Description

For sample children age 4-17, DIFRXEV reports parents' responses to the question, "Was [sample child] ever prescribed medication for difficulties with [his/her] emotions, concentration, behavior or being able to get along with others?"

The Field Representative's Manuals for 2005 forward informed interviewers that "[Parents/Respondents] are to respond to the questions about the child's behavior in general." The Manuals also instructed interviewers that for questions asking about emotions, concentration, behavior, or being able to get along with others:

Parents with an affirmative response in DIFRXEV were asked two follow-up questions:

• When was the MOST RECENT medication prescribed for these difficulties? (DIFRXWHEN)

• Was this medication prescribed for difficulties with concentration, hyperactivity, or impulsivity? (DIFRXHYPER)

All of these questions were part of a series of questions about emotional/behavioral difficulties included in the Child Mental Health Services (CMS) Questionnaire. According to the Field Representative's Manuals for 2005 forward, the purpose of the CMS Questionnaire "is to identify the Sample Child's interaction with health professionals or school staff personnel related to emotional or behavioral problems." For a summary of the various elements of the Child Mental Health Services Questionnaire and the variables based upon this instrument, see DIFTOLDDR,

Comparability

DIFRXEV is completely comparable over time.

Universe

Availability

• 2005-2007

Weights

• 2005-2007 : SAMPWEIGHT