Problems increase decrease waist measurement
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Question asked in the latest wave:
waistandhipcapi_ip15.probwj
Question label:
Problems increase decrease waist measurement
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)
and if WJREL = 2 | 3 | 4 (Waist measurement problem experienced)
Question interviewer instructions:
RECORD WHETHER PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED ARE LIKELY TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE WAIST MEASUREMENT
Further details:
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| Value label | Value | Absolute frequency | Relative frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| inapplicable | -8 | 2638 | 96.99% |
| proxy | -7 | 34 | 1.25% |
| refusal | -2 | 1 | 0.04% |
| don't know | -1 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Increase measurement (e.g. bulky clothing) | 1 | 26 | 0.96% |
| Decrease measurement (e.g. very tight clothing) | 2 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Measurement not affected | 3 | 15 | 0.55% |
| Total | 2720 | 100.0% |
