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Component Description

The NHANES 2001-2002 Urology and Kidney Conditions File provides personal interview data on kidney disease, dialysis, and urologic symptoms.

Eligible Sample

Questions on kidney disease and dialysis were asked to participants 20 years and older in the household interview.

Questions on urologic conditions were asked to participants 20-59 years in the MEC CAPI interview and for participants 60 years and older in the household interview.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

KIQ022, KIQ025 - Home Interview

KIQ042-KIQ052 – Home Interview for Sample Persons 60 years and older; MEC CAPI for Sample Persons 20-59 years

In-person

Analytic Notes

KIDUQUEX is a flag variable for questionnaire source for items KIQ042 thru KIQ052 (1=SP interview for ages 60 years and older; 2=MEC CAPI for ages 20-59 years)

Appropriate sample weights for analyses:

Participants 60 years and older: Interview weight for all items

Participants 20-59 years: Interview weight for KIQ020 & KIQ025; MEC Examination weight for KIQ042-KIQ052.

Data Access:

The KIQ_U data are publicly available at www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm.

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS

KIQ022 - Ever told you had weak/failing kidneys

Variable Name:
KIQ022
SAS Label:
Ever told you had weak/failing kidneys
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that {you/s/he} had weak or failing kidneys? Do not include kidney stones, bladder infections, or incontinence.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 145 145
2 No 5246 5391 KIQ042
7 Refused 2 5393 KIQ042
9 Don't know 17 5410 KIQ042
. Missing 1 5411

KIQ025 - Received dialysis in past 12 months

Variable Name:
KIQ025
SAS Label:
Received dialysis in past 12 months
English Text:
In the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} received dialysis (either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis)?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 19 19
2 No 126 145
7 Refused 0 145
9 Don't know 0 145
. Missing 5266 5411

KIQ042 - Leak urine during physical activities

Variable Name:
KIQ042
SAS Label:
Leak urine during physical activities
English Text:
Many people experience leakage of urine. The next few questions ask about urine leakage under different conditions. During the past 12 months, {have/has SP} leaked or lost control of even a small amount of urine with an activity like coughing, lift
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1183 1183
2 No 3761 4944 KIQ044
7 Refused 3 4947 KIQ044
9 Don't know 6 4953 KIQ044
. Missing 458 5411

KIQ043 - How frequently does this occur

Variable Name:
KIQ043
SAS Label:
How frequently does this occur
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/he/she} say this occurs...
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Every day, 271 271
2 A few times a week, 256 527
3 A few times a month, or 301 828
4 A few times a year? 351 1179
7 Refused 0 1179
9 Don't know 4 1183
. Missing 4228 5411

KIQ044 - Urinated before reaching the toilet

Variable Name:
KIQ044
SAS Label:
Urinated before reaching the toilet
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} leaked or lost control of even a small amount of urine with an urge or pressure to urinate and {you/he/she} couldn't get to the toilet fast enough?`
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1025 1025
2 No 3919 4944 KIQ046
7 Refused 2 4946 KIQ046
9 Don't know 7 4953 KIQ046
. Missing 458 5411

KIQ045 - Frequency with which this occurs

Variable Name:
KIQ045
SAS Label:
Frequency with which this occurs
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/she/he} say this occurs...
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Every day, 210 210
2 A few times a week, 232 442
3 A few times a month, or 279 721
4 A few times a year? 297 1018
7 Refused 0 1018
9 Don't know 7 1025
. Missing 4386 5411

KIQ046 - Leak urine during nonphysical activities

Variable Name:
KIQ046
SAS Label:
Leak urine during nonphysical activities
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} leaked or lost control of even a small amount of urine without an activity like coughing, lifting, or exercise, or an urge to urinate?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 471 471
2 No 4474 4945 KIQ050
7 Refused 2 4947 KIQ050
9 Don't know 6 4953 KIQ050
. Missing 458 5411

KIQ047 - How frequently does this occur

Variable Name:
KIQ047
SAS Label:
How frequently does this occur
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/she/he} say this occurs...
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Every day, 166 166
2 A few times a week, 118 284
3 A few times a month, or 87 371
4 A few times a year? 98 469
7 Refused 0 469
9 Don't know 2 471
. Missing 4940 5411

KIQ048 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
KIQ048
English Instructions:
BOX 1. CHECK ITEM KIQ048: IF 'YES' (CODE '1') IN KIQ042 OR KIQ044 OR KIQ046, CONTINUE WITH KIQ050. OTHERWISE, GO TO THE END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS

KIQ050 - How much did urine leakage bother you

Variable Name:
KIQ050
SAS Label:
How much did urine leakage bother you
English Text:
During the past 12 months, how much did {your/her/his} leakage of urine bother {you/her/him}? Please select one of the following choices:
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Not at all, 487 487
2 only a little, 564 1051
3 somewhat, 340 1391
4 very much, or 165 1556
5 greatly 110 1666
7 Refused 1 1667
9 Don't know 8 1675
. Missing 3736 5411

KIQ052 - How much were daily activities affected

Variable Name:
KIQ052
SAS Label:
How much were daily activities affected
English Text:
During the past 12 months, how much did {you/her/his} leakage of urine affect {you/her/his} day-to-day activities? Please select one of the following choices:
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Not at all, 1149 1149
2 only a little, 288 1437
3 somewhat, 158 1595
4 very much, or 41 1636
5 greatly 33 1669
7 Refused 1 1670
9 Don't know 5 1675
. Missing 3736 5411

KIDUQUEX - Flag for Source Questionnaire

Variable Name:
KIDUQUEX
SAS Label:
Flag for Source Questionnaire
English Text:
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Sample Person Questionnaire (20-150 Yrs) for all items -- Use Interview Weights for Analysis 2012 2012
2 MEC CAPI Questionnaire (20-59 Yrs) for items KIQ042-KIQ052 -- Use Examination Weights for Analysis 3399 5411
. Missing 0 5411