2003-2004 Child Health Survey Data Dictionary

Variable Name Type
Length
Format Variable label Question Coding and Comments Code frame
A3 $1 $CA3F Asthma interfere with daily life During the past 4 weeks, did [child]'s asthma interfere with his/her ability to manage day to day activities? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
A4 $1 $CA4F Severity of asthma interference Did it interfere with these activities: Single response [Read out] 1. A little bit
2. Moderately
3. Quite a lot
4. Extremely
R. Refused
X. Don't know
AGE 8   Age in years Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? 0-11 months=0, 12-23 months=1  
ARHSRES $17 $AHS Area Health Services   Derived variable X500. Sydney South West
X510. South Eastern Sydney & Illawarra
X520. Sydney West
X530. Northern Sydney & Central Coast
X540. Hunter & New England
X550. North Coast
X560. Greater Southern
X570. Greater Western
ARIAPLUSC $1 $ARIAPLS Remoteness Quintile   Derived variable 1. Major Cities
2. Inner Regional
3. Outer Regional
4. Remote
5. Very Remote
AST1 $1 $CAST1F Ever told by doctor have asthma Have you ever been told by a doctor or at a hospital that [child] has asthma? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
AST2 $1 $CAST2F Asthma symptoms or treatment in last 12mths Has [child] had symptoms of asthma or taken treatment for asthma in the last 12 months? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
AST2A $1 $CAST2AF Asthma symptoms or treatment in last 4 weeks Has [child] had symptoms of asthma or taken treatment for asthma in the last four weeks? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
AST3 $1 $CAST3F Visited doctor for asthma attack in last 4 weeks Has [child] visited a GP or local doctor for an attack of asthma in the last four weeks? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
AST4 $1 $CAST4F Visited emergency dept for asthma attack in last 4 weeks Has [child] visited a hospital emergency department for an attack of asthma in the last four weeks? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
BKAG $1 $CBKAGF Age of child being read to How old was [child] when you or another member of your family started reading to him/her? Single response 1. Less than 6 months
2. 6 months-1 year
3. 1-2 years
4. 2-3 years
5. 3 years and over
R. Refused
X. Don't know
BKOF $1 $CBKOFF How often look at books with child In a typical week, how often do you or other members of your family read or look at books with [child]? Single response 1. Every Day
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. Rarely
R. Refused
X. Don't know
BOOK $1 $CBOOKF Read books to child Do you or other members of your family read or look at books with [child]? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
BREAST1 8   Months of any breastfeeding Has [child] ever been breastfed? Is [child] currently being breastfed? Including times of weaning, what is the total time [child] was breastfed? Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? Derived variable which includes the weeks and months a child was breastfed for if the child was not currently breastfed and the age of the child if the child was still being breastfed at the time of the interview.  
BREAST1T 8   Censoring status of months of any breastfeeding   Derived variable used in survival analysis of the months of any breastfeeding. 1 = uncensored value (based on breastfeeding duration) and 0 = censored value (based on childs age)  
BREAST2 8   Months of fully breastfeeding Has [child] ever been breastfed? Is [child] currently being breastfed? Including times of weaning, what is the total time [child] was breastfed? Has [child] ever been given infant or toddler formula regularly (regularly means at least once a day)? At what age was [child] first given infant or toddler formula regularly? Has [child] ever been given cow's milk regularly? At what age was [child] first given cow's milk regularly? Has [child] ever been given any other type of milk substitute on a regular basis (apart from breast milk/infant formula/cows milk)? At what age was [child] first given milk substitutes regularly? At what age was [child] first given solid food regularly? Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? Derived variable which includes the weeks and months a child was fully breastfed for if the child was not currently breastfed and the age of the child if the child was still being fully breastfed at the time of the interview.  
BREAST2T 8   Censoring status of months of fully breastfeeding   Derived variable used in survival analysis of the months of fully breastfeeding. 1 = uncensored value (based on breastfeeding duration) and 0 = censored value (based on childs age)  
BREAST3 8   Months of exclusive breastfeeding Has [child] ever been breastfed? Is child currently being breastfed? Including times of weaning, what is the total time [child] was breastfed? Has [child] ever been given infant or toddler formula regularly (regularly means at least once a day)? At what age was [child] first given infant or toddler formula regularly? Has [child] ever been given cow's milk regularly? At what age was [child] first given cow's milk regularly? Has [child] ever been given any other type of milk substitute on a regular basis (apart from breast milk/infant formula/cows milk)? At what age was [child] first given milk substitutes regularly? At what age was [child] first given solid food regularly? At what age was [child] first given fruit juice regularly? At what age was [child] first given water regularly? Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? Derived variable which includes the weeks and months a child was exclusively breastfed for if the child was not currently breastfed and the age of the child if the child was still being fully breastfed at the time of the interview.  
BREAST3T 8   Censoring status of months of exclusive breastfeeding   Derived variable used in survival analysis of the months of exclusive breastfeeding. 1 = uncensored value (based on breastfeeding duration) and 0 = censored value (based on childs age)  
BREAST6A 8   Months of introducing solid food At what age was [child] first given solid food regularly? Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? Derived variable which includes the age when a child was given solids regularly for the first time and the age of the child if the child had not been given solids yet  
BREAST6AT 8   Censoring status of months of introducing solid food   Derived variable used in survival analysis of the months of introducing solids. 1 = uncensored value (based on age solids introduced) and 0 = censored value (based on childs current age)  
BREAST6M 8   Months of introducing breastmilk substitutes Has [child] ever been given infant or toddler formula regularly (regularly means at least once a day)? At what age was [child] first given infant or toddler formula regularly? Has [child] ever been given cow's milk regularly? At what age was [child] first given cow's milk regularly? Has [child] ever been given any other type of milk substitute on a regular basis (apart from breast milk/infant formula/cows milk)? At what age was [child] first given milk substitutes regularly? Could you please tell me how old [child] is today? Derived variable which includes the age when a child was given breastmilk substitutes regularly for the first time and the age of the child if the child had not been given breastmilk substitutes  
BREAST6MT 8   Censoring status of months of introducing breastmilk substitutes   Derived variable used in survival analysis of the months of introducing breastmilk substitutes. 1 = uncensored value (based on introducing breastmilk substitutes) and 0 = censored value (based on childs age)  
BUSH_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : was away from Sydney during that time During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : Don't Know During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : Refused During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : made no changes to my regular habits During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : stayed inside as much as possible During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : stayed in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : reduced my activities level During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : increased my regular medication During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : commenced taking medication During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : close windows and doors During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
BUSH_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Avoidance of smoke during Christmas 2001 bushfires : Other [SPECIFY] During the Christmas bushfires, did [child] actively try to avoid the effects of the smoke? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CA10A $1 $CCA10AF Serevent or Foradile Used. Does [child] use Serevent or Foradile? (PROMPT: These medications are inhaled and their effects last for 12 hours). Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA10B $1 $CCA10BF Serevent or Foradile Frequency of Use in Last Month. In the last 4 weeks, how often has [child] used Serevent or Foradile? Single response [Read out] 1. Every day
2. Most days
3. About half the days
4. Less than half the days
5. Not at all
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA11 $1 $CCA11F Use of asthma preventer medications Does [child] use preventer medication such as Becotide, Aldecin, Pulmicort, Flixotide, Intal, Intalforte, Cromogen or Tilade? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA12 $1 $CCA12F Frequency of asthma preventer medications in last 4 weeks In the last 4 weeks how often has [child] used preventer medication? Single response [Read out] 1. Every day
2. Most days
3. About half the days
4. Less than half the days
5. Not at all
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA8 $1 $CCA8F Written asthma management plan Does [child] have a written asthma management plan from your doctor on how to treat asthma? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA9A $1 $CCA9AF Use reliever medications Does [child] use reliever medication (puffer or nebulizer) such as Ventolin, Respolin, Asmol, Airomir or Bricanyl? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CA9B $1 $CCA9BF Frequency of asthma reliever medications in last 4 weeks In the last 4 weeks how often has [child] used reliever medication? Single response [Read out] 1. Every day
2. Most days
3. About half the days
4. Less than half the days
5. Not at all
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CAQ1 $1 $CCAQ1F Ever attended organised early childhood program or activity Has [child] ever attended any play group or other early childhood program or activity? Please do not include childcare programs or time spent in preschool. Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CAQ2 $1 $CCAQ2F Currently attends other organised early childhood programs or activities Does [child] currently attend any play group or other early childhood program or activity? Please do not include childcare programs or time spent in preschool. Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CBF1 $1 $CCBF1F Child ever breastfed Has [child] ever been breastfed? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF10 $1 $CCBF10F Age first given other milk substitutes. At what age was [child] first given milk substitute regularly? Answer in months and weeks. [IF USED MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF MILK RECORD EARLIEST AGE THAT ANY MILK SUBSTITUTE WAS GIVEN REGULARLY] [ENTER FULL NUMBERS ONLY: IGNORE HALF] Single response 1. Answer in weeks (1-12 weeks)
2. Answer in Months (1-48 months)
3. Less than one week
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF12 $1 $CCBF12F Age when first given solid food At what age was [child] first given solid food regularly? Answer in months AND weeks. [ENTER FULL NUMBERS ONLY: IGNORE HALF] Single response 1. Answer in weeks (0-12 weeks only)
2. Answer in months (1-48 months only)
3. Never given solids/not yet started solids
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF13 $1 $CCBF13F Duration of breastfeeding Including times of weaning, what is the total time [child] was breastfed in months and weeks? Single response 1. Answer in weeks (1-12 weeks only)
2. Answer in Months (1-48 months only)
3. Less than one week
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CBF14A_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Previous bad experience What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Main Reasons Decided not to Breastfeed : Other What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Main Reasons Decided not to Breastfeed. : No milk/Not enough milk/Poor quality milk What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Returning to work/study or traveling What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Health problem with mother/medications/fatigue/became pregnant What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Mother did not want to/ Mother didn't like it or wanted to stop/child old enough/child biting or had teeth/wanted to become pregnant What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Premature baby or health problem with child What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Multiple birth/ other small children/had another baby What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reasons decided not to breastfeed : Technique difficulties such as attachment /Mastitis/Sore or cracked nipples What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child] ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14A_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Main Reasons Decided not to Breastfeed. : Child wanted to stop / began eating solids What were the main reasons you decided not to breastfeed [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Previous bad experience What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Other What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : No milk/Not enough milk/Poor quality milk What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Returning to work/study or traveling What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Health problem with mother/medications/fatigue/became pregnant What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Mother did not want to/ Mother didn't like it or wanted to stop/child old enough/child biting or had What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Premature baby or health problem with child What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Multiple birth/ other small children/had another baby What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Technique difficulties such as attachment /Mastitis/Sore or cracked nipplies What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF14B_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Main reason stopped breastfeeding prior to 12 months : Child wanted to stop / began eating solids What was the main reason you stopped breastfeeding [child]? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF2 $1 $CCBF2F Child currently breastfed Is [child] currently being breastfed? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF4 $1 $CCBF4F Child ever regularly given infant or toddler formula. Has [child] ever been given infant or toddler formula regularly? [PROMPT IF NECESSARY: Regularly means at least once a day] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF5 $1 $CCBF5F Age first given infant or toddler formula regularly. At what age was [child] first given infant or toddler formula regularly? Answer in months and weeks. [ENTER FULL NUMBERS ONLY: IGNORE HALF. FOR EXAMPLE ENTER ONE WEEK FOR ONE AND A HALF WEEKS] Single response 1. 1-12 weeks
2. Answer months AND weeks
3. Less than one week
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF6 $1 $CCBF6F Child ever regularly given cows milk. Has [child] ever been given cow's milk regularly? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF7 $1 $CCBF7F Age first given cows milk. At what age was [child] first given cow's milk regularly? Answer in months and weeks. [ENTER FULL NUMBERS ONLY: IGNORE HALF. FOR EXAMPLE ENTER ONE WEEK FOR ONE AND A HALF WEEKS] Single response 1. Answer in weeks (1-12 weeks only)
2. Answer in months (1-48 months only)
3. Less than one week
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF8 $1 $CCBF8F Child ever given other milk substitutes regularly. Has [child] ever been given any other type of milk substitute on a regular basis? [PROMPT: Apart from breast milk/infant formula/cows milk] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CBF9_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Soya Bean milk What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF9_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Goat's milk What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF9_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Evaporated milk What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF9_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Other What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF9_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Don't know What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CBF9_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of other milk substitutes. : Refused What type of milk substitutes did [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CDM6 $1 $CCDM6F Proxy respondent's relationship to child What is your relationship to [child]? Single response 1. Mother
2. Father
3. Stepmother
4. Stepfather
5. Grandmother
6. Grandfather
7. Legal guardian/Foster Parent
8. Other
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CFF1 $1 $CCFF1F Planning family activities is difficult because we misunderstand each other (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. Planning family activities is difficult because we misunderstand each other. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF10 $1 $CCFF10F We are able to make decisions about how to solve problems (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We are able to make decisions about how to solve problems. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF11 $1 $CCFF11F We don't get on well together (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We don't get on well together. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF12 $1 $CCFF12F We confide in each other (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We confide in each other. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF2 $1 $CCFF2F In times of crisis we can turn to each other for support (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. In times of crisis we can turn to each other for support. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF3 $1 $CCFF3F We cannot talk to each other about sadness we feel (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We cannot talk to each other about sadness we feel. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF4 $1 $CCFF4F Individuals (in the family) are accepted for what they are (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. Individuals (in the family) are accepted for what they are. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF5 $1 $CCFF5F We avoid discussing our fears and concerns (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We avoid discussing our fears and concerns. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF6 $1 $CCFF6F We express feelings to each other (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We express feelings to each other. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF7 $1 $CCFF7F There are lots of bad feelings in our family (Level of agreement) I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. There are lots of bad feelings in our family. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF8 $1 $CCFF8F We feel accepted for what we are (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. We feel accepted for what we are. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CFF9 $1 $CCFF9F Making decisions is a problem in our family (Level of agreement). I'm going to read you some statements about family relationships. For each of them please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the statement as a description of your family. Making decisions is a problem in our family. Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CHC1 $1 $CCHC1F Ever attended regular child care Have you ever used any childcare for [child] on a regular basis? [PROMPT IF NECESSARY: Regular basis means at least half a day a week.] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CHC10 8   Hours currently cared for by grandparent per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for by a grandparent? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC11 8   Hours currently cared for by nanny per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for by a nanny? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC12 8   Hours currently cared for by a baby sitter per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for by a babysitter? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC13 8   Hours currently cared for by other relatives per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for by a relative or family member other than a grandparent? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC14 8   Hours currently cared for in family daycare per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for in family day care? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC15 8   Hours currently cared for in other care per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for in/by care? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC2 $1 $CCHC2F Currently attends childcare Is [child] currently having any type of childcare on a regular basis? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CHC3 $1 $CCHC3F Age of first regular childcare How old was [child] when first started childcare for half a day or longer Single response 1. Record in years AND months
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CHC5_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Long day care centre What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Don't know What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Refused What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Occasional Care What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Friend What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Grandparent What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Nanny What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Babysitter What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Relative or family other than grandparent What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Family day care (usually organised through local councils) What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC5_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Type of childcare : Other What type of childcare does [child] have? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHC7 8   Hours currently at long daycare per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for in long daycare? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC8 8   Hours currently at occasional care per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for in occasional care? [Whole numbers only]  
CHC9 8   Hours currently cared for by friends per week In total, how many hours per week is [child] usually cared for by a friend? [Whole numbers only]  
CHS31 $1 $CCHS31F Possess Personal Health Record Do you have a Personal Health Record or blue book for [child]? (NOTE: A blue book or personal health record is given to all babies. It contains a record of growth, health check-ups and immunisation). Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CHS32 $1 $CCHS32F Currently use Personal Health Record Do you currently use, or have you used, the blue book or personal health record for [child]? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't know
4. Refused
CHS33A_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Record of immunisation What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Record of growth (height and weight) What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Record of visits to baby health or early childhood centre What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Record of visits to the doctor What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Information on child health What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Nothing What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Other What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Don't know What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHS33A_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Current uses of Personal Health Record : Refused What do you currently use the Personal Health Record for? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC1 $1 $CCHVC1F Feelings on Childhood Vaccination Overall, how do you feel about childhood vaccination? Do you... Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly support it
2. Generally support it
3. Neither support nor oppose it
4. Generally oppose it
5. Strongly oppose it
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CHVAC2B $1 $CHVC2BF Childhood immunisation safety In general, how safe do you think immunisations are for children? Single Response [Read out] 1. Completely safe
2. Slight risk
3. Moderate risk
4. High risk
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CHVAC5_1 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Tetanus Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_10 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Meningococcal disease Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_11 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Pneumococcal disease Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_12 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Chickenpox or Varicella Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_13 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Other [SPECIFY] Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_14 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : All of them Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_15 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : None Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_16 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Don't Know Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_17 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Refused Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_2 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Whooping Cough or Pertussis Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_3 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Diptheria Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_4 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Measles Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_5 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Mumps Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_6 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Rubella or German Measles Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_7 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Polio Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_8 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Hib disease/ Haemophilus Influenzae Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC5_9 $1 $C_MC_CD High risk infectious diseases : Hepatitis B Which infectious diseases do you think children today are most at risk from? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CHVAC6 $1 $CCHVC6F Children get too many vaccines I will now read some statements about immunisations. For each statement, please indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. Children get too many vaccines during the first two years of life. Do you: Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Disagree
5. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CHVAC7 $1 $CCHVC7F Immunisations weaken immune systems I will now read some statements about immunisations. For each statement, please indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. I am concerned that my child's immune system could be weakened by immunisations Do you: Single Response [Read out] 1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Disagree
5. Strongly disagree
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CHVAC8 $1 $CCHVC8F Child up to date with immunisations I will now read some statements about immunisations. For each statement, please indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. Do you think [child] is up to date with immunisations? Would you say: Single Response [Read out] 1. Yes, completely up to date
2. No, but has had some
3. No, hasn't had any
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CID10_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Beach From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Bucket From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Any other place [SPECIFY] From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Don't Know From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Refused From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Off a boat From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : River From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Lake From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Fish pond From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Farm dam From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Bath From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Swimming pool From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID10_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Location of where child was rescued from drowning : Wading pool From which places was [child] rescued from drowning? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CID11 $1 $CCID11F Received resuscitation for drowning Did [child] receive resuscitation for any of these near drownings? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CID9A $1 $CCID9AF Child rescued from drowning In the last 12 months was [child] rescued from drowning from any body of water, for example from a beach, river, bath, bucket, pond or wading pool? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
CIM10_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Health Professional (All) From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Refused From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Media publicity (TV/Radio/Papers/Magazines/Letters/Brochures) From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Information/meeting from a group opposed to immunisation From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Word of mouth From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Personal/family experience From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Natural therapist From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : The internet From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Other From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CIM10_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Sources of Information About Childhood Vacination. : Don't know From which sources have you received information about vaccination? (PROMPT WITH: and anything else?) Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
CNF3 $1 $CCNF3F Take tablets or capsules containing folate or folic acid The next few questions refer to when you were pregnant with [child]. Did you take tablets or capsules containing folate or folic acid in the month immediately before and/or in the first three months of this pregnancy? Single Response 1. Yes, in the month before AND first 3 months of pregnancy
2. Yes, in the month before only
3. Yes, in the first 3 months of pregnancy only
4. No
5. Not applicable not the birth mother
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNF5 $1 $CCNF5F Changed the food you ate to increase folate or folic acid intake Thinking back to when you were pregnant with [child], did you change the food you ate to increase folate or folic acid intake in the month immediately before and/or in the first three months of this pregnancy? [PROMPT IF NO: is that because you were already eating enough food with folate?] Single response 1. Yes, in the month before AND first 3 months of pregnancy
2. Yes, in the month before only
3. Yes, in the first 3 months of pregnancy only
4. No, already eating enough foods with folate
5. No, didn't change diet
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI10 $1 $CCNF10F Age given water At what age was [child] first given water regularly? Single response 1. Answer in weeks (1-12 weeks)
2. Answer in months (1-48 months)
3. Less than one week
4. Never given water/not yet started water
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI11 $1 $CCNF11F Serves of yoghurt eaten daily How many serves of yoghurt does [child] usually have in a day? (1 serve is 200gms yoghurt). Single response 1. Answer in serves per day
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Doesn't have yoghurt
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI12 $1 $CCNF12F Serves of custard eaten daily How many serves of custard does [child] usually have in a day? (1 serve is 250 mls custard). Single response 1. Answer in serves per day
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Doesn't have custard
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI13 $1 $CCNF13F Serves of cheese eaten daily How many serves of cheese does [child] usually have in a day? (1 serve is 40g cheese). Single response 1. Answer in serves per day
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Doesn't have cheese
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI5 $10 $CCNFI5F Cups of Milk Drunk Each day How many cups of milk does [child] usually drink in a day? (1 cup=250ml, a household tea cup). (PROMPT: Milk = Cow's milk. If child drinks other milk such as soy milk use response option 3). Single response 1. Answer in cups per day
2. Answer in cups per week
3. Drinks other milk such as soy milk (SPECIFY___)
4. Doesn't drink cow's milk or other milk
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI6 $1 $CCNFI6F Cups of fruit juice How many cups of fruit juice does [child] usually drink in a day? (1 cup=250ml, a household tea cup or large popper). Single response 1. Answer in serves per day
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Doesn't drink juice
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CNFI9 $1 $CCNFI9F At what age given fruit juice. At what age was child first given fruit juice regularly? Answer in months and weeks. [Enter full numbers only: Ignore half. For example enter one week for one and a half weeks.] Single response 1. Answer in weeks (1-12 weeks)
2. Answer in months (1-48 months)
3. Less than one week
4. Never given fruit juice/not yet started fruit juice
R. Refused
X. Don't know
COB1 $15 $CCOB1F Respondent's Country of Birth   Derived variable 1. Australia
2. Other [SPECIFY]
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
COB2 $24 $CCOB2F Respondent's Country of Birth (Coded)   Derived variable 1. Argentina
10. Denmark
11. Egypt
12. England
13. Fiji
14. Finland
15. Form Yugosl.(NFD)
16. France
17. Germany
18. Greece
19. Hong Kong
2. Austria
20. Hungary
21. India
22. Indonesia
23. Iran
24. Iraq
25. Ireland
26. Italy
27. Japan
28. Lebanon
29. Malaysia
3. Canada
30. Malta
31. Mauritius
32. Netherlands
33. New Caledonia
34. New Zealand
35. Nthn Ireland
36. Pakistan
37. Papua New Guinea
38. Philippines
39. Poland
4. Chile
40. Portugal
41. Russian Fed (NFD)
42. Samoa (American)
43. Samoa (Western)
44. Scotland
45. Serbia
46. Singapore
47. Solomon Islands
48. South Africa
49. South Korea
5. China
50. Spain
51. Sri Lanka
52. Sweden
53. Switzerland
54. Syria
55. Taiwan
56. Thailand
57. Turkey
58. UK (NFD)
59. United States of America
6. Cook Islands
60. Vanuatu
61. Vietnam
62. Wales
63. Other
7. Croatia
8. Cyprus
88. Don't Know
9. Czechslov (NFD)
99. Refused
CPS 8   Conduct Problem Score [child] often loses temper. Is that ... ; [child] is generally well behaved and usually does what adults request. Is that... ; [child] often fights with or bullies other children. Is that... ; [child] often fights with or bullies other young people. Is that...; [child] often lies or cheats. Is that...; [child] steals from home, school or elsewhere. Is that... Derived variable which is the score from the Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for items relating to conduct problems  
CPSS1 $1 $CCPSS1F Need for parent support Have you ever felt the need for any type of support services to assist in caring for or dealing with problems you may have experienced with [child]? [PROMPT: Support services include Karitane, Tresillian, early childhood health services, family support services, counsellors.] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CPSS2 $1 $CCPSS2F Used support services Have you ever used any support services? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CSD3 $1 $CCSD3F Sleeping position from birth What position did you put [child] to sleep in from birth? Single response [Read out] 1. On his/her back
2. On his/her side
3. On his/her tummy
4. Any other position [SPECIFY]
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CSPG1 $1 $CCSPG1F Ever smoked Have you ever smoked more than 100 cigarettes cigars, pipes or other tobacco products? Single response 1. Yes - more than 100
2. Yes - less than 100
3. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CSPG2 $1 $CCSPG2F Smoking during pregnancy When you were pregnant with [child], did you ever smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other tobacco products? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
CSPG3 $1 $CCSPG3F Smoking quitting status during pregnancy When you were pregnant with [child], did you? Single response [Read out] 1. Reduce the amount of tobacco you smoked
2. Try to give up smoking but were unsuccessful
3. Successfully gave up smoking
4. None of the above
R. Refused
X. Don't know
DBT1 $1 $CDBT1F Ever told by doctor had diabetes ever been told by a doctor or at a hospital that diabetes? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
DBT18 $1 $CDBT18F Ever given blue and orange card about managing diabetes been given a blue and orange card about managing diabetes? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
DBT19 $5 $CDBT19F Type of diabetes What type of diabetes were you told had? Single Response 1. Type 1
2. Type 2
3. Gestational
4. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
DBT2 $1 $CDBT2F Ever told by doctor have high blood sugar ever been told by a doctor or at a hospital that high sugar levels in blood or urine? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Borderline
4. Only during pregnancy
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
DBT5 8   Age when first told had diabetes / high blood sugar How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question  
DBT6_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Having insulin injections How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Refused How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : On tablets for diabetes or high blood sugar How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Following a special diet eg reducing sugar and or fat in the diet How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Losing weight How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Exercising most days How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Doing anything else to manage your diabetes/high blood sugar How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Other [SPECIFY] How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Not doing anything to control diabetes How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DBT6_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Current management of diabetes / high blood sugar : Don't know How old was [child] when first told he/she had diabetes/high blood sugar? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
DEM13 $1 $CDEM13F Private health insurance status Apart from Medicare, is [child] currently covered by private health insurance? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
DEM19 $1 $CDEM19F More than one residential telephone number Do you have more than one telephone number in your household? Do not include mobile phone numbers or dedicated FAX numbers or modems. Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
DEM20 8   Number of residential telephone numbers How many residential telephone numbers do you have? Do not include mobile phone numbers or dedicated FAX numbers or modems.    
DEM36 $1 $CDEM36F Years lived in local area How long has [child] lived in his/her local area? Single response 1. Answer in years
R. Refused
X. Don't know
DEM36A 8   Years lived in local area (Years) How long has [child] lived in his/her local area? Years [Round 0-5 months as 0 years. Round 6-12 months as 1 year]  
DISADVQT 8 DISADV Socioeconomic Disadvantage Quintile   Derived variable 1. 1st Quintile least disadvantaged
2. 2nd Quintile
3. 3rd Quintile
4. 4th Quintile
5. 5th Quintile most disadvantaged
D_CHEESE 8   Total serves of cheese consumption per Day How many serves of cheese does [child] have per day? (1 serve is 40g cheese) Derived variable which includes daily, weekly/7 and does not consume cheese.  
D_CHILDCARE 8   Age in years when child first regularly attended childcare Have you ever used any child care for [chilc] on a regular basis? How old was [child] when he/she first started childcare for half a day or longer? Derived variable which includes age in years and age in months/12.  
D_COWINT 8   Age (in months) child first given cows milk regularly Has [child] ever been given cow's milk regularly? At what age was [child] first given cow's milk regularly? Derived variable which includes age in months and age in weeks/4.  
D_CUSTARD 8   Total serves of custard consumption per Day How many serves of custard does [child] usually have in a day? (1 serve is 250 mls custard) Derived variable which includes daily, weekly/7 and does not consume custard.  
D_FMINT 8   Age (in months) child first given toddler or infant formula regularly Has [child] ever been given infant or toddler formula regularly? At what age was[child] first given infant or toddler formula regularly? Derived variable which includes age in months and age in weeks/4.  
D_JUICEINT 8   Age (in months) child first given juice regularly At what age was [child] first given fruit juice regularly? Derived variable which includes age in months and age in weeks/4.  
D_OTHMINT 8   Age (in months) child first given other milk substitutes regularly Has [child] ever been given any other type of milk substitute on a regular basis? At what age was [child] first given other milk substitute regularly? Derived variable which includes age in months and age in weeks/4.  
D_WATERINT 8   Age (in months) child first given water regularly At what age was [child] first given water regularly? Derived variable which includes age in months and age in weeks/4.  
D_YOGHURT 8   Total serves of yoghurt consumption per Day How many serves of yoghurt does [child] have per day? (1 serve is 200gms yoghurt) Derived variable which includes daily, weekly/7 and does not consume yoghurt.  
EAR1 $1 $CEAR1F Ever had hearing tested Has child ever had his/her hearing tested? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EAR1A $1 $CEAR1AF Age when hearing tested How old was [child] when he/she had his/her hearing tested? Single Response 1. Enter age in days (1 to 14 days)
2. Enter age in weeks (1 to 12 weeks)
3. Enter age in months (2 to 23 months)
4. Enter age in years
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EAR1B $5 $CEAR1BF Age when hearing tested (Age in Days) How old was [child] when he/she had his/her hearing tested? Single Response Days. Days
EAR1C $5 $CEAR1CF Age when hearing tested (Age in Weeks) How old was [child] when he/she had his/her hearing tested? Single Response Weeks. Weeks
EAR1D $5 $CEAR1DF Age when hearing tested (Age in Months) How old was [child] when he/she had his/her hearing tested? Single Response Months. Months
EAR1E $5 $CEAR1EF Age when hearing tested (Age in Years) How old was [child] when he/she had his/her hearing tested? Single Response Years. Years
EAR2 $1 $CEAR2F Have normal hearing As far as you know, does [child] currently have normal hearing in both ears? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EAR3 $1 $CEAR3F Use hearing aid Does [child] currently use a hearing aid? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EAR4 $1 $CEAR4F Severity of hearing loss How serious is [child]'s hearing loss? Is it... Single Response [Read out] 1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe
4. Profound
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EAR6 $1 $CEAR6F Ever had hearing tested Where did [child] have his/her hearing tested? Single Response 1. In hospital
2. At a hospital outpatient department
3. In a community health centre
4. Other (SPECIFY)
R. Refused
X. Don't know
ENR1 $10 $CENR1F Usual source of drinking water What is your normal source of drinking water? [IF RESPONSE IS TAP WATER PROMPT FOR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SOURCE] Single response 1. Public water supply
2. Bottled water
3. Rainwater
4. Private bore, spring or well
5. Other private supply (eg creek or farm dam)
6. Combination of different water sources
7. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
ENR11 $5 $CENR11F Main reasons do nothing to avoid mosquito bites Can you tell me the main reason that you don't try to stop mosquitoes from biting [child] when they are around? Single response 1. Don't get bitten
2. The bites don't bother
3. No mosquitoes around
4. Can't afford protection
5. Don't care/doesn't matter if
6. Can't be bothered
7. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
ENR12 $1 $CENR12F Sensitive to chemical odours Do certain chemical odours or smells regularly make [child] unwell? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
ENR13 $1 $CENR13F Diagnosed with chemical sensitivity Has [child] ever been diagnosed with a chemical sensitivity? [IF ASKED: Chemical sensitivity is a heightened physical response to chemical odours, which can include symptoms such as headaches, nausea dizziness or other symptoms.] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
ENR14 $10 $CENR14F Usual way of heating living areas of home What is the usual way you heat the living areas of your home? Single response 1. A gas heater with flue (a pipe or vent to the outside)
2. A gas heater without a flue
3. An electric space heater - this includes oil column heaters.
4. Reverse cycle air conditioning
5. Slow burning combustion heater
6. An open fireplace
7. A kerosene heater
8. Other type of heater [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't know
9. Don't have heating
99999. Refused
ENR19 $5 $CENR19F Method of steam / fumes removal when cooking in home How are steam and fumes removed when you cook? Single response 1. An exhaust fan, connected outside or to the roof space
2. An exhaust fan where air is filtered and returned to the kitchen
3. A flue (small chimney to remove fumes outside)
4. Other [SPECIFY]
5. No means of removing fumes when cooking
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
ENR2 $10 $CENR2F Water treatment before drinking Do you treat your water before drinking? [IF YES: How?] Single response 1. No
2. Sometimes
3. Yes - Boiling
4. Yes - Filtering
5. Boil and filter
6. Yes - Other [SPECIFY]
88. Don't know
88888. Don't know
99. Refused
99999. Refused
ENR6 $1 $CENR6F Frequency of measures to avoid mosquito bites When mosquitoes are around, how often do you take measures to stop [child] being bitten? Single response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Never
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
ENR7_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Reduce breeding sites on your property or around the home What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Refused What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Swat/kill mosquitoes What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Home made/natural repellents What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Vitamin B What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Use insect repellents such as Aerogard, Rid What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Cover up exposed parts of the body What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Stay indoors at dawn or dusk What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Use screens or netting on windows and doors at home What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Use mosquito zappers, insect lights or citronella candles What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Insecticide What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Other [SPECIFY] What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ENR7_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Measures to avoid mosquito bites : Don't know What measures do you take? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ER1 $1 $CER1F Diarrhoea In the last four weeks, has [child] experienced an episode of diarrhoea? [Diarrhoea means three or more loose stools in a 24 hour period]. Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
ER1A 8   Days with diarrhoea How many days did [child] have diarrhoea?    
ER2 $1 $CER2F Vomiting In the last fours weeks, has [child] vomited? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
ER2A 8   Days with vomiting How many days was [child] vomiting?    
ER3 $1 $CER3F Conditions causing diarrhoea or vomiting Does [child] have any pre-existing chronic diseases that may cause diarrhoea or vomiting, or taking any medications that may cause diarrhoea or vomiting? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
ESS 8   Emotional Symptoms Score [child] often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness. Is that... ; [child] has many worries or often seems worried. Is that... ; [child] is often unhappy, depressed or tearful. Is that?;[child] is nervous or clingy in new situations or easily loses confidence. Is that...; [child] is nervous in new situations or easily loses confidence. Is that ...; [child] has many fears or is easily scared. Is that... Derived variable which is the score from the Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for items relating to emotional symptoms  
EYE1 $1 $CEYE1F When eyesight last checked When did you last have [child]'s eyesight checked? Single Response 1. Less than 1 year ago
2. 1 year ago to less than 2 years ago
3. 2 years ago to less than 5 years ago
4. 5 or more years ago
5. Never
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EYE2 $1 $CEYE2F Have normal vision As far as you know, does [child] have normal vision in both eyes? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EYE3 $1 $CEYE3F Currently wear glasses Does [child] currently wear glasses or contact lenses? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EYE4 $1 $CEYE4F Function of glasses Are [child]'s glasses for reading or close work, distance or both? Single Response 1. Reading
2. Distance vision
3. Both
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
EYE5 $1 $CEYE5F Difficulty reading even with glasses Does [child] have any difficulty reading or doing close work? [For children up to five this includes focussing on toys or books at close range] Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
F1 8   Serves of fruit eaten per day How many serves of fruit does [child] usually eat each day? A serve is 1 medium piece or 2 small pieces of fruit or 1 cup of diced pieces. Derived variable which combines serves of fruit measured per day, weekly/7 and does not eat fruit  
FF1 8   Times hot fried potato products eaten per week How often does [child] eat hot chips, French fries, wedges or fried potato? Derived variable which combines daily*7, weekly and monthly/4 and rarely or never eat fried potato products.  
FSC1 $1 $CFSC1F Food insecurity in the last 12 months In the last twelve months, were there any times that you ran out of food and couldn't afford to buy more? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
FSC2_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Parent/guardian skips meals or eats less How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Refusal How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Children/child skip meals or eat less How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Cut down on variety of foods family eats How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Seek help from relatives How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Seek help from friends How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Seek help from Government / Social Security How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Seek help from welfare agencies How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Other How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC2_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Coping methods for feeding children when lack of food security in the last 12 months : Don't know How do you cope with feeding [child] when this happens? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
FSC3 $1 $CFSC3F Request help to ensure family has food security There are a number of agencies that can help with making sure your family has enough food. Would you like the phone numbers of these agencies? Single response 1. Yes [Refer to List]
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
GR2 $1 $CGR2F Length of current private health insurance policy How long have you had your current private health insurance policy? Single Response [Read out] 1. 1994 or earlier
2. Between 1995 & 1998 inclusive
3. After 1 January 1999
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
GR3 $5 $CGR3F Main reason for current private health insurance taken out after 1st January 1999 What is the main reason you took out your current private health insurance coverage after 1st January 1999. Single Response [Read out] 1. The federal government's 30% rebate policy
2. Medicare levy surcharge
3. Lifetime health cover
4. No gap or known gap policies
5. You felt it was necessary because of a medical condition
6. Other [SPECIFY]_____________
88888. Don't know
99999. Refused
GR4 $1 $CGR4F Private health insurance excess payment Does your private health insurance policy have an excess payment? [AN EXCESS PAYMENT IS A SPECIFIED AMOUNT THAT MUST BE PAID BY THE POLICY HOLDER IF THEY MAKE A CLAIM.] Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
GR5 $1 $CGR5F Private health insurance exclude treatment for certain conditions Does your private health insurance policy exclude treatment for certain conditions? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
GR6 $1 $CGR6F Private health insurance use if have private health insurance and admitted to public hospital If you were admitted to a public hospital would you use your private health insurance? Derived variable 1. Yes, all occasions
2. Yes, for some conditions [SPECIFY]
3. No
4. Never use public hospitals
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
GR7 $1 $CGR7F Use private health insurance if no cost Would you use your private health insurance if there was no cost to you. Single Response 1. Yes
2. Maybe [SPECIFY]
3. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
GR8 $1 $CGR8F Main reason have not taken out private health insurance What is the main reason you have not taken out private health insurance? Single Response 1. Overall Cost
2. Not Relevant
3. Principle objections
4. Never have, never will.
5. Not got around to it
6. Gap - still have to pay to use services
7. No claim bonuses
8. Covered by Veterans Affairs
9. Other [SPECIFY]
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
GR9 $1 $CGR9F Take out private health insurance if no cost in hospital Would you take out private health insurance if there was no cost to you when using that cover in any hospital? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HS 8   Hyperactivity Score [child] is restless, overactive or cannot stay still for long. Is that?; [child] is constantly fidgeting or squirming. Is that... ; [child] is easily distracted or [child] concentration wanders. Is that... ; [child] thinks things out before acting. Is that...; [child] has a good attention span and sees chores or homework through to the end. Is that... Derived variable which is the score from the Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for items relating to hyperactivity  
HSD10 $1 $CHSD10F SF8-Role emotional in past 4 weeks   Derived variable 1. Not at all
2. Slightly
3. Moderately
4. Quite a lot
5. Extremely
R. Refused
X. Dont Know
HSD11 $1 $CHSD11F SF8-Mental health in past 4 weeks   Derived variable 1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Somewhat
4. Quite a lot
5. Could not do daily activities
R. Refused
X. Dont Know
HSD4 $1 $CHSD4F Self rated general health Now I'm going to ask some questions about aspects of [child]'s health. Overall, how would you rate [child]'s health during the past 4 weeks? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
6. Very Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSD5 $1 $CHSD5F Difficulty doing work/activity. During the past 4 weeks how much difficulty did [child] have doing his/her daily work or activities? Single response [Read out] 1. No difficulty at all
2. A little bit of difficulty
3. Some difficulty
4. Much difficulty
5. Could not do work/activities
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSD6 $1 $CHSD6F Bodily Pain During the past 4 weeks how much bodily pain has [child] generally had? Single response [Read out] 1. No pain
2. Very mild pain
3. Mild pain
4. Moderate pain
5. Severe pain
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSD7 $1 $CHSD7F SF8-Bodily pain in past 4 weeks   Derived variable 1. None
2. Very mild
3. Mild
4. Moderate
5. Severe
6. Very severe
R. Refused
X. Dont Know
HSD8 $1 $CHSD8F SF8-Vitality in past 4 weeks   Derived variable 1. Very much
2. Quite a lot
3. Some
4. A little
5. None
R. Refused
X. Dont Know
HSD9 $1 $CHSD9F SF8-Social functioning in past 4 weeks   Derived variable 1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Somewhat
4. Quite a lot
5. Could not do social activities
R. Refused
X. Dont Know
HSNUM $16   Unique Health Survey Number   Derived variable  
HSU10CH $1 $CS10CHF Adequacy of take-home information after most recent community health visit How adequate was this information once [child] went home? Single Response [Read out] 1. Very Adequate
2. Adequate
3. Inadequate
4. Completely inadequate
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU10H $1 $CHS10HF Adequacy of discharge advice for most recent overnight hospital stay How adequate was this information once [child] went home? Single Response [Read out] 1. Very Adequate
2. Adequate
3. Inadequate
4. Completely Inadequate
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU10PD $1 $CS10PDF Adequacy of take-home information after most recent public dental service visit How adequate was this information once [child] went home? Single Response [Read out] 1. Very Adequate
2. Adequate
3. Inadequate
4. Completely inadequate
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU11 $1 $CHSU11F Type of admission at public hospital for most recent overnight stay During overnight hospital admission was [child] admitted as a Private or Public patient? Single response 1. Private patient - ie private health insurance
2. Public patient
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU12A $1 $CHS12AF Home-visit in last 12 months In the last 12 months, have you had any health professionals visit [child] in your home. Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU12_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Community nurse In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Refused In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Ambulance paramedic In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Private nurse In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Midwife In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : General Practitioner In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Podiatrist or Chiropodist In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Physiotherapist In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Other Health Professional In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Not visited by anyone In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU12_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Health professionals of home-visit in last 12 months : Don't know In the last 12 months, which health professionals visited [child] in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU14 $1 $CHSU14F Difficulties in getting health care Do you have any difficulties getting health care when [child] needs it? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't need health care
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU15_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Waiting time for GP appointment Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Waiting time for elective surgery Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Cost of health care services Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Other transport issues Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Other Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Difficulty getting after hours GP appointment Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Shortage of GPs in area Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : No bulk billing Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Difficulty in accessing specialists Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Waiting time for dental services Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Shortage of health services Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Emergency department waiting time Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU15_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Types of difficulties in getting health care : Quality of treatment Please describe the difficulties you have. Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Not enough doctors Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Hospitals understaffed Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : No Comment Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Other negative Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Distance from health services Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Waiting times for surgery Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Waiting times in emergency departments Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Other waiting times Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Waiting times to get appointments with doctors Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Opening hours Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Costs eg. GPs and insurance Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU16_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Comments on health services in local area : Quality of care Do you have any comments on the health services in your local area? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : Stayed for at least one night in hospital In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : A hospital emerg. dept. (or casualty) for medical care In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : A Government run Community Health Centre In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : A Government Dental Service or Dental Hospital In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : Did not attend any of these services In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : Don't know In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU1A_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Health service attended in last 12 months : Refused In the last 12 months, has [child] attended any of the following services: Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU2AH $1 $CHS2AHF Type of hospital for most recent overnight stay Can you tell me if the overnight stay was at a Public or Private Hospital? Single response 1. Public Hospital
2. Private Hospital
3. Private Hospital attached to a Public Hospital
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU4 $1 $CHSU4F Currently visiting early childhood centre Is [child] seeing a baby health or early childhood health nurse on a regular basis? [PROMPT IF NECESSARY: Includes regular visits to early childhood health centre or baby health centre.] [PROMPT IF NECESSARY: Regular visits means attended last appointment and plan to take child again.] Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU5 $10 $CHSU5F Reason for not currently visiting early childhood centre Can you tell me the main reason [child] is not seeing a baby health or early childhood health nurse? Single response 1. Centre at inconvenient location
2. Centre has inconvenient/unsuitable hours
3. Insufficient services
4. Unwelcome atmosphere
5. No need to attend / any more
6. Not useful / Not useful any more
7. Use other services instead
8. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
9. Next scheduled visit not due yet
99999. Refused
HSU6B $1 $CHSU6BF Rating of overall care at early childhood centre Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at the Early Childhood centre? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6C $1 $CHSU6CF Rating of overall care from community nurse in last 12 months Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received from this community nurse? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6CH $1 $CHS6CHF Rating of care for most recent community health centre visit Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at the community health centre? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6ED $1 $CHS6EDF Rating of care for most recent emergency department visit Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at this emergency department? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6H $1 $CHSU6HF Rating of care for most recent overnight hospital stay Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at this hospital? Was it... Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6M $1 $CHSU6MF Rating of overall care from midwife in last 12 months Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received from this midwife? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU6PD $1 $CHS6PDF Rating of care for most recent public dental service visit Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at the public dental service? Single response [Read out] 1. Excellent
2. Very Good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU7B_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care at early childhood centre as fair/poor: Insufficient services offered/staffshortages Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7B_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care at early childhood centre as fair/poor: Poor attitude of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7B_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care at early childhood centre as fair/poor: Poor technical skill of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7B_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care at early childhood centre as fair/poor: Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Insufficient services offered or staff shortages Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : No results/outcomes/improvements/answers pointless exercises Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Poor attitude of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Poor technical skill of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Waiting time Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Poor communication Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : (Perception of) cultural/sociological prejudice/bias of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7CH_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most community health centre visit as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7C_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating overall care by community nurse as fair/poor : Poor attitude of nursing staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7C_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating overall care by community nurse as fair/poor :Poor technical skill of nursing staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7C_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating overall care by community nurse as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7C_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating overall care by community nurse as fair/poor : Did nothing/service not provided Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Not enough staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Poor service/unhappy with level of service Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Poor accommodation quality Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Communication problems Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Poor attitude of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Poor technical skill of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Waiting time Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Sent home without treatment or follow-up Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Misdiagnosis or Contradictory diagnoses Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7ED_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent emergency department visit as fair/poor : Inadequate or wrong medication or management Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Not enough staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Hospital could not offer required care Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Poor service Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Poor quality accommodation Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Communication problems Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Poor attitude of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Poor technical skill of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Excessive time waiting for care Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Poor or inadequate food Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Inadequate or wrong medication or management Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7H_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent overnight hospital stay as fair/poor : Surgery cancelled or sent home without treatment Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7M_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care from midwife in last 12 months as fair/poor: Communication problems Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7M_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care from midwife in last 12 months as fair/poor: Poor attitude of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7M_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care from midwife in last 12 months as fair/poor: Poor technical skill of clinical staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7M_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating the overall care from midwife in last 12 months as fair/poor: Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7PD_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent public dental service visit as fair/poor : Insufficient services/staff shortage Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7PD_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent public dental service visit as fair/poor : Poor attitude of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7PD_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent public dental service visit as fair/poor : Poor technical skill of staff Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7PD_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent public dental service visit as fair/poor : Waiting time Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU7PD_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reason for rating most recent public dental service visit as fair/poor : Other Could you briefly describe why you rated the care [child] received as fair/poor ? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
HSU8B $1 $CHSU8BF Prefer to return to the same childhood or baby health centre If [child] had to use an early childhood or baby health centre again, would you prefer to return to this same early childhood or baby health centre or go to a different early childhood or baby health centre? Derived variable 1. Prefer same Early Childhood or Baby Health Centre
2. Prefer different Early Childhood or Baby Health Centre
3. Depends on condition/reason for going
R. Refused
X. Don’t Know
HSU8CH $1 $CHS8CHF Prefer to return to same community health centre If [child] had to use an early childhood or baby health centre again, would you prefer to return to this same early childhood or baby health centre or go to a different early childhood or baby health centre? Single Response 1. Prefer same community health centre
2. Prefer different community health centre
3. Depends on condition/reason for going
R. Refused
X. Don’t Know
HSU8ED $1 $CHS8EDF Prefer to return to same emergency department If [child] had to enter an emergency department again, would you prefer to return to this emergency department or go to a different emergency department? Single Response 1. Prefer same emergency department
2. Prefer different emergency department
3. Depends on condition/reason for going
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU8H $1 $CHSU8HF Prefer to return to same hospital of most recent overnight stay If [child] had to enter hospital again, would you prefer to return to this hospital or go to a different hospital? Single Response 1. Prefer same hospital
2. Prefer different hospital
3. Depends on condition/reason for going
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HSU8PD $1 $CHS8PDF Prefer to return to same public dental service If [child] had to use a public dental service again, would you prefer to return to this same public dental service or go to a different public dental service? [Do not read options] Single Response 1. Prefer same public dental service
2. Prefer different public dental service
3. Depends on condition/reason for going
R. Refused
X. Don’t Know
HSU9CH $1 $CHS9CHF Provided take-home information after most recent community health centre visit Did someone at this community health centre tell you how to cope with [child]'s condition when you returned home? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU9H $1 $CHSU9HF Advice at discharge for most recent overnight hospital stay Did someone at this hospital tell you how to cope with [child]'s condition when returned home? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HSU9PD $1 $CHS9PDF Provided take-home information after most recent public dental service visit Did someone at this public dental service tell you how to cope with [child]'s condition when you returned home? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don't know
HUN3 $5 $CHUN3F Hunter Area Health Service-reason did not participate in organised exercise in last week What is the reason you did not participate? [Probe] 1. Ill health
2. Not interested
3. No appropriate activities in my area
4. Activities which exist are too expensive
5. No transport to reach activities
6. No access to appropriate childcare
7. Too busy
8. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
HUN8 $1 $CHUN8F Hunter Area Health Service - Food poisoning in last 12 months Has [child] had food poisoning in the last 12 months? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
HUN9 $1 $CHUN9F Hunter Area Health Service - Reported food poisoning in last 12 months Have you reported the food poisoning to an authority? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
ILL6 $1 $CILL6F Illawarra - Bullied in school this term Has [child] been bullied in school this term? Single Response 1. Hasn't been bullied
2. Once or twice
3. Sometimes
4. About once a week
5. Several times a week
6. Child doesn't attend school
R. Refused
X. Don't know
ILL8 $1 $CILL8F Illawarra - Heard of Healthy Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven Have you heard of Healthy Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
ILL9_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Environmental work Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILL9_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Health work (including injury and physical activity) Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILL9_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Represent the community Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILL9_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Other Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILL9_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Don't Know Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILL9_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Illawarra - Activities of Health Cities Illawarra or Healthy Cities Shoalhaven : Refused Can you describe some of the activities they do? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
ILLA4 $5 $CILLA4F Illawarra Area Health Service - Reasons for not eating more fruit each day What is stopping [child] eating more fruit? Single Response 1. I eat enough already
2. Cannot buy them locally
3. Too expensive
4. Don't like them
5. Don't like cooking them
6. Other family members don't like them
7. Other [SPECIFY]
8. Can't be bothered/lazy
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
ILLA7 $1 $CILLA7F Illawarra - Nutritious food at school canteen Do you think that the food being offered at [child]'s school canteen has good nutritional value? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
INC2 $1 $CINC2F Household income I would now like to ask you about your household's income. What is your annual household income before tax? Would it be: Single response [Read out] 1. Less than $10,000
2. $10,000-$20,000
3. $20,000-$40,000
4. $40,000-$60,000
5. $60,000-$80,000
6. More than $80,000
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
INJ12_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire alarm (hard wired) Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : None of the above Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire blanket Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Mobile fire fighting equipment eg fire trucks, fire tankers, Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire alarm (no further information) Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_14 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Personal emergency alarm Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_15 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Carryable fire fighting equipment eg knapsack hoses, long ha Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_16 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Firebreaks, hazard reduction Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire alarm (battery operated only) Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire sprinkler system Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Safety switch/circuit breaker Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire extinguisher Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Fire evacuation plan Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : External water supply Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : External sprinkler Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ12_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Fire Safety : Other [SPECIFY] Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ19 $1 $CINJ19F Fire education program participation Has [child] participated in the fire education program in schools? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
INJ20_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Get down low & go go go Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Home evacuation plan Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Stop drop and roll Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Install smoke alarms Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Knotted rope Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : None of the above Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ20_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Components of fire program : Refused Did [child] tell you about any of the following? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
INJ21 $1 $CINJ21F Action on education program. Did you take action on any of these things? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
INT1D 8   Number of Residents aged 0-5 Can you please tell me, how many children under 6 years of age, live in this household.    
I_ASTHMA1 $2 $S_INDF Ever diagnosed with asthma   The indicator includes those children who have ever been told by a doctor or hospital that they have asthma. The question used to define the indicator was: Has [child] ever been told by a doctor or hospital he or she has asthma? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ASTHMA2 $2 $S_INDF Current asthma   The indicator includes those children with symptoms of asthma or who had treatment for asthma in the last 12 months. The questions used to define the indicator were: Has[child]ever been told by a doctor or hospital he or she has asthma? Has[child]had symptoms of asthma or treatment for asthma in the last 12 months? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ASTHMA3 $1 $S_INDF Visited doctor for asthma attack in last 4 weeks   The indicator includes those children with asthma who had visited their general practitioner or local doctor for an attack of asthma in the last 4 weeks. The questions used to define the indicator were: Has [child] ever been told by a doctor or hospital he or she has asthma? Has [child] had symptoms of asthma or taken treatment for asthma in the last 12 months? Has [child] had symptoms of asthma or taken treatment for asthma in the last 4 weeks? Has [child] visited his or her general practitioner or local doctor for an attack of asthma in the last 4 weeks? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ASTHMA5 $2 $S_INDF Written asthma management plan   The indicator includes those who have current asthma and who have a written asthma management plan. The questions used to define the indicator were: Has [child] ever been told by a doctor that he or she has asthma? Does [child] currently have asthma? Does [child] have a written asthma management plan from his or her doctor on how to treat their asthma? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ASTHMA9 $2 $S_INDF Moderate to extreme interference with daily activities   The indicator includes those children whose asthma interfered with their ability to manage day-to-day activities moderately, quite a lot, or extremely in the last 4 weeks. The questions used to define the indicator were: Have you ever been told by a doctor or hospital you have asthma? Have you had symptoms of asthma or taken treatment for asthma in the last 12 months? During the last 4 weeks, did your asthma interfere with your ability to manage your day to day activities? and Did it interfere with these activities: A little bit, Moderately, Quite a lot, or Extremely? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_BREAST $2 $S_INDF Ever breastfed   The indicator includes those infants who have ever been breastfed. The question used to define the indicator was: Has [child] ever been breastfed? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_DAIRY $2 $S_INDF Recommended daily dairy intake   The indicator includes children who consume the recommended daily intake of dairy products (2 serves per day of milk, cheese, yoghurt or custard if aged 4-11 years or 3 serves per day if aged 12-15 years). The guide does not provide recommendations for children aged 2-3 years and so the recommendations for 4-11 year old children have been applied. The questions used to define the indicator were: How many cups of milk does [child] drink per day? How many serves of custard does [child] have per day? How many serves of yoghurt does [child] have per day? How many serves of cheese does [child] have per day? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_DET_FF $2 $S_INDF Healthy family functioning   The indicator includes families that scored 2.17 or below on the McMasters 12-item general functioning scale and are thus assessed as having healthy family functioning. 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_DROWN $1 $S_INDF Rescued from drowning in the last 12 months   The indicator includes those children who had been rescued from drowning in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months was [child] rescued from any body of water, for example, from a beach, river, bath, bucket, pond or wading pool? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ECACT1 $2 $S_INDF Ever participated in early childhood activities   The indicator includes those children who have ever attended a play group or early childhood program or activity. The question used to define the indictor was: Has [child] ever attended any play group or other early childhood program or activity? Please do not include [child] care programs or time spent in preschool. 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ECACT2 $2 $S_INDF Currently participate in early childhood activities   The indicator includes children who are currently attending any play group or other early childhood program or activity. The question used to define the indicator was: Does [child] currently attend any play group or other early childhood program or activity? Please do not include [child] care programs or time spent in preschool. 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ECC1 $2 $S_INDF Attended early childhood health centre in previous 12 months   The indicator includes children who attended an early childhood health centre in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months, has [child] attended an early childhood health centre? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ECC5 $2 $S_INDF Currently seeing baby or early childhood health nurse   The indicator includes those children who were seeing baby or early childhood health nurse on a regular basis.The question used to define the indicator was: Is [child] seeing a baby or early childhood health nurse on a regular basis? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ED1 $2 $S_INDF Emergency department presentations in the last 12 months   The indicator includes children who presented to an emergency department in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months, have you attended a hospital emergency department or casualty for child's medical care? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ED2 $2 $S_INDF Emergency department rated as excellent, very good or good   The indicator includes children who presented to an emergency department in the last 12 months whose parents rated their care as excellent, very good or good for their most recent visit. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months, have you attended a hospital emergency department or casualty for child's medical care? Overall what do you think of the care [child] received at this emergency department: excellent, very good, good, fair or poor? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FIRED1 $2 $S_INDF Participation in fire education program   The indicator includes those children who have participated in a fire education program. The question used to define the indicator was: Has [child] participated in the fire education program in schools? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FIRED3 $2 $S_INDF Action taken following fire education program   The indicator includes parents or carers who had taken action on information from the children the fire education program in schools. The questions used to define the indicator were: Has [child] participated in the fire education program in schools? Did [child] tell you about any of the following: get down low and go go go, home evacuation plan, stop drop and roll, install smoke alarms, knotted rope, none of the above? Did you take action on any of these things? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FOLATE1 $2 $S_INDF Folate supplements 1 month before and during pregnancy   The indicator includes mothers of infants aged 0-11 months who took folate supplements 1 month before and 3 months after conception. The question used to define the indicator was: Did you take tablets or capsules containing folate or folic acid in the month immediately before and/or in the first 3 months of this pregnancy? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FOLATE3 $1 $S_INDF Adequate dietary folate 1 month before and during pregnancy   The indicator includes those mothers who increased their dietary folate 1 month before and during the first 3 months of pregnancy or who were already eating enough food with folate. The question used to define the indicator was: Thinking back to when you were pregnant with child, did you change the food you ate to increase folate or folic acid intake in the month immediately before and/or in the first 3 months of this pregnancy? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FOOD $2 $S_INDF Food insecurity in the last 12 months   The indicator includes children who had suffered some food insecurity in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months, were there any times you ran out of food and couldn't afford to buy more? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_FRUIT $2 $S_INDF Recommended daily fruit intake   The indicator includes children who meet the recommended daily consumption of fruit. The recommended daily consumption of fruit according to the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines for Australian children and adolescents is 1 serve for children aged 4-11 years and 3 serves for children aged 12-18. The guide does not provide recommendations for children aged 2-3 years and so the recommendations for 4-11 year old children have been applied. One serve is equivalent to 1 medium piece or 2 small pieces of fruit. The question used to define the indicator was: How many serves of fruit does [child] usually eat each day? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HDIFF1 $2 $S_INDF Difficulties getting health care when needing it   The indicator includes parents or carers who had difficulties getting health care when [child] needed it. It excludes those who said [child] did not need health care. The question used to define the indicator was: Do you have any difficulties getting health care when [child] needs it? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HEARING1 $1 $S_INDF Ever had hearing tested   The indicator includes those children who ever had their hearing tested. The question used to define the indicator was: Has [child] ever had his or her hearing tested? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HEARING4 $1 $S_INDF Normal hearing   The indicator includes those children who have normal hearing without a hearing aid. The questions used to define the indicator were: As far as you know, does [child] currently have normal hearing in both ears? Does [child] currently use a hearing aid? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HOSP1 $2 $S_INDF Hospital admissions in previous 12 months   The indicator includes children admitted to hospital in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months has [child] stayed for at least 1 night in hospital? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HOSP2 $2 $S_INDF Hospital care rated as excellent, very good or good   The indicator includes children admitted to hospital in the last 12 months whose parents rated their care as excellent, very good or good for their most recent overnight stay. The questions used to define the indicator were: In the last 12 months has [child] stayed for at least 1 night in hospital? Overall, what do you think of the care [child] received at this hospital: excellent, very good, good, fair or poor? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HOSP5 $1 $S_INDF Adequate or very adequate discharge information following hospital stay   The indicator includes those who rated the adequacy of information they received on discharge from hospital as very adequate or adequate. The questions used to define the indicator were: In the last 12 months, has [child] stayed for at least 1 night in hospital? Did someone at this hospital tell you how to cope with child's condition when [child] returned home? How adequate was this information once [child] returned home: very adequate, adequate, inadequate or completely inadequate? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HSTAT $2 $S_INDF Excellent, very good, or good health status   The indicator includes children reported to have excellent, very good or good health status. The question used to define the indicator was: Overall, how would you rate child's health during the last 4 weeks: excellent, very good, good, fair, poor, or very poor? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HSTAT3 $2 $S_INDF Difficulties doing daily activities   The indicator includes children who have some difficulty or much difficulty and could not do activities. The question used to define the indicator was: During the last 4 weeks how much difficulty did [child] have doing his or her daily activities: no difficulty at all, a little bit of difficulty, some difficulty, much difficulty, could not do activities? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HSTAT5 $2 $S_INDF Moderate or severe bodily pain   The indicator includes children who had experienced moderate or severe pain in the last 4 weeks. The question used to define the indicator was: During the last 4 weeks how much bodily pain has [child] had: no pain, very mild pain, mild pain, moderate pain, or severe pain? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HTEST2 $1 $S_INDF First hearing test before 1 month of age   The indicator includes those infants who had their hearing tested before 1 month of age. The questions used to define the indicator were: Has [child] ever had his or her hearing tested? How old was [child] when he or she first had his or her hearing tested? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_HVISIT1 $2 $S_INDF Visit by a health professional in the home in the last 12 months   The indicator includes children who were visited by a health professional in their home in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months have any health professionals visited [child] in your home? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_IMM1 $1 $S_INDF Support for immunisation   The indicator includes those parents who support immunisation. The question used to define the indicator was: Overall how do you feel about immunisation: strongly support it, generally support it, neither support or oppose it, generally oppose it, strongly oppose it? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_IMM2 $1 $S_INDF Believe immunisation is safe   The indicator includes parents who believe immunisation is completely safe or carries only a slight risk. The question used to define the indicator was: In general, how safe do you think immunisation is for children: completely safe, there is a slight risk, moderate risk, or high risk? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_MENING1 $2 $S_INDF Vaccinated against meningococcal C disease in last year   The indicator includes children who were vaccinated in the last year. The question asked was: Since January [of the previous year], has [child] been vaccinated against meningococcal C disease? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_MENING2 $1 $S_INDF Intention to vaccinate against meningococcal C disease   The indicator includes parents and carers of children who have not yet been vaccinated for for meningococcal C disease but intend to get [child] vaccinated. The questions used to define the indicator were: Since January [of the previous year] has [child] been vaccinated against meningococcal C disease? If no then: The Commonwealth has meningococcal C vaccine available free from general practitioners, community health centres, or local councils. Do you intend to have your [child] vaccinated? NSW Health is conducting free school clinics. Would you or your [child] be happy to receive the vaccine free at school? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_MENING4 $1 $S_INDF School vaccination clinic   The indicator includes parents and carers of children who have not yet been vaccinated for meningococcal C disease but intend to get [child] vaccinated. The questions used to define the indicator were: Since January [of the previous year] has [child] been vaccinated against meningococcal C disease? NSW Health is conducting free school clinics. Would you or your [child] be happy to receive the vaccine free at school? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_MILK $2 $S_INDF Two or more cups of milk per day   The indicator includes children who have 2 cups of milk or more per day. The question used to define the indicator was: How many cups of milk does [child] usually drink each day? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_ORAL7 $2 $S_INDF Visited a dental professional in the last 12 months   The indicator includes children who had visited a dental professional in the last 12 months. The questions used to define the indicator were: In the last 12 months how often has [child] had a toothache or other problem with his or her mouth? What was the most recent problem [child] had? What treatment did [child] receive? If no problem or treatment were asked: When did [child] last visit a dental professional about his or her teeth, dentures or gums? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_PARSUP1 $2 $S_INDF Need for support services   The indicator includes parents or carers who needed support services to assist in caring for their child. The question used to define the indicator was: Have you ever felt the need for any type of support services to assist in caring for [child] or dealing with problems you may have experienced with child? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_PARSUP2 $2 $S_INDF Used support services   The indicator includes parents or carers of children who needed support services to assist in caring for their child. The question used to define the indicator was: Have you ever felt the need for any type of support services to assist in caring for [child] or dealing with problems you may have experienced with child? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_PHREC1 $1 $S_INDF Ever used personal health record   The indicator includes parents or carers of children who have ever used child's personal health record. The question used to define the indicator was: Do you currently use, or have you used, the blue book or personal health record for child? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_PUBDENT1 $2 $S_INDF Public dental service attendance in the last 12 months   The indicator includes children who attended a public dental service or dental hospital in the last 12 months. The question used to define the indicator was: In the last 12 months, has [child] attended a public or government-run dental service or dental hospital? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_PUBDENT2 $2 $S_INDF Public dental service care rated as excellent, very good or good   The indicator includes children who attended a public dental service or dental hospital in the last 12 months who care was rated as excellent, very good or good for their most recent attendance. The questions used to define the indicator were: In the last 12 months, has [child] attended a public or government-run dental service or dental hospital? Overall what do you think of the care [child] received at the public dental service: excellent, very good, good, fair or poor? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SCHOOL1 $2 $S_INDF Attendance at preschool   The indicator includes those children who are currently attending preschool. The question used to define the indicator was: Does [child] go to pre-school? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SLEEP $2 $S_INDF Placed on their back to sleep from birth   The indicator includes infants who were placed on their back to sleep from birth. The question used to define the indicator was: What position did you put [child] to sleep from birth on his/her back, on his/her side, on his/her tummy, any other position? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SMALARM1 $2 $S_INDF Homes with a smoke alarm or detector   The indicator includes children who have a smoke alarm or detector in their home. The question used to define the indicator was: Do you have any of the following fire safety measures in your home: fire alarm (hard wired), fire alarm (battery operated only), fire sprinkler system, safety switch or circuit breaker, fire extinguisher, fire evacuation plan, external water supply, external sprinkler? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SMOKE2 $2 $S_INDF Smoking during pregnancy   The indicator includes those mothers who smoked during pregnancy. The question used to define the indicator was: When you were pregnant with child, did you ever smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other tobacco products? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SMOKE4 $2 $S_INDF Smoke-free households   The indicator includes parents or carers who said their home was smoke-free. The question used to define the indicator was: Which of the following best describes your home situation: my home is smoke free, people occasionally smoke in the house, people frequently smoke in the house? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SMOKE4C $2 $S_INDF Smoke-free cars   The indicator includes those parents or carers who said their car was smoke-free. The question used to define the indicator was: Are people allowed to smoke in your car? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SMOKE6 $1 $S_INDF Forbidden child from smoking   The indicator includes parents who had clearly told [child] not to smoke. The question used to define the indicator was: Have you ever clearly told [child] not to smoke or forbidden him or her from smoking? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_STRNGTH1 $2 $S_INDF Substantial risk of clinical behavioural problems   The indicator includes children considered to be at substantial risk of developing clinically significant behavioural problems using the adapted Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. A total difficulties score between 0 and 40 is calculated. A [child] with a total difficulties score of 17 or above is considered to be at substantial risk of developing clinically significant behavioural problems. 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SUN10 $1 $S_INDF Easy to find shade at public park   The indicator includes parents or carers who said it is easy to find shade at their local public park. The question used to define the indicator was: In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade at the public park? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SUN7 $1 $S_INDF High sun protection behaviour index score last summer   The indicator uses responses from 4 questions about child's sun protection habits last summer, to calculate a sun protection behaviour score, similar to that used elsewhere as reported in the literature. The questions used to define the indicator were: Last summer how often did [child] go out in the sun for more than 15 minutes between 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.? Last summer when out in the sun for more than 15 minutes how often did [child] wear a broad brimmed hat or cap with a back flap? Still thinking about last summer, how often did [child] apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more to his or her exposed skin? Still thinking about last summer how often did [child] deliberately dress in clothing to protect from the sun? Children who never went out in the sun for more than 15 minutes between 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. last summer were given a maximum score of 16. All other children were given a score beween 1 and 4 depending on the responses. Scores for each child were then adde 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SUN8 $1 $S_INDF Easy to find shade in sporting areas   The indicator includes parents or carers who said it is easy to find shade in their local sporting areas. The question used to define the indicator was: In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade in sporting areas? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_SUN9 $1 $S_INDF Easy to find shade at public pool   The indicator includes parents or carers who said it is easy to find shade at their local outdoor public pool. The question used to define the indicator was: In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade at the outdoor public swimming pool? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_VEG $2 $S_INDF Recommended daily vegetable intake   The indicator includes children who consumed the recommended daily intake of vegetables. The recommended daily vegetable intake according to the NHMRC Dietary Guidelines for Australian children and adolescents is defined as 2 serves per day for children aged 4-7 years and 3 serves per day for children aged 8 years and over. The guide does not provide recommendations for children aged 2-3 years and so the recommendations for 4-7 year old children have been applied. One serve is equivalent to 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or 1 cup of salad vegetables. The question used to define the indicator was: How many serves of vegetables does [child] usually eat each day? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_VISION1 $1 $S_INDF Eyesight checked within last 2 years   The indicator includes those children who have had their eyesight checked within the last 2 years. The question used to define the indicator was: When did you last have child's eyesight checked? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
I_VISION3 $1 $S_INDF Normal uncorrected vision in both eyes   The indicator includes those children who have normal vision in both eyes and do not wear glasses or contact lenses. The questions used to define the indicator were: Does [child] currently wear glasses or contact lenses? Does [child] have any difficulty reading or doing close work? 1. Yes
2. No
X. Don't Know/Refused
LANPA $1 $CLANPAF Speak a language other than English at home Do you usually speak a language other than English at home? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
LANPA1 $8 $CLNGGEF Language spoken at home What language do you usually speak at home?   1. Arabic
10. Czech
11. Danish
12. Dutch/Flemish
13. Estonian
14. Fijian
15. Filipino/Tagalog
16. Finnish
17. French
18. German
19. Greek
2. Armenian
20. Hebrew
21. Hindi
22. Hokkien
23. Hungarian
24. Indonesian/Bahasa
25. Iranian/Persian/Farsi
26. Italian
27. Japanese
28. Khmer/Cambodian
29. Korean
3. Assyrian
30. Lao
31. Latvian
32. Lebanese
33. Macedonian
34. Malay
35. Maltese
36. Mandarin
37. Maori Languages
38. Pakistani/Urdu
39. Polish
4. Aust Aboriginal Lang
40. Portugese
41. Punjabi
42. Romanian
43. Russian
44. Samoan
45. Serbian
46. Serbo-Croatian
47. Sign Language
48. Sinhalese/Sri Lankan
49. Slovak
5. Bengali
50. Slovenian
51. Spanish
52. Swedish
53. Tamil
54. Thai
55. Tongan
56. Turkish
57. Ukranian
58. Vietnamese
59. Other
6. Burmese
7. Cantonese
8. Chinese(NFD)
88. Don't know
9. Croatian
99. Refused
LFF $1 $CLFFF Father's main job In the main job held in the last week, was [child]'s father/step-father: Single response [Read out] 1. A wage or salary earner
2. Conducting own business with employees
3. Conducting own business without employees
4. A helper not receiving wages
R. Refused
X. Don't know
LFM $1 $CLFMF Mother's main job In the main job held in the last week, was [child]'s mother/step-mother: Single response [Read out] 1. A wage or salary earner
2. Conducting own business with employees
3. Conducting own business without employees
4. A helper not receiving wages
R. Refused
X. Don't know
LFSF $1 $CLFSFF Father actively looking for work Was [child]'s father-step-father actively looking for work in the last week? Single response 1. Yes - Looked for Full-time work
2. Yes - Looked for Part-time work
3. No - Did not look for work
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
LFSM $1 $CLFSMF Mother actively looking for work Was [child]'s mother-step-mother actively looking for work in the last week? Single response 1. Yes - Looked for Full-time work
2. Yes - Looked for Part-time work
3. No - Did not look for work
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
LFSPF $1 $CLFSPFF Father's employment status In the last week, which of the following best describes the employment status of [child]'s father/step-father? Single response 1. Worked for payment or profit
2. Worked for payment/profit but absent on paid leave, holidays,
3. Unpaid work in a family business
4. Other unpaid work
5. Did not have a job
R. Refused
X. Don't know/Not sure
LFSPM $1 $CLFSPMF Mother's employment status In the last week, which of the following best describes the employment status of [child]'s mother/step-mother? Single response 1. Worked for payment or profit
2. Worked for payment/profit but absent on paid leave, holidays,
3. Unpaid work in a family business
4. Other unpaid work
5. Did not have a job
R. Refused
X. Don't know/Not sure
LGA $5 $LGA05C LGA   Derived variable 10060. Albury City Council
10110. Armidale Dumaresq Council
10150. The Council of the Municipality of Ashfield
10200. Auburn Council
10250. Ballina Shire Council
10300. Balranald Shire Council
10350. Bankstown City Council
10460. Bathurst Regional Council
10500. The Council of the Shire of Baulkham Hills
10550. Bega Valley Shire Council
10600. Bellingen Shire Council
10650. Berrigan Shire Council
10750. Blacktown City Council
10800. Bland Shire Council
10850. Blayney Shire Council
10900. Blue Mountains City Council
10950. Bogan Shire Council
11000. Bombala Council
11050. Boorowa Council
11100. The Council of the City of Botany Bay
11150. Bourke Shire Council
11200. Brewarrina Shire Council
11250. Broken Hill City Council
11300. Burwood Council
11350. Byron Shire Council
11400. Cabonne Shire Council
11450. Camden Council
11500. Campbelltown City Council
11520. City of Canada Bay Council
11550. Canterbury City Council
11600. Carrathool Shire Council
11700. Central Darling Shire Council
11720. Cessnock City Council
11730. Clarence Valley Council
11750. Cobar Shire Council
11800. Coffs Harbour City Council
11860. Conargo Shire Council
12000. Coolamon Shire Council
12060. Cooma-Monaro Council
12150. Coonamble Shire Council
12200. Cootamundra Shire Council
12310. Corowa Shire Council
12350. Cowra Shire Council
12500. Deniliquin Council
12600. Dubbo City Council
12700. Dungog Shire Council
12720. Palerang Council
12750. Eurobodalla Shire Council
12850. Fairfield City Council
12900. Forbes Shire Council
12950. Gilgandra Shire Council
13020. Glen Innes Severn Shire Council
13050. Gloucester Shire Council
13100. Gosford City Council
13310. Goulburn Mulwaree Council
13330. Queanbeyan City Council
13350. Greater Taree City Council
13360. Greater Hume Shire Council
13400. Great Lakes Council
13450. Griffith City Council
13500. Gundagai Shire Council
13550. Gunnedah Shire Council
13650. Guyra Shire Council
13660. Gwydir Shire Council
13700. Harden Shire Council
13750. Hastings Council
13800. Hawkesbury City Council
13850. Hay Shire Council
13950. Holroyd City Council
14000. The Council of the Shire of Hornsby
14100. The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill
14150. Hurstville City Council
14200. Inverell Shire Council
14250. Jerilderie Shire Council
14300. Junee Shire Council
14350. Kempsey Shire Council
14400. The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
14450. Kogarah Municipal Council
14500. Ku-ring-gai Council
14550. Kyogle Council
14650. Lake Macquarie City Council
14700. Lane Cove Municipal Council
14750. Leeton Shire Council
14800. Leichhardt Municipal Council
14850. Lismore City Council
14880. City of Lithgow Council
14900. Liverpool City Council
14910. Liverpool Plains Shire Council
14950. Lockhart Shire Council
15050. Maitland City Council
15150. Manly Council
15200. Marrickville Council
15260. Mid-Western Regional Council
15300. Moree Plains Shire Council
15350. Mosman Municipal Council
15500. Murray Shire Council
15550. Murrumbidgee Shire Council
15650. Muswellbrook Shire Council
15700. Nambucca Shire Council
15750. Narrabri Shire Council
15800. Narrandera Shire Council
15850. Narromine Shire Council
15900. Newcastle City Council
15950. North Sydney Council
16110. Oberon Council
16150. Orange City Council
16200. Parkes Shire Council
16250. Parramatta City Council
16310. Tamworth Regional Council
16350. Penrith City Council
16370. Pittwater Council
16400. Port Stephens Council
16550. Randwick City Council
16610. Richmond Valley Council
16650. Rockdale City Council
16700. Ryde City Council
16900. Shellharbour City Council
16950. Shoalhaven City Council
17000. Singleton Shire Council
17050. Snowy River Shire Council
17100. Strathfield Municipal Council
17150. Sutherland Shire Council
17210. Council of the City of Sydney
17350. Temora Shire Council
17400. Tenterfield Shire Council
17450. Tumbarumba Shire Council
17510. Tumut Shire Council
17550. Tweed Shire Council
17620. Upper Hunter Shire Council
17640. Upper Lachlan Council
17650. Uralla Shire Council
17700. Urana Shire Council
17750. Wagga Wagga City Council
17800. The Council of the Shire of Wakool
17850. Walcha Council
17900. Walgett Shire Council
17950. Warren Shire Council
18000. Warringah Council
18020. Warrumbungle Shire Council
18050. Waverley Council
18100. Weddin Shire Council
18150. Wellington Council
18200. Wentworth Shire Council
18250. Willoughby City Council
18350. Wingecarribee Shire Council
18400. Wollondilly Shire Council
18450. Wollongong City Council
18500. Woollahra Municipal Council
18550. Wyong Shire Council
18710. Yass Valley Council
18750. Young Shire Council
19399. Unincorporated NSW
99990. Overseas
99999. Unknown
M2 8   Times meat products usually eaten per week How often does [child] eat meat products such as sausages, frankfurts, devon, salami, meat pies, bacon or ham? Derived variable which includes daily*7, weekly, monthly/4 and does not meat products  
MSTP $1 $CMSTPF Formal marital status What is your current formal marital status? Are you? Single response [Read out] 1. Married (this refers to registered marriages)
2. Widowed
3. Separated but not divorced
4. Divorced
5. Never married
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
MTWP2_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Train How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Bicycle How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Walk only How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Work at home How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Walk part of the way How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_14 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Other How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_15 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Don't know How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Bus How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Ferry How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Tram (including light rail) How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Taxi How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Car - as driver How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Car- as passenger How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Truck How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MTWP2_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Usual transport to work : Motorbike or motor scooter How does [child] usually get to school? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
MVAC1 $1 $CMVAC1F Vaccinated against meningococcal C Since January 2004 has [child] been vaccinated against meningococcal C disease? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
MVAC2 $1   When vaccinated against meningococcal C When was [child] vaccinated? [IF RESP. ONLY KNOWS MONTH ENTER AS 1ST OF THAT MONTH] Single response  
MVAC2A 8 DATE When vaccinated against meningococcal C When was [child] vaccinated? [IF RESP. ONLY KNOWS MONTH ENTER AS 1ST OF THAT MONTH]    
MVAC3 $10 $CMVAC3F Where received vaccination against meningococcal C Where did [child] receive the vaccine? Single response 1. GP
2. Council
3. Community Health Centre
4. School clinic
5. Other [Specify]
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
MVAC4 $1 $CMVAC4F In favour of vaccination against meningococcal C The Commonwealth has made meningococcal C vaccine available free from GPs, Community Health centres or Councils, do you intend to have [child] vaccinated? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
MVAC5 $1 $CMVAC5F In favour of school based meningococcal C vaccination program NSW Health is conducting free school clinics, would you be happy for [child] to receive the vaccine free at school? Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
NUT1 $1 $CNUT1F Serves of vegetables usually eaten per day How many serves of vegetables does [child] usually eat each day? One serve is half a cup cooked or 1 cup of salad vegetables. Single response 1. Answer in serves per day
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Don't eat vegetables
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
NUT2 $1 $CNUT2F Serves of fruit usually eaten per day How many serves of fruit does [child] usually eat each day? A serve is 1 medium piece or 2 small pieces of fruit or 1 cup of diced pieces. Single response 1. Answer in serves per day (0,1,2,3, etc)
2. Answer in serves per week
3. Don't eat fruit
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
NUT6 $10 $CNUT6F Type of milk usually have What type of milk does [child] usually have? Single response 1. Regular milk (whole or full cream)
2. Low /reduced fat milk
3. Skim milk
4. Evaporated or sweetened milk
5. Other [SPECIFY]
6. Don't have milk
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
NUT7 $1 $CNUT7F Times meat products usually eaten per week How often does [child] eat processed meat products such as sausages, frankfurts, devon, salami, meat pies, bacon or ham? Single response 1. Answer in times per day
2. Answer in times per week
3. Answer in times per month
4. Rarely or never
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
NUT8 $1 $CNUT8F Times chips etc usually eaten per week   Single response 1. Answer in times per day
2. Answer in times per week
3. Answer in times per month
4. Rarely or never
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
OHE1 $1 $COHE1F Any teeth missing Are any of [child]'s natural (permanent or second) teeth missing? Single response [Prompt] 1. Yes - have some natural teeth missing
2. Yes - have all natural teeth missing
3. No - have none natural teeth missing
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
OHE2 $1 $COHE2F Dentures or false teeth Does [child] have dentures or false teeth? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't know
OHE3 $1 $COHE3F Frequency of oral health problem in last 12 months In the last 12 months, how often has [child] had a toothache or other problem with his/her mouth or dentures? Single response [Read out] 1. Very often
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Hardly ever
5. Never (during the last 12 months)
R. Refused
X. Don't know
OHE3A $1 $COHE3AF Frequency of oral health problem in last 4 weeks In the last four weeks, how often has [child] had a toothache or other problem with mouth? Single response [Read out] 1. Very often
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Not during the last 4 weeks
R. Refused
X. Don't know
OHE4 $10 $COHE4F Most recent oral health problem Still thinking about teeth and dental health. What was the most recent problem [child] had? Single response 1. Toothache
2. Bleeding gums
3. Loose or Broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury
4. Loose or Broken tooth - not due to injury
5. Lost a filling
6. Problem with jaw or bite
7. Other [SPECIFY]
8. Mouth ulcers
88888. Don't know
99999. Refused
OHE5_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Check up What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : New or replacement dentures What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Teeth cleaned What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Fissure sealant What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Whitening/bleaching What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_14 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Denture repair What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_15 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : None - Did not visit Dentist What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_16 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Other treatment [SPECIFY] What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_17 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Don't know What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_18 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Refused What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_19 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Antibiotics/medication/tablets What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Dental filling What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Amalgam replacement What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Root canal filling What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Crown What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Tooth extracted What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Fluoride treatment What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Gum treatment What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE5_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Most recent oral health problem : Teeth straightened/braces What treatment did [child] receive for the toothache-bleeding gums-loose or broken tooth or other problem as a result of an injury-loose or broken tooth, not due to injury-lost a filling-problem with jaw or bite-mouth ulcer-other problem? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE6 $1 $COHE6F Time since last dental visit When did [child] last visit a dental professional about his/her teeth, dentures or gums? (A dental professional includes dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, dental technician, dental mechanic, denturist, orthodontist or dental therapist). Single response 1. Less than 12 months ago
2. 1 year to less than 2 years ago
3. 2 to less than 5 years ago
4. 5 to less than 10 years ago
5. 10 years ago or more
6. Never
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
OHE7 $10 $COHE7F Type of service used for last dental visit Where was [child]'s last dental visit made? Single response [Read out] 1. Private dental practice
2. Government dental clinic or hospital
3. School dental service (SOKS)
4. Dental technician (includes dental mechanic and denturist practising
5. Other [SPECIFY]
88888. Don't Know
99999. Refused
independ. independently of a dentist)
OHE8_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Respondent has dentures What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Other [SPECIFY] What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Don't know What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Refused What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Lazy/Don't think of it What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Worried or afraid of going; don't like going What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Don't need to What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Hard to find time What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Can't find a dentist I like What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Too expensive What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Too far to go What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Long waiting lists What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
OHE8_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Reasons for not visiting dentist in last 12 months : Dentist has moved or retired What are the main reasons for [child] not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
PPS 8   Peer Problems Score [child] is rather solitary or prefers to play alone. Is that?; [child] would rather be alone than with other young people. Is that?; [child] has at least one good friend. Is that...; [child] is generally liked by other children. Is that?;[child] is generally liked by other young people. Is that...;[child] is picked on or bullied by other children. Is that..;[child] is picked on or bullied by other young people. Is that...;[child] gets along better with adults than with other children. Is that...; [child] gets along better with adults than with other young people. Is that.. Derived variable which is the score from the Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for items relating to peer problems  
PS 8   Prosocial Score [child] is considerate of other people's feelings. Is that?;[child] shares readily with other children, for example toys, treats and pencils. Is that..; [child] shares readily with other young people, for example CDs, games and food. Is that..; [child] is helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill. Is that..;[child] is kind to younger children. Is that..; [child] often volunteers to help others such as parents, teachers or other children. Is that..; [child] often volunteers to help others such as parents, teachers or children. Is that.. Derived variable which is the score from the Goodman Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for items relating to prosocial behaviour  
QALLF $10 $CQALLFF Fathers highest qualification completed What is the level of the highest qualification [child]'s father-step-father has received? Single response 1. Completed School Certificate/ Intermediate/ Year 10/4th Form....
2. Completed HSC/Leaving/Year 12/ 6th Form
3. TAFE Certificate or Diploma
4. University, CAE or some other tertiary institute degree or higher
5. Other (Specify)
6. Completed primary school
7. Completed years 7-9
88888. Don't know
99999. Refused
QALLM $10 $CQALLMF Mother's highest qualification completed What is the level of the highest qualification [child]'s mother-step-mother has received? Single response 1. Completed School Certificate/ Intermediate/ Year 10/4th Form....
2. Completed HSC/Leaving/Year 12/ 6th Form
3. TAFE Certificate or Diploma
4. University, CAE or some other tertiary institute degree or higher
5. Other (Specify)
6. Completed primary school
7. Completed years 7-9
88888. Don't know
99999. Refused
REGION $4 $REGION Urban (X800)/Rural (X880)   Derived variable using health areas.The 4 area health services designated as urban are Northern Sydney & Central Coast, South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra, Sydney South West, and Sydney West and the 4 area health services designated as rural are Greater Southern, Greater Western, Hunter & New England, and North Coast. X800. Urban
X880. Rural
RLHP_1 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : No one (lives alone) Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_10 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Step brothers/sisters Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_11 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Other relatives Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_12 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Non-family members Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_13 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : No one else besides respondent Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_14 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Other [SPECIFY] Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_15 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Don't know Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_16 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Refused Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_2 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Mother Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_3 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Father Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_4 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Respondent's partner [PROBE FOR RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD] Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_5 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Step-mother Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_6 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Step-father Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_7 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Grandparents Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_8 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Son(s)/Daughter(s) Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
RLHP_9 $1 $C_MC_CD Household structure : Brothers and sisters Besides yourself, who else does [child] live with such as brothers and sisters, mother or step-mother, father or step-father, step-brothers and step-sisters? Part of multiple response question 0. No
1. Yes
SC1 $1 $CSC1F Preschool/school attendance Does go to [child] go to pre-school or school? Single response 1. Pre-School
2. School
3. Neither
4. Tertiary Institution (TAFE, Uni)
5. Other educational institution
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SC2 $1 $CSC2F Child's Year at School (Coded). What year is [child] in at school? Single response 1. Kindergarten
2. Year
3. Ungraded class
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
SC2A 8   Child's Year at School (Year). What year is [child] in at school? Year Single response  
SC3 $1 $CSC3F Type of school currently attending What type of school does [child] currently attend? Single response 1. Public school
2. Catholic school
3. Independent school (Private, NOT Catholic)
4. Special education school
5. School of the Air
6. Any other school [SPECIFY]
R. Refusal
X. Don't Know
SDQTOT 8   Total SDQ score (ess+cps+hs+pps)   Derived variable which equals ess+cps+hs+pps  
SEX $4 $CSEXF Respondent/Child sex Is [child] male or female? Single response 1. Male
2. Female
SH1 $1 $CSH1F Shade in sporting areas In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade in sporting areas? [Interviewer Note: Shade can be natural eg trees or purpose built eg clubhouse, shade awnings] Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SH2 $1 $CSH2F Shade at public pool In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade at the outdoor public swimming pool? [Interviewer Note: Shade can be natural eg trees or purpose built eg clubhouse, shade awnings] Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SH3 $1 $CSH3F Shade at public park In your local area, when you are outside do you find it easy to find shade at the public park? [Interviewer Note: Shade can be natural eg trees or purpose built eg clubhouse, shade awnings] Single Response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
R. Refused
X. Don’t know
SMK16 $1 $CSMK16F Car smoking status Are people allowed to smoke in your car? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't have a car
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SMK2 $1 $CSMK2F Home smoking status Which of the following best describes your home situation? Single response [Read out] 1. My home is smoke free (includes smoking is allowed outside only)
2. People occasionally smoke in the house
3. People frequently smoke in the house
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
SMK5 $1 $CSMK5F Forbidden child from smoking Have you ever clearly told [child] not to smoke or forbidden from smoking? Single response 1. Yes
2. No
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
SPSS1 $1 $CSPSS1F Sun exposure last summer Last summer, how often did [child] go out in the sun for more than 15 minutes between 11am and 3pm? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Never in the sun for more than 15 minutes
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSS2 $1 $CSPSS2F Hat wearing last summer Last summer, when out in the sun for more than 15 minutes, how often did [child] wear a broad brimmed hat or cap with a back flap? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSS3 $1 $CSPSS3F Use of sun screen last summer Still thinking about last summer, how often did you apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more to [child]'s exposed skin? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSS4 $1 $CSPSS4F Use of protective clothing last summer Still thinking about last summer, how often was [child] deliberately dressed in clothing to protect him/her from the sun? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSS5 $1 $CSPSS5F Frequency of sunburn last summer Still thinking about last summer, how often did [child] get sunburnt, so skin was still sore or tender the next day? Single Response [Read out] 1. Not at all
2. Once
3. Twice
4. 3 or 4 times
5. 5 or more times
R. Refused
X. Don't know or don't recall
SPSV2 $1 $CSPSV2F Frequency of Exposure to Sun for 15min or more between 11am and 3pm last 4 weeks. In the last 4 weeks, how often did [child] go out in the sun for more than 15 minutes between 11am and 3pm? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Never in the sun for more than 15 minutes.
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSV3 $1 $CSPSV3F Frequency of Wearing Hat when Exposed to Sun between 11am and 3pm in the last 4 weeks. In the last 4 weeks, when out in the sun for more than 15 minutes, how often did [child] wear a broad brimmed hat or cap with a back flap? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSV4 $1 $CSPSV4F Frequency of Wearing Sunscreen (15+) when Exposed to Sun between 11am and 3pm in the last 4 weeks. Still thinking about the last 4 weeks, how often did you apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more to [child]'s exposed skin? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSV5 $1 $CSPSV5F Frequency of Wearing Protective Clothing when Exposed to Sun between 11am and 3pm in the last 4 weeks Still thinking about the last 4 weeks, how often was [child] deliberately dressed in clothing to protect him/her from the sun? Single Response [Read out] 1. Always
2. Often
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely/Never
R. Refused
X. Don't know
SPSV6 $1 $CSPSV6F Frequency of sunburn Still thinking about the last 4 weeks, how often did [child] get sunburnt, so skin was still sore or tender the next day? Single Response [Read out] 1. Not at all
2. Once
3. Twice
4. 3 or 4 times
5. 5 or more times
R. Refused
X. Don't know or don't recall
STER6 $1 $CSTER6F Number of times visited a health or fitness centre of gymnasium in last 12 months. In the last 12 months, how often did you visit a health or fitness centre or gymnasium? Single Response [Prompt if necessary] 1. Every day
2. Once a week or more
3. About once a month
4. Every few months
5. Once or twice a year
6. Never
R. Refused
X. Don’t know
STRD $10 $CSTRDF Building type What type of accommodation do you live in? [Prompt] 1. Separate house
2. Semi-detached/town house/terraced house/villa
3. Unit, flat or apartment/granny flat
4. Caravan, cabin, houseboat,
5. Improvised home, tent, sleeper out
6. House/flat attached to a shop, office
7. Other SPECIFY (eg. hostel, retirement village)
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
TEND $1 $CTENDF Home ownership I would like to ask some questions about your housing arrangements. Are you: Single response [Read out] 1. Paying rent or board
2. Paying off this dwelling
3. Outright owner/Fully owned
4. Living rent free
5. purchasing under a rent/buy scheme
6. occupying your dwelling under a life tenure scheme
7. Other
R. Refused
X. Don't Know
V1 8   Serves of vegetables eaten per day. How many serves of vegetables does [child] usually eat each day? Derived variable which combines serves of vegetables measured per day, per week/7 and do not eat vegetables  
WGT 8   Post-Stratification Weight   Weights for varying probability of selection and differences between the age and sex structure of the sample and the population. Should be used when calculating prevalence estimates.  
YEAR $4   Reporting Year   The reporting is equal to "2004" for all data. If data was collected in "2003" the year is renamed to "2004".