The Scottish Health Survey 2011 - volume 3: technical report

Footnotes (Questionnaire)

1. In the final dataset the participant's age can be found in the variable [age]
3. Respondents with COPD but no other CVD condition, diabetes or high blood pressure are also asked these questions.
4. The question wording and answer categories changed in 2008.
5. The question wording and answer categories changed in 2008.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
6. No equivalent in self-completion questionnaire
7. No equivalent in self-completion questionnaire
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
8. Buckfast was added to this question in 2008
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
9. Question wording was revised in 2008.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
10. Prior to 2008 the alcopops measures were small cans or bottles. In 2008 the measures were changed to small cans, standard bottles (275ml) or large bottles (700ml).
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
11. Buckfast added to DrnkTy04 in 2008
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
12. No equivalent in self-completion questionnaire
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
13. No equivalent in self-completion questionnaire
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
14. Buckfast added in 2008
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
15. Prior to 2008 the alcopops measures were small cans or bottles. In 2008 the measures were changed to small cans, standard bottles (275ml) or large bottles (700ml).
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
16. In 2008 the question was revised to only allow for the place where most alcohol was drunk, with a follow-up question for the next place.
^$ 18 and 19 year olds were either asked the smoking and drinking questions in the main interview, or in the self-completion booklet for young people, at the interviewers' discretion. Variables marked here with '$' are combined with data from the self-completion booklet in the final dataset to allow analysis of all aged 16+. See the separate derived variable listing for details of these combined variable names.
17. Prior to 2008 participants were asked who they usually drink with when they drink alcohol. In 2008 the wording was revised and participants were asked who they are usually with when they drink the most alcohol and who next.
18. The questions in this module were introduced to SHeS in 2008.
19. This was variable 'Nactiv' in 2008: answer 1 was split in 2 in 2009 (Going to school/Going to College full-time). leading to 12 answer categories instead of 11, hence the new variable name.
20. Qualification categories were revised in 2008
21. This variable was called 'EthnicI' in 2008; it was renamed in 2009 when the list of answer categories was expanded.
22. This variable was called ReligioS in 2008; the new name reflects the reduced number of answer categories.
23. This interviewer instruction only appears if the person being weighed is aged 6 or above.
24. This CAPI derived variable was called 'EMWeight' in the 2009 dataset.
25. The brackets around the text in this question only appear in main sample households where adults are also asked the preceding consent question.
26. The brackets around the text in this question only appear in main sample households where adults are also asked the preceding consent question.
27. The brackets around the text in this question only appear in main sample households where adults are also asked the preceding consent question.
28. The computer carries out a random selection after the household grid is completed in the household questionnaire. The name of the person selected to carry out the Attitudes to Health module is highlighted to the interviewer at the start of the questionnaire so they can let the person know.
29. This variable was called 'Qathlim' in the 2009 dataset
30. This variable was called 'Qnuto' in the 2009 dataset.
31. This variable was called 'Qpamo' in the 2009 dataset.
32. The answers in brackets do not appear on the interviewers' laptop screens.
33. The text in brackets next to the answer codes Q - G do not appear on the interviewers' laptop screens.
34. At this point the information entered in the CASI section is hidden from the interviewer and respondent's view and can only be accessed in the office once the data has been transmitted back.