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Consistent but not the same. Effect of method on chronic condition rates

D J Jessop1, R E Stein

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Determining chronic physical conditions in children and youths reveals that combining parental reports and physical exams yields higher rates than either method alone. Different data sources identify distinct groups, impacting research and policy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Chronic physical conditions affect a significant portion of children and youths.
  • Accurate identification of these conditions is crucial for effective intervention and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence rates of chronic physical conditions in children and youths.
  • To compare the effectiveness of different data sources (parental history vs. physical examination) in identifying these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of the Health Examination Surveys (cycles 2 and 3).
  • Utilized multistage probability samples of children (6-11 years) and youths (12-17 years).
  • Employed developmental/medical histories and screening physical examinations to classify conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Chronic condition rates were 25.2% for children and 35.3% for youths.
  • Parental histories yielded rates >= 11%; physical exams yielded 15.7% (children) and 22% (youths).
  • Combining data sources identified a higher prevalence, with 13% of the longitudinal subsample affected at both assessment times.

Conclusions:

  • Combining different indicators alters the estimated rates of chronic physical conditions.
  • Individual data sources (parental report, physical exam) yield similar prevalence estimates but identify different affected individuals.
  • Findings have significant implications for research, service delivery, and health policy concerning pediatric chronic conditions.