Age and gender specific calculation of BMI based on parent reported height and weight of child. The measure uses CDC BMI-for-age guidelines in attributing overweight status (85th percentile up to 94th percentile) and obesity status (95th percentile and above).
Measures how many times per week child 6-17 years exercises vigorously (based on AAP and CDC recommendations)
Determines the perentage of children who live with a smoker and if that smoker smokes inside the child´s house
This measure ascertains the perceived safety of child´s school.
The measure aims to ascertain the perceived difficulty in obtaining referrals for children when needed for optimum health.
Assesses if children age 1-17 years have had a toothache, tooth decay or cavities in the past 6 months
The measure is designed to ascetain whether or not current insurance program coverage is adequate for the child´s health needs--whether the out of pocket expenses are reasonable; whether the child is limited or not in choice of doctors; and whether the benefits meet child´s healthcare needs.
This measure ascertains the parents´ perceived safety of child´s community or neighborhood.
This is a composite measure used to assess the need and receipt of care coordination services for children who required care from at least two types of health care services which may require communication between health care providers, or with others involved in child´s care (e.g. school).
A composite measure designed to assess the family-centeredness of care delivery along several dimensions: whether doctor 1) partners with family in care, 2) listens to patient/parent carefully, 3) spends enough time with child, 4)is sensitive to family values/customs, 5) provides needed information, 6)whether family is able to access interpreter help, if needed.