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  1. www.childhealthdata.org › learnNational Survey of Children's Health - Data Resource Center ...

    The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) provides rich data on multiple, intersecting aspects of children’s lives—including physical and mental health, access to and quality of health care, and the child’s family, neighborhood, school, and social context. The National Survey of Children's Health is funded and directed by the ...

  2. respond.census.gov › nsch › faqs2024 NSCH Frequently Asked Questions - Census.gov

    The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the NSCH on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Title 13, United States Code, Section 8(b), which allows the Census Bureau to conduct surveys on behalf of other agencies, and Title 42, United States Code Section 701(a)(2) which allows the HHS to collect information for the purpose of understanding the health and well-being ...

  3. mchb.hrsa.gov › data-research › national-surveyParticipants Frequently Asked Questions | MCHB

    • Survey Background
    • Selection of Survey Participants
    • Answering The Survey
    • Confidentiality, Privacy, and Security
    • Additional Information

    What is the National Survey of Children’s Health?

    1. The National Survey of Children’s Health collects information on the physical and mental health and health care needs of American children 0-17 years old. This information can then be used by states and communities to make sure that children and their families have what they need to be healthy and thrive.

    How long has the survey been going on?

    1. The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau has been conducting national surveys about children’s health since 2001, when the first National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs was conducted to learn about how special health care needs impact American children and their families. The first National Survey of Children’s Health was conducted in 2003 to help states and communities better understand the health and well-being of all children...

    Why should I participate in the survey?

    1. The survey collects important information on the health and health care needs of American children 0-17 years old. Your participation provides critical information about children in your state and ensures that households like yours are fairly represented.The results help families, communities, policymakers, child advocates, educators, researchers, and the general public better understand and respond to the health and health care needs of children and families. Your response also helps prov...

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    Why was I selected for the survey?

    1. The U.S. Census Bureau chose your address, not you personally, from a scientifically selected sample from a list of ALL mailable addresses in the nation. Only a sample is selected because surveying every address in the country would cost too much and take too long.

    How was my address/household/child chosen?

    1. The U.S. Census Bureau randomly selected your address from all mailable addresses in the nation using scientific sampling methods. The sample is designed so that information collected will accurately describe the health experiences of all children in the United States.

    Do I have to participate in the survey?

    1. No. However, your participation is very important because each person who answers the survey represents thousands of others. Not participating in the survey may mean that children like yours or those in your community will not be represented in the results. Many people find participating to be interesting and enjoyable. You may choose not to answer any question for any reason.

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    What kinds of questions does the survey ask?

    1. Survey topics include:

    How long will it take?

    1. The first part of the survey contains a few questions to determine if you’re eligible to complete a more detailed questionnaire. This first part will take less than 5 minutes to complete. If your household is eligible for the second part of the survey, you will then be asked more detailed questions about one specific child within the household. This second part should take on average 35 minutes depending on your answers.

    What if I do not know an exact answer to a question?

    1. You can ask someone else in your household. They might know the answer. If no one knows or there is no one else in your household, please provide your best guess or estimate. If you need clarification on what a specific question is asking, please call the U.S. Census Bureau toll-free at 1-800-845-8241 or email us at childrenshealth@census.gov. TTY users can dial 1-800-877-8339 to use the Federal Relay Service.

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    What is the legal authority behind the National Survey of Children's Health?

    1. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting the National Survey of Children's Health on the behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Title 13, United States Code, Section 8(b), which allows the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct surveys on behalf of other agencies, and Title 42, United States Code Section 701(a)(2) which allows the HHS to collect information for the purpose of understanding the health and well-being of children in the United States.

    How is my privacy protected?

    1. The information that you provide is used solely for statistical purposes. All U.S. Census Bureau employees take an oath of confidentiality and are subject to fines or imprisonment for improperly disclosing information. Names and addresses are removed from all forms, and are not included in any statistical release. Also, the National Survey of Children’s Health NEVER asks for:

    How can I verify that the survey materials are legitimate?

    1. To verify that the survey materials are legitimate, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-800-845-8241. TTY users can dial 1-800-877-8339 to use the Federal Relay Service. When contacted about the National Survey of Children's Health, a survey representative can always provide you with their name and interviewer code to confirm employment with the U.S. Census Bureau.This survey has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB approval number that appear...

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    How can I obtain additional information about the National Survey of Children’s Health?

    1. You can find additional information about the survey here:

    How can I respond to the survey or get help?

    1. You can respond in one of the following ways:

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  4. www.childhealthdata.org › learn-about-the-nsch2022 NSCH Guide to Topics and Questions -- Data Resource ...

    SECTION 1: Pre-Survey Screener (Completed prior to full survey) The screener is administered in advance of the full survey. It begins by asking an adult in the household if there are any children 0-17 years old in the home, how many children there are (), what primary language is spoken (), and and if the house, apartment, or mobile home is owned with or without a mortgage or loan, rented, or ...

  5. www.census.gov › programs-surveys › nschAbout the National Survey of Children’s Health - Census.gov

    May 31, 2024 · The NSCH is a household survey that produces national and state-level data on the physical and emotional health of children 0 - 17 years old in the United States. The survey collects information related to the health and well-being of children, including access to and use of health care, family interactions, parental health, school and after ...

  6. www.childhealthdata.org › docs › default-sourceThe 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) FAST FACTS

    ren with special health care needs and children 0-5 years of age.• For the 2021 NSCH, a total of 50,892 surveys were. completed nationally for. hildren between the ages of 0-17 years. State ran. e 788 to 2,956.• The weighted Overall Response Rate was 40.3%.• Survey data were weighted to represent the population of non-institutionalized ...

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  8. www.census.gov › programs-surveys › nschlcAbout the NSCH-LC Survey - Census.gov

    Dec 5, 2023 · The NSCH-LC is a national survey that focuses on the physical and emotional health of children and young adults ages 3 to 24 in the United States. The NSCH-LC collects information related to the health and well-being of children and young adults, including access to and use of health care, family interactions, mental health, school and after ...