Demographic Variables. These variables provide information about the demographic characteristics of each person. As noted below, some variables have edited and imputed values. Values of most demographic variables on this file are obtained during each round of the MEPS interview. These variables describe data for Panel 5, Round 3 and Panel 6, Round 1, as well as a number of characteristics that are not round specific. Sex The variable SEX contains data on the sex of each RU member (SEX), as determined during the NHIS interview; it was verified and, if necessary, corrected during each MEPS interview. The data for new RU members (persons who were not members of the RU at the time of the NHIS interview) were also obtained during each MEPS Round. When sex of the RU member was not available from the NHIS interview and was not ascertained during one of the subsequent MEPS interviews, it was assigned in the following way. The person’s first name was used to assign sex, if obvious. If the person’s first name provided no indication of gender, then family relationships were reviewed. If neither of these approaches made it possible to determine the individual’s sex, sex was randomly assigned. Age Date of birth and age for each RU member were asked or verified during each MEPS interview (XXXXX, XXXXX, AGE13X). If date of birth was available, age was calculated based on the difference between date of birth and date of interview. Inconsistencies between the calculated age and the age reported during the CAPI interview were reviewed and resolved. For purposes of confidentiality, the variable AGE13X was top coded at 90 years, and DOBYY bottom coded at 1911. When date of birth was not provided but age was (from either the MEPS or the NHIS data), the month and year of birth were assigned randomly from among the possible valid options. For any cases still not accounted for, age was imputed using (1) the mean age difference between MEPS participants with certain family relationships (where available) or (2) the mean age value for MEPS participants. For example, a mother’s age is imputed as her child’s age plus the mean age difference between MEPS mothers and their children, or a wife’s age is imputed as the husband’s age plus the mean age difference between MEPS wives and husbands. Race, Race/Ethnicity, Hispanic Ethnicity, and Hispanic Ethnicity Group Race (RACEX) and Hispanic ethnicity (HISPANX) were asked for each RU member during the MEPS interview. If this information was not obtained in Round 1...
Demographic Variables. We request age, sex/gender, racial identity, age at first arrest and incarceration, length of current incarceration, and current index charge for all participants enrolled in [project].
Demographic Variables. Age, gender, and race were included in the model to control for their effects on the health outcomes under examination. Self-reported age in years was categorized into four groups based on comparisons of age distribution between the caregiver and non-caregiver groups. A dichotomous variable controlled for gender effects. A categorical variable denoting race was also included.
Demographic Variables. The participants will report on their demographic characteristics, such as gender, age, level of education, employment status, and their profession.
