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. 2012 Jul;130(1):46–53. doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-3402

TABLE 1.

Description of CHIP-AE Domains and Subdomains

Domain and Subdomains Description Examples of Questions
I. Satisfaction: Overall evaluations of health and well-being
 1. Satisfaction with health Overall perceptions of and beliefs about one’s health Full of energy
 2. Self-esteem Self-worth Like being the way I am
II. Comfort: Specific physical and emotional sensations/ feelings that interfere with comfort
 1. Physical comfort Physical feelings and symptoms Days free of pain
 2. Emotional comfort Emotional feelings and symptoms Days had trouble falling asleep
 3. Physical activity Restrictions in age-appropriate activities and limitations in mobility Days had trouble walking
III. Resilience: States and behaviors known to protect individuals from subsequent illness or injury
 1. Physical activity Involvement in a variety of activities related to fitness Days played hard enough to sweat
 2. Home safety and health Aspects of the home that reduce/increase likelihood of harm Such as smoke detectors
 3. Family involvement The amount and type of activities done as a family and family support available Days family spent time with you
 4. Social problem solving Active approaches to solving a hypothetical problem Try to see good side
IV. Achievement: Evaluation of one’s own developmentally appropriate role performance
 1. Academic performance Perceived school accomplishments Received a school award or prize
 2. Work performance Perceived work accomplishments Days not at work on time
V. Risk avoidance: States and behaviors that are known to heighten the likelihood of subsequent illness or injury
 1. Individual risks Activities which threaten individual development Last time smoked cigarettes
 2. Threats to achievement Negative behaviors that threaten to disrupt social development Last time carried a weapon
 3. Peer influences Involvement with peers who engage in risky behaviors Number of friends who smoke marijuana
VI. Disorders: Diagnostic entities including conditions, injuries, and impairments
 1. Acute minor disorders eg, colds, tonsillitis, sprains, etc In past 12 mo
 2. Acute major disorders eg, pneumonia, broken bones, hepatitis, etc Ever had problems? If so, in past 12 mo?
 3. Recurrent disorders eg, ear infections, asthma, allergies, etc
 4. Long-term medical disorders eg, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy, etc
 5. Long-term surgical disorders eg, scoliosis, vision problems, hearing problems, etc
 6. Psychosocial disorders eg, speech problems, eating problem, learning disability