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Phone: Marriage
UMARR - Sibling Spouse Marriage Module OVERVIEW Information about the Sibling Spouse's current marriage was collected in the following manner: -Information about the sibling's health, long-term limiting condition(s), memory, and ability to make decisions and organize. -The sibling-spouse was asked the degree of similarity in outlook and closeness with the sibling. NOTE: Variable creation for the sibling spouse is identical to graduate spouse so please see cor908 in Appendix C for variable creation details. BRIEF VARIABLE DESCRIPTIONS BC038SP: Description of sibling's health. BC039RE: Similarity of outlook on life with sibling. BC040RE: How close respondent is with the sibling. BV005SP-BV006SP: Description of the sibling's most serious limiting condition BC096SP-BC099SP: Variables ascertaining the state of sib's memory and ability to make decisions and organize.
bc038sp: How would you describe your husband/wife's health? Would you say it is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76f
Frequencies | ||||
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Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 17 | 10 | 27 |
1 | EXCELLENT | 172 | 195 | 367 |
2 | VERY GOOD | 331 | 427 | 758 |
3 | GOOD | 299 | 361 | 660 |
4 | FAIR | 98 | 134 | 232 |
5 | POOR | 28 | 50 | 78 |
9 | DECEASED | 0 | 2 | 2 |
bc039re: In terms of your outlook on life, would you say you and your husband/wife share very similar views, somewhat similar views, not very similar views, or not at all similar views?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76h
Frequencies | ||||
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Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 16 | 9 | 25 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 2 | 1 | 3 |
1 | NOT AT ALL SIMILAR | 4 | 13 | 17 |
2 | NOT VERY SIMILAR | 11 | 38 | 49 |
3 | SOMEWHAT SIMILAR | 309 | 397 | 706 |
4 | VERY SIMILAR | 603 | 719 | 1322 |
bc040re: How close would you say you are to your husband/wife? Are you very close, somewhat close, not very close, or not at all close?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76i
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 18 | 11 | 29 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 2 | 0 | 2 |
1 | NOT AT ALL CLOSE | 0 | 6 | 6 |
2 | NOT VERY CLOSE | 7 | 18 | 25 |
3 | SOMEWHAT CLOSE | 126 | 183 | 309 |
4 | VERY CLOSE | 792 | 959 | 1751 |
bv005sp: Does your spouse have any long-term condition, illness, or disability that limits any activities now or is likely to limit his/her activities in the future?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc78
Frequencies | ||||
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Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 18 | 11 | 29 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 8 | 8 | 16 |
1 | YES | 277 | 402 | 679 |
2 | NO | 642 | 756 | 1398 |
bv006sp: What is the most serious condition that your spouse has?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc78, c_hc79
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Frequencies | ||||
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Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-18 | COULD NOT CODE | 1 | 3 | 4 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 0 | 1 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 3 | 2 | 5 |
-2 | 669 | 777 | 1446 | |
11 | Pulmonary tuberculosis | 0 | 1 | 1 |
117 | Other mycoses | 1 | 0 | 1 |
135 | Sarcoidosis | 0 | 2 | 2 |
136 | Other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases | 0 | 1 | 1 |
138 | Late effects of acute poliomyelitis | 0 | 3 | 3 |
153 | Malignant neoplasm of colon | 0 | 2 | 2 |
157 | Malignant neoplasm of pancreas | 0 | 1 | 1 |
174 | Malignant neoplasm of female breast | 3 | 0 | 3 |
179 | Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified | 1 | 0 | 1 |
185 | Malignant neoplasm of prostate | 0 | 3 | 3 |
188 | Malignant neoplasm of bladder | 0 | 2 | 2 |
199 | Malignant neoplasm without specification of site | 4 | 18 | 22 |
202 | Other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid and histiocytic tissue | 0 | 1 | 1 |
204 | Lymphoid leukemia | 0 | 1 | 1 |
208 | Leukemia of unspecified cell type | 1 | 2 | 3 |
246 | Other disorders of thyroid | 1 | 0 | 1 |
250 | Diabetes mellitus | 27 | 62 | 89 |
272 | Disorders of lipoid metabolism | 1 | 3 | 4 |
277 | Other and unspecified disorders of metabolism | 0 | 1 | 1 |
278 | Obesity and other hyperalimentation | 0 | 1 | 1 |
279 | Disorders involving the immune mechanism | 1 | 0 | 1 |
285 | Other and unspecified anemias | 1 | 0 | 1 |
289 | Other diseases of blood and blood-forming organs | 1 | 1 | 2 |
290 | Senile and presenile organic psychotic conditions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
300 | Neurotic disorder | 1 | 0 | 1 |
303 | Alcohol dependence syndrome | 0 | 1 | 1 |
308 | Acute reaction to stress | 1 | 0 | 1 |
311 | Depressive disorder, not elsewhere classified | 3 | 3 | 6 |
322 | Meningitis of unspecified cause | 1 | 0 | 1 |
331 | Other cerebral degenerations | 0 | 6 | 6 |
332 | Parkinson's disease | 4 | 4 | 8 |
340 | Multiple sclerosis | 8 | 2 | 10 |
345 | Epilepsy | 2 | 0 | 2 |
346 | Migraine | 2 | 0 | 2 |
349 | Other and unspecified disorders of the nervous system | 0 | 1 | 1 |
351 | Facial nerve disorders | 1 | 0 | 1 |
354 | Mononeuritis of upper limb and mononeuritis multiplex | 0 | 1 | 1 |
356 | Hereditary and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy | 4 | 5 | 9 |
359 | Muscular dystrophies and other myopathies | 1 | 0 | 1 |
365 | Glaucoma | 1 | 1 | 2 |
369 | Blindness and low vision | 4 | 0 | 4 |
388 | Other disorders of ear | 0 | 1 | 1 |
389 | Hearing loss | 0 | 5 | 5 |
401 | Essential hypertension | 3 | 13 | 16 |
410 | Acute myocardial infarction | 0 | 7 | 7 |
414 | Other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease | 3 | 2 | 5 |
425 | Cardiomyopathy | 0 | 1 | 1 |
427 | Cardiac dysrhythmias | 0 | 1 | 1 |
428 | Heart failure | 0 | 4 | 4 |
429 | Ill-defined descriptions and complications of heart disease | 14 | 47 | 61 |
436 | Acute, but ill-defined, cerebrovascular disease | 2 | 13 | 15 |
442 | Other aneurysm | 0 | 2 | 2 |
443 | Other peripheral vascular disease | 0 | 2 | 2 |
454 | Varicose veins of lower extremities | 0 | 1 | 1 |
458 | Hypotension | 1 | 0 | 1 |
459 | Other disorders of circulatory system | 0 | 1 | 1 |
466 | Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
487 | Influenza | 1 | 0 | 1 |
492 | Emphysema | 2 | 9 | 11 |
493 | Asthma | 4 | 11 | 15 |
496 | Chronic airway obstruction, not elsewhere specified | 0 | 1 | 1 |
515 | Postinflammatory pulmonary fibrosis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
518 | Other diseases of lung | 3 | 1 | 4 |
530 | Diseases of esophagus | 1 | 0 | 1 |
553 | Other hernia of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene | 0 | 1 | 1 |
555 | Regional enteritis | 0 | 1 | 1 |
556 | Idiopathic proctocolitis | 0 | 1 | 1 |
558 | Other noninfectious gastroenteritis and colitis | 1 | 0 | 1 |
562 | Diverticula of intestine | 1 | 0 | 1 |
564 | Functional digestive disorders, not elsewhere classified | 1 | 0 | 1 |
571 | Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis | 0 | 1 | 1 |
579 | Intestinal malabsorption | 1 | 0 | 1 |
593 | Other disorders of kidney and ureter | 1 | 0 | 1 |
600 | Hyperplasia of prostate | 0 | 1 | 1 |
696 | Psoriasis and similar disorders | 1 | 0 | 1 |
709 | Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue | 0 | 1 | 1 |
710 | Diffuse diseases of connective tissue | 3 | 1 | 4 |
714 | Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory polyarthropathies | 8 | 5 | 13 |
715 | Osteoarthrosis and allied disorders | 3 | 2 | 5 |
716 | Other and unspecified arthropathies | 49 | 39 | 88 |
717 | Internal derangement of knee | 1 | 1 | 2 |
719 | Other and unspecified disorders of joint | 17 | 11 | 28 |
721 | Spondylosis and allied disorders | 1 | 2 | 3 |
722 | Intervertebral disc disorder | 2 | 2 | 4 |
723 | Other disorder of cervical region | 1 | 1 | 2 |
724 | Other and unspecified disorders of back | 12 | 18 | 30 |
729 | Other disorders of soft tissues | 12 | 1 | 13 |
733 | Other disorders of bone and cartilage | 5 | 2 | 7 |
734 | Flat foot | 0 | 1 | 1 |
737 | Curvature of spine | 2 | 1 | 3 |
780 | General symptoms | 5 | 1 | 6 |
781 | Symptoms involving nervous and muscoskeletal system | 0 | 1 | 1 |
786 | Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms | 3 | 6 | 9 |
787 | Symptoms involving digestive system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
794 | Nonspecific abnormal results of function studies | 0 | 1 | 1 |
810 | Fracture of clavicle | 0 | 1 | 1 |
820 | Fracture of neck of femur | 0 | 2 | 2 |
821 | Fracture of other and unspecified parts of femur | 0 | 1 | 1 |
824 | Fracture of ankle | 1 | 1 | 2 |
827 | Other, multiple, and ill-defined fractures of lower limb | 1 | 0 | 1 |
844 | Sprains and strains of knee and leg | 1 | 0 | 1 |
909 | Late effects of other and unspecified external causes | 0 | 1 | 1 |
989 | Toxic effect of other substances, chiefly nonmedicinal as to source | 0 | 1 | 1 |
995 | Certain adverse effects not elsewhere classified | 3 | 0 | 3 |
3166 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 1 |
3440 | Fine hand use | 0 | 1 | 1 |
3445 | Hand and arm use | 1 | 0 | 1 |
3450 | Walking | 2 | 1 | 3 |
3499 | Mobility, unspecified | 1 | 0 | 1 |
5878 | Surgical operation and other surgical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of patient, or of later complication without mention of misadventure at the time of operation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
6040 | Mental And Behavioral Problems | 0 | 1 | 1 |
6046 | Other Dependence On Machines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
6069 | Problems Related to Lifestyle | 3 | 2 | 5 |
7000 | Procedures and Interventions, NEC | 2 | 1 | 3 |
7035 | Operations on valves and septa of heart | 1 | 1 | 2 |
7036 | Operations on vessels of heart | 2 | 4 | 6 |
7037 | Other operations on heart and pericardium | 2 | 5 | 7 |
7050 | Operations on liver | 1 | 0 | 1 |
7055 | Operations on kidney | 1 | 0 | 1 |
7081 | Repair and plastic operations on joint structures | 5 | 17 | 22 |
7083 | Operations on muscle, tendon, fascia, and bursa except hand | 1 | 1 | 2 |
bv006spc: Collapsed: Most serious condition Respondent's spouse has.
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: bv006sp
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-18 | NOT CODEABLE | 1 | 3 | 4 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 0 | 1 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 3 | 2 | 5 |
-2 | 669 | 777 | 1446 | |
10 | Infectious and Parasitic Diseases | 1 | 7 | 8 |
20 | Neoplasms | 9 | 30 | 39 |
30 | Endocrine, Nutritional, Metabolic, Immunity | 30 | 67 | 97 |
40 | Blood and Blood-Forming Organs | 2 | 1 | 3 |
50 | Mental Disorders | 5 | 5 | 10 |
60 | Nervous System and Sense Organs | 28 | 26 | 54 |
70 | Circulatory System | 23 | 94 | 117 |
80 | Respiratory System | 12 | 22 | 34 |
90 | Digestive System | 5 | 4 | 9 |
100 | Genitourinary system | 1 | 1 | 2 |
120 | Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | 1 | 1 | 2 |
130 | Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue | 116 | 87 | 203 |
160 | Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-Defined Conditions | 9 | 9 | 18 |
170 | Injury and Poisoning | 6 | 7 | 13 |
180 | ICD-9 E Codes | 1 | 0 | 1 |
190 | ICD-9 V Codes | 4 | 4 | 8 |
200 | ICD-9 Volume 3 Headings | 15 | 29 | 44 |
230 | ICF Activities and Participation | 5 | 2 | 7 |
bc096sp: How would you rate your spouse's memory at the present time? Would you say it is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76f1
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 17 | 9 | 26 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
1 | POOR | 7 | 20 | 27 |
2 | FAIR | 38 | 87 | 125 |
3 | GOOD | 219 | 285 | 504 |
4 | VERY GOOD | 354 | 464 | 818 |
5 | EXCELLENT | 310 | 312 | 622 |
bc097sp: Compared to two years ago, would you say his/her memory is better now, about the same, or worse now than it was then?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76f2
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 17 | 9 | 26 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
1 | WORSE | 96 | 203 | 299 |
2 | SAME | 814 | 946 | 1760 |
3 | BETTER | 18 | 19 | 37 |
bc098sp: How would you rate your spouse in making judgments and decisions? Would you say he/she is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76f3
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 1 | 0 | 1 |
-3 | REFUSED | 16 | 10 | 26 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 1 | 0 | 1 |
1 | POOR | 4 | 11 | 15 |
2 | FAIR | 34 | 59 | 93 |
3 | GOOD | 180 | 182 | 362 |
4 | VERY GOOD | 383 | 455 | 838 |
5 | EXCELLENT | 327 | 460 | 787 |
bc099sp: How would you rate your spouse's ability to organize his/her daily activities? Would you say he/she is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
Data source: Sibling Spouse Respondent
Collected in: 2005
Mode: phone
Source variables: hc76f4
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
-3 | REFUSED | 18 | 10 | 28 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
1 | POOR | 6 | 23 | 29 |
2 | FAIR | 35 | 97 | 132 |
3 | GOOD | 157 | 209 | 366 |
4 | VERY GOOD | 337 | 402 | 739 |
5 | EXCELLENT | 393 | 436 | 829 |