Table 1.

Sample Questions From the Pediatrician Questionnaire

Psychosocial Problem Scale	Sample Questions from Scale	Cronbach Alpha
Parental Depression	I know how to assess depression in a parent. Screening is unnecessary; I can usually detect this. A few questions can effectively screen for depression.	.57
IPV	I feel uncomfortable asking about the possibility of domestic violence. I’m not sure what to do if domestic violence turned out to be a problem. I’m concerned that asking about domestic violence might irritate the mother.	.73
Parental Substance Abuse	I‘d feel comfortable asking the mother if she used drugs or alcohol. I don’t usually ask parents about drug or alcohol use.	.53*
Corporal Punishment	Spanking is an acceptable method of disciplining, even if I disapprove. I feel comfortable asking about discipline practices. If a parent believes in physical punishment, there’s little I can do.	.65
Stress/Social Support	I usually ask families about their social support during well child care visits. I feel comfortable asking about sources of financial support. There isn’t enough time in a routine visit for me to ask about the mother’s own problems.	.72
Food Insecurity	If necessary, I know ways to get the family more food. Asking the mother about their food supply feels intrusive. I know how to assess whether the family has enough food.	.44*

^*As a result of low alpha values, items from Parental Substance Abuse and Food Insecurity were analyzed separately