OMB approves
this study of the use of scales of stressful life events in black
women of reproductive age, as amended by the correspondence of
April 16, 1997. OMB extends the current approval by one year from
the end of the contract, recognizing the difficulty the agency has
had with its contractor. However, OMB emphasizes that CDC must make
every effort to complete this study without any additional
delay.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1998
06/30/1998
04/30/1997
1,400
0
600
1,134
0
2,028
0
0
0
High levels of exposure to stressful
life experiences put women at increased risk for adverse
reproductive outcomes, especially preterm delivery and very low
birth weight. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the
reliability and validity of existing stressful life events
instruments for use in black women of reproductive age. This study
will include 130 black women who live in Atlanta; half of these
women will be pregnant.
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.