Waist problem experienced
Datafile
Question asked in the latest wave:
waistandhipcapi_ip15.wjrel
Question label:
Waist problem experienced
Question universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 & (FERTILITYHISTORY.PREG0FH 1 & ANNUALEVENTHISTORY.PREG0 1) & BODYMASSINTRO.CHBND = 2 (Mode is face to face & Not currently pregnant & Not chair bound)
and if WHEXCLUDE = 3 (No colostomy or ileostomy and able to stand)
and if (WAIST1 999.9 | MIS) | (WAIST2 999.9 | MIS) (At least one waist measurement obtained)
Question interviewer instructions:
RECORD ANY PROBLEMS WITH WAIST MEASUREMENT (INCLUDE HERE RESTRICTIONS FROM TYPE OF CLOTHING WORN SUCH AS SARIS OR RELIGIOUS/CULTURAL ITEMS WORN ON THE BODY).
Further details:
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| Value label | Value | Absolute frequency | Relative frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| inapplicable | -8 | 2085 | 76.65% |
| proxy | -7 | 34 | 1.25% |
| No problems experienced, reliable waist measurement obtained | 1 | 553 | 20.33% |
| Problems experienced - measurement likely to be: reliable | 2 | 34 | 1.25% |
| Problems experienced - measurement likely to be: slightly unreliable | 3 | 13 | 0.48% |
| Problems experienced - measurement likely to be: unreliable | 4 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2720 | 100.0% |



