This information
collection request is approved consistent with the discussions on
12/23/95 between OMB and CDC. We understand this reliability and
validity study is a preliminary effort to assess the various stress
scales and measurements currently available. It is understood that
the limited scope and voluntary nature of the study will need to be
assessed in terms of potential biases and limits on the extent to
which the findings are intended to help support a subsequent larger
and fully representative epidemiological study of stress and higher
risk births and birth outcomes. This study alone cannot serve as
the basis for prevention and intervention strategies to reduce poor
birth outcomes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
600
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0
2,028
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0
0
0
0
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO
EVALUATE THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF MEASURES OF STRESSFUL LIFE
EVENTS AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE BLACK WOMEN, INCLUDING PREGNANT BLACK
WOMEN. THE DATA COLLECTED WILL HELP PLAN PREVENTION AND
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF POOR PREGNANCY
OUTCOMES AMONG BLACK WOMEN.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.