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Family and Child Background Questionnaire

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Clinical Assessments
Demographics
01/30/2017
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported fspg, gender
fspgod String 70 Recommended Subject's gender OTHER describe
Query fsprels Integer Recommended Which category best describes your current relationship status? 1::9;777 1= Single/never married; 2= Married; 3= Living together; 4= Domestic partnership; 5= Separated; 6= Divorced; 7= Widowed; 8= Engaged; 9=Other; 777=Not applicable
self_birthsp String 50 Recommended Where were you born specify. PX010201_Birthplace_Location In the United States - Print name of state. Outside the United States - Print U.S. Territory (e.g., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam) or name of foreign country etc. fspwb
fspliv String 20 Recommended If born outside of U.S., How many years have you been in the U.S.?
race String 30 Required Race of study subject American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; White; More than one race; Unknown or not reported; Other Non-White; Other fsgdesr
fsprg String 150 Recommended In your own words, to which race(s) or racial group(s) do you belong?
ethnicity String 30 Recommended Ethnicity of participant Hispanic or Latino; Not Hispanic or Latino; Unknown fsgdese
Query fsrimp Integer Recommended How important is your race to who you are? 1::4 1= (1) Very important to who I am; 2= (2) Somewhat important to who I am; 3= (3) Not very important to who I am; 4= (4) Not at all important to who I am
fspeg String 20 Recommended In your own works, to which ethnic group do you belong?
fspplbel String 20 Recommended What race do other people usually think you belong to?
Query fseimp Integer Recommended How important is your ethnicity to who you are? 1::4 1= (1) Very important to who I am; 2= (2) Somewhat important to who I am; 3= (3) Not very important to who I am; 4= (4) Not at all important to who I am
Query fsptea Integer Recommended How important it is for you to pass on your racial/ethnic identity to your child? 1::4 1= (1) Very Important; 2= (2) Somewhat important; 3= (3) Not very important; 4= (4) Not at all important
Query fsclear Integer Recommended How important it is for you that your child learns your ethnic traditions and customs? 1::4 1= (1) Very Important; 2= (2) Somewhat important; 3= (3) Not very important; 4= (4) Not at all important
Query fsident Integer Recommended How closely do you identify with other people who are of the same racial/ethnic descent as yourself? 1::4 1= (1) Very closely; 2= (2) Somewhat closely; 3= (3) Not very closely; 4= (4) Not at all close
Query fsappl Integer Recommended How close do you feel, in your ideas and feelings about things, to other people of the same racial/ethnic descent? 1::4 1= (1) Very close; 2= (2) Somewhat close; 3= (3) Not very close; 4= (4) Not at all close
Query fstisa Integer Recommended If you could choose, how much time would you like to spend with other people who are of your same racial/ethnic group? 1::4 1= (1) A lot of the time; 2= (2) Some of the time; 3= (3) A little of the time; 4= (4) None of the time
Query employst Integer Recommended Current employment status 1::8 1 = Working full-time job; 2 = Working part-time job; 3=not employed; 4=NA; 5 =retired;6=Disability recipient; 7=Student; 8=Other fspemp
Query studfte Integer Recommended student full time part time 1::3;-7 1=Full time; 2=Part time; 3=currently not in school; -7=Refused fspstu
Query fspedu Integer Recommended What is the highest grade in school you have completed? 1::8 1= 8th grade or less; 2= 1-3 years of high school; 3= 12th grade= high school diploma= or GED; 4= Vocational school/other non-college certificate; 5= 1-3 years of college or Associate degree; 6= College degree; 7= Mater's degree; 8= Professional degree
fscwb String 20 Recommended Where was your child born?
fscliv String 20 Recommended If born outside of the U. S., how many months has your child been in the U.S.?
Query adis_relatchild Integer Recommended What is your relationship to Child? 1::6;8::14 1=Biological Mother; 2=Biological Father; 3=Adoptive Mother; 4=Adoptive Father; 5=Stepmother; 6=Stepfather; 8=Other; 9=Missing; 10=Foster Mother; 11=Foster father; 12=Grandmother; 13=Grandfather; 14=Another Legal Guardian fsprelc
respondent_other_specify String 50 Recommended Respondent: Other (specify) fsprelcod
childgen String 2 Recommended Child gender M;F M=Male; F= Female fscs
child_race String 55 Recommended Child's Race American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; White; More than one race; Unknown or not reported fscrg
child_ethnic String 55 Recommended Child's Ethnicity 1. Hispanic;2. Non-Hispanic; 3. Refused fsceg
Query fssprel Integer Recommended What is the second parent's or parenting partner's relationship to this child? 1::11 1= Biological mother; 2= Step-mother; 3= Adoptive mother; 4= Grandmother; 5= Foster mother; 6= Biological father; 7= Step-father; 8= Adoptive father; 9= Grandfather; 10= Foster father; 11= Other
cg_relation_status_specify String 50 Recommended Caregiver's relationship status other, specify fssprelod
fswspb String 20 Recommended Where was your child's second parent born?
fsyinus String 20 Recommended If born outside the U.S., how many years has the child's second parent been in the U.S.?
fssprg String 30 Recommended In your own words, what race or racial group does the second parent belong to?
fsspeg String 30 Recommended In your own words, to which ethnic group does the second parent belong?
cg2_race String 100 Recommended Race of the Caregiver/Parent 2 American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; Black or African American; White; More than one race; Unknown or not reported fsdespr
cg2_ethnicity String 30 Recommended Caregiver/Parent 2's ethnicity Hispanic or Latino; Not Hispanic or Latino fsdespe
Query fsspinv Integer Recommended Is the second parent or a parenting partner involved in the child's life? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fsspedu Integer Recommended What is the highest grade in school the second parent has completed? 1::8 1= 8th grade or less; 2= 1-3 years of high school; 3= 12th grade= high school diploma= or GED; 4= Vocational school/other non-college certificate; 5= 1-3 years of college or Associate degree; 6= College degree; 7= Mater's degree; 8= Professional degree
Query fsspemp Integer Recommended What is the second parent's current employment status? 1::3 1= Currently working a paid job full time (40+ hrs/wk); 2= Currently working a paid job part time (under 40 hrs/wk); 3= Currently not working a paid job
Query fsspstu Integer Recommended Is the second parent currently a: 1::3 1= Full-time student; 2= Part-time student; 3= Not in school currently
Query fstinc Integer Recommended What is your household's total income from all sources before you pay taxes? 1::10 1= $0 to $15,000; 2= $15,001 to $25,000; 3= $25,001 to $35,000; 4= $35,001 to $45,000; 5= $45,001 to $55,000; 6= $55,001 to $65,000; 7= $65,001 to $75,000; 8= $75,001 to $100,000; 9= $100,001 to $125,000; 10= $125,001 to more
fsrinca String 20 Recommended What is the total number of people who currently rely on this income? ADULTS:
fsrincc String 20 Recommended What is the total number of people who currently rely on this income? CHILDREN:
Query fspinc Integer Recommended How hard is it to pay your monthly bills on your income? 0::4 0= 0 Not Hard; 1= 1; 2= 2; 3= 3; 4= 4 Very Hard
Query fsrece Integer Recommended In the past year, did you receive any: 1::7 1= Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); 2= WIC; 3= Food stamps; 4= Childcare voucher; 5= Government (public) housing; 6= Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC); 7= Free or reduced lunch at school for your children; 8= Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
Query totaladults Integer Recommended How many total adults are in the home, including PCG? fslivha
Query totalkids Integer Recommended How many total children are in the home, including target teen/child? fslivhc
Query fsworryf Integer Recommended Do you worry whether food will run out before money is available to buy more? 1::4 1= (1) Often true; 2= (2) Sometimes true; 3= (3) Never true; 4= (4) Don't know
Query fseatf Integer Recommended In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasn't enough money for food? 1::3 1= Yes; 2= No; 3= Don't know
Query fsnumsib Integer Recommended How many siblings does your child have?
Query ques_age1 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 1(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib1age
ques_gender1 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 1 M;F;T M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc1sex, fssib1sex
Query ques_age2 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 2(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib2age
ques_gender2 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 2 M;F M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc2sex, fssib2sex
Query ques_age3 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 3(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib3age
ques_gender3 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 3 M;F M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc3sex, fssib3sex
Query ques_age4 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 4(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib4age
ques_gender4 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 4 M;F M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc4sex, fssib4sex
Query ques_age5 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 5(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib5age
ques_gender5 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 5 M;F M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc5sex, fssib5sex
Query ques_age6 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 6(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib6age
ques_gender6 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 6 M;F M = Male; F = Female; 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender bgc6sex, fssib6sex
Query ques_age7 Integer Recommended Age -Sibling 7(in months) 0 :: 1200 fssib7age
ques_gender7 String 50 Recommended Gender -Sibling 7 M;F M = Male; F = Female fssib7sex
Query fssib1sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #1 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib1rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #1's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc1rlt
fssib1diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #1 has received
Query fssib2sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #2 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib2rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #2's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc2rlt
fssib2diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #2 has received
Query fssib3sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #3 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib3rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #3's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc3rlt
fssib3diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #3 has received
Query fssib4sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #4 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib4rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #4's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc4rlt
fssib4diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #4 has received
Query fssib5sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #5 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib5rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #5's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc5rlt
fssib5diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #5 has received
Query fssib6sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #6 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib6rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #6's relationship to child?
1::5
1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling bgc6rlt
fssib6diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #6 has received
Query fssib7sh Integer Recommended Does sibling #7 live in the same house? 0; 1 0= No; 1= Yes
Query fssib7rela Integer Recommended What is sibling #7's relationship to child? 1::5 1= Full sibling; 2= Half sibling; 3= Stepsibling; 4= Adoptive; 5= Foster sibling
fssib7diag String 20 Recommended Prior diagnosis sibling #7 has received
primary_language String 255 Recommended Subject's Primary Language fsclang
fsclangb String 20 Recommended If caregivers use more than one language with your child, which language do you think your child understands best?
Query dem_1lang Integer Recommended First Language 1::6 1=English; 2=Spanish; 3=Other; 6= Mandarin; 4= Hmong; 5= Russian fsplang
fsplangsp String 20 Recommended Describe first language you learned to speak
fspseng String 20 Recommended If English is not your first language, how long have you been speaking English?
Query fspueng Integer Recommended If English is not your first language, how good is your ability to speak and understand English 1::5 1= Poor; 2= Fair; 3= Good; 4= Very good; 5= Excellent
Query fssplang Integer Recommended What was the first language your child's second parent learned to speak? 1::3 1= English; 2= Spanish; 3= Other
fssplangsp String 20 Recommended Description of first language your child's second parent learned to speak
fsspsen String 20 Recommended If English is not his/her first language, how long has he/she been speaking English?
Query fsspuen Integer Recommended If English is not his/her first language, how good is his/her ability to speak and understand English? 1::5 1= Poor; 2= Fair; 3= Good; 4= Very good; 5= Excellent
Query fscpreg Integer Recommended Were there any problems or complications during this child's pregnancy? 0;1;2;-999 0= No; 1= Yes; 2= Do not know; -999= Prefer not to answer
wk_preg_status_com String 250 Recommended Pregnancy. If some complications, please specify fscpregsp
info_gest String 50 Recommended No. Weeks Gestation (G.A.) fscgest
Query birth_weight_lbs Float Recommended Birth weight pounds fscwab
Query birth Integer Recommended Perinatal - Complications at birth? 0::3 0=N/A; 1=no; 2=yes; 3=NK fsccomp
Query breath Integer Recommended Baby's problems during birth and hospital stay: needed help breathing 1::3 1=No; 2=Yes; 3=NK fscbrth
Query incubatr Integer Recommended Baby's problems during birth and hospital stay: had to be in an incubator 1::3 1=No; 2=Yes; 3=NK fscincu
fscincusp String 20 Recommended How long did the baby have to be in an incubator.
Query fshday Integer Recommended Baby was in the hospital more than 4 days. 1::3 1= No; 2= Yes; 3= Don't Know
fshdaysp String 20 Recommended How long was the baby in the hospital
Query babyprob Integer Recommended Baby's problems during birth and hospital stay: other problems 1::3 1=No; 2=Yes; 3=NK fscprob
dem_birthcomp_spec_12 String 500 Recommended Please explain any difficulties or complications experienced by your child during birth fscprobsp
Query fscphp Integer Recommended Does your child have any physical health problems? 0::2 0= No; 1= Yes; 2= Don't Know
fscphpsp String 60 Recommended Description of child's physical health problems.
Query fsmed Integer Recommended How many medications is your child currently taking?
Query fsccare Integer Recommended Does your child currently attend childcare?
Query fsccarehour Integer Recommended If yes, for how many hours per week does your child attend childcare? 1::10 1= A. 1-5 Hours; 2= B. 6-10 Hours; 3= C. 11-15 Hours; 4= D. 16-20 Hours; 5= E. 21-25 Hours; 6= F. 26-30 Hours; 7= G. 31-35 Hours; 8= H. 36-40 Hours; 9= I. 41-50 Hours; 10= J. 51+ Hours
Query fsccaretype Integer Recommended If yes, what type of child care program does your child attend? 1::6 1= A. Child care center with same-age peers; 2= B. Child care center with a range of ages; 3= C. Family-based day care with same-age peers; 4= D. Family-based day care with a range of ages; 5= E. Special preschool for children with developmental or behavioral challenges; 6= F. Other
fsccaretypesp String 50 Recommended Describe child's child care program.
Query fscexp Integer Recommended Has your child ever been asked to leave or expelled from childcare? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
fscexpage String 20 Recommended At what age was your child asked to leave or expelled from childcare.
fscexpsp String 20 Recommended Why was he/she asked to leave?
medication_name String 255 Recommended Name of medication fsmed1
medreason1 String 250 Recommended Reason for taking medication 1 fsmed1r
medication_start Date Recommended Start date of medication fsmed1dst
medication1_dose String 50 Recommended Medication 1 dose last taken fsmed1dos
Query fsmed1today Integer Recommended Med 1 Taken today?
medication2_name String 500 Recommended Name second medication that the participant has taken 0 = No medication; 999= Legitimately skipped fsmed2
medreason2 String 250 Recommended Reason for taking medication 2 fsmed2r
medication_start2 Date Recommended Start date of medication fsmed2dst
medication2_dose String 50 Recommended Medication 2 dose last taken fsmed2dos
Query fsmed2today Integer Recommended Med 2 Taken today?
medication3_name String 500 Recommended Name third medication that the participant has taken 0 = No medication; 999= Legitimately skipped fsmed3
medication_start3 Date Recommended Start date of medication fsmed3dst
medication3_dose String 50 Recommended Medication 3 dose last taken fsmed3dos
medreason3 String 250 Recommended Reason for taking medication 3 fsmed3r
Query fsmed3today Integer Recommended Med 3 Taken today?
bghlthprbs_5 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Underweight 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgmovfrq Integer Recommended How many times have you moved in the past year? Number of Times
bgassist_1 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? Link Card (Food Stamps) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_2 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? SSI (Supplemental Security Income) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_3 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? Head Start or Early Head Start 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_4 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_5 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? Unemployment 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_6 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? Child Care Assisstance (CCAP) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_7 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? TANF/Cash Assistance 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_8 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chidlren) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_9 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? None/Not Applicable 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_6 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Anemia 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_10 Integer Recommended Which of the following services or assistance do you receive? Other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgassist_o String 500 Recommended If yes to receiving services or assistance, please describe:
bgpaybil Integer Recommended How hard is it for your family to pay your monthly bills? 0 :: 4 0= Not hard at all; 1= A little hard; 2= Hard; 3= Very hard; 4= Impossible
bgsvngs Integer Recommended If your family income stopped suddenly, for how many weeks would your current savings cover your basic expenses (like rent, food, heat, electricity, phone)? Number of Weeks
bgszmeal Integer Recommended In the last 12 months, did you or other adults in your household ever cut the size of your meals or skipped meals because there wasnt enough money for food? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgszmealfrq Integer Recommended How often did this happen? 1 :: 3;97 1= Almost every month; 2= Some months but not every month; 3= Only 1 or 2 months; 97= Do not know/Prefer not to answer
bgeatless Integer Recommended In the last 12 months, did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasnt enough money for food? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bghungry Integer Recommended In the last 12 months, were you ever hungry but didnt eat because there wasnt enough money for food? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgfddntlast Integer Recommended Please indicate if these statements were often, sometimes, or never true for you and your household in the last 12 months. The food that we bought just didnt last, and we didnt have money to get more. 0 :: 2;97 0= Never true; 1= Often true; 2= Sometimes true; 97= Do not Know/Prefer not to answer
bgfdbalance Integer Recommended Please indicate if these statements were often, sometimes, or never true for you and your household in the last 12 months. We couldnt afford to eat balanced meals. 0 :: 2;97 0= Never true; 1= Often true; 2= Sometimes true; 97= Do not Know/Prefer not to answer
bghlthprbs_7 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Lead Poisoning 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
subriderace_01b Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? Asian 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
subriderace_01c Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? Black or African American 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
bgmrac_3 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to you. Hispanic 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
subriderace_01e Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? White/Caucasian 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
subriderace_01d Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
subriderace_01a Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? American Indian or Alaska Native 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
subriderace_01f Integer Recommended What is your race (select all that apply)? Other 0;1;77;88;-2;-3;-99 0= No/Unchecked; 1= Yes/Checked; 77= Refused; 88= Missing; -2= Not collected at this time point; -3= Historical missing; -99= NA
bgmrac_t String 50 Recommended In your own words, what is your race/ethnicity?
bgmedu Integer Recommended What is the highest level of education you have completed? 1 :: 8 1= Less than high school; 2= High school or GED; 3= Associates degree/Trade School; 4= Some college (no degree); 5= Bachelors degree; 6= Graduate degree (MA, PhD, MD, JD)/Master's degree or higher; 7= No degree; 8= Decline to answer
bglang Integer Recommended What is your first language? 1 :: 17; 78 1= Arabic; 2= American Sign Language (ASL); 3= Bengali; 4= Chinese; 5= English; 6= French; 7= German; 8= Hindi; 9= Japanese; 10= Javanese; 11= Korean; 12= Polish; 13= Portuguese; 14= Russian; 15= Spanish; 16= Tagalog; 17= Vietnamese; 78= Other
bghlthprbs_8 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Failure to Thrive 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglang_t String 50 Recommended If other, for your first language, please specify:
bglanghom Integer Recommended Does (current child) hear language(s) other than English at home? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_1 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Arabic 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_2 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). American Sign Language (ASL) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_3 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Bengali 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_4 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Chinese 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_5 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). English 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_6 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). French 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_7 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). German 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_8 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Hindi 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_9 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Growth Problem 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_9 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Japanese 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_10 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Javanese 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_11 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Korean 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_12 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Polish 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_13 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Portuguese 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_14 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Russian 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_15 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Spanish 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_16 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Tagalog 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_17 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Vietnamese 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_18 Integer Recommended Language(s) currently used when interacting with (current child) (other than English). Other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_10 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Hearing Problem 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglangcurr_t String 50 Recommended If other, language, please specify:
bglangtime Integer Recommended How often is another language used with (current child) (not English)? 1 :: 4 1= Rarely (less than 25 percent of the time); 2= Sometimes (25 50 percent of the time); 3= Often (more than 50 percent of the time); 4= Always (100 percent of the time)
bgmstu Integer Recommended Are you currently a student? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgmstuftpt Integer Recommended Are you currently studying full time or part time? 1;2 1= Full time; 2= Part time
bgmemply Integer Recommended What is your curent employment status? 1 :: 3 1= Working full time (35 or more hours); 2= Working part time (less than 35 hours); 3= Not Working
bgmrom Integer Recommended Are you currently involved in a romantic relationship (regardless of whether or not you are married or living together)? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgmlivwp Integer Recommended Are you living with your partner? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgrltstdy Integer Recommended Would you say you are romantically involved on a steady basis, or are you in an on-again-off-again relationship? 1;2 1= Steady; 2= On again off again
bgpmar Integer Recommended Are you married to your partner? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgpage Integer Recommended How old is your partner? Age in Years
bghlthprbs_11 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Vision Problem 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_1 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Asian 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_2 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Black/African American 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_3 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Hispanic 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_4 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. White/Caucasian 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_5 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_6 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Native American/Alaskan Native 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_7 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to your partner. Other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgprac_t String 50 Recommended How would your partner describe his/her race/ethnicity?
bgpedu Integer Recommended What is the highest level of education your partner has completed? 1 :: 6;97 1= Less than high school; 2= High school or GED; 3= Associates degree/Trade School; 4= Some college (no degree); 5= Bachelors degree; 6= Graduate degree (MA, PhD, MD, JD); 97= Do not Know
bgpstu Integer Recommended Is your partner currently a student? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_12 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Other Health Problem 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgpstuftpt Integer Recommended Is your partner currently studying full time or part time? 1;2 1= Full time; 2= Part time
bgpemply Integer Recommended What is your partners employment status? 1 :: 3 1= Working full time (35 or more hours); 2= Working part time (less than 35 horus); 3= Not Working
bgpinv Integer Recommended About how involved is your partner in taking care of (current child)? 0 :: 3 0= Not at all involved; 1= Somewhat involved; 2= Very involved; 3= Extremely involved
bgpinvhrsdy Integer Recommended In the past year, how often has your partner spent an hour or more a day with (current child)? 0 :: 4 0= Never; 1= Every day; 2= A few times a week; 3= A few times a month; 4= Once or twice
bgpsex Integer Recommended What is the gender of your partner? 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bgpbiof Integer Recommended Is your partner (current child)'s biological father? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdonor Integer Recommended If (current child) was conceived with a sperm donor, and neither you nor (current child) have a relationship with him, please check here to skip that section. 0;1 0= Not Checked; 1= Checked
bgmlivf Integer Recommended Did you ever live with (current child)'s biological father? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfalive Integer Recommended Is (current child)'s biological father still alive? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgfageyn Integer Recommended Do you know the age of (current child)'s biological father? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bghlthprbs_13 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: None 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfage Integer Recommended How old is he? Age in Years
bgfrac_1 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Asian 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_2 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Black/African American 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_3 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Hispanic 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_4 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. White/Caucasian 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_5 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_6 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Native American/Alaskan Native 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_7 Integer Recommended Race/Ethnicity: Please check all the choices below that apply to (current child)'s biological father. Other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgfrac_o String 50 Recommended How would (current child)'s biological father describe his race/ethnicty?
bgfedu Integer Recommended What is the highest level of education (current child)'s biological father has completed? 1 :: 6;97 1= Less than high school; 2= High school or GED; 3= Associates degree/Trade School; 4= Some college (no degree); 5= Bachelors degree; 6= Graduate degree (MA, PhD, MD, JD); 97= Do not Know
bgfdallgr_t String 500 Recommended What foods is s/he allergic to?
bgfstu Integer Recommended Is he currently a student? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgfstuftpt Integer Recommended Is he currently studying full time or part time? 1;2 1= Full time; 2= Part time
bgfemply Integer Recommended What is (current child)'s fathers employment status? 1 :: 3 1= Working full time (35 or more hours); 2= Working part time (less than 35 horus); 3= Not Working
bgfinvolve Integer Recommended About how involved is he in taking care of (current child)? 0 :: 3 0= Not at all involved; 1= Somewhat involved; 2= Very involved; 3= Extremely involved
bgfchfrq Integer Recommended In the past year, how often has he spent an hour or more a day with (current child)? 0 :: 4 0= Never; 1= Every day; 2= A few times a week; 3= A few times a month; 4= Once or twice
bgdscch_1 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Easy Going 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_2 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Explosive 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_3 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Clingy 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_4 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Loud 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_5 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Nervous 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgleadlvl Integer Recommended Do you know the highest lead level (current child) has had? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgdscch_6 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Shy 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_7 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Busy 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_8 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Independent 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_9 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Happy 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_10 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Fearless 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_11 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Quiet 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_12 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Friendly 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_13 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Brave 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_14 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Flexible 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_15 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Unpredictable 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgleadlvl_t String 15 Recommended Highest lead level:
bgdscch_16 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Cuddly 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_17 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Active 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_18 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Like Sameness 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_19 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Cranky 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_20 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Aggressive 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_21 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Slow to Adjust 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_22 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Fearful 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_23 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Social 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgdscch_24 Integer Recommended Please check the words that describe (current child): Playful 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bggrwprb_t String 500 Recommended Please describe (current child)'s growth problem:
bghrprb_t String 500 Recommended Please describe (current child)'s hearing problem:
bgvsprb_t String 500 Recommended Please describe (current child)'s vision problem:
bghlthprb_o String 500 Recommended Please describe any other health problems (current child) has had:
bgcmed Integer Recommended Does (current child) take any medications daily? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcmed_t String 500 Recommended What medication(s)?
bgdocfrq Integer Recommended Other than well child check ups, about how often has (current child) been to see a doctor or other health professional at a doctors office or health care center since s/he was born? 0 :: 4 0= Never; 1= A few times (1 3 times per year); 2= Often but less than once a month (4 11 times per year); 3= Very often (1 2 times per month); 4= Extremely often (many times per month)
bgemrgcy Integer Recommended Has (current child) been to the Emergency Room within the past year? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlth Integer Recommended In general, would you say (current child)'s health is: 1 :: 5 1= Poor; 2= Fair; 3= Good; 4= Very Good; 5= Excellent
bgemrgcyfrq Integer Recommended How many times has s/he been to the Emergency Room within the past year? 1 :: 6 1= 1; 2= 2; 3= 3; 4= 4; 5= 5; 6= More than 5 times
bgemrgcy1_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room the 1st time?
bgemrgcy2_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room the 2nd time?
bgemrgcy3_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room the 3rd time?
bgemrgcy4_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room the 4th time?
bgemrgcy5_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room the 5th time?
bgemrgcy6_t String 500 Recommended Why was s/he seen in the Emergency Room any additional times?
bghlthpaid Integer Recommended How are medical/health care services for (current child) primarily paid for? 1 :: 4 1= Self; 2= Medicaid; 3= Insurance; 4= All Kids
bghchi Integer Recommended How many children are in your home, besides (current child) who is in this study? Number of Children
bgc1age Integer Recommended Child 1s age in years Age in Years
bgasth Integer Recommended Does (current child) have asthma (diagnosed by a doctor or other health professional)? 0;1;97 0= No; 1= Yes; 97= Do not know
bgc2age Integer Recommended Child 2s age in years Age in Years
bgc3age Integer Recommended Child 3s age in years Age in Years
bgc4age Integer Recommended Child 4s age in years Age in Years
bgc5age Integer Recommended Child 5s age in years Age in Years
bgc6age Integer Recommended Child 6s age in years Age in Years
bghadu Integer Recommended Are there any adults currently living in the home, besides you? Number of Adults
bga1sex Integer Recommended Adult 1s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bga1rltm Integer Recommended Adult 1s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bga1rltc Integer Recommended Adult 1s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bga2sex Integer Recommended Adult 2s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bgasthprb Integer Recommended How much of a problem is his/her asthma or wheezing? 0 :: 3 0= Not a problem; 1= Mild; 2= Moderate; 3= Severe
bga2rltm Integer Recommended Adult 2s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bga2rltc Integer Recommended Adult 2s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bga3sex Integer Recommended Adult 3s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bga3rltm Integer Recommended Adult 3s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bga3rltc Integer Recommended Adult 3s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bga4sex Integer Recommended Adult 4s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bga4rltm Integer Recommended Adult 4s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bga4rltc Integer Recommended Adult 4s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bga5sex Integer Recommended Adult 5s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bga5rltm Integer Recommended Adult 5s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bghlthprbs_1 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Food Allergy 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bga5rltc Integer Recommended Adult 5s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bga6sex Integer Recommended Adult 6s gender 1 :: 3 1= Male; 2= Female; 3= Transgender
bga6rltm Integer Recommended Adult 6s relationship to YOU 1 :: 5 1= Your partner/spouse; 2= Your parent or your partner/spouses parent; 3= Your sibling or your partner/spouses sibling; 4= Other relative (related to you or to your partner/spouse); 5= Other adult not related to you or to your partner/spouse
bga6rltc Integer Recommended Adult 6s relationship to (current child) 1 :: 7 1= Biological father; 2= Step parent; 3= Adoptive parent; 8= Parent not included in above categories; 4= Grandparent; 5= Aunt or Uncle; 6= Other relative; 7= Other adult not related to (current child)
bgcare Integer Recommended Does someone else other than yourself or your partner/spouse/the childs father take care of (current child) on a regular basis (at least 8 hours/week)? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaretyp_1 Integer Recommended What type of care is this? Care in your own home 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaretyp_2 Integer Recommended What type of care is this? Care in someone elses home 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaretyp_3 Integer Recommended What type of care is this? Care in a center or preschool program 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarehm_1 Integer Recommended Who provides care for him/her in your own home? An adult (18 years or more) who is related to (current child) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarehm_2 Integer Recommended Who provides care for him/her in your own home? An adult (18 years or more) who is not related to (current child) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_2 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Frequent Ear Infections 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarehm_3 Integer Recommended Who provides care for him/her in your own home? A sibling or other youth under the age of 18 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarehmage Integer Recommended How old is this person? (at home caregiver) Age in Years
bgcarehmstrt Integer Recommended How old was (current child) when s/he started this type of care? (in months) Age in Months
bgcarehmhrs Integer Recommended How many hours per week does (current child) spend in this care? Number of Hours
bgcarehmoth Integer Recommended Are there other children also receiving care in your home? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarehmsib Integer Recommended Are some, or all, of these children (current child)'s siblings? 0 :: 2 0= No; 1= Yes to Some; 2= Yes to All
bhcareothm_1 Integer Recommended Who provides care for (current child) in someone elses home? An adult (18 years or more) who is related to (current child) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bhcareothm_2 Integer Recommended Who provides care for (current child) in someone elses home? An adult (18 years or more) who is not related to (current child) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bhcareothm_3 Integer Recommended Who provides care for (current child) in someone elses home? A sibling or other youth under the age of 18 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaresmhmage Integer Recommended How old is this person? (at someone elses home caregiver) Age in Years
bghlthprbs_3 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Tubes In Ears 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaresmhmstrt Integer Recommended How old was (current child) when s/he started this type of care? (in months) Age in Months
bgcaresmhmhrs Integer Recommended How many hours per week does (current child) spend in this care? Number of Hours
bgcaresmhmoth Integer Recommended Are there any other children also receiving care in this persons home? 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcaresmhmsib Integer Recommended Are some, or all, of these children (current child)'s siblings? 0 :: 2 0= No; 1= Yes to Some; 2= Yes to All
bgcarecntr_1 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? an Early Head Start or Head Start center 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_2 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? a Chicago Child Parent Center 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_3 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? a public pre Kindergarten or preschool program 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_4 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? a private pre Kindergarten or preschool program 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_5 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? an Early Childhood Special Education program 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_6 Integer Recommended What center or preschool program does (current child) receive childcare at? Other 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bghlthprbs_4 Integer Recommended Please check the box for any health problem that s/he has OR has had: Overweight 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgcarecntr_o String 100 Recommended If yes to other childcare, please describe:
bgcarecntrstrt Integer Recommended How old was (current child) when s/he started this type of care? (in months) Age in Months
bgcarecntrhrs Integer Recommended How many hours per week does (current child) spend in this care? Number of Hours
bglvgsit Integer Recommended What is your living situation? (Choose one) 1= House; 2= Apartment or Condo; 3= Public Housing; 4= Homeless shelter; 5= Domestic Violence Shelter
bgrent_1 Integer Recommended Do you rent or have a mortgage for your home? Rent 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgrent_2 Integer Recommended Do you rent or have a mortgage for your home? Public Housing Assistance 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgrent_3 Integer Recommended Do you rent or have a mortgage for your home? Pay Mortgage 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgrent_4 Integer Recommended Do you rent or have a mortgage for your home? Own Our Home (No Mortgage) 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bgrent_5 Integer Recommended Do you rent or have a mortgage for your home? Not applicable to living with relatives/friends without paying rent 0;1 0=No; 1=Yes
bglivlngth Integer Recommended How long have you lived in your current home? Number in Years
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