Questionnaire Module Main Survey
disability_w2
Disability module
Questions 2
disability_w2.health
Long-standing illness or disability
Type: choice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you have any long-standing physical or mental impairment, illness or disability? By 'long-standing' I mean anything that has troubled you over a period of at least 12 months or that is likely to trouble you over a period of at least 12 months.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- b_health (b_indresp) long-standing illness or disability
disability_w2.disdif
Type of impairment or disability
Type: multichoice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: PROBE: Which others?
Text: Does this/Do these health problem(s) or disability(ies) mean that you have substantial difficulties with any of these areas of your life? Please read out the numbers from the card next to the ones which apply to you.
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobility | b_disdif1 (b_indresp) Mobility (moving around at home and walking) |
| 2 | Lifting, moving objects | b_disdif2 (b_indresp) Lifting, carrying or moving objects |
| 3 | Manual dexterity | b_disdif3 (b_indresp) Manual dexterity (using your hands to carry out everyday tasks) |
| 4 | Continence | b_disdif4 (b_indresp) Continence (bladder and bowel control) |
| 5 | Hearing | b_disdif5 (b_indresp) Hearing (apart from using a standard hearing aid) |
| 6 | Sight | b_disdif6 (b_indresp) Sight (apart from wearing standard glasses) |
| 7 | Communication or speech problems | b_disdif7 (b_indresp) Communication or speech problems |
| 8 | Memory, concentration | b_disdif8 (b_indresp) Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand |
| 9 | Recognising danger | b_disdif9 (b_indresp) Recognising when you are in physical danger |
| 10 | Physical co-ordination e.g. balance | b_disdif10 (b_indresp) Your physical co-ordination (e.g. balance) |
| 11 | Difficulty with personal care | b_disdif11 (b_indresp) Difficulties with own personal care |
| 12 | Other health problem or disability | b_disdif12 (b_indresp) Other health problem or disability |
| 96 | None of these | b_disdif96 (b_indresp) None of these |
Universe:
if Health = 1 (Has a long-standing illness or disability)
