Table 1 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)
Dependent Variable | ||
|---|---|---|
Variable name Concept | Survey Question | If 'Yes', who did you see or talk to? |
HCUC_04 Consulted alternative health care provider | In the past 12 months, have you seen or talked to an alternative health care provider such as an acupuncturist, homeopath or massage therapist about your physical, emotional or mental health? ('Yes', 'No', 'N/A') | 1) Massage therapist 2) Acupuncturist 3) Homeopath or naturopath |
Independent Variables | ||
Variable | Survey Question | Coded Responses |
Sex | Is respondent male or female? | Male -- Female |
Age | What is your age? | Age18 to 24 - Age 25 to 44 - Age 45 to 64 - Age 65 and over |
Marital status | What is your marital status? | Single - Married/common Law -- Separated/divorced/widowed |
Education | Derived variable | Less than high school -- High school -- Other post-secondary -- College or university |
Household income | What is your best estimate of the total income, before taxes and deductions, of all household members from all sources in the past 12 months? | Less than $20,000--$20,000 to $49,000--$50,000 to $79,000 -- More than $80,000 |
Chronic condition | Derived variable | Yes -- No |
Self-perceived health | In general, would you say your health is? | Excellent/Very good -- Good -- Fair/poor |
Unmet health care needs | During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care but you didn't receive it? | Yes - No |
Census rural | Derived variable | Urban -- Rural |
Metropolitan Influence Zone (MIZ) | Derived variable Statistical area classification type | CMA/CA -- strongly influenced -- Moderate influence -- Weak or no influence |