Variables in HIT/HOME form
Question# Question Field name  Response nature Response options
1 Participant ID PID ###  
2 Child PID Hit_A 9###  
3 Initial of the Participant Hit_B XX  
4 Field Worker/Researcher's code  Hit_c ##  
5 Date of Interview (dd/mmm/yy) Hit_D ##-XXX-## dd-mmm-yy
6 Identity of primary caregiver Hit_E # 1= Mother, 2= Father, 3=grandmother, 4= grandfather, 5= aunt, 6=uncle, 7=other relative, 8=other non-relatives
7 Identity of those present in addition to the child and primary caregiver Hit_F # 1= Mother, 2= Father, 3=brother, 4= sister, 5= grandmother, 6=grandfather, 7=aunt, 8=uncle, 9=cousin, 10=other relatives, 11=other non-relatives
Emotional and verbal responsivity of caregiver 
8 Caregiver spontaneously vocalizes to the child at least twice during the visit (exclude scolding). (Observation) Hit_1 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
9 Caregiver responds to child’s vocalizations with a verbal response. (Observation) Hit_2 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
10 Caregiver tells the child the name of some object or says the name of a person or object in a teaching style during the visit. (Observation) Hit_3 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
11 Caregiver’s speech is distinct, clear, and audible. (Observation) Hit_4 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
12 Caregiver initiates verbal exchanges with the observer – asks questions, makes spontaneous comments.(Observation) Hit_5 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
13 Caregiver expresses ideas freely and easily, and uses statements of appropriate length for conversation (i.e. gives more than brief answers).(Observation) Hit_6 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
14 Caregiver spontaneously praises child’s qualities or behavior at least twice during visit.(Observation) Hit_7 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
15 When speaking of or to the child, caregiver’s voice conveys positive feeling.(Observation)  Hit_8 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
16 Caregiver does something affectionate with the child (hugs, caresses, kisses, pats, etc.) at least once during the visit.(Observation) Hit_9 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
17 Caregiver shows some positive emotional response or praise to the child offered by the observer.(Observation) Hit_10 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
18 Caregiver smiles at the child or laughs with the child.(Observation) Hit_11 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Avoidance of restriction and punishment
19 Caregiver does not shout at the child during the visit.(Observation) Hit_12 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
20 Caregiver does not express overt annoyance or hostility towards the child.(Observation) Hit_13 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
21 Caregiver does not slap or spank the child during the visit.(Observation) Hit_14 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
22 Caregiver reports no instances of physical punishment during the past week.(Interview) Hit_15 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
23 Caregiver does not scold or criticize the child during the visit.(Observation) Hit_16 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Caregiver promotes child development
24 Caregiver tends to keep the child within visual range and looks at the child quite often.(Observation) Hit_17 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
25 Caregiver talks to the child while doing her housework.(Observation) Hit_18 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
26 Caregiver consciously encourages developmental advances.(Either) Hit_19 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
27 Caregiver structures the child’s day.(Interview) Hit_20 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
28 Caregiver believes the child’s behavior can be changed or modified and is influenced by the parent’s behavior.(Interview) Hit_21 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Organization of physical and temporal environment
29 When the primary caregiver is away, care is provided by one of three regular substitutes.(Interview) Hit_22 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
30 Child is not cared for by another child (under 12 years of age).(Interview) Hit_23 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
31 There is no evidence that older children or adults handle the child inappropriately.(Observation) Hit_24 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
32 Someone takes the child to a shop or market at least once a week.(Interview)The child is taken to the health clinic regularly (to be weighed or to get immunizations).(Interview) Hit_25 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
33 The child is taken to the health clinic regularly (to be weighed or to get immunizations).(Interview) Hit_26 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
34 The child has a special place to keep his toys and “treasures.”(Either) Hit_27 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
35 The child’s play area is relatively safe and free from hazards.(Observation) Hit_28 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
36 The stove is located in a relatively safe area.(Observation) Hit_29 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
37 The house is relatively light.(Observation) Hit_30 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
38 The house is relatively ventilated.(Observation) Hit_31 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
39 The house is relatively clean. (Observation) Hit_32 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
40 The house is relatively neat and orderly. (Observation) Hit_33 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Provision of appropriate play materials
41 There are some toys, tins, balls, dolls, slates, or material in the house that are appropriate play materials for the child.(Either) Hit_34 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
42 The child has a riding toy or some toy that provides gross motor stimulation.(Either) Hit_35 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
43 The caregiver provides toys or interesting activities for the child during the visit.(Observation) Hit_36 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Opportunities for variety in daily stimulation
44 There are some magazines, newspapers, or books visible in the house.(Observation) Hit_37 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
45 The family has a pet.(Either) Hit_38 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
46 The father (or a father figure) plays with the child or provides some caregiving every day that the father (or father figure) is home.(Either) Hit_39 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
47 The caregiver tells the child stories or nursery rhymes at least once a week.(Interview) Hit_40 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
48 The caregiver sings to the child everyday.(Interview) Hit_41 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
49 The child eats at least one meal per day with the caregiver and the father (or a father figure) on the days that the father (or father figure) is present in the home.(Interview) Hit_42 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
50 The family has not moved from their primary residence more than once in the past year.(Interview) Hit_43 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
51 The family visits or receives visits from relatives at least once per month.(Interview) Hit_44 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
52 The family visits or receives visits from close friends at least once per month.(Interview) Hit_45 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
Cleanliness of child
53 The child is relatively clean, with no offensive odor.(Observation) Hit_46 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
54 The child’s hair is relatively clean.(Observation) Hit_47 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
55 The child’s clothes are relatively clean.(Observation) Hit_48 X 1=Yes, 0=No, NA=not applicable
56 Remarks   TXT