Table 2. Variable Construction and Descriptive Characteristics of the Sample Using Satisfaction with Paid Personal Assistance Scale.
| Characteristic | Variable Construction | All Survey Respondents | Survey Respondents Under Age 65 | Survey Respondents Age 65 or Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (Unweighted) | 1,340 | 728 | 612 | |
| Satisfaction with Paid Personal Assistance Scale | 8-Item Scale Ranging from 0 to 100 | 93.200 | 92.270 | 94.550 |
| Workforce Problems | ||||
| Problem Replacing a Paid Worker | Dummy Variable =1 If Consumer Reports Problems Replacing a Paid Worker | 0.184 | 0.232 | 0.114 |
| Not Show Up as Scheduled or Show Up Late | Dummy Variable =1 If Consumer Reports Problem with Paid Worker Not Showing Up or Showing Up Late | 0.144 | 0.142 | 0.147 |
| Number of Paid Helpers in Last 6 Months | Count Variable for Number of Paid Helpers Reported in the Last 6 Months | 2.788 | 2.871 | 2.667 |
| Demographics | ||||
| 18 to 44 Years | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Age Group | 0.230 | 0.390 | — |
| 45 to 64 Years | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Age Group | 0.361 | 0.610 | — |
| 65 to 74 Years | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Age Group | 0.173 | — | 0.424 |
| 75 to 84 Years | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Age Group | 0.159 | — | 0.389 |
| 85 Years or Over | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Age Group | 0.077 | — | 0.187 |
| Male | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Sex | 0.260 | 0.328 | 0.161 |
| White | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Race | 0.713 | 0.727 | 0.693 |
| Black | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Race | 0.172 | 0.161 | 0.188 |
| Asian | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Race | 0.087 | 0.090 | 0.081 |
| Other Race | Dummy Variable for Respondent's Race | 0.029 | 0.022 | 0.038 |
| Matching Race | Dummy Variable = 1 If Survey Participant and Paid Caregiver Report the Same Race or Hispanic Origin | 0.734 | 0.720 | 0.755 |
| Health and Functional Status | ||||
| Fair/Poor Health | Dummy Variable for Self-Reported Health Status | 0.691 | 0.698 | 0.680 |
| Good/Very Good Health | Dummy Variable for Self-Reported Health Status | 0.275 | 0.260 | 0.297 |
| Excellent Health | Dummy Variable for Self-Reported Health Status | 0.034 | 0.042 | 0.023 |
| Number of IADL Limitations | 4-Item Scale Ranging from 0 to 4 | 3.238 | 3.261 | 3.204 |
| Number of ADL Limitations | 6-Item Scale Ranging from 0 to 6 | 2.564 | 2.625 | 2.476 |
| Proxy Responding | Dummy Variable=1 If Proxy Responded | 0.158 | 0.131 | 0.196 |
| Ever Institutionalized | Dummy Variable=1 If Ever Been a Resident or Patient in a Nursing Home | 0.189 | 0.185 | 0.194 |
| Some or Great Deal of Pain | Dummy Variable=1 If Experienced Pain 4 Weeks Prior to the Survey | 0.869 | 0.865 | 0.875 |
| Having Pressure Sores | Dummy Variable=1 If Had Sores 6 Months Prior to the Survey | 0.120 | 0.142 | 0.088 |
| Bladder/Bowel Difficulties | Dummy Variable=1 If Had Incontinence Problems 6 Months Prior to the Survey | 0.604 | 0.598 | 0.612 |
| Unmet Needs for ADLs and IADLs | 10-Item Scale Ranging from 0 to 10 | 0.814 | 0.936 | 0.637 |
| Social Characteristics and Residence | ||||
| Social Participation (%) | Dummy Variable=1 If Went Out for Social/Recreation at Least Once a Week Prior to the Survey | 0.797 | 0.833 | 0.744 |
| State 1 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.086 | 0.065 | 0.116 |
| State 2 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.163 | 0.136 | 0.202 |
| State 3 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.034 | 0.026 | 0.045 |
| State 4 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.302 | 0.385 | 0.181 |
| State 5 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.100 | 0.087 | 0.118 |
| State 6 | Dummy Variable for the State of Residence | 0.315 | 0.300 | 0.337 |
NOTES: Results are weighted and stratified by State. IADL is instrumental activity of daily living. ADL is activities of daily living.
SOURCE: RTI analysis of the Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Home and Community-Based Services Survey, 2004.