2001 State of Hawaii
By Demographic Characteristics
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Health Status
General Health Status
Physical or Mental Health Not Good During Past 30 Days
Physical and/or Mental Health Not Good During Past 30 Days
Average Unhealthy Days in Past 0-30 Days
Average Physically Unhealthy Days in Past 0-30 days
Average Mentally Unhealthy Days in Past 0-30 days
Average Activity Limitation Days in Past 0-30 days

Health Care Access
Health Plan with Basic Medical, Prescription, Dental, or Vision Coverage
Have Current Health Plan But Did Not Have in the Past 12 Months
Type of Health Care Coverage
Care Plans Covered Prescription
Care Plans Covered Dental
Care Plans Covered Vision
Reason Not Covered by Health Insurance
How Long Has It Been Since You Had No Health Care Coverage
Need to See a Doctor During the Past 12 Months, But Could Not Because of the Cost
Do You Have One Person You Think of as Your Personal Doctor?

Asthma
Adult Asthma Status
Children Asthma Status

Diabetes
Ever Told by Doctor You Have Diabetes
Average Age When Told Diabetic
Are You Now Taking Insulin?
Are You Now Taking Diabetes Pills?
Number of Times Diabetic Check Blood for Glucose or Sugar
How Often Checked Feet Yourself
Have You Ever Had Any Sores or Irritations on Your Feet that Took More Than Four Weeks to Heal?
Number of Times Diabetic Visited Health Professional Last Year
Number of Times Checked for (Glycosylated) Hemoglobin "A one C" in the Past 12 Months
Number of Times Health Professional Checked Diabetic Feet for Sores/Irritations
Last Eye Exam of Diabetic in Which Pupils Were Dilated
Has a Doctor Ever Told You That Diabetes Has Affected Your Eyes or That You Had Retinopathy?
Have You Ever Taken a Course or Class in How to Manage Your Diabetes Yourself?

Firearms
Are Any Firearms Now Kept in or Around Your Home?

Disability
Are You Limited in Any Way in Any Activities Because of Any Impairment or Health Problem?
Do You Now Have Any Health Problem That Requires You to Use Special Equipment?

Weight Control
Number of Daily Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
Average Numbers of Daily Serving of Fruits and Vegetables
Body Weight Based on Estimated Body Mass Index Status
Are You Now Trying to Lose Weight?
Are You Now Trying to Maintain Your Current Weight?
Are You Eating Fewer Calories or Less Fat?
Are You Using Physical Activity or Exercise?
In the Past 12 Months, Has a Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Professional Given You Advice about Your Weight?

HIV/AIDS Everyone Age 18-64
Pregnant HIV Women Can Get Treatment to Reduce Chances of Her Baby Getting the HIV Virus
Medical Treatments Are Available to Help HIV Person Live Longer
Perceived Effectivity of HIV Treatments to Help HIV Person Live Longer
Perceived Importance of HIV Testing to Know HIV Status
Ever Been Tested for HIV Not Counting Blood Donation Test
Reason for You Being Tested for HIV
Place Where You Received HIV Testing
Month of the Last HIV Testing
Year of the Last HIV Testing

Folic Acid
Take Any Vitamin Pills or Supplement?
Vitamin Pills or Supplements You Take Contain Folic Acid?
How Often Do You Take This Vitamin Pill or Supplement?
Heard or Read Taking the Vitamin Folic Acid Help Prevent Some Birth Defects?

Arthritis
Reporting Having Chronic Joint Symptoms for at Least a Month During the Last Year
Reporting Having Activities Limited Due to Chronic Joint Symptoms
Presence of Chronic Joint Symptoms or Being Told One Has Arthritis
Any Complimentary Healing Practices to Help Pain of Arthritis?

Tobacco Use
Smoking Status
Past 12 Months, Stopped Smoking for One Day or Longer-Trying to Quit Smoking?
Past 12 Months, Health Professional Advised You to Quit Smoking?

Alcohol Consumption
Binge Drinking Defined as Having 5 or More Drinks on 1 Occasion
Heavy Drinking Defined as Greater than 2 Drinks Per Day for Men, And 1 Drink Per Day for Women

Physical Activity
When You Are at Work, Which of the Following Best Describes What You Do?
Any Level of Leisure Time Exercise or Physical Activity Last 30 Days
A 3 Level Variable Which Categorizes Respondents by Self Reported Physical Activity Level
Risk Factor for Moderate Physical Activity
Risk Factor for Vigorous Physical Activity

Hypertension
Told One Has High Blood Pressure by a Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Professional
Are You Currently Taking Medicine for Your High Blood Pressure?

Cholesterol Awareness
Cholesterol Check Within Past Five Years
Had Cholesterol Checked and Told High by Doctor, Nurse, or Other Health Professional

Heart Attack and Stroke
Number of Heart Attack Symptoms Aware of
Awareness of Heart Attack Symptoms and Calling 911
Number of Stroke Symptoms Aware of
Awareness of Stroke Symptoms and Calling 911
Do You Think Pain or Discomfort in the Jaw, Neck, or Back Are Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Feeling Weak, Lightheaded, or Faint Are Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Chest Pain or Discomfort Are Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Sudden Trouble Seeing in One or Both Eyes is a Symptom of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Pain or Discomfort in the Arms or Shoulders are Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Shortness of Breath is a Symptom of a Heart Attack?
Do You Think Sudden Confusion or Trouble Speaking Are Symptoms of a Stroke?
Do You Think Sudden Numbness or Weakness of Face, Arm, or Leg, Especially on One Side Are Symptoms of a Stroke?
Do You Think Sudden Trouble Seeing in One or Both Eyes is a Symptom of a Stroke?
Do You Think Sudden Chest Pain or Discomfort Are Symptoms of a Stroke?
Do You Think Sudden Trouble Walking, Dizziness, or Loss Of Balance Are Symptoms of a Stroke?
Do You Think Severe Headache with No Known Cause Is a Symptom of a Stroke?

Colorectal Cancer
Ever Had Blood Stool Test Using a Home Kit?
Most Recent Blood Stool Test Done Using a Home Kit
Ever Had Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy?
Most Recent Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy

Immunization Flu and Pneumonia
Have Flu Shot During the Past 12 Months Among Age 65 and Older
When Flu Shot Was Received Among Age 65 and Older
Reason For Not Having Flu Shot Among Age 65 and Older
Place of Last Flu Shot Among Age 65 and Older
Ever Had a Pneumonia Shot Among Age 65 and Older

Women’s Health
Ever Had a Pap Smear, Women Age 18+
Most Recent Pap Smear, Women Age 18+
Reason For Pap Smear, Women Age 18+
Have You Had a Hysterectomy? Women Age 18+
Ever Had a Mammogram, Women Age 40+
Reason for Mammography, Women Age 40+
Ever Had a Clinical Breast Exam, Women Age 40+
Most Recent Mammography, Women Age 40+
Most Recent Clinical Breast Exam, Women Age 40+
Reason for Clinical Breast Exam, Women Age 40+

Family Planning
Been Pregnant in Last 5 Years
Feelings About Last Pregnancy
Current Use of Birth Control
Type of Birth Control Currently in Use
Reasons Why Not Using Birth Control
Usual Source of Services for Female Health Concerns
Ever Used the Services at a Family Planning Clinic

Prostate Cancer Screening
Ever Had a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test, Male Age 40+
Most Recent PSA Test, Male Age 40+
Ever Had a Digital Rectal Exam
Most Recent Digital Rectal Exam, Male Age 40+
Ever Been Told By Health Professional That You Had Prostate Cancer?
Father, Brother, Son or Grandfather Ever Been Told by Health Professional That He Had Prostate Cancer?