Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample children age 4 to 17 who had been prescribed medication for difficulties with emotions, concentration, behavior or getting along with others in the past 6 months, DIFRXOTHER indicates whether the medication was first prescribed by someone other than a pediatrician, family doctor, psychiatrist or neurologist.
DIFRXOTHER is part of a series of variables initiated in 2010 child mental health service supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 2010: Sample children age 4 to 17 who were prescribed medication in the past 6 months by someone other than a pediatrician, family doctor, or mental health professional.
- 2011-2013: Sample children age 4 to 17 who were prescribed medication in the past 6 months by someone other than a pediatrician, family doctor, mental health professional, or neurologist.
Availability
- 2010-2013
Weights
- 2010-2013 : SAMPWEIGHT