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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
1. IDNUM String Respondent’s identification number2. SEX Categorical Respondent’s gender
1 =Female2 =Male
3. AGE_H Continuous Respondent’s age at hearing examination
(Age = Date of ear exam – Date of birth)4. EXAMDATE Date Examination date5. EXAMROOM Categorical Examination location
‘1’=Blue Mountains Hospital‘2’=Home‘3’=Nursing Home‘4’=Westmead Hospital
6. GPCOPY Categorical Copy of report to your GP ‘1’=Yes
‘2’=No‘9’=Missing
7. GPNAME String GP’s name8. OTHNAME String Who else to receive the report 9. HEARLOSS Categorical You feel you have a hearing loss
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
10. WHICHEAR Categorical Which ear1=Right ear alone2=Left ear alone3=Both ears8=Unsure9=Missing
11. BETTEAR Categorical The greater hearing loss, which ear1=Right > Left2=Left > Right3=Both are the same8=Unsure9=Missing
12. HEARDUR Categorical Hearing problem, how long1=Less than 1 year2=1-5 years3=6-10 years4=More than 10 years9=Missing
13. HONSET Categorical Onset of hearing loss1=Gradual2=Sudden
1
8=Don’t know9=Missing
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
14. HCAUSE Categorical Causes of hearing loss1=From birth2=Accident3=Noise exposure4=Medications5=Disease6=Age related7=Other, specify8=Don’t know9=Missing10=Severe flu
15. HCAUSPEC String Cause of HL, specify16. HCAUSECD Categorical Codes for causes of HL, as in HCAUSE17. HNOTICE Categorical Who first notice HL
1=Self2=Spouse3=Relative4=Friend5=Doctor6=Other person8=Unsure9=Missing
18. HDETAILS String Other details of HL19. SPHEAR Categorical Help sought for HL
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
20. SPHEARG1 Categorical Hearing loss, You’ve contacted-11=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
21. SPHEARG2 Categorical HL, You’ve contacted-21=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
22. SPHEARG3 Categorical HL, You’ve contacted-31=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
23. SPHEARG4 Categorical HL, You’ve contacted-41=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
24. SPSUPP1 Categorical HL, Tx/support received-11=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
25. SPSUPP2 Categorical HL, Tx/support received-21=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
26. SPSUPP3 Categorical HL, Tx/support received-31=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
27. SPSUPP4 Categorical HL, Tx/support received-41=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service5=Self help group6=No treatment /support provided8=Unsure9=Missing
28. ENTCURR Categorical Ear/hearing problem treated, Now 1=Yes, treated 2=Yes, follow-up 3=No 8=Unsure
9=Missing29. PROFNAM1 String Hearing professionals-1, name30. NAM1DUR Cont Hearing prof-1, how long ago (yrs)
99=Missing31. PROFNAM2 String Hearing professionals-2, name32. NAM2DUR Cont Hearing prof-2, how long ago (yrs)
99=Missing33. PROFNAM3 String Hearing professionals-3, you’ve visited34. NAM3DUR Cont Hearing prof-3, how long ago (yrs)
99=Missing35. TINEXP Categorical Tinnitus experience
1=No2=Yes9=Missing
*Note : In the previous version of questionnaire there is only TINEXP variable, no TINPRES
Answers are : 1=None 2=Occasionally 3=Often 8=Do not know36. TINPRES Categorical Tinnitus, frequency
1=All the time2=Often3=Only occasionally8=Unsure9=Missing
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37. TINAWARE Categorical Tinnitus, first noticed1=Less than 1 yr 2=1-5 yrs3=6-10 yrs4=More than 10 yrs9=Missing
38. TINONSET Categorical Onset of tinnitus1=Gradual2=Sudden8=Don’t know9=Missing
39. TINCAUSE Categorical Cause of tinnitus1=Medications2=Accident3=Disease4=Noise exposure5=Age related6=Other8=Don’t know9=Missing
40. TINOTHSP String Tinnitus, other cause41. TINLOC Categorical Location of tinnitus
1=Right ear2=Left ear3=Both ears4=Both ears (R>L)5=Both ears (L>R)6=In the head8=Unsure9=Missing
42. TINCHAR Categorical Word describes tinnitus1=Crackling (static)2=Ringing3=Buzzing4=Pulsating5=Roaring6=Other7=Cicada8=Unsure9=Missing
43. TINDET String Other sound, specify44. TINDETCD Categorical Codes for other sound, as in TINCHAR
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45. TINHEAR Categorical Tinnitus occurrence1=During the day only when it is quiet2=During the day above other noises3=Only at night8=Unsure9=Missing
46. TINAWAKE Categorical Tinnitus keeps you awake1=Very often2=Often3=Occasionally4=Never8=Unsure9=Missing
47. TINANNOY Categorical Tinnitus, how annoying1=Extremely annoying2=Very annoying3=Mildly annoying4=Not annoying at all8=Unsure9=Missing
48. TINGETD Categorical Tinnitus gets you down1=Very often2=Often3=Occasionally4=Never8=Unsure9=Missing
49. TINTRET1 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-11=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
50. TINTRET2 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-21=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
51. TINTRET3 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-31=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
52. TINTRET4 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-41=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
53. TINTRET5 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-51=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
54. TINTRET6 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-61=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
55. TINTRET7 Categorical Tinnitus, tx you’ve tried-71=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
56. TREATEF1 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-11=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
57. TREATEF2 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-21=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
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58. TREATEF3 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-31=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
59. TREATEF4 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-41=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
60. TREATEF5 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-51=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
61. TREATEF6 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-61=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
62. TREATEF7 Categorical Tinnitus, most helpful tx-71=None2=Medications3=Hearing aids4=Tinnitus masker5=Acupuncture6=Relaxation therapy7=Music therapy8=Tinnitus Retraining therapy9=Missing
63. TDETAILS String Other details of tinnitus64. SPTIN Categorical Tinnitus, Professional help sought
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
65. SPTINGP1 Categorical Tinnitus, You’ve contacted-11=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)8=Unsure9=Missing
66. SPTINGP2 Categorical Tinnitus, You’ve contacted-21=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)8=Unsure9=Missing
67. SPTINGP3 Categorical Tinnitus, You’ve contacted-31=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
68. SPTINGP4 Categorical Tinnitus, You’ve contacted-41=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)8=Unsure9=Missing
69. SPTINGP5 Categorical Tinnitus, You’ve contacted-51=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)8=Unsure9=Missing
70. SPSUP1 Categorical Tinnitus, Treatment received-11=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)6=No treatment provided8=Unsure9=Missing
71. SPSUP2 Categorical Tinnitus, Treatment received-21=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)6=No treatment provided8=Unsure9=Missing
72. SPSUP3 Categorical Tinnitus, Treatment received-31=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)6=No treatment provided8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
73. SPSUP4 Categorical Tinnitus, Treatment received-41=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)6=No treatment provided8=Unsure9=Missing
74. SPSUP5 Categorical Tinnitus, Treatment received-51=Family doctor2=ENT doctor3=Audiologist4=Hearing service/Hearing aid provider5=Self help group(BHA,ATA,SHHH)6=No treatment provided8=Unsure9=Missing
75. PROTNAM1 String Professional name-176. NAMT1DUR Cont Visit-1, how long ago (yrs)
99=Missing 77. PROTNAM2 String Professional name-278. NAMT2DUR Cont Visit-2, how long ago (yrs)
99=Missing79. HHIE1 Categorical Hearing causes embarrassment
1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
80. HHIE2 Categorical Hearing causes frustration1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
81. HHIE3 Categorical Difficulty hearing whisper1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
82. HHIE4 Categorical Handicapped by hearing 1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
83. HHIE5 Categorical Difficulty visiting friend1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
84. HHIE6 Categorical Less meetings attendance1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
85. HHIE7 Categorical Hearing causes arguments1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
86. HHIE8 Categorical Difficulty listening TV/radio1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
87. HHIE9 Categorical Hamper social life1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
88. HHIE10 Categorical Difficulty in club/restaurant1=Yes2=Sometimes3=No9=Missing
89. CURRCOLD Categorical Head cold/sinus, last 7 days1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
90. COLDNOW Categorical Head cold, now1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
91. EARINFEC Categorical Past middle ear infections1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
92. MIDEAR Categorical Middle ear condition, last 10 yrs1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
93. SINUS Categorical Doctor’s told you had sinus1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
94. EARACHE Categorical Earaches/pain, last year1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
95. ACHEAR Categorical Earache effect1=Right ear alone2=Left ear alone3=Both ears8=Don’t know9=Missing
96. EARBLOCK Categorical Ears felt full, last year1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
97. BLOCKEAR Categorical Felt full, which ear1=Right ear alone2=Left ear alone3=Both ears8=Don’t know9=Missing
98. DISCHRGE Categorical Discharge from ear (not wax), last year1=Yes-R2=Yes-L3=Yes-Both4=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
99. DIZZY Categorical Dizzy or unsteady, past year1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
100.DIZZYTYP Categorical Type of dizziness1=Rotational/spinning2=Lightheadedness3=Other8=Don’t know9=Missing
101.DIZZYDES String Dizziness, description102.DIZZYCD String Codes for dizziness, as in DIZZYTYP103.DIZSPIN1 Categorical Spinning sensation-1 related to
1=Nausea/vomiting2=Only present if turning over in bed3=Fullness in the ear4=Change in hearing5=Change in or onset of tinnitus8=Don’t know9=Missing
104.DIZSPIN2 Categorical Spinning sensation-2 related to1=Nausea/vomiting2=Only present if turning over in bed3=Fullness in the ear4=Change in hearing5=Change in or onset of tinnitus8=Don’t know9=Missing
105.DIZSPIN3 Categorical Spinning sensation-3 related to1=Nausea/vomiting2=Only present if turning over in bed3=Fullness in the ear4=Change in hearing5=Change in or onset of tinnitus8=Don’t know9=Missing
106.DIZSPIN4 Categorical Spinning sensation-4 related to1=Nausea/vomiting2=Only present if turning over in bed3=Fullness in the ear4=Change in hearing5=Change in or onset of tinnitus8=Don’t know9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
107.DIZZIDUR Categorical Sensation lasts1=a few minutes2=a few hours3=a day4=a few days5=Other8=Don’t know9=Missing
108.DIZZSPEC String Other duration, specify109.DIZZSPCD String Codes for other duration, as in DIZZIDUR110.EARSURG Categrorical Having had surgery to ears
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
111.SURGEAR Categorical Surgery, which ear1=Right ear2=Left ear3=Both ears8=Don’t know9=Missing
112.RSURGTP1 Categorical Surgery performed on right ear-11=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
113.RSURGTP2 Categorical Surgery performed on right ear-21=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
114.RSURGTP3 Categorical Surgery performed on right ear-31=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
115.RSURGTP4 Categorical Surgery performed on right ear-41=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
116.RSURGDET String Right ear surgery details117.LSURGTP1 Categorical Surgery performed on left ear-1
1=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
118.LSURGTP2 Categorical Surgery performed on left ear-21=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
119.LSURGTP3 Categorical Surgery performed on left ear-31=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
120.LSURGTP4 Categorical Surgery performed on left ear-41=Mastoidectomy2=Stapedectomy3=Tympanoplasty4=Tubes (Grommets) inserted5=Other procedure8=Unsure9=Missing
121.LSURGDET String Left ear surgery details
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
122.HANDED Categorical Right or left-handed1=Right2=Left3=Both8=Unsure9=Missing
123.ASPIRIN Categorical Asprin taken last 24 hrs1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
124.IVANTIB Categorical Intravenous antibiotics1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
125.IVDETAIL Categorical Any “mycin” group1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
126.FHFATHER Categorical Hearing loss, father1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
127.FHFAONS Categorical Hearing loss father, onset1=Childhood2=Before age 503=After age 508=Unsure9=Missing
128.FHFADET String Hearing loss, details129.FHMOTHER Categorical Hearing loss, mother
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
130.FHMOONS Categorical Hearing loss mother, onset1=Childhood2=Before age 503=After age 508=Unsure9=Missing
131.FHMODET String Hearing loss, details
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
132.FHBROTHE Categorical Hearing loss, brothers1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
133.FHBRONS Categorical Hearing loss brothers, onset1=Childhood2=Before age 503=After age 508=Unsure9=Missing
134.FHBRDET String Hearing loss, details135.FHSISTER Categorical Hearing loss, sisters
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
136.FHSIONS Categorical Hearing loss sisters, onset1=Childhood2=Before age 503=After age 508=Unsure9=Missing
137.FHSIDET String Hearing loss, details138.FHCHILD Categorical Hearing loss, children
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
139.FHCHONS Categorical Hearing loss children, onset1=Childhood2=Before age 503=After age 508=Unsure9=Missing
140.FHCHDET String Hearing loss, details141.FHOTHERS Categorical Hearing loss, others
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
142.FHOTHDET String Hearing loss, details
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
143.OTODRUGS Categorical Ever used medications1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
144.OTQQUIN Categorical Ever used quinine1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
145.OTOETHAC Categorical Ever used ethacrynic acid1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
146.OTOLASIX Categorical Ever used frusemide1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
147.HEADINJ Categorical Ever had serious head injuries1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
148.INJDET String Injury details149.CONCUSS Categorical Ever had concussion
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
150.WHIPLASH Categorical Ever had neck injury1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
151.SKFRACT Categorical Ever had skull fracture1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
152.HEARINJ Categorical Worse hearing after head injury1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
153.HINJDET String Details, worse hearing154.XRAY Categorical Ever had x-ray to head/neck
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
155.CTSCAN Categorical Ever had CT scan1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
156.RADIORX Categorical Ever had radiotherapy to head/neck1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
157.RADIODET String Radiotherapy, details158.CHEMORX Categorical Ever had chemotherapy
1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
159.CHEMODET String Chemotherapy, details160.ENTERED String Date entered161.ENT String Date entered
HEARING QB
162.TOXCHEM Categorical Exposed to chemicals1=Yes2=No8=Don’t know9=Missing
163.TOXCHDET String Chemical exposure, details164.OTOTRI Categorical Exposed to trichloroethylene
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
165.OTOTOL Categorical Exposed to toluene1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
166.OTOLEAD Categorical Exposed to lead1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
167.OTOMERC Categorical Exposed to mercury1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
168.OTOMANG Categorical Exposed to manganese1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
169.OTOARSEN Categorical Exposed to arsenic1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
170.OTOSTYR Categorical Exposed to styrene1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
171.OTOCARB Categorical Exposed to carbon disulphide1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
172.OTOXYL Categorical Exposed to xylene1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
173.OTOOTHER Categorical Exposed to other chemicals1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
174.OTOOTDET String Other chemicals, details175.OTOTDTCD String Other chemicals, code176.NOISIND Categorical Industrial noise exposure
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
177.NOISIDUR Categorical Industrial noise exposure, how long1=Less than 1 year2=1 to 5 years3=6 to 10 years4=more than 10 years9=Missing
178.NOISIDET String Industrial noise exposure, detail179.NOISILEV Categorical Noise level exposed
1=Mostly quiet2=Tolerable but able to hear speech3=Unable to hear anyone speaking8=Unsure9=Missing
180.NOISIPRO Categorical Hearing protection1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
181.NOISITYP Categorical Hearing protection type1=Earplugs2=Earmuffs3=Both4=Cotton wool5=Other9=Missing
182.NOISINST Categorical Proper use of hearing protector1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
183.NOISIADV Categorical Advised, but not wore hearing protector1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
184.NOISINOT Categorical Change in hearing after this period1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
185.MILITARY Categorical Member of the military1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
186.MILIDET String Military, details187.NOISEGUN Categorical Gunfire exposure
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
188.GUNWHEN Categorical In association with1=Cadet2=Military/police force3=Recreational4=National service5=Other9=Missing
189.GUNDET String Association, details190.GUNDETCD String Details code, as in GUNWHEN191.GUNDUR Categorical Gunfire exposure, how long
1=Less than 1 year2=1 to 5 years3=6 to 10 years4=More than 10 years9=Missing
192.GUNTIMES Categorical Frequency of exposure1=Less than once per year2=1-2 times per year3=3-12 times per year4=More than 12 times per year5=Once or more per week9=Missing
193.GUNPRO Categorical Hearing protection1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION194.GUNPRTYP Categorical Hearing protection type
1=Earplugs2=Earmuffs3=Both4=Cotton wool5=Other9=Missing
195.GUNNOT Categorical Change in hearing after this period1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
196.NOISMUS Categorical Musician1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
197.NOISMUS1 Categorical Musician type1=Professional musician2=Hobby9=Missing
198.NOISWOOD Categorical Woodworking1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
199.NOISCARP Categorical Carpentry1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
200.NOISMETL Categorical Sheet metal work1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
201.NOISSAW Categorical Chain sawing1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
202.NOISTOOL Categorical Power tools1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
203.NOISCAR Categorical Racing car, drive/work1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
204.NOISWALK Categorical Walkman1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
205.NOISCONC Categorical Concert attendance1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
206.MUMPS Categorical Ever had mumps1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
207.MEASLES Categorical Ever had measles1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
208.CHICKPOX Categorical Ever had chicken pox1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
209.SCARLET Categorical Ever had scarlet fever1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
210.TONSIL Categorical Ever had tonsillitis1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
211.RHEUM Categorical Ever had rheumatic fever1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
212.DIPTHER Categorical Ever had diptheria1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
213.PERTUSS Categorical Ever had pertussis (whooping cough)1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
214.POLIO Categorical Ever had polio1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
215.MENING Categorical Ever had meningitis1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
216.ENCEPH Categorical Ever had encephalitis1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
217.PNEUMON Categorical Ever had pneumonia1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
218.VARICELL Categorical Ever had varicella1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
219.EPILEPSY Categorical Diagnosed with epilepsy1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
220.MASTOID Categorical Diagnosed with mastoiditis1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
221.OTOSCLER Categorical Diagnosed with otosclerosis1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
222.KIDNEY Categorical Diagnosed with kidney disease1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
223.KIDSPEC Categorical Kidney disease, specify1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
224.KIDSPECD String Kidney disease code‘8’=Missing
225.RUBELLA Categorical Mum had prior to birth, rubella1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
226.STROKE Categorical Ever had stroke1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
227.STROKDUR Categorical Stroke, how long ago1=Less than 1 year ago 2=2 to 5 years ago3=5 to 10 years ago4=More than 10 years ago8=Unsure9=Missing
228.STROKNUM Categorical Number of strokes1=One2=Multiple8=Unsure9=Missing
229.STROKSID Categorical Side affected1=Right2=Left8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
230.SPEECH Categorical Speech affected1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
231.HAWORN Categorical Ever worn hearing aid1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
232.HAREC Categorical Hearing aid ever recommended1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
233.HADIDNOT Categorical Not wear hearing aid, why-11=Too expensive2=Concerned with appearance3=Considered you did not need one4=Too difficult to use5=Put off by others experience6=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
234.HADIDNO2 Categorical Not wear hearing aid, why-21=Too expensive2=Concerned with appearance3=Considered you did not need one4=Too difficult to use5=Put off by others experience6=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
29
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
235.HADIDNO3 Categorical Not wear hearing aid, why-31=Too expensive2=Concerned with appearance3=Considered you did not need one4=Too difficult to use5=Put off by others experience6=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
236.HADIDNO4 Categorical Not wear hearing aid, why-41=Too expensive2=Concerned with appearance3=Considered you did not need one4=Too difficult to use5=Put off by others experience6=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
237.HADIDNO5 Categorical Not wear hearing aid, why-51=Too expensive2=Concerned with appearance3=Considered you did not need one4=Too difficult to use5=Put off by others experience6=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
238.HADIDNR String Not wear hearing aid, specify239.HADUR Categorical Using hearing aid, how long
1=Less than 1 year2=1-5 years3=6-10 years4=More than 10 years8=Unsure9=Missing
240.HANOW Categorical Have hearing aids now1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
241.HAEAR Categorical Have one for each ear1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
242.HASTYLE Categorical Hearing aid style1=In the ear2=In the canal3=Behind the ear4=In the glasses5=Body aid8=Unsure9=Missing
243.HABRAND String Hearing aid model244.HACOIL Categorical Hearing aids with Telecoil switch
1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
245.HAUSE Categorical Wearing at least one, how often1=Never2=<1 hr per week3=<1 hr per day4=1-4 hrs per day5=4-8 hrs per day6=More than 8 hrs per day8=Unsure9=Missing
246.HAWEAR Categorical Usually wear both, one, or neither1=Both2=One3=Neither8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
247.HAPROB1 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-11=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
248.HAPROB2 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-21=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
249.HAPROB3 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-31=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
32
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
250.HAPROB4 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-41=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
251.HAPROB5 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-51=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
252.HAPROB6 Categorical Have hearing aids but not wear, why-61=Doesn’t help me to hear2=Uncomfortable3=Hearing aid whistles4=Unable to put it on5=Batteries are too expensive6=Not working7=Don’t like the appearance10=Too noisy11=Other reason8=Not sure9=Missing
253.HADIDNW String Not wear hearing aid, why254.HACLINIC Categorical Satisfaction with clinical service
Scale of 1 to 10 1 =Not at all satisfied
10=Very satisfied
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
255.HAREPAIR Categorical Most recent hearing aid repairs needed1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
256.HAREP2 Categorical Satisfaction with repair serviceScale of 1 to 10
1 =Not at all satisfied10=Very satisfied
257.HAPROVID Categorical Who fit your hearing aid1=Hospital2=Government (private)3=Government (AHS/NAL)4=Other5=Private (own funds)8=Unsure 9=Missing
258.HAFIT Categorical Who fit your hearing aid1=ENT doctor2=Audiologist3=Hearing aid provider4=Other8=Unsure9=Missing
259.PERSAMP Categorical Personal amplifier in past year1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
260.AMPFREQ Categorical Personal amplifier, how often1=Once/month2=once/wk3=5 or more days/wk8=Unsure9=Missing
261.TVDEVICE Categorical TV device in past year1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
262.TVFREQ Categorical TV device, how often1=Once/month2=once/wk3=5 or more days/wk8=Unsure9=Missing
263.PERSLOOP Categorical Personal loop system in past year1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
264.LOOPFREQ Categorical TV loop, how often1=Once/month2=once/wk3=5 or more days/wk8=Unsure9=Missing
265.TELMODIF Categorical Ever had telephone modified for sound1=Yes2=No8=Unsure9=Missing
266.HAOTHER String Hearing aids, other comments267.QUESWHO Categorical Who answer questionnaire
1=Participant2=Spouse3=Son or daughter4=Sibling5=Other
268.QUESSPEC String Other answer questionnaire, specify269.QUESQUAL Categorical Interview, overall quality
1=Reliable2=Unreliable8=Unsure9=Missing
270.QUEST Categorical Participant require1=H/aid Q2=Dizziness Q3=NIHL Q
271.RAC1 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-250Hz-right ear
0=<RAC1=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
35
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
272.LAC1 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-250Hz-left ear0=<LAC1=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
273.RAC2 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-500Hz-right ear
0=<RAC2=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
274.LAC2 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-500Hz-left ear0=<LAC2=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
275.UBC2 Cont Unmasked bone conduction-500Hz0=<UBC2=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
276.RBC2 Cont Bone conduction-500Hz-right ear0=<RBC2=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
277.LBC2 Cont Bone conduction-500Hz-left ear0=<LBC2=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
278.RAC3 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-1000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC3=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
279.LAC3 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-1000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC3=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
280.UBC3 Cont Unmasked bone conduction-1000Hz0=<UBC3=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
281.RBC3 Cont Bone conduction-1000Hz-right ear0=<RBC3=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
282.LBC3 Cont Bone conduction-1000Hz-left ear0=<LBC3=<75888=Value beyond maximum point
36
999=Unnecessary to test that point
37
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
283.RAC4 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-2000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC4=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
284.LAC4 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-2000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC4=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
285.UBC4 Cont Unmasked bone conduction-2000Hz0=<UBC4=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
286.RBC4 Cont Bone conduction-2000Hz-right ear0=<RBC4=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
287.LBC4 Cont Bone conduction-2000Hz-right ear0=<LBC4=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
288.RAC5 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-3000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC5=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
289.LAC5 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-3000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC5=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
290.RAC6 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-4000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC6=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
291.LAC6 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-4000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC6=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
292.UBC6 Cont Unmasked bone conduction-4000Hz0=<UBC6=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
38
293.RBC6 Cont Bone conduction-4000Hz-right ear0=<RBC6=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
39
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
294.LBC6 Cont Bone conduction-4000Hz-left ear0=<LBC6=<75888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
295.RAC7 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-6000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC7=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
296.LAC7 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-6000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC7=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
297.RAC8 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-8000Hz-right ear
0=<RAC8<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
298.LAC8 Cont Pure-tone air conduction-8000Hz-left ear
0=<LAC8=<120888=Value beyond maximum point999=Unnecessary to test that point
299.RDEG Categorical Degree of hearing loss-Right ear 1=Normal2=Essentially normal3=Mild4=Moderate5=Severe6=Profound7=Mild-mod8=Mod-sev9=Sev-prof10=Mild h/f11=Moderate h/f12=Other
300.RDEGDET String Other degree-right, comment301.RDEGTEM Categorical Degree of loss (Reisberg-Martony
Template)-RightO0,O1,O2,…,O5,A0,A1,…,A5,…,D0,
…D5All possible combinations of column X,
Y Col X Col YO 0
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A 1B 2C 3D 4
5VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
302.LDEG Categorical Degree of hearing loss-Left1=Normal2=Essentially normal3=Mild4=Moderate5=Severe6=Profound7=Mild-mod8=Mod-sev9=Sev-prof10=Mild h/f11=Moderate h/f12=Other
303.LDEGDET String Other degree-left, comment304.LDEGTEM Categorical Degree of loss (Reisberg-Martony
Template)-LeftO0,O1,O2,…,O5,A0,A1,…,A5,…,D0,
…D5All possible combinations of column X,
Y Col X Col YO 0A 1B 2C 3D 4
5305.RTYPE Categorical Type of loss
1=Conductive2=Sensorineural3=Mixed9=Missing value
306.LTYPE Categorical Type of loss1=Conductive2=Sensorineural3=Mixed9=Missing value
*SPL=Sound presentaion level, PL=presentaion level.307.STAPL_1 Cont Speech presentation level-1,Right
20=<dB(SPL)PL=<125555=Test not attempted
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999=Inapropriate to test308.STRTPB_1 Cont Performance measure of speech test-1,Right
0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
309.STAPL_2 Cont Speech presentation level-2, Right20=<dB(SPL)PL=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
310.STRTPB_2 Cont Performance measure of speech test-2, Right
0=<%correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
311.STAPL_4 Cont Speech presentation level-1, Left20=<dB(SPL)PL=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
312.STLTPB_4 Cont Performance measure of speech test-1, Left
0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
313.STAPL_5 Cont Speech presentation level-2, Left20=<dB(SPL)PL=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
314.STLTPB_5 Cont Performance measure of speech test-2, Left
0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inapropriate to test
315.STDETAIL String Speech test not performed, why.316.SOELTF1 Cont Spontaneous Oto Acoustic Emission
(SOAE), left ear, freq-10.012=<SOAE=<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
317.SOELTF2 Cont SOAE, left ear, freq-20.012=<SOAE=<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
318.SOELTF3 Cont SOAE, left ear, freq-30.012=<SOAE=<6.3kHz888=No response
42
999=Test not done319.SOELTF4 Cont SOAE, left ear, freq-4
0.012=<SOAE=<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
43
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
320.SOELTF5 Cont SOAE, left ear, freq-50.012=<SOAE=<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
321.SOELTD1 Cont SOAE, left ear, db(SPL)-1-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
322.SOELTD2 Cont SOAE, left ear, db(SPL)-2-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
323.SOELTD3 Cont SOAE, left ear, db(SPL)-3-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
324.SOELTD4 Cont SOAE, left ear, db(SPL)-4-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
325.SOELTD5 Cont SOAE, left ear, db(SPL)-5-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
326.SOELTN1 Cont SOAE, left ear, noise floor-1-60=<SOAE=<40888=No response999=Test not done
327.SOELTN2 Cont SOAE, left ear, noise floor-2-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
328.SOELTN3 Cont SOAE, left ear, noise floor-3-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
329.SOELTN4 Cont SOAE, left ear, noise floor-4-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
330.SOELTN5 Cont SOAE, left ear, noise floor-5-60=<SOAE dBSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
44
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
331.SOERT1 Cont SOAE, right ear, freq-10.012=<SOAE =<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
332.SOERT2 Cont SOAE, right ear, freq-20.012=<SOAE =<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
333.SOERT3 Cont SOAE, right ear, freq-30.012=<SOAE =<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
334.SOERT4 Cont SOAE, right ear, freq-40.012=<SOAE =<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
335.SOERT5 Cont SOAE, right ear, freq-50.012=<SOAE =<6.3kHz888=No response999=Test not done
336.SOERTD1 Cont SOAE, right ear, db(SPL)-1-60=<SOAE dbSPL =<40888=No response999=Test not done
337.SOERTD2 Cont SOAE, right ear, db(SPL)-2-60=<SOAE dbSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
338.SOERTD3 Cont SOAE, right ear, db(SPL)-3-60=<SOAE dbSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
339.SOERTD4 Cont SOAE, right ear, db(SPL)-4-60=<SOAE dbSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
340.SOERTD5 Cont SOAE, right ear, db(SPL)-5-60=<SOAE dbSPL=<40888=No response999=Test not done
341.SOERTN1 Cont SOAE, right ear, noise floor-1-60=<SOAE =<40888=No response999=Test not done
45
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
342.SOERTN2 Cont SOAE, right ear, noise floor-2-60=<SOAE =<40888=No response999=Test not done
343.SOERTN3 Cont SOAE, right ear, noise floor-3-60=<SOAE =<40888=No response999=Test not done
344.SOERTN4 Cont SOAE, right ear, noise floor-4-60=<SOAE =<40888=No response999=Test not done
345.SOERTN5 Cont SOAE, right ear, noise floor-5-60=<SOAE =<40888=No response999=Test not done
346.TOERTWR Cont Transient Evoked OAE(TEOAE), wavereproducibility, right-30<TEOAE wave repro=<100888=No response999=Test not done
347.TOERTDB Cont TEOAE, response (dB), right-30=<TEOAE response=<30333=<A-B444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
348.TOERTSL Cont TEOAE, stim.level (pe SPL), right70=<TEOAE Stim.level (pe SPL)=<95888=No response999=Test not done
349.TOERTST Cont TEOAE, Stim.stability (%), right50=<TEOAE Stim.stability(%)=<100888=No response999=Test not done
350.TOELTWR Cont TEOAE, wave reproducibility, left-30=<TEOAE wave repro=<100888=No response999=Test not done
351.TOELTDB Cont TEOAE, response (dB), left-30=<TEOAE response=<30333=<A-B444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
46
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
352.TOELTSL Cont TEOAE, stim level (pe SPL), left50=<TEOAE Stim level (pe SPL)=<90888=No response999=Test not done
353.TOELTST Cont TEOAE, Stim.stability (%), left50=<TEOAE Stim.stability(%)=<100888=No response999=Test not done
354.TOERTRE3 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-1000Hz, right0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
355.TOERTRE4 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-2000Hz, right0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
356.TOERTRE5 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-3000Hz, right0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
357.TOERTRE6 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-4000Hz, right0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
358.TOERTRE9 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-5000Hz, right0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
359.TOERTDB3 Cont TEOAE, 1000Hz SNR (dbSPL), right-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
360.TOERTDB4 Cont TEOAE, 2000Hz SNR (dbSPL), right-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
47
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
361.TOERTDB5 Cont TEOAE, 3000Hz SNR (dbSPL), right-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
362.TOERTDB6 Cont TEOAE, 4000Hz SNR (dbSPL), right-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
363.TOERTDB9 Cont TEOAE, 5000Hz SNR (dbSPL), right-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
364.TOELTRE3 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-1000Hz, left0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
365.TOELTRE4 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-2000Hz, left0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
366.TOELTRE5 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-3000Hz, left0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
367.TOELTRE6 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-4000Hz, left0=<TEOAE repro=<100888=No response999=Test not done
368.TOELTRE9 Cont TEOAE, Reproducibility-5000Hz, left0=<TEOAE repro=<100444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
369.TOELTDB3 Cont TEOAE, 1000Hz SNR (dbSPL), left-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
48
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
370.TOELTDB4 Cont TEOAE, 2000Hz SNR (dbSPL), left-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
371.TOELTDB5 Cont TEOAE, 3000Hz SNR (dbSPL), left-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
372.TOELTDB6 Cont TEOAE, 4000Hz SNR (dbSPL), left-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
373.TOELTDB9 Cont TEOAE, 5000Hz SNR (dbSPL), left-20=<TEOAE SNR(dbSPL)=<30444=XX888=No response999=Test not done
374.DFRT1 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w/o noise), rightfile label format=YY/MM/DDDD97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
375.DFLT1 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w/o noise), left97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
376.DFRT2 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w noise), right97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
377.DFLT2 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w noise), left97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
378.DFRT3 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w/o noise), right97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
379.DFLT3 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w/o noise), left97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
380.DFRT4 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w noise), right 97110100=<file label=<99100100
999=Test not done381.DFLT4 Cont Suppression TEOAE (w noise), left
97110100=<file label=<99100100999=Test not done
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
382.OERTRMSA Cont Average of file labels(w/o noise), right -20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
383.OELTRMSA Cont Average of file labels(w/o noise), left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
384.OERTRMSB Cont Average of file labels(w noise), right -20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
385.OELTRMSB Cont Average of file labels(w noise), left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
386.OERTRMS Cont RMS (A-B), right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
387.OELTRMS Cont RMS (A-B), left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
388.OERTRMS0 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 8-10 msec, right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
389.OELTRMS1 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 8-10 msec, left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
390.OERTRMS2 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 10-12 msec, right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
391.OELTRMS3 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 10-12 msec, left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
392.OERTRMS4 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 12-14 msec, right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
393.OELTRMS5 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 12-14 msec, leftt-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
394.OERTRMS6 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 14-16 msec, right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
395.OELTRMS7 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 14-16 msec, left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
396.OERTRMS8 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 16-18 msec, right-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
50
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
397.OELTRMS9 Cont RMS (A-B) in dB, 16-18 msec, left-20=<RMS(dB)=<30999=Test not done
398.OEDTA1 Cont Data label for TEOAE (OAE study),Start
97070100=<data label=<90123199999=Missing value
399.OEDTA2 Cont Data label for TEOAE (OAE study),Last
97070100=<data label=<90123199999=Missing value
400.OEDTA3 Cont Storage disk number0=<disk no.=<200999=Missing value
401.OEDTA3CM String Comment402.STBPL_1 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 1, right
20=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
403.STRTSS_1 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 1, right 0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
404.STBPL_2 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 2, right20=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
405.STRTSS_2 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 2 right0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
406.STBPL_3 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 3, right10=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
407.STRTSS_3 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 3, right0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
408.STBPL_4 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 1, left20=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
409.STRTSS_4 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 1, left0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted
51
999=Inappropriate to testVARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
410.STBPL_5 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 2, left20=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
411.STRTSS_5 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 2, left0=<% correct=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
412.STBPL_6 Cont SSI:ICM, PL dB(SPL), list 3, left15=<PL dB(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
413.STRTSS_6 Cont SSI:ICM, % correct, list 3, left0=<% correct =<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
414.DSIPL Cont DSI test, presentation level20=<db(SPL)=<125555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
415.DSIRTSC Cont Right ear (% correct)0=<per cent=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
416.DSILTSC Cont Left ear (% correct)0=<per cent=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
417.DSITOTSC Cont Total score (Averaged % correct)0=<per cent=<100555=Test not attempted999=Inappropriate to test
418.STESL Categ Speech discrimination results impairedby NESB (Non-English Speaking Background)1=Yes2=No
419.RTAIDWK Categorical Hearing aid working, right1=Yes2=No9=Missing
420.RTBATTWK Categorical Flat battery, right1=Yes2=No9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
421.LTAIDWK Categorical Hearing aid working, left1=Yes2=No9=Missing
422.LTBATTWK Categorical Flat battery, left1=Yes2=No9=Missing
423.OTHFAULT String Other faults in hearing aids424.RMEPRESS Cont Tympanometry, ME pressure, right
Range=[-400,+200]777=Unable to seal 888=No response999=Test not done
425.LMEPRESS Cont Tympanometry, ME pressure, leftRange=[-400,+200]777=Unable to seal 888=No response999=Test not done
426.RCOMPL Cont Tympanometric measure compliance, right
0=<tymp=<9 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal 888=No response999=Test not done
427.LCOMPL Cont Tympanometric measure compliance, left
0=<tymp=<9 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal 888=No response999=Test not done
428.ARTRC2 Cont ARTs Probe right (contra), 500Hz65=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
429.ARTRI2 Cont ARTs Probe right(Ipsi), 500Hz65=<Ipsi=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
430.ARTLC2 Cont ARTs Probe left (contra), 500Hz60=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Not known
431.ARTLI2 Cont ARTs Probe left(Ipsi), 500Hz60=<Ipsi=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
432.ARTRC3 Cont ARTs Probe right (contra), 1000Hz65=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
433.ARTRI3 Cont ARTs Probe right (Ipsi), 1000Hz65=<Ipsi=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
434.ARTLC3 Cont ARTs Probe left (contra), 1000Hz65=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
435.ARTLI3 Cont ARTs Probe left (Ipsi), 1000Hz65=<Ipsi=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
436.ARTRC4 Cont ARTs Probe right (contra), 2000Hz70=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
437.ARTLC4 Cont ARTs Probe left (contra), 2000Hz65=<contra=<110 222=Artifect777=Unable to seal888=No response999=Test not done
438.ARTDRT Categ AR decay test 1000Hz, probe left (contra)
1=No decay2=Not significant3=Decay9=Missing999=Test not done
439.ARTDLT Categ AR decay test 1000Hz, probe right(contra)
1=No decay2=Not significant3=Decay9=Missing999=Test not done
440.AUDNORM Categ Otoscopy : Normal study1=Right2=Left3=Both9=Missing
441.RAUDWAX Categ Wax, right ear1=No wax, adequate view2=Inad view due to wax3=View obscured by wax9=Missing
442.LAUDWAX Categ Wax, left ear1=No wax, adequate view2=Inad view due to wax3=View obscured by wax9=Missing
443.AUDPERF Categ Otoscopy: TM perforation1=Right 2=Left3=Both9=Missing
444.AUDHPER Categ Otoscopy: Healed perforation1=Right2=Left3=Both9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
445.AUDGROM Categ Otoscopy: Grommet present1=Right2=Left3=Both9=Missing
446.AUDEXOS Categ Otoscopy: Extostosis present1=Right2=Left3=Both9=Missing
447.STESLCOM String Speech discrimination results impaired by
ESL (English Speaking Language) status448.HEARAID Categ Currently have hearing aid
1=No2=Yes9=Missing
449.DIZZINES Categ Dizziness or unsteadiness in the past year
1=No episodes of dizziness2=Occasional episodes of dizziness3=Frequent episodes of dizziness9=Missing
450.TV Categ Hearing aid benefit : Distracting noises from
others while watching TV1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
451.OTHROOM Categ HA benefit : At home in conversation with
a member of your family in another room
1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
452.SPEAKER Categ HA benefit : Listening to a speaker who is
talking to a large group1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
453.CITY Categ HA benefit : Walking in the shopping or business section of the city1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
454.PICNIC Categ HA benefit : At a crowded picnic talking with a friend1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
455.SALESMAN Categ HA benefit : Conversation in home with a
salesman1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
456.WINDY Categ HA benefit : Talking with friend on windy
day 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply
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9=Missing
VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
457.BUS Categ HA benefit : Riding in a crowded bus1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
458.BACKTURN Categ HA benefit : Talk to you in a quiet room while back is turned 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
459.BANK Categ HA benefit : In a bank talking to a clerk 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
460.AUDIENCE Categ HA benefit : In an audience and someone
asks a question in a soft voice 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
461.NOISYGAT Categ HA benefit : Large noisy gathering engaged
in conversation 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
462.CAR Categ HA benefit : In a car with friends 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
463.FONERING Categ HA benefit : Telephone rings in other room
1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
464.GROCERY Categ HA benefit : In a crowded grocery store check out line 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
465.DOORBELL Categ HA benefit : Watching TV and door bellrings 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
466.PREPMEAL Categ HA benefit : In a kitchen preparing the evening meal 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
467.LGGROUP Categ HA benefit : In large group listening to speaker at the rear of the room 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
468.RECEPTON Categ HA benefit : In crowded reception1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
469.SPEAKSOF Categ HA benefit : Listening in a small quiet room
to someone speaking softly1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
470.DOCTOR Categ HA benefit : Quiet conversation with family
doctor1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
471.DINNER Categ HA benefit : Dinner table with family and
friends 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
472.BANKTELL Categ HA benefit : Only a few customers speaking
with bank teller 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
473.TALKPHON Categ HA benefit : Alone at home talking with friend on the phone 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
474.STRANGER Categ HA benefit : Standing in the shoppingdistrict, requesting directions from astranger 1=Very helpful2=Helpful3=Very little help4=No help5=Hinders6=Does not apply9=Missing
475.LOOKUP Categ Dizziness: Increased by looking up 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
476.LOOKUP Categ Dizziness: Increased by looking up 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
477.FRUSTRAT Categ Dizziness: Feel frustration 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
478.RESTRAVL Categ Dizziness: Restrict travel for business orrecreation 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
479.SUPERMAK Categ Dizziness: Increased by walking down the
aisle of supermarket 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
480.INOUTBED Categ Dizziness: Difficult getting in/out bed 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
481.RESTSOCL Categ Dizziness: Restrict participation in socialactivities 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
482.DIFREAD Categ Dizziness: Difficult in reading 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
483.ACTIVE Categ Dizziness: Increased by sporting orhousehold chores 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
484.NOTLEAVE Categ Dizziness: Afraid to leave home 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
485.EMBARRAS Categ Dizziness: Embarrassed in front of others
1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
486.HEADMOVE Categ Dizziness: Increased by moving head1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
487.AVODHEIT Categ Dizziness: Avoid heights 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
488.TURNOVER Categ Dizziness: Turning over in bed 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
489.STRENUOU Categ Dizziness: Difficult to do strenuoushousework 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
490.INTOXICT Categ Dizziness: Intoxicated 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
491.WALKSELF Categ Dizziness: Difficult to walk alone 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
492.DOWNST Categ Dizziness: Increased by walking down street
1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
493.CONCENTT Categ Dizziness: Difficult to concentrate 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
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VARIABLE TYPE DESCRIPTION
494.WALKDARK Categ Dizziness: Difficult to walk in dark 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
495.HOMEALON Categ Dizziness: Afraid to stay home alone 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
496.HANDICAP Categ Dizziness: Feeling handicapped 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
497.RELATION Categ Dizziness: Stress on relationship 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
498.INTERFER Categ Dizziness: Interfere with job/household duty
1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
499.BENDOVER Categ Dizziness: Increased by bending over 1=Yes2=No3=Sometimes9=Missing
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