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Component Description

The NHANES 2005-2006 Kidney Conditions – Urology File provides personal interview data on kidney disease, urinary incontinence, and nocturia. Personal interview data on prostate conditions can be found in the Prostate Conditions File, KIQ_P_D.

Questions KIQ.005 “How often do you have urinary leakage? Would you say …” and KIQ.010 “How much urine do you lose each time? Would you say…” comprise the Incontinence Severity Index (Sandvik, 2000). This index, based on information about frequency in four levels and amount of leakage in three levels, can be multiplied to obtain an index value (1-12). The four-level severity index is based on the following index values: 1-2, slight; 3-6, moderate; 8-9, severe; 10-12, very severe.

Eligible Sample

The target sample for the questions in this section is adults 20 years and older.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

Questions on kidney disease and dialysis (KIQ022, KIQ025) were asked during the in-person household interview.

Questions on urinary incontinence and nocturia (KIQ042–KIQ052) were asked in the mobile examination center (MEC) Interview Room using a Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system.

For details on the administration of the Kidney Conditions – Urology (KIQ_U_D) section, please refer to the NHANES 2005-06 Interviewer Procedure Manuals and the Kidney Conditions Sample Person and Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) Questionnaires on the NHANES website.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

For details on the QA/QC process for this component, please refer to the NHANES 2005-06 Interviewer Procedure Manuals on the NHANES website.

Data Processing and Editing

Frequency counts were verified during the preparation of the file.

Analytic Notes

2005-06 Changes

Questions KIQ043, KIQ045, KIQ047, and KIQ048 were dropped. New urinary incontinence questions and a nocturia question were added: KIQ005, KIQ010, KIQ430, KIQ450, KIQ470, KIQ480. The urinary incontinence questions were asked of all participants 20 years and older in the MEC. Previously, participants 60 years and older were asked these questions in the household interview.

Missing data

Although KIQ042 – KIQ052 were targeted to all participants 20 years and older, data for these questions are missing for 12.7% of individuals who completed the household interview, but did not complete the MEC CAPI.

Appropriate sample weights

Interview weights:
KIQ022, KIQ025
Examination weights:
KIQ042 – KIQ052

The interview weight should be used when an analysis uses only data from the household interview. If an analysis uses data from the MEC (MEC interview, examination, or laboratory data on the full MEC sample) exclusively, or in conjunction with the household interview data, the examination weight should be used.

Please refer to the Analytic Guidelines for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues. The Analytic Guidelines are available on the NHANES website.

References

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 136 136
2 No 4829 4965 KIQ005
7 Refused 0 4965 KIQ005
9 Don't know 14 4979 KIQ005
. Missing 0 4979

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 17 17
2 No 119 136
7 Refused 0 136
9 Don't know 0 136
. Missing 4843 4979

KIQ005 - How often have urinary leakage

Variable Name:
KIQ005
SAS Label:
How often have urinary leakage
English Text:
Many people have leakage of urine. The next few questions ask about urine leakage. How often {do you/does SP} have urinary leakage? Would {you/s/he} say . . .
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: HELP SCREEN: Other terms for urinary leakage are not being able to hold your urine until you can reach a toilet, not being able to control your bladder, loss of urine control.
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 never, 3229 3229 KIQ042
2 less than once a month, 407 3636
3 a few times a month, 324 3960
4 a few times a week, or 188 4148
5 every day and/or night? 192 4340
7 Refused 0 4340 KIQ042
9 Don't know 8 4348 KIQ042
. Missing 631 4979

KIQ010 - How much urine lose each time?

Variable Name:
KIQ010
SAS Label:
How much urine lose each time?
English Text:
How much urine {do you/does SP} lose each time? Would {you/s/he} say . . .
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 drops, 807 807
2 small splashes, or 217 1024
3 more? 78 1102
7 Refused 0 1102
9 Don't know 9 1111
. Missing 3868 4979

KIQ042 - Leak urine during physical activities

Variable Name:
KIQ042
SAS Label:
Leak urine during physical activities
English Text:
During the past 12 months, {have you/has SP} leaked or lost control of even a small amount of urine with an activity like coughing, lifting or exercise?
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 992 992
2 No 3345 4337 KIQ044
7 Refused 0 4337 KIQ044
9 Don't know 9 4346 KIQ044
. Missing 633 4979

KIQ430 - How frequently does this occur?

Variable Name:
KIQ430
SAS Label:
How frequently does this occur?
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/s/he} say this occurs . . .
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 less than once a month, 482 482
2 a few times a month, 277 759
3 a few times a week, or 137 896
4 every day and/or night? 92 988
7 Refused 0 988
9 Don't know 4 992
. Missing 3987 4979

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 887 887
2 No 3449 4336 KIQ046
7 Refused 0 4336 KIQ046
9 Don't know 10 4346 KIQ046
. Missing 633 4979

KIQ450 - How frequently does this occur?

Variable Name:
KIQ450
SAS Label:
How frequently does this occur?
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/s/he} say this occurs. . .
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 less than once a month, 418 418
2 a few times a month, 263 681
3 a few times a week, or 125 806
4 every day and/or night? 78 884
7 Refused 0 884
9 Don't know 2 886
. Missing 4093 4979

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 289 289
2 No 4041 4330 KIQ048A
7 Refused 0 4330 KIQ048A
9 Don't know 14 4344 KIQ048A
. Missing 635 4979

KIQ470 - How frequently does this occur?

Variable Name:
KIQ470
SAS Label:
How frequently does this occur?
English Text:
How frequently does this occur? Would {you/s/he} say this occurs . . .
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 less than once a month, 86 86
2 a few times a month, 90 176
3 a few times a week, or 62 238
4 every day and/or night? 49 287
7 Refused 0 287
9 Don't know 2 289
. Missing 4690 4979

KIQ048A - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
KIQ048A
English Instructions:
BOX 1. CHECK ITEM: IF 'YES' (CODE '1') IN KIQ042 OR KIQ044 OR KIQ046, CONTINUE WITH KIQ050. OTHERWISE, GO TO KIQ480.
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, 640 640
2 only a little, 489 1129
3 somewhat, 245 1374
4 very much, or 103 1477
5 greatly 66 1543
7 Refused 0 1543
9 Don't know 3 1546
. Missing 3433 4979

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, 1218 1218
2 only a little, 195 1413
3 somewhat, 86 1499
4 very much, or 29 1528
5 greatly 16 1544
7 Refused 0 1544
9 Don't know 2 1546
. Missing 3433 4979

KIQ480 - How many times urinate in night?

Variable Name:
KIQ480
SAS Label:
How many times urinate in night?
English Text:
During the past 30 days, how many times per night did {you/SP} most typically get up to urinate, from the time {you/s/he} went to bed at night until the time {you/he/she} got up in the morning. Would {you/s/he} say
Target:
Both males and females 20 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 0 1519 1519
1 1 1448 2967
2 2 804 3771
3 3 336 4107
4 4 115 4222
5 5 or more? 105 4327
7 Refused 0 4327
9 Don't know 17 4344
. Missing 635 4979