Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
88
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | No problems | X |
| 01 | 1 or 2 problems | X |
| 02 | 3 to 6 problems | X |
| 03 | 7 to 10 problems | X |
| 04 | 11 to 14 problems | X |
| 05 | 15 to 18 problems | X |
| 06 | 19+ problems | X |
| 96 | NIU | X |
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Description
For sample children ages 5-17 BPSOMTRUSUM represents, in grouped response intervals, the number of items from the 32-item Behavioral Problem Index that were reported as "sometimes true" of the sample child. Please see the Code tab for information on interval groupings.
This variable is from the child health supplement. This supplement includes a 32-item Behavioral Problem Index. These questions are used to generate individual behavioral problem indexes and an overall behavioral problem index. For more information, please see BPANTSY or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1988: Sample persons age 5-17.
Availability
- 1988
Survey Text
| 1988 |
Check Item 24
Refer to age of sample child.
2[] 5+ years old (intro)
Intro
Now I am going to read some statements that describe the behavior of many children. Please tell me whether each statement has been often true, sometimes true, or not true of -- during the past 3 months?
The first statement is: "Has sudden changes in mood or feelings." Has that been often true, sometimes true, or not true of -- in the past 3 months.
Record response and continue with statement 2.
Read list repeating categories and/or time reference as needed.
Weights
- 1988 : SAMPWEIGHT