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Module F. Parents and Help to Parents of MHAS 2015

item label	type	description
F1		What was the final level of school your mother completed?
F2		Has your mother ever worked or lived in the U.S.?
F3		Is your mother alive now?
F4		How old is your mother?
F5		Because of a health problem does your mother need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating, or bathing?
F6		Can your mother be left alone for an hour or more?
F8		How old was your mother when she died?
F9		Did a doctor or medical personnel ever tell your mother that she has or had diabetes or a high blood sugar level?
F10		What was the final level of school your father completed?
F11		Has your father ever worked or lived in the U.S.?
F12		Is your father alive now?
F13		How old is your father?
F14		Because of a health problem does your father need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing?
F15		Can your father be left alone for an hour or more?
F17		Has your father passed away in these last two years (since the last time th How old was your father when he died?
F18		Did a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnose your father with diabetes or high blood sugar level?
F19		INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking
F20		Is your mother currently married or in a union?
F21		Is your father currently married or in a union?
F22		Are your parents married to each other?
F23		Do your parents live together?
F24		Is your mother currently married or in a union?
F25		Is your father currently married or in a union?
F26		Interviewer:
F28		Have you always lived together with (her/him/them)?
F29		Did (she/he/they) move in with you, or did you move in with (her/him/them)?
F30		In the last two years, have you and your ... moved in together?
F31		Where does your ... live?
F32		In the last 2 years, how often have you been in contact with her/him/them, either in person, by telephone, or mail?
F33		How would you describe her/his/their financial situation?
F34		How many siblings who were born alive do you have?
F35		In the last two years, has one of your siblings passed away?
F36		Of your siblings who were born alive, how many are living now?
F37		Has a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnosed one of your siblings with diabetes or high blood sugar level?
F38		Not counting vacations or short trips, in the last two years (or ever) have any of your siblings worked or lived in the US?
F39		INTERVIEWER: (How many parents are alive)
F40		In the last 2 years, have you (and/or your spouse) given financial assistance to your parent(s)?
F41		In total, how much money did you give in the last two years
F42		Would you say that it was..
F42a		...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month?
F42b		...more than $4000 pesos, or about 150 pesos per month?
F42c		...more than $12000 pesos, or about 500 pesos per month?
F43		In the last 2 years, did you (or your spouse) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating, or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation.
F44		Was this help for at least 1 hour a week, or about 100 hours in the last 2 years?
F45		Who received this help?
F46		About how many hours did you spend helping (her/him/them)? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals
F47		In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) give financial assistance to your parents? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals.
F51		In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation.
F55		Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the responsibilities of personal care for your parents?
F57		Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the financial responsibilities for your parents?
F59		INTERVIEWER: How frequently did the respondent need help to answer Section F. Parents and Help to Parents?
F27		With whom do (does) your (mother/father/parents) live?

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F1 What was the final level of school your mother completed? view item details » WHAT WAS THE FINAL LEVEL OF SCHOOL YOUR MOTHER COMPLETED? 1 None 2 Some elementary 3 Completed elementary 4 Beyond elementary 8 RF 9 DK

F2 Has your mother ever worked or lived in the U.S.? view item details » HAS YOUR MOTHER EVER WORKED OR LIVED IN THE U.S.? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

F3 Is your mother alive now? view item details » IS YOUR MOTHER ALIVE NOW? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

If Is your mother alive now? view item details » = 1 Yes »

	F4 How old is your mother? view item details » HOW OLD IS YOUR MOTHER? ______ Age 888 RF 999 DK

	F5 Because of a health problem does your mother need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating, or bathing? view item details » BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM DOES YOUR MOTHER NEED ANY HELP WITH BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS LIKE DRESSING, EATING, OR BATHING? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	F6 Can your mother be left alone for an hour or more? view item details » CAN YOUR MOTHER BE LEFT ALONE FOR AN HOUR OR MORE? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

ElseIf Is your mother alive now? view item details » = 2 No »

	F8 How old was your mother when she died? view item details » HOW OLD WAS YOUR MOTHER WHEN SHE DIED? ______ Age 888 RF 999 DK

F9 Did a doctor or medical personnel ever tell your mother that she has or had diabetes or a high blood sugar level? view item details » DID A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER TELL YOUR MOTHER THAT SHE HAS OR HAD DIABETES OR A HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

If (new person) »

	F10 What was the final level of school your father completed? view item details » WHAT WAS THE FINAL LEVEL OF SCHOOL YOUR FATHER COMPLETED? 1 None 2 Some elementary 3 Completed elementary 4 Beyond elementary 8 RF 9 DK

	F11 Has your father ever worked or lived in the U.S.? view item details » HAS YOUR FATHER EVER WORKED OR LIVED IN THE U.S.? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

F12 Is your father alive now? view item details » IS YOUR FATHER ALIVE NOW? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

If Is your father alive now? view item details » = 1 Yes »

	F13 How old is your father? view item details » HOW OLD IS YOUR FATHER? ______ Age 888 RF 999 DK

	F14 Because of a health problem does your father need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing? view item details » BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM DOES YOUR FATHER NEED ANY HELP WITH BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS LIKE DRESSING, EATING OR BATHING? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	F15 Can your father be left alone for an hour or more? view item details » CAN YOUR FATHER BE LEFT ALONE FOR AN HOUR OR MORE? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

ElseIf Is your father alive now? view item details » = 2 No »

	F17 Has your father passed away in these last two years (since the last time th How old was your father when he died? view item details » HAS YOUR FATHER PASSED AWAY IN THESE LAST TWO YEARS (SINCE THE LAST TIME TH HOW OLD WAS YOUR FATHER WHEN HE DIED? ______ Age 888 RF 999 DK

F18 Did a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnose your father with diabetes or high blood sugar level? view item details » DID A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER DIAGNOSE YOUR FATHER WITH DIABETES OR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

F19 INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking view item details » INTERVIEWER - LOOK AT F.3 AND F. 12 AND ENTER WITHOUT ASKING 1 Both parents living 2 Only mother living 3 Only father living 4 Both parents reported dead or it is not known if they are alive

If INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking view item details » = 2 Only mother living »

	F20 Is your mother currently married or in a union? view item details » IS YOUR MOTHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

ElseIf INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking view item details » = 3 Only father living »

	F21 Is your father currently married or in a union? view item details » IS YOUR FATHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

ElseIf INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking view item details » = 1 Both parents living »

	F22 Are your parents married to each other? view item details » ARE YOUR PARENTS MARRIED TO EACH OTHER? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	If Are your parents married to each other? view item details » != 2 »

		F23 Do your parents live together? view item details » DO YOUR PARENTS LIVE TOGETHER? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	Else

		F24 Is your mother currently married or in a union? view item details » IS YOUR MOTHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F25 Is your father currently married or in a union? view item details » IS YOUR FATHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

If INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking view item details » != 4 Both parents reported dead or it is not known if they are alive »

	F26 Interviewer: view item details » INTERVIEWER: 1 If only the mother is alive, circle the "mother" option, and ask in this column in F.27; 2 If only the father is alive, circle the "father" option, and ask in this column in F.27; 3 If the parents live together (F.23=1), circle the option "parents," and ask in this column in F.27; 4 If the parents do not live together (F.22=2 or F.23=2), circle the options "mother" and "father," and ask in these columns in F.27; 5 If the respondent doesn't know if the parents live together (F.23=8, 9), skip to F.34

	F27 With whom do (does) your (mother/father/parents) live? view item details » WITH WHOM DO (DOES) YOUR (MOTHER/FATHER/PARENTS) LIVE? 1 With respondent 2 Alone/with current spouse 3 With other child 4 With other relatives 5 In retirement home, care facility 6 Part of the year with respondent, part of the year with other siblings of respondent 7 Part of year alone, part of year with respondent 8 Other 88 RF 99 DK

	If With whom do (does) your (mother/father/parents) live? view item details » = 1 With respondent »

		F28 Have you always lived together with (her/him/them)? view item details » HAVE YOU ALWAYS LIVED TOGETHER WITH (HER/HIM/THEM)? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		If Have you always lived together with (her/him/them)? view item details » != 1 Yes »

			F29 Did (she/he/they) move in with you, or did you move in with (her/him/them)? view item details » DID (SHE/HE/THEY) MOVE IN WITH YOU, OR DID YOU MOVE IN WITH (HER/HIM/THEM)? 1 She/he/they moved in 2 Respondent moved in 8 RF 9 DK

			F30 In the last two years, have you and your ... moved in together? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU AND YOUR ... MOVED IN TOGETHER? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F33 How would you describe her/his/their financial situation? view item details » HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE HER/HIS/THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION? 1 Excellent 2 Very good 3 Good 4 Fair 5 Poor 8 RF 9 DK

	Else

		F31 Where does your ... live? view item details » WHERE DOES YOUR ... LIVE? 1 Same house or builidng 2 Same locality or neighborhood 3 Different locality or neighborhood, but same city 4 Other city in the Mexican Republic 5 Other country 8 RF 9 DK

		F32 In the last 2 years, how often have you been in contact with her/him/them, either in person, by telephone, or mail? view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HER/HIM/THEM, EITHER IN PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, OR MAIL? 1 Week 2 Month 3 Year 4 Two years 5 Never 8 RF 9 DK

		If In the last 2 years, how often have you been in contact with her/him/them, either in person, by telephone, or mail? view item details » != 5 Never »

			F33 How would you describe her/his/their financial situation? view item details » HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE HER/HIS/THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION? 1 Excellent 2 Very good 3 Good 4 Fair 5 Poor 8 RF 9 DK

F34 How many siblings who were born alive do you have? view item details » HOW MANY SIBLINGS WHO WERE BORN ALIVE DO YOU HAVE? ______ Number 00 None 88 RF 99 DK

If How many siblings who were born alive do you have? view item details » != 00 None and How many siblings who were born alive do you have? view item details » != 88 RF and How many siblings who were born alive do you have? view item details » != 99 DK »

	F35 In the last two years, has one of your siblings passed away? view item details » IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS ONE OF YOUR SIBLINGS PASSED AWAY? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	F36 Of your siblings who were born alive, how many are living now? view item details » OF YOUR SIBLINGS WHO WERE BORN ALIVE, HOW MANY ARE LIVING NOW? ______ Number 00 None 88 RF 99 DK

	F37 Has a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnosed one of your siblings with diabetes or high blood sugar level? view item details » HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER DIAGNOSED ONE OF YOUR SIBLINGS WITH DIABETES OR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	F38 Not counting vacations or short trips, in the last two years (or ever) have any of your siblings worked or lived in the US? view item details » NOT COUNTING VACATIONS OR SHORT TRIPS, IN THE LAST TWO YEARS (OR EVER) HAVE ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS WORKED OR LIVED IN THE US? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

F39 INTERVIEWER: (How many parents are alive) view item details » INTERVIEWER: (HOW MANY PARENTS ARE ALIVE) 1 At least one parent alive 2 Both parents deceased

If INTERVIEWER: (How many parents are alive) view item details » = 1 At least one parent alive »

	F40 In the last 2 years, have you (and/or your spouse) given financial assistance to your parent(s)? view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HAVE YOU (AND/OR YOUR SPOUSE) GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUR PARENT(S)? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	If In the last 2 years, have you (and/or your spouse) given financial assistance to your parent(s)? view item details » = 1 Yes »

		F41 In total, how much money did you give in the last two years view item details » IN TOTAL, HOW MUCH MONEY DID YOU GIVE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS ______ Amount 8888888 RF 9999999 DK

		If In total, how much money did you give in the last two years view item details » = 888888 or In total, how much money did you give in the last two years view item details » = 999999 »

			F42 Would you say that it was.. view item details » WOULD YOU SAY THAT IT WAS..

			F42A ...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month? view item details » ...MORE THAN $7500 PESOS, OR ABOUT 300 PESOS PER MONTH? 1 Yes 2 No 9 DK

			If ...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month? view item details » = 2 No »

				F42B ...more than $4000 pesos, or about 150 pesos per month? view item details » ...MORE THAN $4000 PESOS, OR ABOUT 150 PESOS PER MONTH? 1 Yes 2 No 9 DK

			ElseIf ...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month? view item details » = 1 Yes »

				F42C ...more than $12000 pesos, or about 500 pesos per month? view item details » ...MORE THAN $12000 PESOS, OR ABOUT 500 PESOS PER MONTH? 1 Yes 2 No 9 DK

	F43 In the last 2 years, did you (or your spouse) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating, or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation. view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID YOU (OR YOUR SPOUSE) HELP YOUR PARENTS WITH BASIC PERSONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRESSING, EATING, OR BATHING BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM? EXCLUDE HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ERRANDS, AND TRANSPORTATION. 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

	If In the last 2 years, did you (or your spouse) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating, or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation. view item details » = 1 Yes »

		F44 Was this help for at least 1 hour a week, or about 100 hours in the last 2 years? view item details » WAS THIS HELP FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR A WEEK, OR ABOUT 100 HOURS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F45 Who received this help? view item details » WHO RECEIVED THIS HELP? 1 Mother 2 Father 3 Both 8 RF 9 DK

		F46 About how many hours did you spend helping (her/him/them)? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals view item details » ABOUT HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU SPEND HELPING (HER/HIM/THEM)? INCLUDE HELP TO PAY COSTS SUCH AS RENT; EXCLUDE SHARED HOUSING OR SHARED MEALS 1 Day 2 Week 3 Month 4 Year 888/8 RF 999/9 DK

	If (respondent has siblings) »

		F47 In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) give financial assistance to your parents? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals. view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS (OR THEIR SPOUSES) GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUR PARENTS? INCLUDE HELP TO PAY COSTS SUCH AS RENT; EXCLUDE SHARED HOUSING OR SHARED MEALS. 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F51 In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation. view item details » IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS (OR THEIR SPOUSES) HELP YOUR PARENTS WITH BASIC PERSONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRESSING, EATING OR BATHING BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM? EXCLUDE HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ERRANDS, AND TRANSPORTATION. 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F55 Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the responsibilities of personal care for your parents? view item details » HAVE YOU AND ONE OR MORE OF YOUR SIBLINGS AGREED TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONAL CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

		F57 Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the financial responsibilities for your parents? view item details » HAVE YOU AND ONE OR MORE OF YOUR SIBLINGS AGREED TO SHARE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR YOUR PARENTS? 1 Yes 2 No 8 RF 9 DK

F59 INTERVIEWER: How frequently did the respondent need help to answer Section F. Parents and Help to Parents? view item details » INTERVIEWER: HOW FREQUENTLY DID THE RESPONDENT NEED HELP TO ANSWER SECTION F. PARENTS AND HELP TO PARENTS? 1 Never 2 A few times 3 Most or all of the time

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What was the final level of school your mother completed?

WHAT WAS THE FINAL LEVEL OF SCHOOL YOUR MOTHER COMPLETED?
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1 None
2 Some elementary
3 Completed elementary
4 Beyond elementary
8 RF
9 DK

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Has your mother ever worked or lived in the U.S.?

HAS YOUR MOTHER EVER WORKED OR LIVED IN THE U.S.?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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Is your mother alive now?

IS YOUR MOTHER ALIVE NOW?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

If Is your mother alive now? (F3) = 1 Yes »

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How old is your mother?

HOW OLD IS YOUR MOTHER?
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______ Age
888 RF
999 DK

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Because of a health problem does your mother need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating, or bathing?

BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM DOES YOUR MOTHER NEED ANY HELP WITH BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS LIKE DRESSING, EATING, OR BATHING?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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Can your mother be left alone for an hour or more?

CAN YOUR MOTHER BE LEFT ALONE FOR AN HOUR OR MORE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

ElseIf Is your mother alive now? (F3) = 2 No »

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How old was your mother when she died?

HOW OLD WAS YOUR MOTHER WHEN SHE DIED?
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______ Age
888 RF
999 DK

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Did a doctor or medical personnel ever tell your mother that she has or had diabetes or a high blood sugar level?

DID A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER TELL YOUR MOTHER THAT SHE HAS OR HAD DIABETES OR A HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

If (new person) »

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F10

What was the final level of school your father completed?

WHAT WAS THE FINAL LEVEL OF SCHOOL YOUR FATHER COMPLETED?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 None
2 Some elementary
3 Completed elementary
4 Beyond elementary
8 RF
9 DK

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F11

Has your father ever worked or lived in the U.S.?

HAS YOUR FATHER EVER WORKED OR LIVED IN THE U.S.?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F12

Is your father alive now?

IS YOUR FATHER ALIVE NOW?
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1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

If Is your father alive now? (F12) = 1 Yes »

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F13

How old is your father?

HOW OLD IS YOUR FATHER?
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______ Age
888 RF
999 DK

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F14

Because of a health problem does your father need any help with basic personal needs like dressing, eating or bathing?

BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM DOES YOUR FATHER NEED ANY HELP WITH BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS LIKE DRESSING, EATING OR BATHING?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F15

Can your father be left alone for an hour or more?

CAN YOUR FATHER BE LEFT ALONE FOR AN HOUR OR MORE?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

ElseIf Is your father alive now? (F12) = 2 No »

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F17

Has your father passed away in these last two years (since the last time th How old was your father when he died?

HAS YOUR FATHER PASSED AWAY IN THESE LAST TWO YEARS (SINCE THE LAST TIME TH HOW OLD WAS YOUR FATHER WHEN HE DIED?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
______ Age
888 RF
999 DK

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F18

Did a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnose your father with diabetes or high blood sugar level?

DID A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER DIAGNOSE YOUR FATHER WITH DIABETES OR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F19

INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking

INTERVIEWER - LOOK AT F.3 AND F. 12 AND ENTER WITHOUT ASKING
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Both parents living
2 Only mother living
3 Only father living
4 Both parents reported dead or it is not known if they are alive

If INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking (F19) = 2 Only mother living »

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F20

Is your mother currently married or in a union?

IS YOUR MOTHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION?
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1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

ElseIf INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking (F19) = 3 Only father living »

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F21

Is your father currently married or in a union?

IS YOUR FATHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

ElseIf INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking (F19) = 1 Both parents living »

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F22

Are your parents married to each other?

ARE YOUR PARENTS MARRIED TO EACH OTHER?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

| If Are your parents married to each other? (F22) != 2 »

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F23

Do your parents live together?

DO YOUR PARENTS LIVE TOGETHER?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F24

Is your mother currently married or in a union?

IS YOUR MOTHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F25

Is your father currently married or in a union?

IS YOUR FATHER CURRENTLY MARRIED OR IN A UNION?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

If INTERVIEWER - Look at F.3 and F. 12 and enter without asking (F19) != 4 Both parents reported dead or it is not known if they are alive »

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F26

Interviewer:

INTERVIEWER:
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1 If only the mother is alive, circle the "mother" option, and ask in this column in F.27;
2 If only the father is alive, circle the "father" option, and ask in this column in F.27;
3 If the parents live together (F.23=1), circle the option "parents," and ask in this column in F.27;
4 If the parents do not live together (F.22=2 or F.23=2), circle the options "mother" and "father," and ask in these columns in F.27;
5 If the respondent doesn't know if the parents live together (F.23=8, 9), skip to F.34

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F27

With whom do (does) your (mother/father/parents) live?

WITH WHOM DO (DOES) YOUR (MOTHER/FATHER/PARENTS) LIVE?
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1 With respondent
2 Alone/with current spouse
3 With other child
4 With other relatives
5 In retirement home, care facility
6 Part of the year with respondent, part of the year with other siblings of respondent
7 Part of year alone, part of year with respondent
8 Other
88 RF
99 DK

| If With whom do (does) your (mother/father/parents) live? (F27) = 1 With respondent »

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F28

Have you always lived together with (her/him/them)?

HAVE YOU ALWAYS LIVED TOGETHER WITH (HER/HIM/THEM)?
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1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

| | If Have you always lived together with (her/him/them)? (F28) != 1 Yes »

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F29

Did (she/he/they) move in with you, or did you move in with (her/him/them)?

DID (SHE/HE/THEY) MOVE IN WITH YOU, OR DID YOU MOVE IN WITH (HER/HIM/THEM)?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 She/he/they moved in
2 Respondent moved in
8 RF
9 DK

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F30

In the last two years, have you and your ... moved in together?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAVE YOU AND YOUR ... MOVED IN TOGETHER?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F33

How would you describe her/his/their financial situation?

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE HER/HIS/THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION?
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1 Excellent
2 Very good
3 Good
4 Fair
5 Poor
8 RF
9 DK

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F31

Where does your ... live?

WHERE DOES YOUR ... LIVE?
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1 Same house or builidng
2 Same locality or neighborhood
3 Different locality or neighborhood, but same city
4 Other city in the Mexican Republic
5 Other country
8 RF
9 DK

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F32

In the last 2 years, how often have you been in contact with her/him/them, either in person, by telephone, or mail?

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HER/HIM/THEM, EITHER IN PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, OR MAIL?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Week
2 Month
3 Year
4 Two years
5 Never
8 RF
9 DK

| | If In the last 2 years, how often have you been in contact with her/him/them, either in person, by telephone, or mail? (F32) != 5 Never »

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F34

How many siblings who were born alive do you have?

HOW MANY SIBLINGS WHO WERE BORN ALIVE DO YOU HAVE?
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______ Number
00 None
88 RF
99 DK

If How many siblings who were born alive do you have? (F34) != 00 None and How many siblings who were born alive do you have? (F34) != 88 RF and How many siblings who were born alive do you have? (F34) != 99 DK »

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F35

In the last two years, has one of your siblings passed away?

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, HAS ONE OF YOUR SIBLINGS PASSED AWAY?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F36

Of your siblings who were born alive, how many are living now?

OF YOUR SIBLINGS WHO WERE BORN ALIVE, HOW MANY ARE LIVING NOW?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
______ Number
00 None
88 RF
99 DK

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F37

Has a doctor or medical personnel ever diagnosed one of your siblings with diabetes or high blood sugar level?

HAS A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL EVER DIAGNOSED ONE OF YOUR SIBLINGS WITH DIABETES OR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F38

Not counting vacations or short trips, in the last two years (or ever) have any of your siblings worked or lived in the US?

NOT COUNTING VACATIONS OR SHORT TRIPS, IN THE LAST TWO YEARS (OR EVER) HAVE ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS WORKED OR LIVED IN THE US?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F39

INTERVIEWER: (How many parents are alive)

INTERVIEWER: (HOW MANY PARENTS ARE ALIVE)
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1 At least one parent alive
2 Both parents deceased

If INTERVIEWER: (How many parents are alive) (F39) = 1 At least one parent alive »

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F40

In the last 2 years, have you (and/or your spouse) given financial assistance to your parent(s)?

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, HAVE YOU (AND/OR YOUR SPOUSE) GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUR PARENT(S)?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

| If In the last 2 years, have you (and/or your spouse) given financial assistance to your parent(s)? (F40) = 1 Yes »

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F41

In total, how much money did you give in the last two years

IN TOTAL, HOW MUCH MONEY DID YOU GIVE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS
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______ Amount
8888888 RF
9999999 DK

| | If In total, how much money did you give in the last two years (F41) = 888888 or In total, how much money did you give in the last two years (F41) = 999999 »

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F42

Would you say that it was..

WOULD YOU SAY THAT IT WAS..

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F42A

...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month?

...MORE THAN $7500 PESOS, OR ABOUT 300 PESOS PER MONTH?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
9 DK

| | | If ...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month? (F42A) = 2 No »

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F42B

...more than $4000 pesos, or about 150 pesos per month?

...MORE THAN $4000 PESOS, OR ABOUT 150 PESOS PER MONTH?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
9 DK

| | | ElseIf ...more than $7500 pesos, or about 300 pesos per month? (F42A) = 1 Yes »

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F42C

...more than $12000 pesos, or about 500 pesos per month?

...MORE THAN $12000 PESOS, OR ABOUT 500 PESOS PER MONTH?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
9 DK

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F43

In the last 2 years, did you (or your spouse) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating, or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation.

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID YOU (OR YOUR SPOUSE) HELP YOUR PARENTS WITH BASIC PERSONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRESSING, EATING, OR BATHING BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM? EXCLUDE HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ERRANDS, AND TRANSPORTATION.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

| If In the last 2 years, did you (or your spouse) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating, or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation. (F43) = 1 Yes »

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F44

Was this help for at least 1 hour a week, or about 100 hours in the last 2 years?

WAS THIS HELP FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR A WEEK, OR ABOUT 100 HOURS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS?
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1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F45

Who received this help?

WHO RECEIVED THIS HELP?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Mother
2 Father
3 Both
8 RF
9 DK

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F46

About how many hours did you spend helping (her/him/them)? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals

ABOUT HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU SPEND HELPING (HER/HIM/THEM)? INCLUDE HELP TO PAY COSTS SUCH AS RENT; EXCLUDE SHARED HOUSING OR SHARED MEALS
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Day
2 Week
3 Month
4 Year
888/8 RF
999/9 DK

| If (respondent has siblings) »

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F47

In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) give financial assistance to your parents? Include help to pay costs such as rent; exclude shared housing or shared meals.

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS (OR THEIR SPOUSES) GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUR PARENTS? INCLUDE HELP TO PAY COSTS SUCH AS RENT; EXCLUDE SHARED HOUSING OR SHARED MEALS.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F51

In the last 2 years, did any of your siblings (or their spouses) help your parents with basic personal activities such as dressing, eating or bathing because of a health problem? Exclude help with household chores, errands, and transportation.

IN THE LAST 2 YEARS, DID ANY OF YOUR SIBLINGS (OR THEIR SPOUSES) HELP YOUR PARENTS WITH BASIC PERSONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRESSING, EATING OR BATHING BECAUSE OF A HEALTH PROBLEM? EXCLUDE HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ERRANDS, AND TRANSPORTATION.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F55

Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the responsibilities of personal care for your parents?

HAVE YOU AND ONE OR MORE OF YOUR SIBLINGS AGREED TO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONAL CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F57

Have you and one or more of your siblings agreed to share the financial responsibilities for your parents?

HAVE YOU AND ONE OR MORE OF YOUR SIBLINGS AGREED TO SHARE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR YOUR PARENTS?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 Yes
2 No
8 RF
9 DK

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F59

INTERVIEWER: How frequently did the respondent need help to answer Section F. Parents and Help to Parents?

INTERVIEWER: HOW FREQUENTLY DID THE RESPONDENT NEED HELP TO ANSWER SECTION F. PARENTS AND HELP TO PARENTS?
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1 Never
2 A few times
3 Most or all of the time

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