Topics within this area include:
- Asthma
- Blood Sample Results
- Cognitive Function
- Dental
- Hearing
- Health History
- Microbiome
- Perceptions of weight
- Prescription Medication
- Reproductive Health
- Quality of Life (SF-12 | EQ-5D)
- Sleep
- Vision
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Cognitive Function
Acronym(s): COG
Description: Questions derived from the Mini-Cog test, a 3-minute instrument to screen for cognitive impairment. The Mini-Cog uses a three-item recall test for memory and a simply scored clock-drawing test (CDT). The latter serves as an “informative distractor,” helping to clarify scores when the memory recall score is intermediate. Administered to SHOW participants 21-74.
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source: Questions adapted from the Mini-Cog. Borson S. The mini-cog: a cognitive “vitals signs” measure for dementia screening in multi-lingual elderly Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2000; 15(11):1021.
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Sensory Health
Acronym(s): OHQ
Description: The OHQ section provides information relating to individual’s basic oral health by doing oral screen examination.
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Sensory and Dental
Acronym(s): SDQ
Description: The Sensory and Dental (SDQ) provides specific information relating to vision, hearing, noise exposure, and dental status.
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): SHOW original questions and some modified from NHANES, NEI, BFRSS, NHIS, Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Hearing Exam, ARIC, and Beaver Dam Eye Study
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Health History
Acronym(s): HHQ; HHQ1; HHQ2
Description: The HH1 section provides specific information relating to the respondent’s diagnosed health conditions and medical treatment; the HHQ2 section provides specific information relating to the respondent’s diagnosed health conditions, medical treatment, and family history of disease.
From 2008-2013, Health History was asked as 2 separate surveys (HH1 & HH2), starting in 2014, HH1&HH2 were combined into a single questionnaire (HH1).
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): SHOW original questions and some modified from NHANES.
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Prescription Medication
Acronym(s): RXQ
Description: Prescription medications and select OTC drugs (RXQ) provides specific information relating to any medications which respondents may be taking.
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): Modified questions from dietary supplementation and prescription medication section in NHANES
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Reproductive Health
Acronym(s): RHQ; RHM (for minors)
Description: The Reproductive Health (RHQ) section provides specific information relating to female reproductive health including questions about hormone use, pregnancy, and maternity. It also includes questions about common screening tests that have been recommended for women at different ages by a variety of health organizations. The Respiratory Health for Minors (RHM) section provides specific information on minors’ asthma history and treatment and eligibility to complete spirometry.
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): Most of the questions come from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Quality of Life
Acronym(s): EQ-5D; EQD
Description: The EQ-5D™ is a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome, providing a simple descriptive profile and a single index value for health status. EQ-5D is produced and maintained by the EuroQol Group. EuroQol Group. EuroQol-a new facility for the measurement of health-related quality of life. Health Policy 1990;16:199-208
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): EQ-5D-3L, English (USA)
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Sleep
Sleep Habits and Problems
Acronym(s): SLP; QD
Description: The SLP section provides specific information relating to individuals’ sleep patterns and disorders related to sleep
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): Modified from NHANES Sleep questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness questionnaire and other sources
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)
Sleep Habits and Problems for Minors
Acronym(s): SLM
Description: The SLM section provides specific information relating to minors’ sleep patterns and disorders related to sleep.
Additional Information/References/Data Sources: Record Source(s): Modified from NHANES Sleep questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness questionnaire and other sources
Instrument Used:
(instruments may vary slightly between survey iterations, below are the survey instruments as they were included in each survey year listed)