MM. Measurement

MM. Measurement Module of ELSA 2016

Label Type Description
MFIRST Question INTERVIEWER: This is the Measurements Questionnaire for... (Name) Press <1> and to continue.
MINTDAT Question INTERVIEWER: Today's date is displayed below. Please amend it if it's not correct. (Don't Know and Refusal are not allowed)
MMSCHS Question INTERVIEWER: Record respondent status.
MMALONE Question I would like to test whether you can walk a very short distance comfortably. (Can I just check,) are you able to walk alone without holding on to another person (using a walking stick or other aid if necessary)?
MMHSS Question (BLANK / I would now like to test whether you can walk a very short distance comfortably (using a walking stick or other aid if necessary).) First, I would like to ask a few questions to check it is safe to carry out the test. Do you have any problems from recent surgery, injury, or other health conditions that might prevent you from walking?
MMWILL Question Are you willing to do the walking test?
MMSAF Question INTERVIEWER: Do you feel that it is safe to continue with the walking test?
MMSTOP Question INTERVIEWER: Stop test, for example saying: 'It would be safest to skip this test and move on to the next set of questions'. Press <1> and to continue.
MMAVSP Question INTERVIEWER: Check availability of suitable space.
MMWALA Question This is our walking course. I want you to walk to the other end of the course at your usual walking pace, just as if you were walking down the street to go to the shops. Walk all the way past the other end of the tape before you stop. INTERVIEWER: Demonstrate the walk for the respondent. (I will walk with you.) Do you feel this would be safe?
MMSTRT Question When I want you to start, I will say: 'Ready, begin!' INTERVIEWER: Ask the respondent to stand with both feet together at the start of the walking course. When the respondent is properly positioned at the start of the walking course, say: 'Ready, begin!' Press the start / stop button to start the stopwatch as the respondent's foot hits the floor across the starting line. If possible walk behind and to the side of the respondent. Stop timing when the respondent's foot hits the floor after the end of the walking course. Enter 1 to continue.
MMTRYA Question INTERVIEWER: Record results of first trial. Enter time at next question.
MMWLKA Question INTERVIEWER: Record time in seconds to two decimal places.
MMWALB Question Now I want you to repeat the walk. Remember to walk at your usual pace, and go all the way past the other end of the course. Press <1> and to continue.
MMTRYB Question INTERVIEWER: Record result of second trial. Enter time at next question.
MMWLKB Question INTERVIEWER: Record time in seconds to two decimal places.
MMPAIN Question INTERVIEWER: Code if respondent has commented on pain, OTHERWISE ASK: 'Did you have pain while you were performing the walking test?'
MMRECR Question INTERVIEWER: Record type of floor surface.
MMRECRO Question INTERVIEWER: Enter other type of floor surface.
MMAID Question INTERVIEWER: Record type of aid used.
MMAIDO Question INTERVIEWER: Enter other type of aid used.
MMCOM Question INTERVIEWER: Provide details about why the walking test was not completed .. successfully, i.e. why it was stopped for safety reasons, refused, or not completed.
MMX Question INTERVIEWER: The Measurements Interview is finished.
MTHANK Question INTERVIEWER: The Measurements Interview is finished. . - to return to the Individual Qre, press . - to start another Individual Qre, press . - to update the Admin details, press >. Press <1> and to continue.
WGTINT Question INTERVIEWER: Now follows the Weight Measurement module. Press <1> and to continue.
RESPWTS Question INTERVIEWER: Measure weight and code. If the respondent weighs more than 130 kg (20 . stones) do not weigh. Code as weight not attempted. Include 'disguised' refusals such as 'It will take too long', 'I have to go out' etc. at code 2: Weight refused.
WEIGHT Question INTERVIEWER: Record weight (in kilograms). Record weight with one decimal digit, using the full stop as decimal point. (Don't know and refusal are not allowed)
FLOORC Question INTERVIEWER CODE: Scales placed on?
RELWAITB Question (archive: RELBAIT) INTERVIEWER: Code one only.
MBOOKWT Question INTERVIEWER: Enter the weight measurement on (Name of respondent)'s Measurement Record Card. Weight: (Weight - kg) kg or (Weight - stone) stones (Weight - pounds) pounds. If weight looks wrong, go back to 'Weight' and re-weigh. Press <1> and to continue.
RESNWT Question INTERVIEWER: Give reasons for refusal.
NOWTBC Question INTERVIEWER: Code reason for not obtaining weight. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
NOWATCO Question INTERVIEWER: Please specify other reason.
EWTCH Question INTERVIEWER: Ask the respondent for an estimated weight. Will it be given in kilograms or in stones and pounds? If respondent doesn't know weight use . If respondent isn't willing to give weight use .
EWTKG Question INTERVIEWER: Please record estimated weight in kilograms.
EWTST Question INTERVIEWER: Please record estimated weight. Enter stones here. (Enter pounds at the next question.)
EWTL Question INTERVIEWER: Please record estimated weight. Enter pounds here.