| 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 | ||