Main Content

FIHS Item 04

Table summarising information on the field: FIHS Item 04
Title: FIHS Item 04
Name: Fihs4
Type: Number[1]
RecType: FIHS
RecOrder: 7
Definition: Problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances.
Domain:
  • 1: Yes, the person had one or more of these factors influencing their health status
  • 2: No, none of these factors were present
  • 7: Unable to rate (insufficient information)
  • 9: Not stated / Missing
Missing: 9
Comments: Includes: Problems in relationship with spouse or partner; Problems in relationship with parents and in-laws; Inadequate family support; Absence of family member; Disappearance or death of family member; Disruption of family by separation and divorce; Dependant relative needing care at home; Other stressful life events affecting family and household; Other problems related to primary support group.
Meteor ID: Field Meteor ID number
Label: Primary support group