of what you need to know,
(04) a little of what you need to know, or
(05) almost none of what you need to know about
managing your diabetes?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFP20 - DIASUPPS

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFR1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFP22 - DIARECNT
(02) BOX HFP8
(-8) BOX HFP8
(-9) BOX HFP8

[I have recorded that [you have/(SP) has] never been told by a doctor or other health professional that [you
have/she has/he has] diabetes.]

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
Since [SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND, [have you/has (SP)] had a blood test to see if [you have/she has/he has]
(-9) Refused
diabetes?
(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
(06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
When was the most recent time [you were/(SP) was] tested for diabetes?
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

CDIAEVER

HFP21A

yes/no

DIARECNT

HFP22

code 1

BOX HFP8

routing

IF THE SP IS THE RESPONDENT (SPPROXY=1), GO TO HFP23 - DIAAWARE.
ELSE GO TO HFP24 - DIARISK.

DIAAWARE

HFP23

yes/no

Before today, were you aware that there is a blood test to determine if a person has diabetes?

DIARISK

HFP24

yes/no

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told [you/(SP)] that [you are/he is/she is] at high risk for
diabetes?

DIASIGNS

HFP25

yes/no

In the past year, [have you/has (SP)] received any information about the signs, symptoms, or risk factors for
diabetes?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFP24 - DIARISK
(02) BOX HFP8
(-8) BOX HFP8
(-9) BOX HFP8

HFP24 - DIARISK

HFP24 - DIARISK

HFP25 - DIASIGNS

BOX HFR1

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BOX HFR1

routing

HFR1

yes/no

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF (SP HAS EVER HEARD ABOUT COLORECTAL OR COLON CANCER IS UNKNOWN P_COLHEAR=.) AND (SP HAS NOT
REPORTED HAVING COLON, RECTAL OR BOWEL CANCER IN THE CURRENT ROUND OR IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(OCCCODE not in 02 and P_OCCCOLON^=1), GO TO HFR1 - COLHEAR.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFS1.
Now I'd like to talk about a different illness, colorectal or colon cancer, a disease of the lower intestines.

COLHEAR

Before today, had [you/SP] ever heard of colorectal or colon cancer?

BOX HFC3

COLHTEST

HFR3

routing

yes/no

HFR3A

yes/no

BOX HFC3

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFR5 - COLCARD
(02) BOX HFC4
(-8) BOX HFC4
(-9) BOX HFC4

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFR5 - COLCARD
(02) BOX HFC4
(-8) BOX HFC4
(-9) BOX HFC4

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFR3 - COLHTEST.
ELSE GO TO HFR3A - CCOLHTES.

The fecal occult blood test is a simple test for early signs of colon cancer. It detects invisible traces of blood
found in the stool. The doctor or other health professional can give the patient a kit to collect stool samples at
the patient’s home. The test is then sent to a laboratory for the results to be determined.
Has a doctor or other health professional ever given [you/(SP)] a home testing kit to test for blood in the stool?

CCOLHTES

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

The fecal occult blood test is a simple test for early signs of colon cancer. It detects invisible traces of blood
found in the stool. The doctor or other health professional can give the patient a kit to collect stool samples at
the patient’s home. The test is then sent to a laboratory for the results to be determined.
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), Has a doctor or other health professional given [you/(SP)] a home
testing kit to test for blood in the stool?

BOX HFC4

routing

IF P_COLHKIT=YES, GO TO HFR4A - COLFDOC.
ELSE GO TO HFR4-COLHKIT.

COLHKIT

HFR4

yes/no

[Have you/Has SP] ever heard of this home testing kit?

COLFDOC

HFR4A

yes/no

Has a doctor or other health professional ever performed a fecal occult blood test to test for blood in the stool
while [you/(SP)] [were/was] at the doctor’s office?

COLCARD

HFR5

yes/no

BOX HFC5

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFR7 - COLRECNT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFC6.

code 1

(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
When did [you/(SP)] have [your/his/her] most recent blood stool test [(using a home testing kit)/(at the doctor's (06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
office)]?
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
[READ IF NECESSARY: The fecal occult blood test is a simple test for early signs of colon cancer. It detects
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
invisible traces of blood found in the stool.]
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

Did [you/(SP)] complete the samples and return them for [your/his/her] most recent test?

COLRECNT

HFR7

[READ IF NECESSARY: The fecal occult blood test is a simple test for early signs of colon cancer. It detects
invisible traces of blood found in the stool.]

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFR4A - COLFDOC
(01) HFR7 - COLRECNT
(02) BOX HFC6
(-8) BOX HFC6
(-9) BOX HFC6
BOX HFC5

BOX HFC6

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BOX HFC6

routing

HFR8

yes/no

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFR8-COLSCOPY COLORECT-COLORECT.
ELSE GO TO HFRA8-CCOLSCOP CCOLOREC-CCOLOREC.

Another test for early signs of colon cancer is performed in the doctor's office. The doctor uses a flexible lighted
tube to examine the colon and rectum directly. This is called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had this exam?

COLORECT

COLORECT

yes/no

These next questions are about colorectal cancer screening. There are several different kinds of tests to check
for colon cancer.
Colonoscopy (colon-OS-copy) and sigmoidoscopy (sigmoid-OS-copy) are exams in which a doctor inserts a tube
into the rectum to look for polyps or cancer.
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had either of these exams?

CORECTYP

CORECTYP

code 1

For a colonoscopy, the doctor checks the entire colon, and you are given medication through a
needle in your arm to make you sleepy, and told to have someone take you home. For a sigmoidoscopy, the
doctor checks only part of the colon and you are fully awake.
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had a colonoscopy, a sigmoidoscopy, or both?

CCOLSCOP

HFR8A

yes/no

Another test for early signs of colon cancer is performed in the doctor's office. The doctor uses a flexible lighted
tube to examine the colon and rectum directly. This is called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), [have you/has (SP)] had this exam?

CCOLOREC

CCOLOREC

yes/no

These next questions are about colorectal cancer screening. There are several different kinds of tests to check
for colon cancer.
Colonoscopy (colon-OS-copy) and sigmoidoscopy (sigmoid-OS-copy) are exams in which a doctor inserts a tube
into the rectum to look for polyps or cancer.
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), [have you/has (SP)] had either of these exams?

For a colonoscopy, the doctor checks the entire colon, and you are given medication through a
needle in your arm to make you sleepy, and told to have someone take you home. For a sigmoidoscopy, the
doctor checks only part of the colon and you are fully awake.
CCORECTP

CCORECTP

code 1
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), [have you/has (SP)] had a colonoscopy, a sigmoidoscopy, or both?

WHENSCOP

HFR9

code 1

When did [you/(SP)] have [your/his/her] most recent sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?

BOX HFC7

routing

IF P_HEARSCOP=YES, GO TO BOX HFR2.
ELSE GO TO HFR10-HEARSCOP.

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFR9 - WHENSCOP
(02) BOX HFC7
(-8) BOX HFC7
(-9) BOX HFC7

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CORECTYP
(02) BOX HFC7
(-8) BOX HFC7
(-9) BOX HFC7

(01) Colonoscopy
(02) Sigmoidoscopy
(03) Both
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFR9 - WHENSCOP
(02) HFR9 - WHENSCOP
(03) HFR9 - WHENSCOP
(-8) BOX HFC7
(-9) BOX HFC7

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFC7

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CCORECTP
(02) BOX HFC7
(-8) BOX HFC7
(-9) BOX HFC7

(01) Colonoscopy
(02) Sigmoidoscopy
(03) Both
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFC7

(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
(06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

HFR13 - COLSCRNS

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(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFR10

yes/no

Before today, had [you/(SP}] ever heard of a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?

BOX HFR2

routing

IF HFR3 - COLHTEST = 1/Yes or HFR4 - COLHKIT = 1/Yes, GO TO HFR13 - COLSCRNS.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFS1.

COLDRREC

HFR11

yes/no

Has a doctor or other health professional ever recommended that [you/(SP)] have this test?

COLSCRNS

HFR13

yes/no

Before today, did [you/(SP)] know that Medicare now pays the cost of screening tests for colorectal cancer?

BOX HFS1

routing

IF SP HAS EVER REPORTED HAVING OSTEPOPORIS IN THE CURRENT ROUND OR IN A PREVIOUS ROUND
(OCOSTEOP=1 or sample_person.P_OCOSTEOP-=1 GO TO BOX HFC8.
ELSE GO TO HFSINTRO - OSTINTRO.

OSTINTRO

HFSINTRO

no entry

Now I'd like to talk about a disease called osteoporosis, which can be treated if found early. In osteoporosis, the (01) CONTINUE
bones lose their calcium and become fragile and more easily broken.
(-7) Empty

OSTEVERT

HFS1

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] ever talked with [your/his/her] doctor or other health professional about osteoporosis?

OSTHRISK

HFS2

yes/no

Has a doctor or other health professional ever told [you/(SP)] that [you are/he is/she is] at high risk for
osteoporosis?

OSTFRACT

HFS2A

yes/no

Have [you/(SP)] ever experienced a fracture that [your/his/her] doctor or other health professional told
[you/him/her] was related to osteoporosis?

BOX HFC8

routing

IF SP IS IN THE BASELINE SAMPLE [sample_person.INTTYPE=3], GO TO HFS3-OSTTEST.
ELSE GO TO HFS3A-COSTTEST.

HFS3

yes/no

OSTTEST

There is a test to detect osteoporosis at an early stage, called Bone Mass Measurement or Bone Density
Measurement, or DEXA scan.
[Have you/Has (SP)] ever had a Bone Mass or Bone Density Measurement test?
There is a test to detect osteoporosis at an early stage, called Bone Mass Measurement or Bone Density
Measurement, or DEXA scan.

COSTTEST

HFS3A

yes/no
Since (SAMPLE_PERSON.DATE_FALLRND), [have you/has (SP)] had a Bone Mass or Bone Density Measurement
test?

OSTHEAR

BOX HFC9

routing

IF P_OSTHEAR=YES, GO TO HFS6 - OSTMASS.
ELSE GO TO HFS4-OSTHEAR.

HFS4

yes/no

Before today, had you ever heard of this test?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFR11 - COLDRREC
(02) BOX HFR2
(-8) BOX HFR2
(-9) BOX HFR2

HFR13 - COLSCRNS

BOX HFS1

HFS1 - OSTEVERT
(01) HFS2 - OSTHRISK
(02) BOX HFC8
(-8) BOX HFC8
(-9) BOX HFC8
HFS2A - OSTFRACT

BOX HFC8

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFS5 - OSTRECNT
(02) BOX HFC9
(-8) BOX HFC9
(-9) BOX HFC9

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFS6 - OSTMASS
(02) BOX HFC9
(-8) BOX HFC9
(-9) BOX HFC9

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFS6 - OSTMASS
(02) HFAC29 - HCTROUBL
(-8) HFAC29 - HCTROUBL
(-9) HFAC29 - HCTROUBL

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OSTRECNT

HFS5

code 1

When was the most recent time that [you/(SP)] had a Bone Mass or Bone Density Measurement test?

OSTMASS

HFS6

yes/no

Before today, did you know that Medicare would pay for Bone Mass or Bone Density Measurement tests for
Medicare beneficiaries who are at risk for osteoporosis?

HCTROUBL

HFAC29

yes/no

(01) LESS THAN 1 YEAR AGO
(02) 1 YEAR TO LESS THAN 2 YEARS
(03) 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 3 YEARS
(04) 3 YEARS TO LESS THAN 4 YEARS
(05) 4 YEARS TO LESS THAN 5 YEARS
(06) 5 YEARS TO LESS THAN 6 YEARS
(07) 6 YEARS TO LESS THAN 7 YEARS
(08) 7 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 YEARS
(09) 8 YEARS TO LESS THAN 9 YEARS
(10) 9 YEARS TO LESS THAN 10 YEARS
(11) 10 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(12) 5 YEARS AGO OR MORE
(996) NEVER HAD EXAM
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

Next, we are going to ask some questions about [your/(SP's)] health care needs during the past year.

(01) YES
(02) NO
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), [have you/has (SP)] had any trouble getting health care that [you/he/she] wanted (-8) Don't Know
or needed?
(-9) Refused

Why was that?
HCTCODE

HFAC30A

code all

HCTOTHOS

HFAC30A

verbatim text

BOX HFF6

routing

HFAC30B

yes/no

CGETAPPT

[PROBE: Any other reason?]
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF RESPONSE TO HFAC30A - HCTCODE INCLUDES 8/DrDoesNotAcceptMedicare OR 10/DifficultyGettingAppt, GO
TO HFAC30D - OFFEXPLN.
ELSE GO TO HFAC30B - CGETAPPT.
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), [have you/has (SP)] been told by a doctor’s office that they cannot schedule an
appointment with [you/(SP)]?

HFS6 - OSTMASS

HFAC29 - HCTROUBL

(01) HFAC30A - HCTCODE
(02) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-8) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-9) HFAC31 - HCDELAY

(01) SP DOES NOT HAVE MONEY
(02) COST IS TOO HIGH
(03) SERVICES/SUPPLIES NOT COVERED
(04) NEEDED TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTOR/HOSPITAL
(05) DIFFICULTY GETTING HOME HEALTH CARE
(06) NO TREATMENT AVAILABLE/DOCTOR WON’T
TREAT
(07) WAIT TOO LONG/DOCTOR TOO BUSY
(08) OWN DOCTOR DOESN’T ACCEPT
MEDICARE/COULDN’T FIND DOCTOR WHO ACCEPTS
MEDICARE
(09) NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC COVERAGE
(10) DIFFICULTY GETTING APPOINTMENT/ DELAYS
BECAUSE SP ON MEDICARE
(11) DOCTOR REFERRED SP TO SPECIALIST OR OTHER
DOCTOR
(12) HMO REFERRAL PROCESS (DIFFICULTY GETTING)
(13) PROBLEMS WITH HMO DOCTORS NOT GOOD OR
AVAILABLE
(14) HMO WOULD NOT COVER OR PROVIDE SERVICE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]

(01) BOX HFF6
(02) BOX HFF6
(03) BOX HFF6
(04) BOX HFF6
(05) BOX HFF6
(06) BOX HFF6
(07) BOX HFF6
(08) BOX HFF6
(09) BOX HFF6
(10) BOX HFF6
(11) BOX HFF6
(12) BOX HFF6
(13) BOX HFF6
(14) BOX HFF6
(91) HFAC30A - HCTOTHOS
(-8) BOX HFF6
(-9) BOX HFF6
BOX HFF6

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFAC30C - CGETCODE
(02) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-8) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-9) HFAC31 - HCDELAY

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What were the reasons the doctor’s office offered as an explanation for not scheduling an appointment with
[you/(SP)]?
CGETCODE

HFAC30C

code all
[PROBE: Any other reason?]
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

CGETOTOS

CGETOTOS

verbatim text

BOX HFF7

routing

OFFEXPLN

HFAC30D

yes/no

OFFEXVB

HFAC30E

verbatim text

HCDELAY

HFAC31

yes/no

PAYPROB

HFAC32A

yes/no

COLLAGNCY

HFAC32

yes/no

PAYOVRTM

HFAC32B

yes/no

IADLINTRO

HFKINTRO

no entry

Please specify the other reason.
(01) [Continuous answer.]
IF RESPONSE TO HFAC30C - CGETCODE INCLUDES 4/DocNotAcceptNewMedicare OR 7/DocNotAcceptMCAR, GO
TO HFAC30D - OFFEXPLN.
ELSE GO TO HFAC31 - HCDELAY.
(01) YES
Did the doctor’s office explain why [it is difficult for Medicare patients to get an appointment/Medicare is not
(02) NO
accepted] at that practice?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
What was that explanation?
(01) [Continuous answer.]
RECORD VERBATIM.
(01) YES
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), [have you/has (SP)] delayed seeking medical care because (you were/he was/she (02) NO
was) worried about the cost?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) [have you/has (SP)] had problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Because of problems paying medical bills since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), [have you/has (SP)] been contacted by a (02) NO
collection agency?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
[Do you /Does (SP)] currently have any medical bills that are being paid off over time?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
Health problems can include physical, mental, emotional, or memory problems. I'd now like to ask you about
(01) CONTINUE
how health problems may affect [your/(SP)'s] ability to perform some other everyday activities. I’d like to know
(-7) Empty
whether [you have/(SP) has] any difficulty doing each activity by [yourself/himself/herself].
Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty...

PRBTELE

HFKA1

code 1
using the telephone?
[You said that using the telephone is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTTELE

HFKA2

(01) DOCTOR DOES NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE PLAN
(02) ALL OF DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS WERE FULL
(03) DOCTOR IS NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW PATIENTS
(04) DOCTOR IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW MEDICARE
PATIENTS
(05) DOCTORS HOURS CONFLICTED WITH
REQUIREMENTS OF SP
(06) DOCTOR DOES NOT ACCEPT MEDICAID
(07) DOCTOR DOES NOT ACCEPT MEDICARE AT ALL
(08) DOCTOR DOES NOT ACCEPT MEDICARE
ASSIGNMENT
(09) DOCTOR FELT ANOTHER PROVIDER WOULD BE
BETTER FOR SP
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) BOX HFF7
(02) BOX HFF7
(03) BOX HFF7
(04) BOX HFF7
(05) BOX HFF7
(06) BOX HFF7
(07) BOX HFF7
(08) BOX HFF7
(09) BOX HFF7
(91) HFAC30C - CGETOTOS
(-8) BOX HFF7
(-9) BOX HFF7

BOX HFF7

(01) HFAC30E - OFFEXVB
(02) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-8) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
(-9) HFAC31 - HCDELAY
HFAC31 - HCDELAY

HFAC32 A-PAYPROB
(01) HFAC32 - COLLAGNCY
(02) HFKINTRO - IADLINTRO
(-8) HFKINTRO - IADLINTRO
(-9) HFKINTRO - IADLINTRO
HFAC32B- PAYOVRTM

HFKINTRO - IADLINTRO

HFKA1 - PRBTELE
(01) HFKB1 - PRBLHWK
(02) HFKB1 - PRBLHWK
(03) HFKA2 - DONTTELE
(-8) HFKB1 - PRBLHWK
(-9) HFKB1 - PRBLHWK
HFKB1 - PRBLHWK

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[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]
PRBLHWK

HFKB1

code 1
doing light housework (like washing dishes, straightening up, or light cleaning)?

DONTLHWK

HFKB2

yes/no

[You said that doing light housework (like washing dishes, straightening up, or light cleaning) is something that
[you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

PRBHHWK

HFKC1

code 1
doing heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or washing windows)?

DONTHHWK

HFKC2

yes/no

[You said that doing heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or washing windows) is something that [you
don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

PRBMEAL

HFKD1

code 1
preparing [your/his/her] own meals?
[You said that preparing [your/his/her] own meals is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTMEAL

HFKD2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

PRBSHOP

HFKE1

code 1
shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or medicines)?

DONTSHOP

HFKE2

yes/no

[You said that shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or medicines) is something that [you don't/(SP)
doesn't] do.]
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

PRBBILS

HFKF1

code 1
managing money (like keeping track of expenses or paying bills)?

DONTBILS

HELPTELE

HFKF2

yes/no

BOX HFKA1

routing

HFKA3

yes/no

[You said that managing money (like keeping track of expenses or paying bills) is something that [you don't/(SP)
doesn't] do.]
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
IF HFKA1 - PRBTELE = 1/Yes OR HFKA2 – DONTTELE = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKA3 - HELPTELE.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKB1.
[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes using the telephone difficult./You said that using the telephone is
something that [you don't do/(SP) doesn't do].]]
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...

(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFKC1 - PRBHHWK
(02) HFKC1 - PRBHHWK
(03) HFKB2 - DONTLHWK
(-8) HFKC1 - PRBHHWK
(-9) HFKC1 - PRBHHWK
HFKC1 - PRBHHWK
(01) HFKD1 - PRBMEAL
(02) HFKD1 - PRBMEAL
(03) HFKC2 - DONTHHWK
(-8) HFKD1 - PRBMEAL
(-9) HFKD1 - PRBMEAL
HFKD1 - PRBMEAL
(01) HFKE1 - PRBSHOP
(02) HFKE1 - PRBSHOP
(03) HFKD2 - DONTMEAL
(-8) HFKE1 - PRBSHOP
(-9) HFKE1 - PRBSHOP
HFKE1 - PRBSHOP
(01) HFKF1 - PRBBILS
(02) HFKF1 - PRBBILS
(03) HFKE2 - DONTSHOP
(-8) HFKF1 - PRBBILS
(-9) HFKF1 - PRBBILS
HFKF1 - PRBBILS
(01) BOX HFKA1
(02) BOX HFKA1
(03) HFKF2 - DONTBILS
(-8) BOX HFKA1
(-9) BOX HFKA1
BOX HFKA1

(01) HFKA4 - PERSON_HLPRTELE
(02) BOX HFKB1
(-8) BOX HFKB1
(-9) BOX HFKB1

using the telephone?

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DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
PERSON_HLPRTEL
HFKA4
E

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with using the telephone. Who gives that help?
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

HFKA4_NEW
HFKA4_NEW

ROSTREL

HFKA4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKA4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFKB1

routing

IF HFKB1 - PRBLHWK = 1/Yes or HFKB2 - DONTLHWK = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKB3 - HELPLHWK.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKC1.
[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes doing light housework (like washing dishes, straightening up, or light
cleaning) difficult./You said that doing light housework (like washing dishes, straightening up, or light cleaning)
is something that [you don't do/(SP) doesn't do].]]

HELPLHWK

HFKB3

yes/no
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...

DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

IF PERSON_HLPRTELE = (N+1), GO TO
HFKA4_NEW-ROSTFNAM,
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKB1

HFKA4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKA4_NEW - ROSTREL
(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFKB1
(03) BOX HFKB1
(04) BOX HFKB1
(05) BOX HFKB1
(06) BOX HFKB1
(07) BOX HFKB1
(08) BOX HFKB1
(09) BOX HFKB1
(10) BOX HFKB1
(11) BOX HFKB1
(12) BOX HFKB1
(13) BOX HFKB1
(14) BOX HFKB1
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFKB1
(52) BOX HFKB1
(53) BOX HFKB1
(54) BOX HFKB1
(55) BOX HFKB1
(56) BOX HFKB1
(57) BOX HFKB1
(91) HFKA4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFKB1
(-9) BOX HFKB1

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFKB1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFKB4 - PERSON_HLPRLHWK
(02) BOX HFKC1
(-8) BOX HFKC1
(-9) BOX HFKC1

doing light housework (like washing dishes, straightening up, or light cleaning)?

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DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
PERSON_HLPRLH
WK

HFKB4

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with doing light housework (like washing dishes,
straightening up, or light cleaning). Who gives that help?

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

HFKB4_NEW
HFKB4_NEW

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREL

HFKB4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKB4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFKC1

routing

IF HFKC1 - PRBHHWK = 1/Yes or HFKC2 - DONTHHWK = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKC3 - HELPHHWK.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKD1

HELPHHWK

HFKC3

yes/no

DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes doing heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or washing windows)
difficult./You said that heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or washing windows) is something that [you don't
(01) YES
do/(SP) doesn't do].]]
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...
(-9) Refused

IF PERSON_HLPRLHWK = (N+1), GO TO
HFKB4_NEW-ROSTFNAM,
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKC1

HFKB4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKB4_NEW - ROSTREL
(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFKC1
(03) BOX HFKC1
(04) BOX HFKC1
(05) BOX HFKC1
(06) BOX HFKC1
(07) BOX HFKC1
(08) BOX HFKC1
(09) BOX HFKC1
(10) BOX HFKC1
(11) BOX HFKC1
(12) BOX HFKC1
(13) BOX HFKC1
(14) BOX HFKC1
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFKC1
(52) BOX HFKC1
(53) BOX HFKC1
(54) BOX HFKC1
(55) BOX HFKC1
(56) BOX HFKC1
(57) BOX HFKC1
(91) HFKB4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFKC1
(-9) BOX HFKC1

BOX HFKC1

(01) HFKC4 - PERSON_HLPRHHWK
(02) BOX HFKD1
(-8) BOX HFKD1
(-9) BOX HFKD1

doing heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or washing windows)?

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PERSON_HLPRHH
HFKC4
WK

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with doing heavy housework (like scrubbing floors or
washing windows). Who gives that help?
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

HFKC4_NEW
HFKC4_NEW

ROSTREL

HFKC4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKC4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFKD1

routing

IF HFKD1 – PRBMEAL = 1/Yes or HFKD2 – DONTMEAL = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKD3 - HELPMEAL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKE1.

[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes preparing [your/his/her] own meals difficult./You said that preparing
[your/his/her] own meals is something that [you don't do/(SP) doesn't do].]]
HELPMEAL

HFKD3

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

IF PERSON_HLPRHHWK = (N+1), GO TO
HFKC4_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKD1.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

HFKC4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKC4_NEW - ROSTREL

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFKD1
(03) BOX HFKD1
(04) BOX HFKD1
(05) BOX HFKD1
(06) BOX HFKD1
(07) BOX HFKD1
(08) BOX HFKD1
(09) BOX HFKD1
(10) BOX HFKD1
(11) BOX HFKD1
(12) BOX HFKD1
(13) BOX HFKD1
(14) BOX HFKD1
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFKD1
(52) BOX HFKD1
(53) BOX HFKD1
(54) BOX HFKD1
(55) BOX HFKD1
(56) BOX HFKD1
(57) BOX HFKD1
(91) HFKC4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFKD1
(-9) BOX HFKD1

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFKD1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFKD4 - PERSON_HLPRMEAL
(02) BOX HFKE1
(-8) BOX HFKE1
(-9) BOX HFKE1

preparing [your/his/her] own meals?

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PERSON_HLPRME
HFKD4
AL

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with preparing [your/his/her] own meals. Who gives that
help?
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

HFKD4_NEW
HFKD4_NEW

ROSTREL

HFKD4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKD4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFKE1

routing

IF HFKE1 – PRBSHOP = 1/Yes or HFKE2 – DONTSHOP = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKE3 - HELPSHOP.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKF1.
[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or medicines)
difficult./You said that shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or medicines) is something that [you
don't do/(SP) doesn't do].]]

HELPSHOP

HFKE3

yes/no
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

IF PERSON_HLPRMEAL = (N+1), GO TO
HFKD4_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKE1.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

HFKD4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKD4_NEW - ROSTREL

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFKE1
(03) BOX HFKE1
(04) BOX HFKE1
(05) BOX HFKE1
(06) BOX HFKE1
(07) BOX HFKE1
(08) BOX HFKE1
(09) BOX HFKE1
(10) BOX HFKE1
(11) BOX HFKE1
(12) BOX HFKE1
(13) BOX HFKE1
(14) BOX HFKE1
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFKE1
(52) BOX HFKE1
(53) BOX HFKE1
(54) BOX HFKE1
(55) BOX HFKE1
(56) BOX HFKE1
(57) BOX HFKE1
(91) HFKD4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFKE1
(-9) BOX HFKE1

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFKE1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFKE4 - PERSON_HLPRSHOP
(02) BOX HFKF1
(-8) BOX HFKF1
(-9) BOX HFKF1

shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or medicines)?

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PERSON_HLPRSHO
HFKE4
P

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with shopping for personal items (such as toilet items or
medicines). Who gives that help?
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

HFKE4_NEW
HFKE4_NEW

ROSTREL

HFKE4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKE4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFKF1

routing

IF HFKF1- PRBBILS = 1/Yes or HFKF2 – DONTBILS = 1/Yes, GO TO HFKF3 - HELPBILS.
ELSE GO TO HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO.
[[You said that [your/(SP's)] health makes managing money (like keeping track of expenses or paying bills)
difficult./You said that managing money (like keeping track of expenses or paying bills) is something that [you
don't do/(SP) doesn't do].]]

HELPBILS

HFKF3

yes/no
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with...

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

IF PERSON_HLPRSHOP = (N+1), GO TO
HFKE4_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFKF1.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

HFKE4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKE4_NEW - ROSTREL

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFKF1
(03) BOX HFKF1
(04) BOX HFKF1
(05) BOX HFKF1
(06) BOX HFKF1
(07) BOX HFKF1
(08) BOX HFKF1
(09) BOX HFKF1
(10) BOX HFKF1
(11) BOX HFKF1
(12) BOX HFKF1
(13) BOX HFKF1
(14) BOX HFKF1
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFKF1
(52) BOX HFKF1
(53) BOX HFKF1
(54) BOX HFKF1
(55) BOX HFKF1
(56) BOX HFKF1
(57) BOX HFKF1
(91) HFKE4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFKF1
(-9) BOX HFKF1

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFKF1

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFKF4 - PERSON_HLPRBILS
(02) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(-8) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(-9) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO

managing money (like keeping track of expenses or paying bills)?

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PERSON_HLPRBILS HFKF4

roster

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with managing money (like keeping track of expenses or
paying bills). Who gives that help?
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

HFKF4_NEW
HFKF4_NEW

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

HFKF4_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFKF4_NEW - ROSTREL

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(03) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(04) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(05) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(06) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(07) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(08) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(09) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(10) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(11) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(12) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(13) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(14) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(52) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(53) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(54) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(55) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(56) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(57) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(91) HFKF4_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO
(-9) HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO

ROSTREL

HFKF4_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFKF4_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ADLSINTRO

HFLINTRO

no entry

Remembering that health problems can include physical, mental, emotional, or memory problems, I'd now like
to ask you about how health problems may affect [your/(SP)'s] ability to perform some other everyday activities. (01) CONTINUE
I’d like to know whether [you have/(SP) has] any difficulty doing each activity by [yourself/himself/herself] and (-7) Empty
without special equipment.
Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty...

HPPDBATH

HFLA1

code 1
bathing or showering?

IF PERSON_HLPRBILS = (N+1), GO TO
HFKF4_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLINTRO - ADLSINTRO

HFLA1 - HPPDBATH

(01) HFLB1 - HPPDDRES
(02) HFLB1 - HPPDDRES
(03) HFLA2 - DONTBATH
(-8) HFLB1 - HPPDDRES
(-9) HFLB1 - HPPDDRES

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[You said that bathing or showering is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]
DONTBATH

HFLA2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

HPPDDRES

HFLB1

code 1
dressing?
[You said that dressing is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTDRES

HFLB2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

HPPDEAT

HFLC1

code 1
eating?
[You said that eating is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTEAT

HFLC2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

HPPDCHAR

HFLD1

code 1
getting in or out of bed or chairs?
[You said that getting in or out of bed or chairs is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTCHAR

HFLD2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

HPPDWALK

HFLE1

code 1
walking?
[You said that walking is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTWALK

HFLE2

code 1
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?
[Because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem, [do you/does (SP)] have any difficulty…]

HPPDTOIL

HFLF1

code 1
using the toilet, including getting up and down?
[You said that using the toilet is something that [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]

DONTTOIL

HFLF2

yes/no
Is this because of a physical, mental, emotional, or memory problem?

HELPBATH

BOX HFLA1

routing

HFLA3

yes/no

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes bathing or showering difficult./You said that bathing or showering is
something [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]]

Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with bathing or showering?
HFLA4

HFLB1 - HPPDDRES
(01) HFLC1 - HPPDEAT
(02) HFLC1 - HPPDEAT
(03) HFLB2 - DONTDRES
(-8) HFLC1 - HPPDEAT
(-9) HFLC1 - HPPDEAT
HFLC1 - HPPDEAT
(01) HFLD1 - HPPDCHAR
(02) HFLD1 - HPPDCHAR
(03) HFLC2 - DONTEAT
(-8) HFLD1 - HPPDCHAR
(-9) HFLD1 - HPPDCHAR
HFLD1 - HPPDCHAR
(01) HFLE1 - HPPDWALK
(02) HFLE1 - HPPDWALK
(03) HFLD2 - DONTCHAR
(-8) HFLE1 - HPPDWALK
(-9) HFLE1 - HPPDWALK
HFLE1 - HPPDWALK
(01) HFLF1 - HPPDTOIL
(02) HFLF1 - HPPDTOIL
(03) HFLE2 - DONTWALK
(-8) HFLF1 - HPPDTOIL
(-9) HFLF1 - HPPDTOIL
HFLF1 - HPPDTOIL
(01) BOX HFLA1
(02) BOX HFLA1
(03) HFLF2 - DONTTOIL
(-8) BOX HFLA1
(-9) BOX HFLA1
BOX HFLA1

IF HFLA1 – HPPDBATH = 1/Yes OR HFLA2 - DONTBATH = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLA3 - HELPBATH.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLB1.

[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with bathing or showering?

PCHKBATH

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) DOESN'T DO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

yes/no
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on [you/him/her]?]

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFLA5 - EQIPBATH
(02) HFLA4 - PCHKBATH
(-8) HFLA4 - PCHKBATH
(-9) HFLA4 - PCHKBATH

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLA5 - EQIPBATH

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HFLA5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with bathing or showering?

BOX HFLA2

routing

IF HFLA3 – HELPBATH = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLA6 - LONGBATH.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLB1.

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLA2

(01) HFLA7 - STILBATH
(02) BOX HFLB1
(03) BOX HFLB1
(-8) BOX HFLB1
(-9) BOX HFLB1

LONGBATH

HFLA6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with bathing or showering? Has it been . . .

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

STILBATH

HFLA7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with bathing or showering three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLB1

BOX HFLB1

routing

IF HFLB1 - HPPDDRES = 1/Yes OR HFLB2 – DONTDRES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLB3 - HELPDRES.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLC1.

HFLB3

yes/no

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFLB5 - EQIPDRES
(02) HFLB4 - PCHKDRES
(-8) HFLB4 - PCHKDRES
(-9) HFLB4 - PCHKDRES

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLB5 - EQIPDRES

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLB2

(01) HFLB7 - STILDRES
(02) BOX HFLC1
(03) BOX HFLC1
(-8) BOX HFLC1
(-9) BOX HFLC1

HELPDRES

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes dressing difficult./You said that dressing is something [you don't/(SP)
doesn't] do.]]
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with dressing?
Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with dressing?

PCHKDRES

HFLB4

yes/no
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on [you/him/her]?]

EQIPDRES

HFLB5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with dressing?

BOX HFLB2

routing

IF HFLB3 – HELPDRES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLB6 - LONGDRES.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLC1.

LONGDRES

HFLB6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with dressing? Has it been . . .

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

STILDRES

HFLB7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with dressing three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLC1

BOX HFLC1

routing

IF HFLC1 - HPPDEAT = 1/Yes OR HFLC2 – DONTEAT = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLC3 - HELPEAT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLD1.

HFLC3

yes/no

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFLC5 - EQIPEAT
(02) HFLC4 - PCHKEAT
(-8) HFLC4 - PCHKEAT
(-9) HFLC4 - PCHKEAT

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLC5 - EQIPEAT

HELPEAT

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes eating difficult./You said that eating is something [you don't/(SP) doesn't]
do.]]
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with eating?
Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with eating?

PCHKEAT

HFLC4

yes/no
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on [you/him/her]?]

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HFLC5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with eating?

BOX HFLC2

routing

IF HFLC3 - HELPEAT = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLC6 - LONGEAT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLD1.

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLC2

(01) HFLC7 - STILEAT
(02) BOX HFLD1
(03) BOX HFLD1
(-8) BOX HFLD1
(-9) BOX HFLD1

BOX HFLD1

LONGEAT

HFLC6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with eating? Has it been . . .

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

STILEAT

HFLC7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with eating three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLD1

routing

IF HFLD1 – HPPDCHAR = 1/Yes OR HFLD2 - DONTCHAR = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLD3 - HELPCHAR.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLE1.

HELPCHAR

HFLD3

yes/no

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes getting in or out of bed or chairs difficult./You said that getting in or out of (01) YES
bed or chairs is something [you don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]]
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with getting in or out of bed or chairs?
(-9) Refused

PCHKCHAR

HFLD4

yes/no

Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with getting in or out of bed or chairs?
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on (you/him/her)?]

EQIPCHAR

HFLD5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with getting in or out of bed or chairs?

BOX HFLD2

routing

IF HFLD3 – HELPCHAR = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLD6 - LONGCHAR.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLE1.

(01) HFLD5 - EQIPCHAR
(02) HFLD4 - PCHKCHAR
(-8) HFLD4 - PCHKCHAR
(-9) HFLD4 - PCHKCHAR

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLD5 - EQIPCHAR

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLD2

(01) HFLD7 - STILCHAR
(02) BOX HFLE1
(03) BOX HFLE1
(-8) BOX HFLE1
(-9) BOX HFLE1

LONGCHAR

HFLD6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with getting in or out of bed or chairs? Has it been . . .

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

STILCHAR

HFLD7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with getting in or out of bed or chairs three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLE1

BOX HFLE1

routing

IF HFLE1- HPPDWALK = 1/Yes OR HFLE2 – DONTWALK = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLE3 - HELPWALK.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLF1.

HFLE3

yes/no

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFLE5 - EQIPWALK
(02) HFLE4 - PCHKWALK
(-8) HFLE4 - PCHKWALK
(-9) HFLE4 - PCHKWALK

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFLE5 - EQIPWALK

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLE2

HELPWALK

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes walking difficult./You said that walking is something [you don't/(SP)
doesn't] do.]]
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with walking?
Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with walking?

PCHKWALK

HFLE4

yes/no
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on (you/him/her)?]

EQIPWALK

HFLE5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with walking?

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BOX HFLE2

routing

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

IF HFLE3 - HELPWALK = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLE6 - LONGWALK.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLF1.

LONGWALK

HFLE6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with walking? Has it been . . .

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

STILWALK

HFLE7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with walking three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLF1

BOX HFLF1

routing

IF HFLF1 – HPPDTOIL = 1/Yes OR HFLF2 – DONTTOIL = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLF3 - HELPTOIL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLA3.

HFLF3

yes/no

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) HFLF5 - EQIPTOIL
(02) HFLF4 - PCHKTOIL
(-8) HFLF4 - PCHKTOIL
(-9) HFLF4 - PCHKTOIL

HELPTOIL

[[You said [your/(SP's)] health makes using the toilet difficult./You said that using the toilet is something [you
don't/(SP) doesn't] do.]]
[Do you/Does (SP)] receive help from another person with using the toilet, including getting up and down?

PCHKTOIL

HFLF4

yes/no

Does someone usually stay nearby just in case [you need/(SP) needs] help with using the toilet, including getting (01) YES
up and down?
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
[That is, does someone usually stay or come into the room to check on [you/him/her]?]
(-9) Refused

EQIPTOIL

HFLF5

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] use special equipment or aids to help [you/him/her] with using the toilet, including getting
up and down?

BOX HFLF2

routing

IF HFLF3 - HELPTOIL = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLF6 - LONGTOIL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLA3.

BOX HFLF2

(01) HFLF7 - STILTOIL
(02) BOX HFLA3
(03) BOX HFLA3
(-8) BOX HFLA3
(-9) BOX HFLA3

BOX HFLA3

LONGTOIL

HFLF6

code 1

How long [have you/has (SP)] needed help with using the toilet? Has it been . . .

STILTOIL

HFLF7

yes/no

Do you expect that [you/(SP)] will still need help with using the toilet three months from now?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFLA3

routing

IF HFLA3 - HELPBATH = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLA9 - PERSON_HLPRBATH.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLB3.

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with bathing and showering. Who gives that help?

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER

roster
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

HFLF5 - EQIPTOIL

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) less than three months,
(02) three months or more but less than one year, or
(03) one year or more?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

PERSON_HLPRBAT
HFLA9
H

(01) HFLE7 - STILWALK
(02) BOX HFLF1
(03) BOX HFLF1
(-8) BOX HFLF1
(-9) BOX HFLF1

DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

IF PERSON_HLPRBATH = (N+1) , GO TO
HFLA9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLB3.

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ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

HFLA9_NEW
HFLA9_NEW

text
text

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREL

HFLA9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLA9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

routing

IF HFLB3 - HELPDRES = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLB9 - PERSON_HLPRDRES.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLC3.

BOX HFLB3

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with dressing. Who gives that help?

PERSON_HLPRDRE
HFLB9
S

roster

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

HFLB9_NEW
HFLB9_NEW

ENTER ALL HELPERS.

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

HFLA9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLA9_NEW - ROSTREL

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLB3
(03) BOX HFLB3
(04) BOX HFLB3
(05) BOX HFLB3
(06) BOX HFLB3
(07) BOX HFLB3
(08) BOX HFLB3
(09) BOX HFLB3
(10) BOX HFLB3
(11) BOX HFLB3
(12) BOX HFLB3
(13) BOX HFLB3
(14) BOX HFLB3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLB3
(52) BOX HFLB3
(53) BOX HFLB3
(54) BOX HFLB3
(55) BOX HFLB3
(56) BOX HFLB3
(57) BOX HFLB3
(91) HFLA9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLB3
(-9) BOX HFLB3

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

BOX HFLB3

IF PERSON_HLPRBATH = (N+1), GO TO
HFLB9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLC3.

HFLB9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLB9_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFLB9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLB9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFLC3

routing

IF HFLC3 – HELPEAT = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLC9 - PERSON_HLPREAT.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLD3.

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with eating. Who gives that help?
PERSON_HLPREAT HFLC9

roster
ENTER ALL HELPERS.

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

HFLC9_NEW
HFLC9_NEW

text
text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLC3
(03) BOX HFLC3
(04) BOX HFLC3
(05) BOX HFLC3
(06) BOX HFLC3
(07) BOX HFLC3
(08) BOX HFLC3
(09) BOX HFLC3
(10) BOX HFLC3
(11) BOX HFLC3
(12) BOX HFLC3
(13) BOX HFLC3
(14) BOX HFLC3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLC3
(52) BOX HFLC3
(53) BOX HFLC3
(54) BOX HFLC3
(55) BOX HFLC3
(56) BOX HFLC3
(57) BOX HFLC3
(91) HFLB9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLC3
(-9) BOX HFLC3

BOX HFLC3

IF PERSON_HLPREAT = (N+1) GO TO
HFLC9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLD3.

HFLC9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLC9_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFLC9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLC9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFLD3

routing

IF HFLD3 – HELPCHAR = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLD9 - PERSON_HLPRCHAR.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLE3.

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with getting in or out of bed or chairs. Who gives that help?

PERSON_HLPRCHA
HFLD9
R

roster

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

HFLD9_NEW
HFLD9_NEW

ENTER ALL HELPERS.

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLD3
(03) BOX HFLD3
(04) BOX HFLD3
(05) BOX HFLD3
(06) BOX HFLD3
(07) BOX HFLD3
(08) BOX HFLD3
(09) BOX HFLD3
(10) BOX HFLD3
(11) BOX HFLD3
(12) BOX HFLD3
(13) BOX HFLD3
(14) BOX HFLD3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLD3
(52) BOX HFLD3
(53) BOX HFLD3
(54) BOX HFLD3
(55) BOX HFLD3
(56) BOX HFLD3
(57) BOX HFLD3
(91) HFLC9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLD3
(-9) BOX HFLD3

BOX HFLD3

IF PERSON_HLPRCHAR = (N+1) , GO TO
HFLD9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLE3.

HFLD9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLD9_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFLD9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLD9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFLE3

routing

IF HFLE3 – HELPWALK = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLE9 - PERSON_HLPRWALK.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLF3.

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with walking. Who gives that help?

PERSON_HLPRWA
HFLE9
LK

roster

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

HFLE9_NEW
HFLE9_NEW

ENTER ALL HELPERS.

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLE3
(03) BOX HFLE3
(04) BOX HFLE3
(05) BOX HFLE3
(06) BOX HFLE3
(07) BOX HFLE3
(08) BOX HFLE3
(09) BOX HFLE3
(10) BOX HFLE3
(11) BOX HFLE3
(12) BOX HFLE3
(13) BOX HFLE3
(14) BOX HFLE3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLE3
(52) BOX HFLE3
(53) BOX HFLE3
(54) BOX HFLE3
(55) BOX HFLE3
(56) BOX HFLE3
(57) BOX HFLE3
(91) HFLD9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLE3
(-9) BOX HFLE3

BOX HFLE3

IF PERSON_HLPRWALK = (N+1), GO TO
HFLE9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLF3.

HFLE9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLE9_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFLE9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLE9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFLF3

routing

IF HFLF3 – HELPTOIL = 1/Yes, GO TO HFLF9 - PERSON_HLPRTOIL.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFL4.

You mentioned that [you receive/(SP) receives] help with using the toilet. Who gives that help?

PERSON_HLPRTOI
HFLF9
L

roster

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

HFLF9_NEW
HFLF9_NEW

ENTER ALL HELPERS.

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLF3
(03) BOX HFLF3
(04) BOX HFLF3
(05) BOX HFLF3
(06) BOX HFLF3
(07) BOX HFLF3
(08) BOX HFLF3
(09) BOX HFLF3
(10) BOX HFLF3
(11) BOX HFLF3
(12) BOX HFLF3
(13) BOX HFLF3
(14) BOX HFLF3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLF3
(52) BOX HFLF3
(53) BOX HFLF3
(54) BOX HFLF3
(55) BOX HFLF3
(56) BOX HFLF3
(57) BOX HFLF3
(91) HFLE9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLF3
(-9) BOX HFLF3

BOX HFLF3

IF PERSON_HLPRTOIL = (N+1), GO TO
HFLF9_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFLG3.

HFLF9_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLF9_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFLF9_NEW

code one

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

ROSTREOS

HFLF9_NEW

text

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

BOX HFL4

routing

IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON SELECTED AT HFLA9, HFLB9, HFLC9, HFLD9, HFLE9, AND/OR HFLF9, GO TO HFL10 PERSON_HLPRMOST.
ELSE GO TO HFM1 - FALLANY.

Which of these persons gives [you/(SP)] the most help with these things?

PERSON_HLPRMO
HFL10
ST

roster

ROSTFNAM
ROSTLNAM

text
text

HFL10_NEW
HFL10_NEW

SELECT ONLY ONE.

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

DISPLAY PERSON ROSTER AS RESPONSE OPTIONS:
1. [PERSON 1]
2. [PERSON 2]
…
(01-N) LIST ALL PERSONS AS RESPONSE OPTIONS
(N+1) ADD ANOTHER
DISPLAY:
1 First Name Display ROST.ROSTFNAM.
2 Last Name Display ROST.ROSTLNAM.
3 Relationship to SP Display relationship:
If ROST.ROSTREL=91/Other, display ROST.ROSTREOS.
Else display ROST.ROSTREL relationship.

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) BOX HFLF3
(03) BOX HFLF3
(04) BOX HFLF3
(05) BOX HFLF3
(06) BOX HFLF3
(07) BOX HFLF3
(08) BOX HFLF3
(09) BOX HFLF3
(10) BOX HFLF3
(11) BOX HFLF3
(12) BOX HFLF3
(13) BOX HFLF3
(14) BOX HFLF3
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) BOX HFLF3
(52) BOX HFLF3
(53) BOX HFLF3
(54) BOX HFLF3
(55) BOX HFLF3
(56) BOX HFLF3
(57) BOX HFLF3
(91) HFLF9_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) BOX HFLF3
(-9) BOX HFLF3

BOX HFLF3

IF PERSON_HLPRMOST = (N+1), GO TO
HFLF10_NEW-ROSTFNAM.
ELSE GO TO HFM1 - FALLANY.

HFLF10_NEW - ROSTLNAM
HFLF10_NEW - ROSTREL

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ROSTREL

HFL10_NEW

code one

ROSTREOS

HFL10_NEW

text

FALLANY

HFM1

yes/no

FALLTIME

HFM2

numeric

FALLHELP

HFM3A

yes/no

FALCODE

HFM3B

code all

FALOTHOS

HFM3B

verbatim text

FALLIMIT

HFM3C

yes/no

FALLBACK

HFM3D

code 1

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(02) SPOUSE
(03) SON
(04) DAUGHTER
(05) BROTHER
(06) SISTER
(07) FATHER
(08) MOTHER
(09) SON-IN-LAW
(10) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
(11) GRANDSON
(12) GRANDDAUGHTER
(13) NEPHEW
(14) NIECE
(51) FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
(52) BOARDER
(53) NURSE/NURSE'S AIDE
(54) LEGAL/FINANCIAL OFFICER
(55) GUARDIAN
(56) PARTNER
(57) ROOMMATE
(91) OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) CONTINUOUS ANSWER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), [have you/has (SP)] fallen down?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
Since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR), how many times [have you/has (SP)] fallen down?
[Continuous answer.]
Don't Know
ENTER "95" IF 95 OR MORE FALLS REPORTED.
Refused
(01) YES
Thinking about the [most recent) time that [you/(SP)] fell, did [you/he/she] hurt [yourself/himself/herself] badly (02) NO
enough to get medical help?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) BROKEN BONE/FRACTURE
(02) SPRAIN/STRAIN
(03) BRUISE
What kind of injury did [you/(SP)] have in that [most recent] fall?
(04) CUT/WOUND/LACERATION
(05) CONCUSSION
[PROBE: Anything else?]
(06) DISLOCATION
(91) OTHER
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
(96) NO INJURY
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
OTHER (SPECIFY)
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) YES
(02) NO
Did [your/(SP's)] [most recent] fall cause [you/him/her] to limit [your/his/her] regular acivities?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) LESS THAN ONE WEEK
(02) ONE WEEK OR MORE
(03) NEVER RESUMED REGULAR ACTIVITIES
How long did it take [you/(SP)] to get back to regular activities after [your/his/her] [most recent] fall?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
[What is the name of the person and relationship to (SP)?]

(01) DO NOT DISPLAY
(02) HFM1 - FALLANY
(03) HFM1 - FALLANY
(04) HFM1 - FALLANY
(05) HFM1 - FALLANY
(06) HFM1 - FALLANY
(07) HFM1 - FALLANY
(08) HFM1 - FALLANY
(09) HFM1 - FALLANY
(10) HFM1 - FALLANY
(11) HFM1 - FALLANY
(12) HFM1 - FALLANY
(13) HFM1 - FALLANY
(14) HFM1 - FALLANY
(50) DO NOT DISPLAY
(51) HFM1 - FALLANY
(52) HFM1 - FALLANY
(53) HFM1 - FALLANY
(54) HFM1 - FALLANY
(55) HFM1 - FALLANY
(56) HFM1 - FALLANY
(57) HFM1 - FALLANY
(91) HFLF10_NEW - ROSTREOS
(-8) HFM1 - FALLANY
(-9) HFM1 - FALLANY

HFM1 - FALLANY
(01) HFM2 - FALLTIME
(02) BOX MH1
(-8) BOX MH1
(-9) BOX MH1
HFM3A - FALLHELP

HFM3B - FALCODE
(01) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(02) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(03) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(04) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(05) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(06) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(91) HFM3B - FALOTHOS
(96) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(-8) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(-9) HFM3C - FALLIMIT
HFM3C - FALLIMIT
(01) HFM3D - FALLBACK
(02) HFM3E - FALLFEAR
(-8) HFM3E - FALLFEAR
(-9) HFM3E - FALLFEAR

HFM3E - FALLFEAR

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FALLFEAR

HFM3E
BOX MH1

numeric
routing

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

How would you rate [your/(SP's)] fear of falling on a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 is "Not at all afraid of falling" and 6
is "Extremely afraid of falling"?
If the respondent is a proxy (SPPROXY=2), go to HFQ1 - LOSTURIN.
Else go to HFN1 - HFGAD1.
The next few questions ask about the last two weeks.
SHOW CARD HF8

HFGAD1

HFN1

list
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
SHOW CARD HF8

HFGAD2

HFN2

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?]
Not being able to stop or control worrying.
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ1

HFN3

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
little interest or pleasure in doing things? Would you say…
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ2

HFN4

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ3

HFN5

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ4

HFN6

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
feeling tired or having little energy?
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ5

HFN7

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
poor appetite or overeating?
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ6

HFN8

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
feeling bad about yourself – or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down?
SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ7

HFN9

list

[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]
trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV?

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW

BOX MH1

HFN2 - HFGAD2

HFN3 - HFPHQ1

HFN4 - HFPHQ2

HFN5 - HFPHQ3

HFN6 - HFPHQ4

HFN7 - HFPHQ5

HFN8 - HFPHQ6

HFN9 - HFPHQ7

HFN10 - HFPHQ8

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SHOW CARD HF8

HFPHQ8

HFN10

list

HFPHQ10

HFN11

code one

LOSTURIN

HFQ1

code 1

TALKURIN

HFQ2

yes/no

FEELURIN

HFQ3

yes/no

REASURIN

HFQ4

yes/no

SURGURIN

HFQ5

yes/no

BOX HFT1

routing

HYPETOLD

HFT1

code 1

HYPEAGE

HFT2

numeric

HYPEAGE_LESSON
HFT2
E

numeric

HYPEHOME

HFT6D

yes/no

HYPEMEDS

HFT6G

yes/no

(01) NOT AT ALL
(02) SEVERAL DAYS
(03) MORE THAN HALF THE DAYS
(04) NEARLY EVERY DAY
moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite – being so fidgety or
(-8) REFUSED
restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual?
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) Not at all difficult,
SHOW CARD HF9
(02) Somewhat difficult,
(03) Very difficult,
How difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along
(04) Extremely difficult?
with people?
(-8) REFUSED
(-9) DON’T KNOW
(01) MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK
(02) ABOUT ONCE A WEEK
(03) 2-3 TIMES A MONTH
SHOW CARD HF10
(04) ABOUT ONCE A MONTH
(05) EVERY 2-3 MONTHS
I'd like to ask about a health problem that is more common than people think. Please look at this card and tell
(06) ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR
me how often, if at all, since (LAST HF MONTH YEAR) [you have/(SP) has] lost urine because [you/he/she] could (07) NOT AT ALL
not control [your/his/her] bladder.
(08) SP IS ON DIALYSIS OR CATHETERIZATION OR
UROSTOMY OR BLADDER BAG
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
[Have you/Has (SP)] talked about this problem with [your/(SP’s)] doctor or other health professional?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Has [your/(SP’s)] doctor or other health professional asked [you/him/her] about how [you/he/she] feel[s] about (02) NO
this problem?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Has [your/(SP’s)] doctor or other health professional examined [you/him/her] to figure out why [you/he/she]
(02) NO
[lose/loses] urine?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
Has [your/(SP’s)] doctor or other health professional talked with [you/him/her] about taking medicine or having (02) NO
surgery for this problem?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
IF HFJ2 - OCHBP = 1/Yes, GO TO HFT1 - HYPETOLD.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFEND.
We have recorded that [you were/(SP) was] told by a doctor or other health professional that [you had/he
(01) YES
had/she had] hypertension, also called high blood pressure.
(02) NO
[Were you/Was (SP)] told on two or more different medical visits that [you/he/she] had high blood pressure or (03) SP NEVER HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE/PREVIOUS
RESPONSE ENTERED IN ERROR
hypertension?
(-8) Don't Know
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: We are interested in knowing whether [your/(SP’s)] blood pressure was high for more (-9) Refused
than one reading.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]
How old [were you/was (SP)] when [you were/he was/she was] first told that [you/he/she] had high blood
(-8) Don't Know
pressure?
(-9) Refused
[Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems:]

How old [were you/was (SP)] when (you were/he was/she was) first told that [you/he/she] had high blood
pressure?

(01) LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD
(-7) Empty

(01) YES
Because of [your/his/her] high blood pressure, [are you/is (SP)] now measuring [your/his/her] blood pressure at (02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
home?
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
Because of [your/his/her] high blood pressure, [are you/is (SP)] now taking prescribed medicine for
(-8) Don't Know
[your/his/her] high blood pressure?
(-9) Refused

HFN11 - HFPHQ10

HFQ1 - LOSTURIN

(01) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(02) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(03) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(04) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(05) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(06) HFQ2 - TALKURIN
(07) BOX HFT1
(08) BOX HFT1
(-8) BOX HFT1
(-9) BOX HFT1
(01) HFQ3 - FEELURIN
(02) BOX HFT1
(-8) BOX HFT1
(-9) BOX HFT1
HFQ4 - REASURIN

HFQ5 - SURGURIN

BOX HFT1

(01) HFT2 - HYPEAGE
(02) HFT2 - HYPEAGE
(03) BOX HFEND
(-8) HFT2 - HYPEAGE
(-9) HFT2 - HYPEAGE

HFT2 - HYPEAGE_LESSONE

HFT6D - HYPEHOME

HFT6G - HYPEMEDS

HFT6J - HYPEDRNK

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HFT6J

yes/no

[Have you/Has (SP)] cut down on drinking alcoholic beverages because of [your/his/her] high blood pressure?]

BOX HFT2

routing

IF HFT6G - HYPEMEDS = 1/Yes, GO TO HFT7 - HYPELONG.
ELSE GO TO HFT12A - HYPECTRL.

HFT7

numeric

How long [have you/has (SP)] been treated with prescribed medicines for [your/his/her] high blood pressure?

HYPELONG_LESSO
HFT7
NE

numeric

How long [have you/has (SP)] been treated with prescribed medicines for [your/his/her] high blood pressure?

BOX HFT3

routing

IF SP IS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAMPLE (sample_person.INTTYPE=3), GO TO HFT8 - HYPEMANY.
ELSE GO TO HFT11A - HYPECOND.

HFT8

numeric

HYPELONG

How many different prescribed medicines [do you/does (SP)] take for [your/his/her] high blood pressure?
HYPEMANY

[WE ARE ASKING ABOUT HOW MANY DIFFERENT PRESCRIBED MEDICINES FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ARE
TAKEN BY THE RESPONDENT, NOT THE NUMBER OF PILLS THEY MIGHT TAKE IN ONE DAY.]
How often [do you/does (SP)] have trouble with side effects from [your/his/her] blood pressure medicines[s]?
Please tell me if [you/he/she] always, sometimes, or never [have/has] trouble with side effects.

HYPECOND

HFT11A

code 1
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: By "side effects", I mean that the medicine causes any condition such as fatigue,
headache, or coughing.]

HYPECTRL

HFT12A

code 1

Doctors and other health professionals often recommend changing your habits or lifestyle, such as changing
your diet, or getting regular exercise in order to control blood pressure. How confident are you that [you/(SP)]
can follow these recommendation?
Would you say that you are very confident, confident, somewhat confident, or not at all confident?

BOX HFT4

routing

IF HFT6G - HYPEMEDS = 1/Yes, GO TO HFT13 - HYPEPAY.
ELSE GO TO BOX HFEND.

HYPEPAY

HFT13

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] have difficulty paying for the medicine[s] [your/his/her] doctor or other health professional
prescribes for [your/his/her] high blood pressure?

HYPESKIP

HFT14

yes/no

[Do you/Does (SP)] ever skip taking [your/his/her] medicine, take less medicine than prescribed, or share
medicine because of the cost of the medicine?

BOX HFT5

routing

If Respondent is SP, go to CNINTRO-CNINTRO
Else, If Respondent it Proxy, go to BOX HFEND

CNINTRO

no entry

CNINTRO

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) LESS THAN ONE YEAR
(-7) Empty

BOX HFT2

HFT7 - HYPELONG_LESSONE
BOX HFT3

(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFT11A - HYPECOND

(01) ALWAYS
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

HFT12A - HYPECTRL

(01) VERY CONFIDENT
(02) CONFIDENT
(03) SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT
(04) NOT AT ALL CONFIDENT
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

BOX HFT4

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

Now I'd like to ask you some questions having to do with memory. The questions may seem unusual, but they
are routine questions we ask everyone. Some of the questions are very easy and some are difficult, so don’t be Continue
surprised if you have trouble with some of them. Try your best to answer all of the questions without using clues
from around the room. If you wear glasses for reading, please use them.

HFT14 - HYPESKIP

BOX HFT5

CNTTM20

For the first question, please try to count backward as quickly as you can from the number I will give you. I will
tell you when to stop.
CNTTM20

CNTTM20

numeric

ALLOW R TO START OVER IF S/HE WISHES TO DO SO
Please start with: 20

(1) CONTINUOUS
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(1) CNTOTCM1
(-8) TDYMTH
(-9) TDYMTH

CORRECT RESPONSES INCLUDE COUNTING DOWN FROM 19 TO 10 OR FROM 20 TO 11

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You may stop now. Thank you.
CNTOTCM1

CNTOTCM1

code one

CODE CORRECT IF R COUNTED BACKWARDS FROM 19 TO 10 OR FROM 20 TO 11 WITHOUT ERROR
ALLOW R TO START OVER IF S/HE WISHES TO DO SO
Let's try again.

CNTTMT2

CNTTMT2

numeric
The number to count backward from is: 20
You may stop now. Thank you.

CNTOTCM2

CNTOTCM2

code one
CODE CORRECT IF R COUNTED BACKWARDS FROM 19 TO 10 OR FROM 20 TO 11 WITHOUT ERROR
Please tell me today's date.

TDYMTH

TDYMTH

code one

PROBE MONTH, DAY, YEAR, DAY OF WEEK
THE DATE IS: MONTH/DAY/YEAR
Please tell me today's date.

TDYDAY

TDYMTH

code one

PROBE MONTH, DAY, YEAR, DAY OF WEEK
THE DATE IS: MONTH/DAY/YEAR
Please tell me today's date.

TDYYEAR

TDYMTH

code one

PROBE MONTH, DAY, YEAR, DAY OF WEEK
THE DATE IS: MONTH/DAY/YEAR
What is the day of the week?

TDYDOW

TDYDOW

code one
THE DAY OF THE WEEK IS: DAY OF WEEK

SCISSOR

SCISSOR

code one

Now I'm going to ask you for the names of some people and things.
What do people usually use to cut paper?

CACTUS

CACTUS

code one

What do you call the kind of prickly plant that grows in the desert?

(1) CORRECT
(2) INCORRECT
(3) WANTS TO START OVER
(-9) REFUSED

(1) TDYMTH
(2) TDYMTH
(3) CNTTMT2
(-9) TDYMTH

(1) CONTINUOUS
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

CNTOTCM2

(1) CORRECT
(2) INCORRECT
(-9) REFUSED

TDYMTH

(1) MONTH CORRECT
(2) MONTH NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

TDYDAY

(1) DAY OF MONTH CORRECT
(2) DAY OF MONTH NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

TDYYEAR

(1) YEAR CORRECT
(2) YEAR NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

TDYDOW

(1) DAY CORRECT
(2) DAY NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(1) SCISSORS OR SHEARS
(2) NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED
(1) CACTUS OR NAME OF KIND OF CACTUS
(2) NOT CORRECT
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

SCISSOR

CACTUS

POTUS

Who is the President of the United States right now?
ANSWER IS TRUMP
(1) LAST NAME CORRECT
(2) NOT CORRECT
IF NEEDED: These questions have to do with memory. Assessing memory in the Medicare population is important (-8) DON'T KNOW
to understanding whether the needs of beneficiaries are being met and for measuring the impact on current and (-9) REFUSED
future health care costs.
PROBE FOR LAST NAME
POTUS

POTUS

code one

VPOTUS

IF NEEDED: NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution. This survey will
not collect any information about your political affiliation.

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Who is Vice President?
ANSWER IS PENCE
PROBE FOR LAST NAME
VPOTUS

VPOTUS

code one

(1) LAST NAME CORRECT
(2) NOT CORRECT
IF NEEDED: These questions have to do with memory. Assessing memory in the Medicare population is important (-8) DON'T KNOW
to understanding whether the needs of beneficiaries are being met and for measuring the impact on current and (-9) REFUSED
future health care costs.

PHYSINTRO-PHYSINTRO

IF NEEDED: NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution. This survey will
not collect any information about your political affiliation.

IF R IS IN A WHEELCHAIR OR CANNOT STAND, SELECT "(02) R CANNOT PARTICIPATE" WITHOUT READING TEXT
BELOW.
Now I am going to ask you to do a few simple activities. Researchers are
interested in how performance on these activities relates to some of the other factors I
have asked you about in the interview.
PHYSINTRO

PHYSINTRO

no entry
I will ask you to do these activities: height and weight measurements, a balance test, a walking test, and a
standing test.[, and a test of hand strength.]

(01) CONTINUE
(02) R CANNOT PARTICIPATE (IN WHEELCHAIR, CAN’T
STAND)

(01) BALINTRO HGTINTRO
(02) BOX HFEND

(01) CONTINUE
(02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE

(01) HGTMEASU
(02) HGTREASN

(01) continuous answer
(996) TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) WGTINTRO
(996) HGTREASN

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01) - (06), (-8), (-9) WGTINTRO
(91) HGTREAOS

(01) Continuous answer

WGTINTRO

My primary concern is for your safety, so I will ask you if you feel it would be safe for
you to complete each activity. I will describe these measurements and ask if you would feel comfortable and
safe completing each of the measurements. We will then complete the measurements one after the other.

Let's start by measuring your height.

HGTINTRO

HGTINTRO

code one

I will ask you to stand up straight against the wall with your feet together. Then, I will mark your height on the
wall using a sticky note and ask you to step away. I will then measure from the sticky note to the floor.
Is there any reason why you feel you cannot participate?
[IF R REFUSES TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, CODE (02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIATE]

HGTMEASU

HGTMEASU

verbatim text

RECORD HEIGHT TO THE NEAREST HALF-INCH.

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.
HGTREASN

HGTREASN

code one
[IF THE RESPONDENT REFUSED TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, SELECT "REFUSED."]

HGTREAOS

HGTREAOS

verbatim text

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY REASON THE RESPONDENT CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEASURE?

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Now, we will measure your weight.

WGTINTRO

WGTINTRO

code one

I will ask you to stand on the scale and stand still. Once I have recorded the weight, I will ask you to step off of
the scale.

(01) CONTINUE
(02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE

(01) WGTMEASU
(02) WGTREASN

Is there any reason why you feel you cannot participate?
[IF R REFUSES TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, CODE (02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIATE]

WGTMEASU

WGTMEASU

verbatim text

RECORD WEIGHT TO THE NEAREST TENTH OF A POUND

(01) continuous answer
(996) TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) BALINTRO
(996) WGTREASN

(01) - (06), (-8), (-9) BALINTRO
(91) WGTEXCLD

WGTREASN

WGTREASN

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED.

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

WGTEXCLD

WGTEXCLD

verbatim text

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY REASON THE RESPONDENT CANNOT OR WILLNOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEASURE?

(01) Continuous answer

BALINTRO

no entry

Next I am going to ask you to do a few simple activities for me, starting with a balance measure. Let me first
demonstrate this measure. After I demonstrate the measure, please tell me if you cannot do a particular
movement or if you feel it would be unsafe to try and do it.

(01) CONTINUE
(02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE

(01) BALPOS1
(02) BALREAS1

(01) NUMBER OF SECONDS HELD: _____
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

If (1) >= 10 seconds, go to BALPOS2;
(996) BALREAS1

BALINTRO

BALINTRO

[IF R REFUSES TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, CODE (02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIATE]

SHOWCARD PM1
DEMONSTRATE FIRST POSITION WHILE EXPLAINING POSITION
STAND WITH FEET TOGETHER, SIDE-BY-SIDE FOR 10 SECONDS
TRY NOT TO MOVE YOUR FEET
TRY TO HOLD THIS POSITION UNTIL I TELL YOU TO STOP
ASK R TO STAND IN FIRST POSITION
ONCE R IS IN POSITION, SAY ‘BEGIN’ AND START TIMING
BALPOS1

BALPOS1

code one
TIME THE FIRST POSITION
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON WHEN YOU SAY ‘BEGIN’
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON AND SAY ‘STOP’ AFTER 10 SECONDS, OR
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON IF RESPONDENT STEPS OUT OF THE POSITION BEFORE 10 SECONDS
WHEN R IS IN FIRST POSITION:
Are you ready?
WHEN R IS READY, PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY:
Begin

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BALREAS1

BALREAS1

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

BALREOS1

BALREOS1

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

WALINTRO

(01) NUMBER OF SECONDS HELD: _____
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

If (1) >= 10 seconds, go to BALPOS3;
(996) BALREAS2

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) WALINTRO
(91) BALPOSOS2

WALINTRO

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) WALINTRO
(91) BALPOSOS1

SHOWCARD PM2
DEMONSTRATE SECOND POSITION WHILE EXPLAINING POSITION
STAND WITH THE HEEL OF ONE FOOT TOUCHING THE SIDE OF THE BIG TOE OF THE OTHER FOOT FOR 10
SECONDS
TRY NOT TO MOVE YOUR FEET
TRY TO HOLD THIS POSITION UNTIL I TELL YOU TO STOP
ASK R TO STAND IN SECOND POSITION
BALPOS2

BALPOS2

code one

ONCE R IS IN POSITION, SAY ‘BEGIN’ AND START TIMING
TIME THE SECOND POSITION
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON WHEN YOU SAY ‘BEGIN’
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON AND SAY ‘STOP’ AFTER 10 SECONDS, OR
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON IF RESPONDENT STEPS OUT OF THE POSITION BEFORE 10 SECONDS
WHEN R IS IN SECOND POSITION:
Are you ready?
WHEN R IS READY, PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY:
Begin

BALREAS2

BALREAS2

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

BALREOS2

BALREOS2

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

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SHOWCARD PM3
DEMONSTRATE THIRD POSITION WHILE EXPLAINING POSITION
STAND WITH THE HEEL OF ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF AND TOUCHING THE TOES OF THE OTHER FOOT FOR 10
SECONDS
TRY NOT TO MOVE YOUR FEET
TRY TO HOLD THIS POSITION UNTIL I TELL YOU TO STOP
ASK R TO STAND IN THIRD POSITION
BALPOS3

BALPOS3

code one

ONCE R IS IN POSITION, SAY ‘BEGIN’ AND START TIMING

(01) NUMBER OF SECONDS HELD: _____
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) WALINTRO
(91) BALPOSOS3

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) WALINTRO
(91) BALPOSOS3

WALINTRO

TIME THE THIRD POSITION
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON WHEN YOU SAY ‘BEGIN’
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON AND SAY ‘STOP’ AFTER 10 SECONDS, OR
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ BUTTON IF RESPONDENT STEPS OUT OF THE POSITION BEFORE 10 SECONDS
WHEN R IS IN THIRD POSITION:
Are you ready?
WHEN R IS READY, PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY:
Begin

BALREAS3

BALREAS3

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

BALREOS3

BALREOS3

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

Now I am going to observe how you normally walk. If you use a cane or other walking aid and you feel you need
it to walk a short distance, then you may use it. First, let me demonstrate this measure.
WALINTRO

WALINTRO

no entry

(01) CONTINUE
After I demonstrate the measure, please tell me if you cannot do a particular movement or if you feel it would be
(02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE
unsafe to try and do it.

(01) WALKTIM1
(02) WALKREAS1

[IF R REFUSES TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, CODE (02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIATE]

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USE PRE-CUT STRING TO MEASURE DISTANCE ON THE FLOOR
DEMONSTRATE THE WALK WHILE PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS
STAND WITH TOES TOUCHING THE BEGINNING OF THE STRING
START WALKING WHEN I SAY BEGIN
WALK AT YOUR USUAL PACE
WALK PAST THE END OF THE STRING BEFORE YOU STOP
WALKTIM1

WALKTIM1

code one

ALLOW R TO USE HIS/HER WALKING AID (CANE OR WALKER)

(01) ABLE TO DO (SPECIFY SECONDS): ______
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) WALKTIM2
(996) WALKREAS1

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) CSINTRO
(91) WALKOS1

ASK R TO STAND AT BEGINNING OF STRING
When I say “Begin” you may start walking.
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY:
‘Begin’
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ WHEN ONE OF R’S FEET IS COMPLETELY ACROSS THE OTHER END OF THE STRING

WALKREAS1

WALKREAS1

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

WALKOS1

WALKOS1

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

CSINTRO

(01) ABLE TO DO (SPECIFY SECONDS): ______
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) WALKPROB
(996) WALKREAS2

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) CSINTRO
(91) WALKOS2

CSINTRO

ASK RESPONDENT TO REPEAT WALK, FROM THE END OF THE STRING BACK TO THE BEGINNING OF THE STRING
When I say “Begin” you may start walking.
WALKTIM2

WALKTIM2

code one

PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY:
‘Begin’
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ WHEN ONE OF R’S FEET IS COMPLETELY ACROSS THE OTHER END OF THE STRING

WALKREAS2

WALKREAS2

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

WALKOS2

WALKOS2

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

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WALKPROB

CSINTRO

WALKPROB

CSINTRO

code all

no entry

Revised HFQ- Health Status and Functioning

RECORD YOUR OBSERVATIONS OF THE R'S MEASURE. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

(01) R WALKED UNSTEADILY
(02) R LIMPED, SHUFFLED OR DRAGGED A LEG
(03) R USED A CANE
(04) R USED WALKER
(05) R STATED IT’S PAINFUL
(06) NOTHING APPLIES

Now I am going to ask you to stand up from a chair without using your arms. First, let me demonstrate this
measure. After I demonstrate the measure, please tell me if you cannot do this movement or if you feel it would
(01) CONTINUE
be unsafe to try.
(02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIPATE

CSINTRO

(01) SNGLCS
(02) SNGLREAS

[IF R REFUSES TO ATTEMPT THE MEASURE, CODE (02) R CANNOT OR WILL NOT PARTICIATE]

SNGLCS

SNGLCS

code one

DEMONSTRATE CHAIR STAND WHILE PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS
SIT IN CHAIR WITH YOUR FEET ON THE FLOOR. SIT SO THAT YOU CAN PLACE THE WIDTH OF YOUR HANDS
BETWEEN THE CHAIR AND YOUR KNEES.
FOLD YOUR ARMS ACROSS YOUR CHEST
STAND UP, KEEPING YOUR ARMS FOLDED ACROSS YOUR CHEST

(01) R STOOD WITHOUT USING ARMS
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) CSINTRO2
(03) SNGLREAS

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) BOX HFEND
(91) SNGLCSOS

When I say ‘Begin’ you may stand up straight from the chair.
IF R CANNOT RISE WITHOUT USING ARMS, ASK R TO TRY TO STAND UP USING ARMS

SNGLREAS

SNGLREAS

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

SNGLCSOS

SNGLCSOS

verbatim text

OTHER (SPECIFY)

(01) [Continuous answer]

BOX HFEND

no entry

Now I'm going to ask you to stand up and sit down as quickly as you can five times, keeping your arms folded
across your chest. I'm going to demonstrate one for you.

(01) CONTINUE

RPTDCS

(01) TIME TO COMPLETE FIVE STANDS (SPECIFY
SECONDS): ______
[996] TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

(01) BOX HFEND
(996) CSREAS

CSINTRO2

CSINTRO2

DEMONSTRATE 1 CHAIR STAND WHILE PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS
SIT IN CHAIR WITH YOUR FEET ON THE FLOOR
FOLD YOUR ARMS ACROSS YOUR CHEST
STAND UP AND SIT DOWN ONCE
TELL R TO REPEAT THAT 4 MORE TIMES
When I say “Begin” you may stand up.
RPTDCS

RPTDCS

code one
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ AND SAY ‘Begin’
COUNT OUT LOUD AS RESPONDENT ARISES EACH TIME
PUSH ‘START/STOP’ WHEN R HAS COMPLETELY STOOD UP FROM THE CHAIR FOR THE 5TH TIME
STOP THE EXERCISE EARLY IF R CANNOT RISE WITHOUT USING ARMS, R IS TOO TIRED TO CONTINUE, OR R IS
UNABLE TO COMPLETE AFTER 1 MINUTE

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CSREAS

CSREAS

code one

CODE THE PRIMARY REASON WHY THE TEST COULD NOT BE COMPLETED

CSOS

CSOS
BOX HFEND

verbatim text
routing

OTHER (SPECIFY)
GO TO NAQ.

(01) EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
(02) NO SUITABLE SPACE TO CONDUCT THE MEASURE
(03) R UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS
(04) NOT ATTEMPTED, FI FELT IT WAS UNSAFE
(05) NOT ATTEMPTED, R FELT UNSAFE
(06) ATTEMPTED, UNABLE TO DO
(91) OTHER
(-8) DON'T KNOW
(-9) REFUSED

(01)-(06), (-8), (-9) BOX HFEND
(91) CSOS

(01) [Continuous answer]

BOX HFEND

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