Integrating a Multimode Design Into a National Random-Digit–Dialed Telephone Survey

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• Journal Article:
  Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
• Personal Author:
  Hu, Shaohua Sean ; Pierannunzi, Carol ; Balluz, Lina
• Description:
  The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) was originally conducted by using a landline telephone survey mode of data collection. To meet challenges of random-digit-dial (RDD) surveys and to ensure data quality and validity, BRFSS is integrating multiple modes of data collection to enhance validity. The survey of adults who use only cellular telephones is now conducted in parallel with ongoing, monthly landline telephone BRFSS data collection, and a mail follow-up survey is being implemented to increase response rates and to assess nonresponse bias. A pilot study in which respondents' physical measurements are taken is being conducted to assess the feasibility of collecting these data for a subsample of adults in 2 states. Physical measures would allow for the adjustment of key self-reported risk factor and health condition estimates and improve the accuracy and usefulness of BRFSS data. This article provides an overview of these new modes of data collection.
• Subjects:
  Adolescent Adult Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data Collection Equipment Design Female Follow-Up Studies Health Behavior Humans Male Pilot Projects Reproducibility Of Results Risk Factors Special Topic Telephone Young Adult

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• Source:
  Prev Chronic Dis. 2011; 8(6).
• ISSN:
  1545-1151
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  8
• Issue:
  6
• Collection(s):
  Preventing Chronic Disease
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