[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68376-68377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26024]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-05AH]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-498-1210 or 
send comments to Sandi Gambescia, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance 
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-E11, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail 
to [email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    A Comprehensive Evaluation of an Approach to Self-Management: 
``Diabetes: Living My Best Life''--New--National Center for Chronic 
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).
    Background and Brief Description: African-American women are more 
than twice as likely as white women to be diagnosed with diabetes, and 
two and one-half times as likely to die from diabetic complications. 
The onset of type 2 diabetes in African-American adults is attributable 
not only to a genetic link, but also to an unhealthy lifestyle. The 
vast number of African-American women with type 2 diabetes report 
having a sedentary lifestyle and eating a diet high in fat. In addition 
to taking medications, lifestyle modifications, such as changes in 
diet, weight loss and participating in a low-impact exercise program, 
can significantly reduce the complications experienced by women with 
type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of training and 
educational materials on type 2 diabetes targeting the African-American 
woman. The limited availability of targeted educational materials has 
undoubtedly contributed to an inability to manage and control this 
disease in this population and has resulted in a higher prevalence of 
disease-related co-morbidities. There is a need for innovative 
interventions that can be used in a variety of settings and which 
feature culturally appropriate information that will engage African-
American women with type 2 diabetes in a proactive role in the 
treatment and management of their disease.
    The proposed project is the evaluation of a CD-ROM educational 
program: ``Diabetes: Living My Best Life.'' This product has been 
developed to teach African American women with type 2 diabetes self-
management skills. Social Learning Theory (SLT) was used in the 
development of the product and the selection of the media elements. 
Selection of the information and tools was guided by input from an 
advisory board composed of professionals in the field and African 
American women with type 2 diabetes.
    To evaluate this program there will be two questionnaires: a pre-
test and a post-test. The two questionnaires will include questions on:
     Respondent demographic information (pre-test only).
     Respondent use of computers (pre-test only).
     Knowledge of diabetes.
     Self-efficacy in addressing diabetes self-management 
issues.
     Diabetes self-care activities.
     Feeling of empowerment around diabetes self-management.
     Social learning theory elements (post-test only).
    Pre and post intervention data will be collected by computer. 
Burden estimates are based on observation of African-American women 
with type 2 diabetes who completed a formal pilot test of the pre and 
post-test forms. There are no costs to respondents except their time to 
participate in the survey.

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                                             Annualized Burden Table
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                                                                          Number of      Average
                                                            Number of     responses    burden per   Total burden
                       Respondent                          respondents       per        response     (in hours)
                                                                         respondent    (in hours)
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African American women with Type 2 diabetes--Pre-test...            66             1         20/60            22
African American women with Type 2 diabetes--Posttest...            66             1         20/60            22
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    Total...............................................  ............  ............  ............            44
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    Dated: November 18, 2004.
Alvin Hall,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 04-26024 Filed 11-23-04; 8:45 am]
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