The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) will be conducted by personal interview among a sample of approximately 4,000 men and women annually. Data will be collected on pregnancy, contraception, parenting, and related attitudes. The information is used by NCHS, the NICHD, the Office of Population Affairs, OASPE, the Children's Bureau, the CDC HIV Prevention Program, and the CDC Division of Reproductive Health.
Eleven (11) small revisions to the questionnaire are being made. These new questions fill gaps in the previous questionnaire. The changes constitute less than one percent of the data file and do not increase the previously approved interview length, or burden.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.