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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2012

Variable Details

VariableIMPDTH
LabelMost important thing for end of life care :Q729
Question text When the time comes for your death, what do you think would be the most important thing for your end-of-life care?
Responses
1 To be pain free/without pain 538
2 To retain my dignity e.g. respectful care and support 507
3 To be with family or friends 467
4 To be peaceful/calm 201
5 To be sure that I am not a burden on other people 191
6 For people to listen and be respectful of my wishes 129
8 Don't know 20
9 Refusal 12
-3 skip, module skipped - R distressed 80
-2 skip, version off route 1103
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2012
Interviewer InstructionsCARD K3 CODE ONE ONLY
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;See documentation for each BSA year for full details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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