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National Child Development Study - Stage 5
Mother Interview
COMPLETE BEFORE INTERVIEW. GIVE DETAILS OF CM'S NATURAL/ADOPTED CHILDREN LIVING WITH CM FROM CM INTERVIEW PAGE 53. LIST FROM OLDEST TO YOUNGEST (if 5+ children, complete 2nd Mother Interview Q'naire)
_child < 4 && _child < 4 &&

CHILD'S PERSON NUMBER

CHILD PERSON NUMBER

FIRST NAME / INITIALS

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SEX

1
Male
2
Female

DATE OF BIRTH

Date of birth

CURRENT AGE Years

Age

CURRENT AGE Months

Months

RELATIONSHIP TO COHORT MEMBER

1
Natural
2
Adopted
IF CURRENT AGE 3 YRS 11 MONTHS OR OLDER,
(qc_iv_a == '3' && qc_iv_b == '11') || qc_iv_a >= '4'

CALCULATE PPVT AGE PPVT Years

Age

CALCULATE PPVT AGE PPVT Months

Months
IF ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD TESTS (PPVT AGE 4 YRS OR OLDER)
qc_iv_a >= '4'

RING 'X'

1
X

TIME AT START (24 hr clock):

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INTRODUCTION: I would like to start by checking I have the correct details of your (OR APPROPRIATE WORDING) children. CHECK ITEMS i)-v) IN GRID ABOVE.
FAMILY

I'd like to start off by talking to you about the things you do together as a family - that is [NAME PARTNER AND CHILD(REN)] and yourself. Firstly how often do you eat a meal together as a family?

1
More than once a day
2
Once a day
3
Several times a week
4
About once a week
5
About once a month
6
Never or hardly ever
7
Varies
8
Can't say

SHOWCARD MA And how often do you spend an evening together as a family, such as watching TV or playing an indoor game? CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

How often do you go out as a family to shop? CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

How often do you go out as a family, for example to eat, or to go to the cinema or theatre, or to attend a sports event or religious service? CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

How often do you go out as a family to see relatives or friends. CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

Apart from visits to relatives or friends, how often do you go on holiday together as a family - I mean staying at least one night away from home? CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

How often do your children have friends come here to your home, eg to play, to tea and so on CODE BELOW

01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young

Can I just check, is English the language usually spoken in your home? PROBE FOR USE OF OTHER LANGUAGE

1
Yes - English only
2
Yes, but other language as well
3
No - other language usually used
If Yes, but other language as well or No - other language usually used to question 4 ASK Q5
qc_4 == 2 || qc_4 == 3

What language other than English is spoken in your home?

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IF NO PARTNER IN HOUSEHOLD, GO TO Q7. OTHERS ASK Q6.
Else

SHOWCARD MB Overall, which of these statements best describes how you and (PARTNER) care for your child(ren) ?

1
I do all and partner does not help
2
I do most but partner helps
3
We share equally
4
My partner does most but I help
5
My partner does all and I don't help
8
Can't say
CHILDREN

INTERVIEWER CHECK Is respondent natural mother of any of the children?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 7 ASK Q8
qc_7 == 1

INTERVIEWER CHECK Is respondent the cohort member?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 8 READ 'A' BELOW
qc_8 == 1
I would now like to ask you some questions about each of the children born to you (and living with you) OR
If No to question 8 READ 'B' BELOW
qc_8 == 2
I would like to ask you some questions about each of the children living with you and who were born to you and .... (COHORT MEMBER)
ASK Q9-Q37 ONLY ABOUT NATURAL CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER. IF COHORT MEMBER IS MALE ASK ABOUT NATURAL CHILDREN BORN TO HIM AND RESPONDENT. RECORD NATURAL CHILDREN IN SEPARATE COLUMNS IN ORDER FROM OLDEST TO YOUNGEST - WRITE PERSON NUMBER FOR EACH CHILD FROM FRONT PAGE. MAKE SURE THAT EACH CHILD APPEARS IN THE SAME COLUMN ON EVERY PAGE.
PREGNANCY
_child < 4 _child < 4

CHILD PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID

CHILD PERSON NUMBER

NAME

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I'd like to start by asking you about when you were pregnant with .... Can I just check the date of birth? Month ... 19

Can't remember = 98

Month of year
How many

How many weeks pregnant were you when your pregnancy was confirmed? WEEKS

Can't remember = 98

How many

How many weeks pregnant were you when you went for your first visit to your doctor, hospital or clinic for antenatal care, to be examined and to talk about your pregnancy? WEEKS

Can't remember = 98

How many

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Hospital antenatal clinic

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? GP surgery / antenatal clinic

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Other antenatal clinic

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Home - visiting GP

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Home - visiting midwife

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Any other place

READ OUT EACH IN TURN EXCLUDE VISITS ONLY FOR RELAXATION, PARENTCRAFT CLASSES OR DENTAL CARE

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES
qc_12_vi == 1

WRITE IN

Other

Did you have your blood pressure taken on each occasion, or just sometimes?

1
Each occasion
2
Sometimes
8
Don't know

Did you have an Ultrasound scan when you were pregnant?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Did you have an amniocentesis test done?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

During the 12 months before .... was born, did you drink any alcohol, that is beer, wine or spirits?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 16
qc_16 == 1

How often did you drink alcohol during this pregnancy?

1
Every day
2
Nearly every day
3
3/4 days a week
4
1 / 2 days a week
5
3 / 4 days a month
6
1 / 2 days a month
7
Less
0
Never
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS

During the 12 months before .... was born, did you smoke cigarettes at all?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 18
qc_18 == 1

On average, how many cigarettes a day did you smoke after the third month of your pregnancy?

None = 00 Can't remember = 98

How many
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS

While you were pregnant did you have any X-rays taken, including dental X-rays?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 20
qc_20 == 1

What kind of X-rays did you have?

READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

1
Dental
2
Chest
3
Pelvis
4
Other (Write in)
8
Don't know
Other
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS

During this pregnancy, were you admitted to hospital, maternity home, nursing home or similar at any time before labour began?

1
Yes
2
No
Complete details below for each admission.
_Admission < 3 _Admission < 3

Week of pregnancy when admitted

Can't remember = 98 If before pregnancy Code 00

Week

Length of stay in days

Can't remember = 98 If over 96 code 96

Days

Reason for admission

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ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS

During this pregnancy, were there any other problems with your health or with the baby for which you received medical supervision, apart from routine checks?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 24
qc_24 == 1
Complete details below for each admission.
_problem < 3 _problem < 3

Week of pregnancy at start

Can't remember = 98 If before pregnancy Code 00

Week

Length of problem in days

Can't remember = 98 If over 96 code 96

Days

Nature of problem (write in)

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BIRTH
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS
_child < 4 _child < 4

Where was ... born? READ OUT

1
At home
2
Hospital, maternity/nursing home (Give address)
3
or Somewhere else (specify below)
Other

Was your final labour induced?

1
Yes
2
No

How was the baby delivered?

READ OUT

1
Unaided
2
with Forceps
3
by Caesarian -your own choice
4
by Emergency caesarian
5
Or in some other way (WRITE IN)
8
Can't remember

SHOWCARD MC Were you given any form of sedative or pain killer, or local or general anaesthetic during the birth? Which?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY

1
Entonox/Gas and air
2
Epidural
3
Pethidine/Meptin
4
General
5
Other
6
None
8
Can't remember

Can I just check, during the labour and the birth were there any problems which you have not told me about?

1
Yes
2
No

What was this problem?

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Apart from anything you have already told me about, did .... have any illness or health problem or condition in the first week of life?

1
Yes
2
No

What was this problem?

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How many days did the baby stay in hospital after the birth?

If under 1 Code 00 Can't remember = 98

How many

How many days did you stay in hospital after the birth?

If under 1 Code 00 Can't remember = 98

How many

Did you breast-feed ... at all?

1
Yes
2
No

How many months old was .... when you stopped breastfeeding him/her?

1-3 Weeks Code 01 Still Breastfeeding code 95 Can't remember = 98

How many
INTERVIEWER NOTE
FOR Q38-Q122 WE WANT YOU TO ASK ABOUT ALL NATURAL AND ADOPTED CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER WHETHER OR NOT RESPONDENT IS THEIR NATURAL MOTHER. DO NOT INCLUDE STEP-CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN LEGALLY ADOPTED. WRITE IN PERSON NUMBER OF EACH CHILD FROM FRONT PAGE.
HEALTH
_child < 4 _child < 4

PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID

CHILD PERSON NUMBER

NAME

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Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your child(ren)'s health and physical characteristics.

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … attend school on a regular basis

1
Yes
2
No
3
Doesn't go to school
If Yes or No to question 38 a)
qc_38_a == 1 || qc_38_a == 2

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … or to do normal schoolwork

1
Yes - limits
2
No problem

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … and how about usual childhood activities such as play, or sport or games?

1
Yes - limits
2
No problem
3
Too young

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … frequent attention from a doctor or other health professional?

1
Yes
2
No

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … regular use of any prescribed medicines?

DO NOT INCLUDE VITAMINS

1
Yes
2
No

Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … or regular use of any special equipment such as a wheelchair, crutches, a special bed, a breathing mask and so on?

1
Yes
2
No

INTERVIEWER CHECK - Are there any "yes" answers to any of Q38a-c or Q39a-c?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 40
qc_40 == 1

What are ... 's health conditions or difficulties?

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How long has .... had these problems? WRITE IN NUMBER OF YEARS.

Under 1 year = 00 All his/her life = 96 Don't know = 98

How many

Has ... ever had any accidents or injuries that have required attention from a doctor or a visit to a hospital casualty or an outpatient department?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 43
qc_43 == 1

How many such accidents or injuries has .... had?

Can't remember = 98

How many

Did any of these accidents or injuries require ... being admitted to hospital for an overnight stay or longer?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 45
qc_45 == 1

How many times did this happen to ....

Can't remember = 98

How many
ASK ALL

(Apart from any admissions you have just told me about) has ... ever been admitted to hospital or a clinic for an overnight stay or longer?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 47
qc_47 == 1

How many times did this happen?

Can't remember = 98

How many
ASK Q49-51 ABOUT LONGEST ADMISSION

How old was .... at the time of admission?

Under 1 year = 00 Can't remember = 98

Age

How long was his/her (longest) stay in hospital? DAYS

Can't remember = 98

How many

What was the reason for admission?

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SHOWCARD MD Has .. ever been given any of the immunisations on this card by injection or by mouth?

01
DPT (One injection for Diptheria/Whooping cough/Tetanus)
02
MMR (One injection for Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
03
BCG (Tuberculosis)
04
Diptheria
05
Whooping cough
06
Tetanus
07
Measles
08
Mumps
09
Rubella (&quot;German measles&quot;)
10
Polio (by mouth)
11
Other immunisation (SPECIFY BELOW)
98
Not sure/Don't know
Other

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN German Measles AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Measles AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Whooping cough AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Chicken pox AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Mumps AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Scarlet fever AGE (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Any other infectious disease

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Any other infectious disease

SPECIFY FIRST 3 MENTIONED BELOW

AGE (YEARS) SPECIFY
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ii
iii
Has ... ever had any of the following problems? READ OUT EACH IN TURN.

Does ... still have this? A squint or suspected squint

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_a == 1

FIRST DIAGNOSED:

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS:

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Any other eye disorder

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_b == 1

FIRST DIAGNOSED:

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Has .... worn glasses

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_c == 1

FIRST PRESCRIBED :

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Has .... had poor hearing

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_d == 1

FIRST DIAGNOSED:

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Another ear disorder

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_e == 1

FIRST DIAGNOSED:

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Has a hearing aid ever been prescribed for ....?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_f == 1

FIRST PRESCRIBED:

Can't remember = 98

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Has ... had a speech difficulty

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_g == 1

SPECIFY

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FIRST DIAGNOSED:

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Does ... still have this? Has... ever had speech therapy?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
IF YES ASK: When was this first prescribed or diagnosed?
qc_54_h == 1

FIRST RECEIVED?

Age

STILL HAS?

1
Yes
2
No

Is ... right or left handed?

1
Right
2
Left
3
Both
4
Too young
IF OVER 5, ASK Q56. OTHERS GO TO FILTER BEFORE Q59
qc_iv_a >= '5'

Is .... completely dry at night?

1
Yes
2
No

And is ... completely dry by day, apart from any minor mishap?

1
Yes
2
No

And does he/she have normal bowel control? (i.e does not soil)

1
Yes
2
No
IF FEMALE AGED 5 OR OVER ASK Q59. OTHERS GO TO Q61a
qc_ii == 2 && qc_iv_a >= '5'

Can I just check, has ... ever had a menstrual period?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 59
qc_59 == 1

How old was she when this first happened? YEARS

Can't remember = 98

Age

Has ... ever had attacks of asthma or wheezing or whistling in the chest?

1
Asthma only
2
Wheezing or whistling
3
Both
4
Neither
8
Don't know
If Asthma only or If wheezing or whistling or Both to question 61a
qc_61_a >= 1 && qc_61_a <= 3

At what age did the first attack occur? YEARS

Can't remember = 98

Age

How long has it been since the last attack of wheezing OR asthma?

1
Less than one month
2
Between 1 and 12 months
3
More than 12 months
8
Don't know/can't remember
If Less than one month or Between 1 and 12 months to question 61c
qc_61_c == 1 || qc_61_c == 2

How many attacks have occurred in the last 12 months?

1
Less than 4 attacks
2
4 to 12 attacks
3
More than 12 attacks
8
Don't know/can't remember

Has ... ever been woken at night by an attack of asthma or wheezing?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 62a
qc_62_a == 1

How long has it been since the last attack of this type?

1
Less than a month ago
2
Between 1 and 12 months ago
3
More than 12 months ago
8
Don't know/can't remember

Has an attack ever been bad enough to limit speech to only one or two words at a time between breaths?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 62c
qc_62_c == 1

How long has it been since the last attack of this type?

1
Less than a month ago
2
Between 1 and 12 months ago
3
More than 12 months ago
8
Don't know/can't remember

Has .... ever had hayfever or sneezing attacks?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 63
qc_63 == 1

Has he/she had hayfever or sneezing attacks in the PAST YEAR?

1
Yes, in past year
2
No, not in past year
8
Don't know/can't remember

Has .... ever had Eczema?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 65a
qc_65_a == 1

Has he/she had eczema in the PAST YEAR?

1
Yes, in past year
2
No, not in past year
8
Don't know/can't remember
And has ... had any of the following? READ OUT EACH IN TURN.

Can't remember = 98

- IF YES, ASK AGE AT FIRST ATTACK AND AGE AT LAST /MOST RECENT ATTACK. AGE AT FIRST ATTACK (YEARS) IF YES, ASK AGE AT FIRST ATTACK AND AGE AT LAST /MOST RECENT ATTACK. AGE AT LAST ATTACK (YEARS)
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
A major convulsion or grand mal
A minor convulsion or petit mal
A mixed form of epilepsy
Fainting or blackouts
Other attacks or turns
Migraine or sick headaches

Has ... ever been diagnosed as having diabetes?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 67
qc_67 == 1

When was this first diagnosed? AGE AT FIRST ATTACK (YEARS)

Age

Has ... any congenital heart condition?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 69
qc_69 == 1

What form did this heart condition take?

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ASK ALL

Has .... ever had to see a psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor about any behavioural, emotional or mental problem or any learning difficulty?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 71
qc_71 == 1

What problem was that? WRITE IN AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY BELOW

01
Learning problems, reading problems
02
Behaviour problems in school
03
Family problems - death/divorce etc.
04
Temper tantrums/hyperactive
05
Stress, crying
06
Lying
07
Molestation/abuse/trauma
08
Autism
09
Shyness
10
Nightmares
11
Other
Generic text

Does he/she take any medicines or prescription drugs to help with this problem?

1
Yes
2
No
ASK ALL

Is health care for .... covered by a private insurance or health plan, provided either by an employer or by you?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 74
qc_74 == 1

Have you ever made use of this plan or insurance to cover treatment for ....?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
SEPARATIONS
IF UNDER 7 ASK Q76. OTHERS GO TO Q82
qc_iv_a < '7'
_child < 4 _child < 4

Now I have some questions on other topics. Have you and .... ever been separated overnight, including any time you were away from home?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 76
qc_76 == 1

Have you and he/she ever been separated for over a week?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 77
qc_77 == 1

How many times have you been separated from ... for over a week?

Can't remember = 98

How many

I would now like to ask about the (first) time you and .... were separated for over a week. How many weeks did this separation last? WEEKS

Can't remember = 98

How many

How old was he/she when the separation started? YEARS ... MONTHS

Can't remember = 98

Age
Months

Was there any contact between you and .... during this time? How often?

1
At least daily
2
At least weekly
3
At least monthly
4
Less
5
None

Where was ... during this time?

1
At home
2
In hospital
3
At home of relative or friend
4
Boarding school / institution
5
Other (WRITE IN)
8
Don't know
Other

What was the reason for this separation?

Generic text

Was this the longest time you and ... were separated?

1
Yes
2
No
If No to question 80
qc_80 == 2

I would now like to ask about the longest time you and ... were separated. How many weeks did this separation last? WEEKS

Can't remember = 98

How many

How old was he/she when the separation started? YEARS ... MONTHS

Can't remember = 98

Age
Months

Was there any contact between you and ... during this time? How often?

1
At least daily
2
At least weekly
3
At least monthly
4
Less
5
None

Where was ... during this time?

1
At home
2
In hospital
3
At home of relative or friend
4
Boarding school / institution
5
Other (WRITE IN)
8
Don't know
Other

What was the reason for this separation?

Generic text
IN CARE
ASK ALL
_child < 4 _child < 4

Can I just check, has ... ever been in the care of a local authority?

1
Yes - in care now
2
Yes - in the past
3
No
8
Don't know
If Yes to question 82
qc_82 == 1 || qc_82 == 2

How old was ... when he/she was admitted to care? YEARS

Can't remember = 98

Age

Which local authority was this?

Generic text

Has ... ever been in the care of a voluntary society?

1
Yes - in care now
2
Yes - in the past
3
No
8
Don't know
If yes to question 85
qc_85 == 1 || qc_85 == 2

How old was ... when he/she was admitted to care? YEARS

Can't remember = 98

Age

Which voluntary society was this?

Generic text
SCHOOLING
IF AGED 4 OR MORE ASK Q88. OTHERS TO FILTER BEFORE Q108
qc_iv_a >= '4'
_child < 4 _child < 4

Has .... ever been 'statemented' that is identified as having a "Special Educational Need" by the local authority?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Has .... ever attended a local authority or private day nursery or playgroup providing full-time or part-time daycare for the under 5's?

1
Yes
2
No
If Yes to question 89
qc_89 == 1

What sort of group was this?

READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

1
Local authority day nursery
2
Private day nursery
3
Playgroup
4
Or Something else (Write in)
Other

Has ... ever attended a local authority or private nursery school or class for a period of at least a month? (Providing education for children aged 2-5 years)

1
Yes, local authority
2
Yes, private
3
No, neither

How old was ... when he/she first attended school or nursery school? YEARS ... MONTHS

Can't remember = 98

Age
Months

When he/she started school, how soon did he/she settle down?

1
Within a month
2
1-3 months
3
Still unsettled after 3 months
8
Don't know
IF OVER 5 ASK Q94. OTHERS GO TO FILTER BEFORE Q108
qc_iv_a >= '5'

How many schools has .... been to since his/her 5th birthday?

Can't remember = 98

How many
COMPLETE DETAILS BELOW FOR EACH SCHOOL
_school < 8 && _school < 8 &&

school - AGE WHEN STARTED (YEARS)

Can't remember = 98

Age

school - TYPE OF SCHOOL (SHOWCARD ME)

Can't remember = 98

TYPE OF SCHOOL

school - ADDRESS

Generic text

Thinking now about the first school that .... went to, that is (READ SCHOOL FROM Q95), did you visit this place before .... started there?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Did you visit other schools at this time?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

SHOWCARD MF Which of the following best describes why .... went to this school?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY

01
No choice
02
Nearby
03
Religion
04
Atmosphere/teachers
05
Other children there
06
Academic reputation
07
Pupil/teacher ratio
08
Other (WRITE IN)
98
Can't remember
Other
IF BEEN TO MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL ASK Q99. OTHERS GO TO Q102

Thinking of the school that ,,,, goes to now, did you visit this school before he/she started there?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Did you visit other schools at this time?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

SHOWCARD MF AGAIN Which of the following best describes why ... went to this school?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY

01
No choice
02
Nearby
03
Religion
04
Atmosphere/teachers
05
Other children there
06
Academic reputation
07
Pupil/teacher ratio
08
Other (WRITE IN)
98
Can't remember
Other

Is ... happy at his/her present school?

1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

SHOWCARD MG In the last 12 months, have you done any of the things on this list? Any others?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY

1
Parents meeting
2
School events
3
Discuss child
4
Join in school day
5
Organise activities
6
Fund-raising
0
None of these

Are you a member of a school/parents group such as a Parents' Association or Parent-Teacher Association?

1
Yes
2
No

Are you a school govenor?

1
Yes
2
No

Overall, have you been satisfied or dissatisfied with ...'s education in his/her present school?

1
Very satisfied
2
Satisfied
3
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4
Dissatisfied
5
Very dissatisfied
8
Don't know

SHOWCARD MH ... may have his/her own ideas about his/her education, but if it was just up to you, which of these would you like ... to do?

1
Leave at 16
2
Stay until 18
3
Stay past 18
4
Let him/her decide
8
Don't know
BEHAVIOUR
IF AGED 3 OR MORE, ASK Q108. OTHERS GO TO FILTER BEFORE Q111.
qc_iv_a >= '3'
_child < 4 _child < 4

About how many close friends does ... have?

Write in. If none write "00" and go to Q110 Don't know = 98

How many

About how many times a week does he/she do things with them outside of school or other organised activities?

1
Less than once a week
2
Once or twice a week
3
Three or more times
8
Don't know

SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Gets along with his/her brothers and sisters

READ OUT

1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say
0
No brother/sister

SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Gets along with other children

READ OUT

1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say

SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Behaves with his/her parents

READ OUT

1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say

SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say ... Plays and works by himself/herself

READ OUT

1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say
CHILDCARE
_child < 4 _child < 4

CHILD PERSON NUMBER

CHILD PERSON NUMBER

NAME

Generic text
SHOWCARD MJ Does anyone on this list look after ........ on a regular basis? Anyone else?

CODE ALL THAT APPLY

-

1 - Yes

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these

SHOWCARD MJ Does anyone on this list look after ... on a regular basis? Anyone else? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)

1
Yes
Other
FOR EACH ONE CODED ASK Q112 AND Q113
How often is ... (Child) looked after by ...?
-

1 - Every day

2 - 3+ Days A Week

3 - 1 or 2 days A Week

4 - Less Often

5 - Varies

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these

How often is ...... (CHILD) looked after by .....? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)

1
Every day
2
3+ Days A Week
3
1 or 2 days A Week
4
Less Often
5
Varies
Other
DO NOT ASK Q113 FOR FATHER
Do you make a money payment for this?
-

1 - Payment

2 - No Payment

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these

Do you make a money payment for this? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)

1
Payment
2
No Payment
Other
ASK ALL

TIME AT END

Generic time

LENGTH OF INTERVIEW MINUTES

How many
_child < 4 _child < 4

CHILD'S PERSON NUMBER

CHILD PERSON NUMBER
INTERVIEWER CHECK QUESTIONS

IS "YOUR CHILD" QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETED?

1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text

IS CHILD INFORMATION SHEET COMPLETED?

1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text

CHECK FRONT PAGE: PPVT AGE IS ...

1
Under 4 years
2
4 years or older
IF UNDER 4 PPVT YEARS
qc_126_a == 1
THANK MOTHER

IS HOME OBSERVATION SHEET COMPLETED?

1
Yes
ANSWER Q128-130 IF 4 PPVT YEARS OR OLDER
qc_126_a == 2

IS CHILD PERMISSION FORM SIGNED?

(Do not proceed until it is)

1
Yes

IS CHILD WEIGHED AND MEASURED?

1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text

IS CHILD INTERVIEW OBTAINED?

1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text
ANSWER Q128-130 IF 4 PPVT YEARS OR OLDER
qc_126_a == 2

INTERVIEWER NAME

Generic text

Number

How many

DATE OF INTERVIEW

Generic date
End

ncds_91_mi

National Child Development Study - Stage 5
Mother Interview
COMPLETE BEFORE INTERVIEW. GIVE DETAILS OF CM'S NATURAL/ADOPTED CHILDREN LIVING WITH CM FROM CM INTERVIEW PAGE 53. LIST FROM OLDEST TO YOUNGEST (if 5+ children, complete 2nd Mother Interview Q'naire)

_child < 4 &&

CHILD'S PERSON NUMBER
CHILD PERSON NUMBER
FIRST NAME / INITIALS
Generic text
SEX
1
Male
2
Female
DATE OF BIRTH
Date of birth
CURRENT AGE Years
Age
CURRENT AGE Months
Months
RELATIONSHIP TO COHORT MEMBER
1
Natural
2
Adopted
CALCULATE PPVT AGE PPVT Years
Age
CALCULATE PPVT AGE PPVT Months
Months
RING 'X'
1
X
TIME AT START (24 hr clock):
Generic time
INTRODUCTION: I would like to start by checking I have the correct details of your (OR APPROPRIATE WORDING) children. CHECK ITEMS i)-v) IN GRID ABOVE.

FAMILY

I'd like to start off by talking to you about the things you do together as a family - that is [NAME PARTNER AND CHILD(REN)] and yourself. Firstly how often do you eat a meal together as a family?
1
More than once a day
2
Once a day
3
Several times a week
4
About once a week
5
About once a month
6
Never or hardly ever
7
Varies
8
Can't say
SHOWCARD MA And how often do you spend an evening together as a family, such as watching TV or playing an indoor game? CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
How often do you go out as a family to shop? CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
How often do you go out as a family, for example to eat, or to go to the cinema or theatre, or to attend a sports event or religious service? CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
How often do you go out as a family to see relatives or friends. CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
Apart from visits to relatives or friends, how often do you go on holiday together as a family - I mean staying at least one night away from home? CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
How often do your children have friends come here to your home, eg to play, to tea and so on CODE BELOW
01
Once a week or more
02
Two or three times a month
03
About once a month
04
Two or three times a year
05
About once a year
06
Once every two or three years
07
Never or hardly ever
08
Varies
98
Can't say
00
Too young
Can I just check, is English the language usually spoken in your home? PROBE FOR USE OF OTHER LANGUAGE
1
Yes - English only
2
Yes, but other language as well
3
No - other language usually used
What language other than English is spoken in your home?
Generic text
SHOWCARD MB Overall, which of these statements best describes how you and (PARTNER) care for your child(ren) ?
1
I do all and partner does not help
2
I do most but partner helps
3
We share equally
4
My partner does most but I help
5
My partner does all and I don't help
8
Can't say

CHILDREN

INTERVIEWER CHECK Is respondent natural mother of any of the children?
1
Yes
2
No
INTERVIEWER CHECK Is respondent the cohort member?
1
Yes
2
No
I would now like to ask you some questions about each of the children born to you (and living with you) OR
I would like to ask you some questions about each of the children living with you and who were born to you and .... (COHORT MEMBER)
ASK Q9-Q37 ONLY ABOUT NATURAL CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER. IF COHORT MEMBER IS MALE ASK ABOUT NATURAL CHILDREN BORN TO HIM AND RESPONDENT. RECORD NATURAL CHILDREN IN SEPARATE COLUMNS IN ORDER FROM OLDEST TO YOUNGEST - WRITE PERSON NUMBER FOR EACH CHILD FROM FRONT PAGE. MAKE SURE THAT EACH CHILD APPEARS IN THE SAME COLUMN ON EVERY PAGE.

PREGNANCY

_child < 4

CHILD PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID
CHILD PERSON NUMBER
NAME
Generic text
I'd like to start by asking you about when you were pregnant with .... Can I just check the date of birth? Month ... 19
Month of year
How many
How many weeks pregnant were you when your pregnancy was confirmed? WEEKS
How many
How many weeks pregnant were you when you went for your first visit to your doctor, hospital or clinic for antenatal care, to be examined and to talk about your pregnancy? WEEKS
How many
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Hospital antenatal clinic
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? GP surgery / antenatal clinic
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Other antenatal clinic
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Home - visiting GP
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Home - visiting midwife
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Including this visit, did you receive antenatal care at any of these places, during your pregnancy? Any other place
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
WRITE IN
Other
Did you have your blood pressure taken on each occasion, or just sometimes?
1
Each occasion
2
Sometimes
8
Don't know
Did you have an Ultrasound scan when you were pregnant?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Did you have an amniocentesis test done?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
During the 12 months before .... was born, did you drink any alcohol, that is beer, wine or spirits?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
How often did you drink alcohol during this pregnancy?
1
Every day
2
Nearly every day
3
3/4 days a week
4
1 / 2 days a week
5
3 / 4 days a month
6
1 / 2 days a month
7
Less
0
Never
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS
During the 12 months before .... was born, did you smoke cigarettes at all?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
On average, how many cigarettes a day did you smoke after the third month of your pregnancy?
How many
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS
While you were pregnant did you have any X-rays taken, including dental X-rays?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
What kind of X-rays did you have?
1
Dental
2
Chest
3
Pelvis
4
Other (Write in)
8
Don't know
Other
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS
During this pregnancy, were you admitted to hospital, maternity home, nursing home or similar at any time before labour began?
1
Yes
2
No
Complete details below for each admission.

_Admission < 3

Week of pregnancy when admitted
Week
Length of stay in days
Days
Reason for admission
Generic text
ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS
During this pregnancy, were there any other problems with your health or with the baby for which you received medical supervision, apart from routine checks?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Complete details below for each admission.

_problem < 3

Week of pregnancy at start
Week
Length of problem in days
Days
Nature of problem (write in)
Generic text

BIRTH

ASK ALL NATURAL MOTHERS

_child < 4

Where was ... born? READ OUT
1
At home
2
Hospital, maternity/nursing home (Give address)
3
or Somewhere else (specify below)
Other
Was your final labour induced?
1
Yes
2
No
How was the baby delivered?
1
Unaided
2
with Forceps
3
by Caesarian -your own choice
4
by Emergency caesarian
5
Or in some other way (WRITE IN)
8
Can't remember
SHOWCARD MC Were you given any form of sedative or pain killer, or local or general anaesthetic during the birth? Which?
1
Entonox/Gas and air
2
Epidural
3
Pethidine/Meptin
4
General
5
Other
6
None
8
Can't remember
Can I just check, during the labour and the birth were there any problems which you have not told me about?
1
Yes
2
No
What was this problem?
Generic text
Apart from anything you have already told me about, did .... have any illness or health problem or condition in the first week of life?
1
Yes
2
No
What was this problem?
Generic text
How many days did the baby stay in hospital after the birth?
How many
How many days did you stay in hospital after the birth?
How many
Did you breast-feed ... at all?
1
Yes
2
No
How many months old was .... when you stopped breastfeeding him/her?
How many
INTERVIEWER NOTE
FOR Q38-Q122 WE WANT YOU TO ASK ABOUT ALL NATURAL AND ADOPTED CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER WHETHER OR NOT RESPONDENT IS THEIR NATURAL MOTHER. DO NOT INCLUDE STEP-CHILDREN OF COHORT MEMBER UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN LEGALLY ADOPTED. WRITE IN PERSON NUMBER OF EACH CHILD FROM FRONT PAGE.

HEALTH

_child < 4

PERSON NUMBER FROM HOUSEHOLD GRID
CHILD PERSON NUMBER
NAME
Generic text
Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your child(ren)'s health and physical characteristics.
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … attend school on a regular basis
1
Yes
2
No
3
Doesn't go to school
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … or to do normal schoolwork
1
Yes - limits
2
No problem
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental difficulties that limit his/her ability to … and how about usual childhood activities such as play, or sport or games?
1
Yes - limits
2
No problem
3
Too young
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … frequent attention from a doctor or other health professional?
1
Yes
2
No
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … regular use of any prescribed medicines?
1
Yes
2
No
Does … have any physical, emotional or mental condition that requires … or regular use of any special equipment such as a wheelchair, crutches, a special bed, a breathing mask and so on?
1
Yes
2
No
INTERVIEWER CHECK - Are there any "yes" answers to any of Q38a-c or Q39a-c?
1
Yes
2
No
What are ... 's health conditions or difficulties?
Generic text
How long has .... had these problems? WRITE IN NUMBER OF YEARS.
How many
Has ... ever had any accidents or injuries that have required attention from a doctor or a visit to a hospital casualty or an outpatient department?
1
Yes
2
No
How many such accidents or injuries has .... had?
How many
Did any of these accidents or injuries require ... being admitted to hospital for an overnight stay or longer?
1
Yes
2
No
How many times did this happen to ....
How many
ASK ALL
(Apart from any admissions you have just told me about) has ... ever been admitted to hospital or a clinic for an overnight stay or longer?
1
Yes
2
No
How many times did this happen?
How many
ASK Q49-51 ABOUT LONGEST ADMISSION
How old was .... at the time of admission?
Age
How long was his/her (longest) stay in hospital? DAYS
How many
What was the reason for admission?
Generic text
SHOWCARD MD Has .. ever been given any of the immunisations on this card by injection or by mouth?
01
DPT (One injection for Diptheria/Whooping cough/Tetanus)
02
MMR (One injection for Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
03
BCG (Tuberculosis)
04
Diptheria
05
Whooping cough
06
Tetanus
07
Measles
08
Mumps
09
Rubella (&quot;German measles&quot;)
10
Polio (by mouth)
11
Other immunisation (SPECIFY BELOW)
98
Not sure/Don't know
Other
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN German Measles AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Measles AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Whooping cough AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Chicken pox AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Mumps AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Scarlet fever AGE (YEARS)
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Age
Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Any other infectious disease
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

Has ... had any of the following, and if so, at what age? READ OUT EACH IN TURN Any other infectious disease

AGE (YEARS) SPECIFY
AgeGeneric textAgeGeneric text AgeGeneric textAgeGeneric text
i
ii
iii
Has ... ever had any of the following problems? READ OUT EACH IN TURN.
Does ... still have this? A squint or suspected squint
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST DIAGNOSED:
Age
STILL HAS:
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Any other eye disorder
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST DIAGNOSED:
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Has .... worn glasses
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST PRESCRIBED :
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Has .... had poor hearing
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST DIAGNOSED:
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Another ear disorder
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST DIAGNOSED:
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Has a hearing aid ever been prescribed for ....?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST PRESCRIBED:
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Has ... had a speech difficulty
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
SPECIFY
Generic text
FIRST DIAGNOSED:
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Does ... still have this? Has... ever had speech therapy?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
FIRST RECEIVED?
Age
STILL HAS?
1
Yes
2
No
Is ... right or left handed?
1
Right
2
Left
3
Both
4
Too young
Is .... completely dry at night?
1
Yes
2
No
And is ... completely dry by day, apart from any minor mishap?
1
Yes
2
No
And does he/she have normal bowel control? (i.e does not soil)
1
Yes
2
No
Can I just check, has ... ever had a menstrual period?
1
Yes
2
No
How old was she when this first happened? YEARS
Age
Has ... ever had attacks of asthma or wheezing or whistling in the chest?
1
Asthma only
2
Wheezing or whistling
3
Both
4
Neither
8
Don't know
At what age did the first attack occur? YEARS
Age
How long has it been since the last attack of wheezing OR asthma?
1
Less than one month
2
Between 1 and 12 months
3
More than 12 months
8
Don't know/can't remember
How many attacks have occurred in the last 12 months?
1
Less than 4 attacks
2
4 to 12 attacks
3
More than 12 attacks
8
Don't know/can't remember
Has ... ever been woken at night by an attack of asthma or wheezing?
1
Yes
2
No
How long has it been since the last attack of this type?
1
Less than a month ago
2
Between 1 and 12 months ago
3
More than 12 months ago
8
Don't know/can't remember
Has an attack ever been bad enough to limit speech to only one or two words at a time between breaths?
1
Yes
2
No
How long has it been since the last attack of this type?
1
Less than a month ago
2
Between 1 and 12 months ago
3
More than 12 months ago
8
Don't know/can't remember
Has .... ever had hayfever or sneezing attacks?
1
Yes
2
No
Has he/she had hayfever or sneezing attacks in the PAST YEAR?
1
Yes, in past year
2
No, not in past year
8
Don't know/can't remember
Has .... ever had Eczema?
1
Yes
2
No
Has he/she had eczema in the PAST YEAR?
1
Yes, in past year
2
No, not in past year
8
Don't know/can't remember

And has ... had any of the following? READ OUT EACH IN TURN.

- IF YES, ASK AGE AT FIRST ATTACK AND AGE AT LAST /MOST RECENT ATTACK. AGE AT FIRST ATTACK (YEARS) IF YES, ASK AGE AT FIRST ATTACK AND AGE AT LAST /MOST RECENT ATTACK. AGE AT LAST ATTACK (YEARS)
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge

1 - Yes

2 - No

Age

1 - Yes

2 - No

AgeAge
A major convulsion or grand mal
A minor convulsion or petit mal
A mixed form of epilepsy
Fainting or blackouts
Other attacks or turns
Migraine or sick headaches
Has ... ever been diagnosed as having diabetes?
1
Yes
2
No
When was this first diagnosed? AGE AT FIRST ATTACK (YEARS)
Age
Has ... any congenital heart condition?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
What form did this heart condition take?
Generic text
ASK ALL
Has .... ever had to see a psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor about any behavioural, emotional or mental problem or any learning difficulty?
1
Yes
2
No
What problem was that? WRITE IN AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY BELOW
01
Learning problems, reading problems
02
Behaviour problems in school
03
Family problems - death/divorce etc.
04
Temper tantrums/hyperactive
05
Stress, crying
06
Lying
07
Molestation/abuse/trauma
08
Autism
09
Shyness
10
Nightmares
11
Other
Generic text
Does he/she take any medicines or prescription drugs to help with this problem?
1
Yes
2
No
ASK ALL
Is health care for .... covered by a private insurance or health plan, provided either by an employer or by you?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Have you ever made use of this plan or insurance to cover treatment for ....?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know

SEPARATIONS

Now I have some questions on other topics. Have you and .... ever been separated overnight, including any time you were away from home?
1
Yes
2
No
Have you and he/she ever been separated for over a week?
1
Yes
2
No
How many times have you been separated from ... for over a week?
How many
I would now like to ask about the (first) time you and .... were separated for over a week. How many weeks did this separation last? WEEKS
How many
How old was he/she when the separation started? YEARS ... MONTHS
Age
Months
Was there any contact between you and .... during this time? How often?
1
At least daily
2
At least weekly
3
At least monthly
4
Less
5
None
Where was ... during this time?
1
At home
2
In hospital
3
At home of relative or friend
4
Boarding school / institution
5
Other (WRITE IN)
8
Don't know
Other
What was the reason for this separation?
Generic text
Was this the longest time you and ... were separated?
1
Yes
2
No
I would now like to ask about the longest time you and ... were separated. How many weeks did this separation last? WEEKS
How many
How old was he/she when the separation started? YEARS ... MONTHS
Age
Months
Was there any contact between you and ... during this time? How often?
1
At least daily
2
At least weekly
3
At least monthly
4
Less
5
None
Where was ... during this time?
1
At home
2
In hospital
3
At home of relative or friend
4
Boarding school / institution
5
Other (WRITE IN)
8
Don't know
Other
What was the reason for this separation?
Generic text

IN CARE

ASK ALL

_child < 4

Can I just check, has ... ever been in the care of a local authority?
1
Yes - in care now
2
Yes - in the past
3
No
8
Don't know
How old was ... when he/she was admitted to care? YEARS
Age
Which local authority was this?
Generic text
Has ... ever been in the care of a voluntary society?
1
Yes - in care now
2
Yes - in the past
3
No
8
Don't know
How old was ... when he/she was admitted to care? YEARS
Age
Which voluntary society was this?
Generic text

SCHOOLING

Has .... ever been 'statemented' that is identified as having a "Special Educational Need" by the local authority?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Has .... ever attended a local authority or private day nursery or playgroup providing full-time or part-time daycare for the under 5's?
1
Yes
2
No
What sort of group was this?
1
Local authority day nursery
2
Private day nursery
3
Playgroup
4
Or Something else (Write in)
Other
Has ... ever attended a local authority or private nursery school or class for a period of at least a month? (Providing education for children aged 2-5 years)
1
Yes, local authority
2
Yes, private
3
No, neither
How old was ... when he/she first attended school or nursery school? YEARS ... MONTHS
Age
Months
When he/she started school, how soon did he/she settle down?
1
Within a month
2
1-3 months
3
Still unsettled after 3 months
8
Don't know
How many schools has .... been to since his/her 5th birthday?
How many
COMPLETE DETAILS BELOW FOR EACH SCHOOL

_school < 8 &&

school - AGE WHEN STARTED (YEARS)
Age
school - TYPE OF SCHOOL (SHOWCARD ME)
TYPE OF SCHOOL
school - ADDRESS
Generic text
Thinking now about the first school that .... went to, that is (READ SCHOOL FROM Q95), did you visit this place before .... started there?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Did you visit other schools at this time?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
SHOWCARD MF Which of the following best describes why .... went to this school?
01
No choice
02
Nearby
03
Religion
04
Atmosphere/teachers
05
Other children there
06
Academic reputation
07
Pupil/teacher ratio
08
Other (WRITE IN)
98
Can't remember
Other
Thinking of the school that ,,,, goes to now, did you visit this school before he/she started there?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
Did you visit other schools at this time?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
SHOWCARD MF AGAIN Which of the following best describes why ... went to this school?
01
No choice
02
Nearby
03
Religion
04
Atmosphere/teachers
05
Other children there
06
Academic reputation
07
Pupil/teacher ratio
08
Other (WRITE IN)
98
Can't remember
Other
Is ... happy at his/her present school?
1
Yes
2
No
8
Don't know
SHOWCARD MG In the last 12 months, have you done any of the things on this list? Any others?
1
Parents meeting
2
School events
3
Discuss child
4
Join in school day
5
Organise activities
6
Fund-raising
0
None of these
Are you a member of a school/parents group such as a Parents' Association or Parent-Teacher Association?
1
Yes
2
No
Are you a school govenor?
1
Yes
2
No
Overall, have you been satisfied or dissatisfied with ...'s education in his/her present school?
1
Very satisfied
2
Satisfied
3
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4
Dissatisfied
5
Very dissatisfied
8
Don't know
SHOWCARD MH ... may have his/her own ideas about his/her education, but if it was just up to you, which of these would you like ... to do?
1
Leave at 16
2
Stay until 18
3
Stay past 18
4
Let him/her decide
8
Don't know

BEHAVIOUR

About how many close friends does ... have?
How many
About how many times a week does he/she do things with them outside of school or other organised activities?
1
Less than once a week
2
Once or twice a week
3
Three or more times
8
Don't know
SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Gets along with his/her brothers and sisters
1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say
0
No brother/sister
SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Gets along with other children
1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say
SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say .... Behaves with his/her parents
1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say
SHOWCARD MI Compared with other children of his/her age, how well would you say ... Plays and works by himself/herself
1
Better
2
Same
3
Worse
8
Can't say

CHILDCARE

CHILD PERSON NUMBER
CHILD PERSON NUMBER
NAME
Generic text

SHOWCARD MJ Does anyone on this list look after ........ on a regular basis? Anyone else?

-

1 - Yes

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these
SHOWCARD MJ Does anyone on this list look after ... on a regular basis? Anyone else? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)
1
Yes
Other

How often is ... (Child) looked after by ...?

-

1 - Every day

2 - 3+ Days A Week

3 - 1 or 2 days A Week

4 - Less Often

5 - Varies

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these
How often is ...... (CHILD) looked after by .....? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)
1
Every day
2
3+ Days A Week
3
1 or 2 days A Week
4
Less Often
5
Varies
Other

Do you make a money payment for this?

-

1 - Payment

2 - No Payment

Husband/Wife/Partner
Parents/In-laws
Other relative
Friends
Neighbours
Live-in Nanny/Au pair
Other Nanny/Au pair
Registered childminder
Unregistered childminder
Play group
Workplace Nursery / Creche
Local Authority Day Nursehe
Private Day Nursery /
Creche
Out of school club
Nursery School / Class
Infant or primary school
Secondary school
Old enough to look him/herself
None of these
Do you make a money payment for this? Other arrangement (WRITE IN)
1
Payment
2
No Payment
Other
ASK ALL
TIME AT END
Generic time
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW MINUTES
How many

_child < 4

CHILD'S PERSON NUMBER
CHILD PERSON NUMBER
INTERVIEWER CHECK QUESTIONS
IS "YOUR CHILD" QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETED?
1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text
IS CHILD INFORMATION SHEET COMPLETED?
1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text
CHECK FRONT PAGE: PPVT AGE IS ...
1
Under 4 years
2
4 years or older
THANK MOTHER
IS HOME OBSERVATION SHEET COMPLETED?
1
Yes
IS CHILD PERMISSION FORM SIGNED?
1
Yes
IS CHILD WEIGHED AND MEASURED?
1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text
IS CHILD INTERVIEW OBTAINED?
1
Yes
2
No (SAY WHY NOT ... )
Generic text
INTERVIEWER NAME
Generic text
Number
How many
DATE OF INTERVIEW
Generic date
Name

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