Figure 1.
Types of inconsistencies in self-report of chronic diseases.
aType One Inconsistency: Response in the present wave disputes “Yes” response in the previous wave (Respondent Options 3 and 4). bType Two Inconsistency: “Don’t Know” or “Refused” response in the present wave (Respondent Options 8 and 9). cType Three Inconsistency: “No” response in the present wave is preceded by a “Yes” response in the previous wave (Respondent Option 5 preceded by Respondent Option 1). dType Four Inconsistency: “Yes” response in the present wave is followed by a “Disputes” response in the following wave(Respondent Option 1 followed by Respondent Options 3 or 4).