The NHLBI, as demonstrated by the attached survey (Attachment 1), seeks to learn the following through this study proposal: a) parents' awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and knowledge of what to do for risk reduction, b) parents' level of efficacy toward taking action to promote cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors, and c) parents' behaviors related to cardiovascular health. The Program will use the information for planning (development of content/messages, materials, and partnerships) and evaluation. Results of the information collection will enable NHLBI to identify the gaps in knowledge and awareness and target specific information in communications with parents. NHLBI will also be able to determine parents' efficacy related to the actions needed to promote their children's heart health, allocating resources for the campaign to provide support to overcome perceived barriers. Without this information, NHLBI risks the possibility of inefficiently and ineffectively implementing outreach activities.
US Code:
42 USC 285b
Name of Law: o National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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.