C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
National Poll on Children's Health
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health
Published by the University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases and the University of Michigan Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit.
Vol. 3, Issue 5; May 12, 2008
Children in Research: Many Parents Willing If Risk of Harm Is Small
About the National Poll on Children's Health | Why us the NPCH being conducted? | How is the NPCH conducted? | Who conducts the NPCH? | How are the findings from the NPCH reported? | Future Polls |
Past Reports
Ask the Doctor: Is My Child's Medicine FDA-Approved?
Child Health Threats: Are Consumer Alerts Enough?
Nearly 70 Million Americans Using Discount Generic Rx Programs
Adolescent Check-Ups: Parents Want Diet, Drugs, and Sex Discussed
Adults and Kids Less Protected Than Anticipated Against the Flu
Parental Concerns about Childhood Obesity: Time for a Reality Check?
Do High Gas Prices Lead to Less Health Care for Kids?
Flu Vaccination Among Children May Reach All-Time High This Year
Covering Families: How Generous Should SCHIP Be?
DNA Biobanks and Genetic Testing - For Whom, and When? Vol.1 Issue 4; June 19,2007
Majority of U.S. Parents Not in Favor of State HPV Vaccine Mandates, Vol. 1, Issue 3; May 22, 2007
More Children Expected to Seek Care at Retail Clinics, Vol. 1, Issue 1; April 18, 2007
Archived podcasts for past reports are available under the heading "MiResearch."
About the National Poll on Children’s Health
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health (NPCH) is designed to measure public opinion, perceptions and priorities regarding major health care issues and trends for U.S. children. The NPCH, launched in 2007, is funded by the Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases at the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System, and is located within the U-M Division of General Pediatrics Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit .Why is the NPCH being conducted?
Timely findings from the NPCH will contribute to national dialogue on children’s health and health policy. Findings may also inform new policy initiatives and research ideas regarding children's health issues, including insurance coverage, preventive services, access to care, obesity, smoking and other substance use, screening programs, and children with special health care needs.How is the NPCH conducted?
The NPCH is conducted using a nationally representative scientific probability sample of approximately 2000 U.S. households (with and without children) using an innovative, rigorous, established web-based survey technology provided by a private survey vendor (Knowledge Networks). A different sample is drawn for each poll. Each sample is subsequently weighted to reflect the latest U.S. population figures from the Census Bureau.Who conducts the NPCH?
The NPCH is directed by Matthew Davis, MD, MAPP, who is associate professor of pediatrics, internal medicine, and public policy at the University of Michigan Medical School and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Sarah J. Clark, MPH, Research Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Research, is the associate director. Dianne Singer, MPH, manages the NPCH and edits publications of poll findings and Amy Butchart, MPH, is the data analyst. Please contact the NPCH staff with questions, suggestions, or concerns.How are findings from the NPCH reported?
Specific findings are presented as National Poll on Children's Health Reports. For each Report, an accompanying podcast is available for free download, at www.med.umich.edu/podcast.Future Polls
Polls will be conducted to address a wide variety of children's health issues. The goal is to address issues that are timely and highly relevant to the public’s concerns about children’s health. If you have suggestions for future NPCH topics, please contact the NPCH staff.
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C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health
Director: Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Internal Medicine and Public Policy
Associate Director: Sarah J. Clark, MPH
Research Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Research
Manager & Editor: Dianne C. Singer, MPH
Research Associate
Data Analyst: Amy Butchart, MPH
