Table 2. Variable Construction and Means of Descriptive Characteristics of the Sample: 2004.
| Characteristic | Variable Construction | All Survey Respondents | Respondents Under Age 65 | Respondents Age 65 or Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (Unweighted) | 2,325 | 1,108 | 1,217 | |
| Satisfaction with Paid Personal Assistance Scale | Eight-item scale ranging from 0 to 100 | 93.9 | 93.0 | 94.8*** |
| Demographics | ||||
| Under 44 Years | Dummy variable for respondent's age group | 0.189 | 0.369 | — |
| 45-64 Years | Dummy variable for respondent's age group | 0.323 | 0.631 | — |
| 65-74 | Dummy variable for respondent's age group | 0.196 | — | 0.400 |
| 75-84 Years | Dummy variable for respondent's age group | 0.194 | — | 0.397 |
| 85 Years or Over | Dummy variable for respondent's age group | 0.099 | — | 0.202 |
| Male | Dummy variable for respondent's gender | 0.260 | 0.337 | 0.180*** |
| White | Dummy variable for respondent's race | 0.727 | 0.722 | 0.733 |
| Black | Dummy variable for respondent's race | 0.164 | 0.172 | 0.156 |
| Asian | Dummy variable for respondent's race | 0.083 | 0.087 | 0.079 |
| Other Race | Dummy variable for respondent's race | 0.025 | 0.019 | 0.032 |
| Matching Race | Dummy variable =1 if survey participant and main paid caregiver report the same race or Hispanic origin | 0.738 | 0.742 | 0.734 |
| Health and Functional Status | ||||
| Fair/Poor Health | Dummy variable for self-reported health status | 0.679 | 0.677 | 0.682 |
| Good/Very Good Health | Dummy variable for self-reported health status | 0.287 | 0.278 | 0.295 |
| Excellent Health | Dummy variable for self-reported health status | 0.034 | 0.045 | 0.023** |
| Number of IADL Limitations | Four-item count scale ranging from 0 to 4; 1 for client needs help with each IADL | 3.262 | 3.272 | 3.252 |
| Number of ADL Limitations | Six-item count scale ranging from 0 to 6; 1 for client needs help with each ADL | 2.430 | 2.475 | 2.382 |
| Proxy Responding | Dummy variable=1 if proxy responded | 0.171 | 0.142 | 0.201*** |
| Ever Institutionalized | Dummy variable=1 if ever been a resident or patient in a nursing home | 0.185 | 0.159 | 0.211*** |
| Some or Great Deal of Pain | Dummy variable=1 if experienced pain 4 weeks prior to the survey | 0.823 | 0.816 | 0.830 |
| Having Pressure Sores | Dummy variable=1 if had sores 6 months prior to the survey | 0.093 | 0.116 | 0.069*** |
| Bladder/Bowel Difficulties | Dummy variable=1 if had incontinence problems 6 months prior to the survey | 0.570 | 0.563 | 0.576 |
| Unmet Needs for ADLs and IADLs | 10 item count scale ranging from 0 to 10; 1 for each unmet need in the month prior to the survey | 0.638 | 0.763 | 0.508*** |
| Social Characteristics and Residence | ||||
| Social Participation | Dummy variable=1 if went out for social/recreational activities at least once a week prior to the survey | 0.789 | 0.847 | 0.729*** |
| Live in a Group Setting | Dummy variable= 1 if respondent lives in adult foster care, group home or assisted living | 0.129 | 0.091 | 0.169*** |
| State 1 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.070 | 0.054 | 0.087*** |
| State 2 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.111 | 0.097 | 0.126*** |
| State 3 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.042 | 0.027 | 0.057*** |
| State 4 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.331 | 0.455 | 0.202*** |
| State 5 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.104 | 0.088 | 0.122** |
| State 6 | Dummy variable for the State of residence | 0.341 | 0.279 | 0.407*** |
**
Statistically significant at p<0.05.
***
Statistically significant at p<0.01.
Significance testing is between respondents under age 65 and respondents age 65 or over for each category.
NOTES: Results are weighted. ADL is activity of daily living. IADL is instrumental activity of daily living.
SOURCE: RTI analysis of the Mathematica Policy Research's Home and Community-Based Services Survey, 2004.