General Social Surveys, 1972-2004 [Cumulative File]


Suicide Victims



SUIKNEW
#PEOPLE R KNOWS SUICIDE IN LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
1282. Within the past 12 months, how many people have you known 
personally that have committed suicide?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIKNEW
0
1
2
3
4
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 90.4
1,238
8.0
109
1.2
17
.4
6
.0
0
-
2
-
0
100.0
1,372
1991 88.8
1,344
8.8
133
1.7
25
.7
11
.1
1
-
3
-
0
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 89.5
2,582
8.4
242
1.5
42
.6
17
.0
1
-
5
-
0
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Maximum code defined as valid: 7
Missing-data codes: -1,8,9
Record/column: 1/5945


SUIWHO
RS RELATIONSHIP TO CLOSEST SUICIDE
Text of this Question or Item
1283. Think about the person you knew best that has committed 
suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card 
which best describes your relationship to that person.
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIWHO
2
PARTNER OR LOVE
3
SON OR DAUGHTER
4
OTHER RELATIVE
5
FRIEND
6
NEIGHBOR
7
CO-WORKER
8
ACQUAINTANCE
9
PATIENT
10
OTHER
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 .0
0
.8
1
13.6
18
34.1
45
6.8
9
7.6
10
32.6
43
.0
0
4.5
6
-
2
-
1,238
100.0
1,372
1991 1.2
2
.0
0
14.2
24
36.7
62
5.9
10
8.9
15
27.2
46
3.0
5
3.0
5
-
4
-
1,344
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL .7
2
.3
1
14.0
42
35.5
107
6.3
19
8.3
25
29.6
89
1.7
5
3.7
11
-
6
-
2,582
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 10
Missing-data codes: 0,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5946-5947


SUISEX
SEX OF SUICIDE VICTIM CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1284. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
A. Was that person male or female?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUISEX
1
MALE
2
FEMALE
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 79.5
105
20.5
27
-
2
-
1,238
100.0
1,372
1991 78.2
133
21.8
37
-
3
-
1,344
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 78.8
238
21.2
64
-
5
-
2,582
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5948


SUIAGE
AGE OF SUICIDE VICTIM CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1284. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)...
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIAGE
2
11-20
3
21-40
4
41 YEAR OR OLDER
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 18.2
24
47.7
63
34.1
45
-
2
-
1,238
100.0
1,372
1991 16.5
28
47.6
81
35.9
61
-
3
-
1,344
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 17.2
52
47.7
144
35.1
106
-
5
-
2,582
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5949


SUIRACE
RACE OF SUICIDE VICTIM CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1284. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, 
or other?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIRACE
1
BLACK
2
WHITE
3
HISPANIC
4
OTHER
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 12.9
17
79.5
105
6.1
8
1.5
2
-
2
-
1,238
100.0
1,372
1991 8.2
14
85.3
145
4.7
8
1.8
3
-
3
-
1,344
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 10.3
31
82.8
250
5.3
16
1.7
5
-
5
-
2,582
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5950


SUIREG
REGION OF SUICIDE VICTIM CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1284. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
D. What state did this person live in?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIREG
0
FOREIGN
1
NEW ENGLAND
2
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
3
E. NOR. CENTRAL
4
W. NOR. CENTRAL
5
SOUTH ATLANTIC
6
E. SOU. CENTRAL
7
W. SOU. CENTRAL
8
MOUNTAIN
9
PACIFIC
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 1.5
2
7.6
10
13.7
18
15.3
20
8.4
11
10.7
14
10.7
14
11.5
15
7.6
10
13.0
17
-
3
-
1,238
100.0
1,372
1991 1.8
3
2.9
5
11.2
19
20.0
34
8.2
14
16.5
28
8.8
15
5.9
10
7.1
12
17.6
30
-
3
-
1,344
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 1.7
5
5.0
15
12.3
37
17.9
54
8.3
25
14.0
42
9.6
29
8.3
25
7.3
22
15.6
47
-
6
-
2,582
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 0
Maximum code defined as valid: 9
Missing-data codes: -1,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5951-5952


SUIWHO2
RS RELATIONSHIP TO 2ND CLOSEST SUICIDE
Text of this Question or Item
ASKED OF THOSE KNOWING MORE THAN ONE SUICIDE VICTIM: 1285. Think 
about the person you have known next best, who has committed 
suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card 
which best describes your relationship to that person.
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIWHO2
4
OTHER RELATIVE
5
FRIEND
6
NEIGHBOR
7
CO-WORKER
8
ACQUAINTANCE
9
PATIENT
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 8.7
2
30.4
7
17.4
4
8.7
2
34.8
8
.0
0
-
2
-
1,347
100.0
1,372
1991 .0
0
40.5
15
2.7
1
10.8
4
40.5
15
5.4
2
-
3
-
1,477
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 3.3
2
36.7
22
8.3
5
10.0
6
38.3
23
3.3
2
-
5
-
2,824
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 10
Missing-data codes: 0,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5953-5954


SUISEX2
SEX OF SUICIDE VICTIM 2ND CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1286. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
A. Was that person male or female?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUISEX2
1
MALE
2
FEMALE
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 63.6
14
36.4
8
-
1
-
2
-
1,347
100.0
1,372
1991 75.7
28
24.3
9
-
0
-
3
-
1,477
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 71.2
42
28.8
17
-
1
-
5
-
2,824
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5955


SUIAGE2
AGE OF SUICIDE VICTIM 2ND CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1286. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)...
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIAGE2
2
11-20
3
21-40
4
41 YEAR OR OLDER
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 27.3
6
50.0
11
22.7
5
-
1
-
2
-
1,347
100.0
1,372
1991 18.9
7
43.2
16
37.8
14
-
0
-
3
-
1,477
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 22.0
13
45.8
27
32.2
19
-
1
-
5
-
2,824
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5956


SUIRAC2
RACE OF SUICIDE VICTIM 2ND CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1286. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, 
or other?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIRAC2
1
BLACK
2
WHITE
3
HISPANIC
4
OTHER
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 13.6
3
86.4
19
.0
0
.0
0
-
1
-
2
-
1,347
100.0
1,372
1991 8.1
3
83.8
31
5.4
2
2.7
1
-
0
-
3
-
1,477
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 10.2
6
84.7
50
3.4
2
1.7
1
-
1
-
5
-
2,824
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5957


SUIREG2
REGION OF SUICIDE VICTIM 2ND CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1286. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
D. What state did this person live in?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIREG2
1
NEW ENGLAND
2
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
3
E. NOR. CENTRAL
4
W. NOR. CENTRAL
5
SOUTH ATLANTIC
6
E. SOU. CENTRAL
7
W. SOU. CENTRAL
8
MOUNTAIN
9
PACIFIC
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 13.0
3
.0
0
17.4
4
13.0
3
8.7
2
8.7
2
13.0
3
13.0
3
13.0
3
-
2
-
1,347
100.0
1,372
1991 2.7
1
10.8
4
18.9
7
10.8
4
21.6
8
10.8
4
2.7
1
2.7
1
18.9
7
-
3
-
1,477
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 6.7
4
6.7
4
18.3
11
11.7
7
16.7
10
10.0
6
6.7
4
6.7
4
16.7
10
-
5
-
2,824
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 0
Maximum code defined as valid: 9
Missing-data codes: -1,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5958-5959


SUIWHO3
RS RELATIONSHIP TO 3RD CLOSEST SUICIDE
Text of this Question or Item
ASKED OF THOSE WHO KNOW AT LEAST THREE SUICIDE VICTIMS: 1287. 
Think about the person who you have known next best, who 
committed suicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on 
the card which best describes your relationship to that person.
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIWHO3
4
OTHER RELATIVE
5
FRIEND
6
NEIGHBOR
8
ACQUAINTANCE
9
PATIENT
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 33.3
2
50.0
3
.0
0
16.7
1
.0
0
-
2
-
1,364
100.0
1,372
1991 8.3
1
41.7
5
8.3
1
33.3
4
8.3
1
-
3
-
1,502
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 16.7
3
44.4
8
5.6
1
27.8
5
5.6
1
-
5
-
2,866
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 10
Missing-data codes: 0,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5960-5961


SUISEX3
SEX OF SUICIDE VICTIM 3RD CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1288. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
A. Was that person male or female?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUISEX3
1
MALE
2
FEMALE
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 83.3
5
16.7
1
-
2
-
1,364
100.0
1,372
1991 66.7
8
33.3
4
-
3
-
1,502
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 72.2
13
27.8
5
-
5
-
2,866
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5962


SUIAGE3
AGE OF SUICIDE VICTIM 3RD CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1288. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
B. How old was that person? Was (he/she)...
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIAGE3
2
11-20
3
21-40
4
41 YEAR OR OLDER
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 16.7
1
66.7
4
16.7
1
-
2
-
1,364
100.0
1,372
1991 16.7
2
25.0
3
58.3
7
-
3
-
1,502
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 16.7
3
38.9
7
44.4
8
-
5
-
2,866
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5963


SUIRAC3
RACE OF SUICIDE VICTIM 3RD CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1288. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
C. What was that person's race? Was it black, white, hispanic, 
or other?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIRAC3
2
WHITE
3
HISPANIC
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 100.0
6
.0
0
-
2
-
1,364
100.0
1,372
1991 83.3
10
16.7
2
-
3
-
1,502
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 88.9
16
11.1
2
-
5
-
2,866
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 4
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5964


SUIREG3
REGION OF SUICIDE VICTIM 3RD CLOSEST TO R
Text of this Question or Item
1288. We would like to know a few other things about that 
person. 
D. What state did this person live in?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SUIREG3
1
NEW ENGLAND
2
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
3
E. NOR. CENTRAL
5
SOUTH ATLANTIC
6
E. SOU. CENTRAL
7
W. SOU. CENTRAL
8
MOUNTAIN
9
PACIFIC
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 33.3
2
.0
0
16.7
1
.0
0
.0
0
16.7
1
.0
0
33.3
2
-
2
-
1,364
100.0
1,372
1991 8.3
1
16.7
2
8.3
1
16.7
2
16.7
2
8.3
1
8.3
1
16.7
2
-
3
-
1,502
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 16.7
3
11.1
2
11.1
2
11.1
2
11.1
2
11.1
2
5.6
1
22.2
4
-
5
-
2,866
100.0
2,889
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 0
Maximum code defined as valid: 9
Missing-data codes: -1,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5965-5966

Anti AIDS-Spread Measures



AIDSSCH
PROHIBIT AIDS-STUDENTS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Text of this Question or Item
IF VERSION X, ASK 1289. IF VERSION Y, ASK 1290. 1289. Do you 
support or oppose the following measures to deal with AIDS? 
A. Prohibit students with the AIDS virus from attending public 
school
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSSCH
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 26.4
171
73.6
476
-
60
-
11
-
763
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 26.4
171
73.6
476
-
60
-
11
-
763
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5967


AIDSADS
HAVE GOVT INFO PGM ON SAFE SEX PRACTICES
Text of this Question or Item
IF VERSION X, ASK 1289. IF VERSION Y, ASK 1290. 1289. Do you 
support or oppose the following measures to deal with AIDS? 
B. Develop a government information program to promote safe sex 
practices, such as the use of condoms
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSADS
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 86.0
583
14.0
95
-
30
-
10
-
763
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 86.0
583
14.0
95
-
30
-
10
-
763
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5968


AIDSINSR
ALLOW INSURERS TO TEST APPLICNT FOR AIDS
Text of this Question or Item
IF VERSION X, ASK 1289. IF VERSION Y, ASK 1290. 1289. Do you 
support or oppose the following measures to deal with AIDS? 
C. Permit insurance companies to test applicants for the AIDS 
virus
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSINSR
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 62.1
402
37.9
245
-
61
-
10
-
763
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 62.1
402
37.9
245
-
61
-
10
-
763
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5969


AIDSHLTH
HAVE GOVT PAY FOR ALL AIDS HEALTH CARE
Text of this Question or Item
IF VERSION X, ASK 1289. IF VERSION Y, ASK 1290. 1289. Do you 
support or oppose the following measures to deal with AIDS? 
D. Have the government pay all of the health care costs of AIDS 
patients
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSHLTH
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 33.1
212
66.9
429
-
66
-
11
-
763
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 33.1
212
66.9
429
-
66
-
11
-
763
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5970


AIDSMAR
HAVE TESTING FOR AIDS BEFORE MARRIAGE
Text of this Question or Item
1290. Do you support or oppose the following measures to deal 
with AIDS? 
A. Conduct mandatory testing for the AIDS virus before marriage
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSMAR
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 89.0
647
11.0
80
-
26
-
10
-
718
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 89.0
647
11.0
80
-
26
-
10
-
718
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5971


AIDSSXED
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACH SAFE SEX PRACTICES
Text of this Question or Item
1290. Do you support or oppose the following measures to deal 
with AIDS? 
B. Require the teaching of safe sex practices, such as the use 
of condoms, in sex education courses in public schools
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSSXED
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 87.6
641
12.4
91
-
22
-
9
-
718
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 87.6
641
12.4
91
-
22
-
9
-
718
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5972


AIDSIDS
REQUIRE AIDS VICTIMS TO WEAR ID TAGS
Text of this Question or Item
1290. Do you support or oppose the following measures to deal 
with AIDS? 
C. Require people with the AIDS virus to wear identification 
tags that look like those carried by people with allergies or 
diabetes
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSIDS
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 62.9
432
37.1
255
-
65
-
11
-
718
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 62.9
432
37.1
255
-
65
-
11
-
718
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5973


AIDSFARE
PAY AIDS VICTIMS DISABILITY BENEFITS
Text of this Question or Item
1290. Do you support or oppose the following measures to deal 
with AIDS? 
D. Make victims with AIDS eligible for disability benefits
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
AIDSFARE
1
SUPPORT
2
OPPOSE
8
NO OPINION
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 59.6
402
40.4
273
-
76
-
12
-
718
100.0
1,481
COL TOTAL 59.6
402
40.4
273
-
76
-
12
-
718
100.0
1,481
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5974

Sexual Partners and Behavior



PARTNERS
HOW MANY SEX PARTNERS R HAD IN LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
1291. How many sex partners have you had in the last 12 months? 
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE ANSWER.
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PARTNERS
0
NO PARTNERS
1
1 PARTNER
2
2 PARTNERS
3
3 PARTNERS
4
4 PARTNERS
5
5-10 PARTNERS
6
11-20 PARTNERS
7
21-100 PARTNERS
8
MORE THAN 100 PARTNERS
9
1 OR MORE, DK #
98
DK
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 22.9
318
62.9
875
5.6
78
3.7
51
1.9
26
1.6
22
.4
5
.4
5
.1
1
.6
9
-
0
-
0
-
91
100.0
1,481
1989 22.1
308
64.9
906
6.4
89
2.9
40
1.4
20
1.6
23
.1
2
.1
2
.0
0
.4
6
-
0
-
5
-
136
100.0
1,537
1990 19.8
230
66.0
765
5.7
66
2.8
32
1.9
22
2.2
25
.1
1
.2
2
.1
1
1.3
15
-
0
-
14
-
199
100.0
1,372
1991 22.9
146
65.6
418
6.1
39
2.4
15
1.3
8
1.1
7
.3
2
.2
1
.2
1
.0
0
-
0
-
8
-
872
100.0
1,517
1993 21.4
313
67.1
983
5.9
87
2.3
33
1.7
25
1.4
20
.3
4
.1
1
.0
0
.0
0
-
0
-
26
-
114
100.0
1,606
1994 22.2
608
65.2
1,784
7.0
191
2.6
72
1.3
35
1.3
35
.2
6
.1
2
.0
0
.1
3
-
0
-
55
-
201
100.0
2,992
1996 19.0
498
65.9
1,724
7.3
190
3.5
91
1.7
45
1.2
31
.2
6
.3
7
.0
0
1.0
25
-
2
-
38
-
247
100.0
2,904
1998 21.2
512
65.6
1,585
6.7
163
2.4
57
1.6
39
1.4
34
.3
8
.2
4
.0
1
.5
13
-
1
-
34
-
381
100.0
2,832
2000 22.2
521
64.1
1,502
6.4
151
3.4
79
1.8
42
1.5
36
.4
9
.0
0
.0
0
.1
2
-
0
-
58
-
417
100.0
2,817
2002 22.8
511
62.3
1,397
7.1
159
3.7
83
1.7
39
1.5
34
.4
10
.1
2
.1
2
.2
5
-
4
-
30
-
489
100.0
2,765
2004 19.3
425
66.5
1,462
6.5
142
3.0
65
2.0
45
1.5
34
.5
12
.2
4
.0
1
.4
8
-
4
-
40
-
570
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 21.3
4,390
65.1
13,401
6.6
1,355
3.0
618
1.7
346
1.5
301
.3
65
.1
30
.0
7
.4
86
-
11
-
308
-
3,717
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 0
Maximum code defined as valid: 95
Missing-data codes: -1,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5975-5976


MATESEX
WAS 1 OF RS PARTNERS SPOUSE OR REGULAR
Text of this Question or Item
1292. Was one of the partners your husband or wife or regular 
sexual partner?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
MATESEX
1
YES
2
NO
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 91.7
973
8.3
88
-
0
-
11
-
409
100.0
1,481
1989 91.7
988
8.3
90
-
0
-
15
-
444
100.0
1,537
1990 91.8
845
8.2
75
-
0
-
23
-
429
100.0
1,372
1991 91.3
884
8.7
84
-
0
-
38
-
511
100.0
1,517
1993 93.0
1,055
7.0
80
-
0
-
44
-
427
100.0
1,606
1994 91.2
1,918
8.8
185
-
0
-
80
-
809
100.0
2,992
1996 91.3
1,902
8.7
182
-
0
-
75
-
745
100.0
2,904
1998 90.1
1,699
9.9
186
-
0
-
54
-
893
100.0
2,832
2000 90.3
1,615
9.7
174
-
0
-
90
-
938
100.0
2,817
2002 89.5
1,540
10.5
181
-
1
-
43
-
1,000
100.0
2,765
2004 92.7
1,637
7.3
128
-
0
-
48
-
999
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 91.2
15,056
8.8
1,453
-
1
-
521
-
7,604
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5977


FRNDSEX
R HAD SEX WITH FRIEND LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER PARTNERS BESIDES YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE OR 
REGULAR SEXUAL PARTNER, PLEASE GO TO Q.1295. 1293. If you had 
other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to 
them. CIRCLE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY. 
A. Close personal friend
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
FRNDSEX
1
HAD SEX WITH FRIEND
2
NOT SELECTED
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 65.3
111
34.7
59
-
0
-
68
-
1,243
100.0
1,481
1989 69.4
111
30.6
49
-
0
-
74
-
1,303
100.0
1,537
1990 60.3
88
39.7
58
-
0
-
71
-
1,155
100.0
1,372
1991 58.6
92
41.4
65
-
0
-
67
-
1,293
100.0
1,517
1993 54.4
87
45.6
73
-
0
-
87
-
1,359
100.0
1,606
1994 57.2
191
42.8
143
-
0
-
169
-
2,489
100.0
2,992
1996 58.1
223
41.9
161
-
0
-
130
-
2,390
100.0
2,904
1998 52.9
156
47.1
139
-
0
-
156
-
2,381
100.0
2,832
2000 58.0
177
42.0
128
-
0
-
177
-
2,335
100.0
2,817
2002 73.9
294
26.1
104
-
1
-
49
-
2,317
100.0
2,765
2004 79.8
277
20.2
70
-
0
-
50
-
2,415
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 63.3
1,807
36.7
1,049
-
1
-
1,098
-
20,680
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5978


ACQNTSEX
R HAD SEX WITH ACQUAINTANCE LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER PARTNERS BESIDES YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE OR 
REGULAR SEXUAL PARTNER, PLEASE GO TO Q.1295. 1293. If you had 
other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to 
them. CIRCLE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY. 
B. Neighbor, Co-worker, or long-term acquaintance
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
ACQNTSEX
1
SEX W ACQUAINTANCE
2
NOT SELECTED
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 33.5
57
66.5
113
-
68
-
1,243
100.0
1,481
1989 32.5
52
67.5
108
-
74
-
1,303
100.0
1,537
1990 29.5
43
70.5
103
-
71
-
1,155
100.0
1,372
1991 31.8
50
68.2
107
-
67
-
1,293
100.0
1,517
1993 33.1
53
66.9
107
-
87
-
1,359
100.0
1,606
1994 31.4
105
68.6
229
-
169
-
2,489
100.0
2,992
1996 34.1
131
65.9
253
-
130
-
2,390
100.0
2,904
1998 34.6
102
65.4
193
-
156
-
2,381
100.0
2,832
2000 37.7
115
62.3
190
-
177
-
2,335
100.0
2,817
2002 25.1
101
74.9
301
-
46
-
2,317
100.0
2,765
2004 28.2
98
71.8
249
-
50
-
2,415
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 31.7
907
68.3
1,953
-
1,095
-
20,680
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5979


PIKUPSEX
R HAD SEX WITH CAUSUAL DATE LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER PARTNERS BESIDES YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE OR 
REGULAR SEXUAL PARTNER, PLEASE GO TO Q.1295. 1293. If you had 
other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to 
them. CIRCLE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY. 
C. Casual date or pick-up
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PIKUPSEX
1
HAD SEX WITH PICK-UP
2
NOT SELECTED
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 28.2
48
71.8
122
-
0
-
68
-
1,243
100.0
1,481
1989 26.2
42
73.8
118
-
0
-
74
-
1,303
100.0
1,537
1990 30.8
45
69.2
101
-
0
-
71
-
1,155
100.0
1,372
1991 29.9
47
70.1
110
-
0
-
67
-
1,293
100.0
1,517
1993 36.2
58
63.8
102
-
0
-
87
-
1,359
100.0
1,606
1994 29.9
100
70.1
234
-
0
-
169
-
2,489
100.0
2,992
1996 28.4
109
71.6
275
-
0
-
130
-
2,390
100.0
2,904
1998 30.8
91
69.2
204
-
0
-
156
-
2,381
100.0
2,832
2000 34.1
104
65.9
201
-
0
-
177
-
2,335
100.0
2,817
2002 34.2
137
65.8
264
-
1
-
46
-
2,317
100.0
2,765
2004 39.2
136
60.8
211
-
0
-
50
-
2,415
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 32.1
917
67.9
1,942
-
1
-
1,095
-
20,680
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5980


PAIDSEX
R HAD SEX FOR PAY LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER PARTNERS BESIDES YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE OR 
REGULAR SEXUAL PARTNER, PLEASE GO TO Q.1295. 1293. If you had 
other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to 
them. CIRCLE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY. 
D. Person you paid or paid you for sex
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PAIDSEX
1
HAD SEX FOR PAY
2
NOT SELECTED
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 2.4
4
97.6
166
-
68
-
1,243
100.0
1,481
1989 2.5
4
97.5
156
-
74
-
1,303
100.0
1,537
1990 2.7
4
97.3
142
-
71
-
1,155
100.0
1,372
1991 4.5
7
95.5
150
-
67
-
1,293
100.0
1,517
1993 2.5
4
97.5
156
-
87
-
1,359
100.0
1,606
1994 1.8
6
98.2
328
-
169
-
2,489
100.0
2,992
1996 1.6
6
98.4
378
-
130
-
2,390
100.0
2,904
1998 4.1
12
95.9
283
-
156
-
2,381
100.0
2,832
2000 2.0
6
98.0
299
-
177
-
2,335
100.0
2,817
2002 2.2
9
97.8
395
-
44
-
2,317
100.0
2,765
2004 2.7
10
97.3
367
-
20
-
2,415
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 2.5
72
97.5
2,820
-
1,063
-
20,680
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5981


OTHERSEX
R HAD SEX WITH SOME OTHER LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
IF YOU HAVE NO OTHER PARTNERS BESIDES YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE OR 
REGULAR SEXUAL PARTNER, PLEASE GO TO Q.1295. 1293. If you had 
other partners, please indicate all categories that apply to 
them. CIRCLE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY. 
E. Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
OTHERSEX
1
HAD SEX WITH OTHER
2
NOT SELECTED
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 1.2
2
98.8
168
-
0
-
68
-
1,243
100.0
1,481
1989 1.2
2
98.8
158
-
0
-
74
-
1,303
100.0
1,537
1990 3.4
5
96.6
141
-
0
-
71
-
1,155
100.0
1,372
1991 3.2
5
96.8
152
-
0
-
67
-
1,293
100.0
1,517
1993 2.5
4
97.5
156
-
0
-
87
-
1,359
100.0
1,606
1994 2.1
7
97.9
328
-
0
-
169
-
2,488
100.0
2,992
1996 2.6
10
97.4
374
-
0
-
130
-
2,390
100.0
2,904
1998 3.1
9
96.9
286
-
0
-
156
-
2,381
100.0
2,832
2000 2.3
7
97.7
298
-
0
-
177
-
2,335
100.0
2,817
2002 4.0
12
96.0
291
-
1
-
144
-
2,317
100.0
2,765
2004 4.9
17
95.1
330
-
0
-
50
-
2,415
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 2.9
80
97.1
2,682
-
1
-
1,193
-
20,679
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5982


SEXSEX
SEX OF SEX PARTNERS IN LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
1294. Have your sex partners in the last 12 months been... 
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE ANSWER.
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SEXSEX
1
EXCLUSIVELY MALE
2
BOTH MALE AND FEMALE
3
EXCLUSIVELY FEMALE
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1988 54.6
556
.2
2
45.2
461
-
0
-
53
-
409
100.0
1,481
1989 52.7
558
.3
3
47.0
498
-
0
-
34
-
444
100.0
1,537
1990 52.2
468
.6
5
47.3
424
-
0
-
46
-
429
100.0
1,372
1991 56.1
530
.3
3
43.6
412
-
0
-
61
-
511
100.0
1,517
1993 53.7
592
.5
6
45.7
504
-
0
-
77
-
427
100.0
1,606
1994 53.6
1,108
.4
8
46.1
953
-
0
-
114
-
809
100.0
2,992
1996 52.3
1,063
.9
18
46.8
950
-
0
-
128
-
745
100.0
2,904
1998 53.6
990
.9
17
45.5
841
-
0
-
91
-
893
100.0
2,832
2000 52.8
934
.8
14
46.4
822
-
0
-
109
-
938
100.0
2,817
2002 51.6
887
.7
12
47.7
821
-
0
-
45
-
1,000
100.0
2,765
2004 53.5
943
.5
8
46.1
813
-
2
-
47
-
999
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 53.2
8,629
.6
96
46.2
7,499
-
2
-
805
-
7,604
100.0
24,635
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 3
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5983


SEXFREQ
FREQUENCY OF SEX DURING LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
1295. About how often did you have sex during the last 12 
months?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SEXFREQ
0
NOT AT ALL
1
ONCE OR TWICE
2
ONCE A MONTH
3
2-3 TIMES A MONTH
4
WEEKLY
5
2-3 PER WEEK
6
4+ PER WEEK
8
DK
9
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1989 21.9
298
7.3
99
8.4
114
16.2
221
19.0
258
22.6
307
4.7
64
-
0
-
40
-
136
100.0
1,537
1990 19.9
110
7.1
39
10.3
57
16.5
91
19.9
110
19.6
108
6.7
37
-
0
-
621
-
199
100.0
1,372
1991 23.4
292
7.9
99
8.6
108
14.5
181
18.6
233
21.2
265
5.8
72
-
2
-
44
-
221
100.0
1,517
1993 21.6
309
6.4
92
11.5
164
15.5
221
19.0
272
19.1
273
6.8
97
-
0
-
64
-
114
100.0
1,606
1994 21.4
563
7.1
188
11.0
290
15.8
416
18.3
483
20.4
538
5.9
155
-
3
-
155
-
201
100.0
2,992
1996 18.8
476
7.6
192
9.8
248
16.3
412
18.6
471
22.3
565
6.5
164
-
2
-
127
-
247
100.0
2,904
1998 22.2
516
7.5
175
11.3
263
15.4
358
18.3
425
19.7
458
5.4
125
-
2
-
129
-
381
100.0
2,832
2000 22.5
509
8.9
202
9.0
204
15.9
360
17.3
391
19.7
446
6.7
152
-
1
-
135
-
417
100.0
2,817
2002 22.5
484
8.6
186
9.9
212
16.3
350
15.9
341
19.3
415
7.6
163
-
18
-
107
-
489
100.0
2,765
2004 21.1
445
7.6
160
11.4
240
17.3
364
17.8
376
17.9
377
7.0
147
-
20
-
113
-
570
100.0
2,812
COL TOTAL 21.5
4,002
7.7
1,432
10.2
1,900
16.0
2,974
18.1
3,360
20.2
3,752
6.3
1,176
-
48
-
1,535
-
2,975
100.0
23,154
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 0
Maximum code defined as valid: 6
Missing-data codes: -1,8,9
Record/column: 1/5984


SEXFREQ1
HAD SEX IN LAST MONTH
Text of this Question or Item
1296. In the past month, have you engaged in sexual intercourse?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SEXFREQ1
1
YES
2
N0
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 66.8
388
33.2
193
-
791
100.0
1,372
COL TOTAL 66.8
388
33.2
193
-
791
100.0
1,372
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 2
Missing-data codes: 0,8,9
Record/column: 1/5985


SEXFREQ2
NUMBER OF TIMES, SEX LAST MONTH
Text of this Question or Item
1297. About how many times did you engage in intercourse during 
the month?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
SEXFREQ2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
22
23
24
25
27
30
50
60
98
DONT KNOW
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1990 7.8
28
10.1
36
8.4
30
12.6
45
8.4
30
9.0
32
2.8
10
10.1
36
1.1
4
10.4
37
4.5
16
1.7
6
.3
1
3.6
13
1.1
4
.3
1
.3
1
3.6
13
.3
1
.3
1
.3
1
1.1
4
.3
1
1.1
4
.3
1
.3
1
-
1
-
30
-
984
100.0
1,372
COL TOTAL 7.8
28
10.1
36
8.4
30
12.6
45
8.4
30
9.0
32
2.8
10
10.1
36
1.1
4
10.4
37
4.5
16
1.7
6
.3
1
3.6
13
1.1
4
.3
1
.3
1
3.6
13
.3
1
.3
1
.3
1
1.1
4
.3
1
1.1
4
.3
1
.3
1
-
1
-
30
-
984
100.0
1,372
Properties
Data type: numeric
Minimum code defined as valid: 1
Maximum code defined as valid: 60
Missing-data codes: -1,98,99
Record/columns: 1/5986-5987


NUMWOMEN
NUMBER OF FEMALE SEX PARTNERS SINCE 18
Text of this Question or Item
1298. Now thinking about the time since your 18th (including the 
past 12 months) how many female partners have you had sex with.
Total Cases: 46,510 (Range of valid codes: 0-989)
Properties
Data type: numeric
Maximum code defined as valid: 989
Missing-data codes: -1,998,999
Record/columns: 1/5988-5990


NUMMEN
NUMBER OF MALE SEX PARTNERS SINCE 18
Text of this Question or Item
1299. Now thinking about the time since your 18th birthday 
(including the past 12 months) how many male partners have you 
had sex with?
Total Cases: 46,510 (Range of valid codes: 0-989)
Properties
Data type: numeric
Maximum code defined as valid: 989
Missing-data codes: -1,998,999
Record/columns: 1/5991-5993


PARTOPEN
NUMBER OF SEX PARTNERS LAST YEAR
Text of this Question or Item
1300. How many sex partners have you had in the last 12 months?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PARTOPEN
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
14
990
-
999
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1991 22.8
146
66.8
428
5.9
38
1.9
12
.8
5
.9
6
.5
3
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
-
1
-
9
-
866
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 22.8
146
66.8
428
5.9
38
1.9
12
.8
5
.9
6
.5
3
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
-
1
-
9
-
866
100.0
1,517
Properties
Data type: numeric
Maximum code defined as valid: 989
Missing-data codes: -1,998,999
Record/columns: 1/5994-5996


PARTOPN5
NUMBER OF SEX PARTNERS LAST FIVE YEARS
Text of this Question or Item
1301. Now, think about the past five years--the time since 
February/March 1986, and including the past 12 months, how many 
sex partners have you had in that five year period?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PARTOPN5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
14
15
19
20
25
40
50
65
80
990
-
998
DK
999
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1991 13.8
86
57.4
357
9.5
59
6.3
39
2.3
14
3.2
20
1.1
7
1.4
9
.5
3
1.8
11
.2
1
.2
1
.8
5
.2
1
.6
4
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
-
1
-
2
-
26
-
866
100.0
1,517
COL TOTAL 13.8
86
57.4
357
9.5
59
6.3
39
2.3
14
3.2
20
1.1
7
1.4
9
.5
3
1.8
11
.2
1
.2
1
.8
5
.2
1
.6
4
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
.2
1
-
1
-
2
-
26
-
866
100.0
1,517
Properties
Data type: numeric
Maximum code defined as valid: 989
Missing-data codes: -1,998,999
Record/columns: 1/5997-5999


PARTNRS5
SEX OF THE PARTNER LAST FIVE YEARS
Text of this Question or Item
1302. Now think about the past five years--the time since 
February/March [1986], and including the past 12 months, how 
many sex partners have you had in that five year period?
Cells contain:
-Valid row pct.
-N of cases
PARTNRS5
0
NO PARTNERS
1
1 PARTNER
2
2 PARTNERS
3
3 PARTNERS
4
4 PARTNERS
5
5-10 PARTNERS
6
11-20 PARTNERS
7
21-100 PARTNERS
8
MORE THAN 100 PARTNERS
9
1 OR MORE, DK #
98
DK
99
NA
(No Data) ROW
TOTAL
YEAR 1991 15.1
95
55.2
348
8.1
51
7.6
48
4.4
28
5.9
37
1.7
11
1.6
10
.3
2
.2
1
-
0
-
14
-
872
100.0
1,517
1993 14.7
213
54.7
793
9.4
136
6.8
98
5.0
73
5.9
86
2.3
34
.9
13
.1
1
.3
4
-
0
-
41
-
114
100.0
1,606
1994 13.4
358
54.4
1,457
9.4
253
7.3
196
4.9
130
6.9
185
2.0
53
1.3
36
.1
4
.2
6
-
1
-
112
-
201
100.0
2,992