Cuff Size
Datafile
Variable note:
This variable is part of the "Biomarker and sample collection" experiment. See the description of experiments in the IP User Guide.
Question asked in the latest wave:
bloodpressure_ip12.cufsize
Question label:
Cuff size
Question universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 & (ANNUALEVENTHISTORY.PREGOUT 4 & FERTILITYHISTORY.PREGN 1) (Mode is face-to-face and respondent is not pregnant)
and if BPCONS = 1 (Has agreed to blood pressure measurement)
Question interviewer instructions:
ASK THE RESPONDENT TO REMOVE OUTER GARMENTS (E.G. JUMPER, CARDIGAN OR JACKET) AND EXPOSE THEIR UPPER ARMS BY ROLLING UP THEIR SLEEVES. IF THE SLEEVE IS TOO TIGHT TO ROLL UP, THE CUFF MAY BE PLACED OVER ONE LAYER OF LIGHT CLOTHING. GET THE RESPONDENT TO SIT IN A COMFORTABLE CHAIR WITH A SUITABLE SUPPORT SO THAT THE RIGHT ARM IS RESTING AT A LEVEL TO BRING THE ELBOW TO APPROXIMATELY HEART LEVEL. SELECT CUFF AND ATTACH TO THE RESPONDENT’S RIGHT ARM IF POSSIBLE. RECORD CUFF SIZE CHOSEN.
Further details:
For further details about this question, please see the questionnaires
| Value label | Value | Absolute frequency | Relative frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| missing | -9 | 772 | 34.88% |
| inapplicable | -8 | 134 | 6.06% |
| refusal | -2 | 1 | 0.05% |
| don't know | -1 | 3 | 0.14% |
| Child (15 - 22 cm) | 1 | 5 | 0.23% |
| Adult (22 - 32 cm) | 2 | 1097 | 49.57% |
| Large adult (32 - 42 cm) | 3 | 201 | 9.08% |
| Total | 2213 | 100.0% |
