GS. Grip Strength

GS. Grip Strength Module of SHARE 2017

Label Type Description
GS700 Question Now I would like to assess the strength of your hand in a gripping exercise. I will ask you to squeeze this handle as hard as you can, just for a couple of seconds and then let go. I will demonstrate it now.
GS701 Question will take two alternate measurements from your right and your left hand. Would you be willing to have your handgrip strength measured? WILLING TO HAVE HANDGRIP MEASURED
GS010 Question IWER:Why didn't R complete the grip strength test?{CodeAll}
GS011 Question IWER:Specify other reason
GS002 Question IWER:Record respondent status
GS003 Question INTERVIEWER STOP TEST.
GS004 Question Which is your dominant hand? IWER: Natural ambidexterity is the state of being born with equally adept in the use of both left and right hands, not adapted to.
GS705 Question IWER: Switch to recording booklet and follow instructions for grip strength measurement. Press 'continue' after the measurement. INTRODUCTION TO TEST
GS006 Question LEFT HAND, FIRST MEASUREMENT.
GS007 Question LEFT HAND, SECOND MEASUREMENT.
GS008 Question RIGHT HAND, FIRST MEASUREMENT.
GS009 Question RIGHT HAND, SECOND MEASUREMENT.
GS012 Question IWER:How much effort did R give to this measurement?
GS013 Question IWER:What was the R's position for this test?
GS014 Question IWER:Did R rest his/her arms on a support while performing this test?