[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 222 (Monday, November 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65032-65033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22637]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30 Day-08-07AH]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a 
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these

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requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or 
send an e-mail to [email protected]. Send written comments to CDC Desk 
Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to 
(202) 395-6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of 
this notice.

Proposed Project

    Qualitative Evaluation of HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral 
Services in Non-Health Care Settings: Eliciting Consumer Views--New--
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention 
(NCHHSTP), Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    Historically, HIV prevention efforts have targeted people at risk 
for HIV infection with the goal of keeping those who are HIV negative 
from becoming infected. However, the epidemic has changed with the 
introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). People 
with HIV are now living longer, and with a steady incidence and 
increasing prevalence, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 people are 
now living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. It is estimated that 25% 
of HIV-infected persons are not aware of their infection. Critical 
components in controlling the spread of HIV infection are early 
knowledge of HIV infection and access to treatment. Awareness of HIV 
infection has also been shown to reduce high risk sexual behaviors in 
some populations. Therefore, access to HIV counseling, testing, and 
referral (CTR) services can play a significant role in reducing HIV 
transmission.
    This project involves formative research to elicit consumer 
opinions on HIV CTR in non-health care settings. The study entails 
conducting 21 focus groups with persons who are either HIV positive or 
at risk for HIV because of their drug injection or sexual behavior. The 
purpose of the focus groups is to explore: (1) Facilitators and 
barriers to use CTR services in non-health care settings; (2) ideal 
service components to decrease barriers to early diagnosis, decrease 
risk behaviors, link clients with follow-up care, and ensure client 
rights; (3) perceived risks and benefits of CTR; and (4) preferences 
for providing informed consent.
    CDC will use study findings to inform the development of new 
recommendations for HIV CTR in non-health care settings. We expect a 
total of 630 individuals to be screened for eligibility. Of those who 
are screened, we expect that 252 individuals will join the study and 
participate in a focus group. There are no costs to the respondents 
other than their time. The total estimated annual burden hours are 714.

                                                            Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                                           Number        Average burden
               Type of respondent                            Form name                  Number of       responses per     per response
                                                                                       respondents       respondent        (in hours)
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Prospective Participant........................  Screener.........................               630                 1             20/60
Adult Past Clients (HIV-negative)..............  Facilitator Guide--Adult Past                    60                 1                 2
                                                  Clients (HIV-negative).
Adult Past Clients (HIV-positive)..............  Facilitator Guide--Adult Past                    60                 1                 2
                                                  Clients (HIV-positive).
Adult Potential Clients........................  Facilitator Guide--Adult                         60                 1                 2
                                                  Potential Clients.
Adolescents (HIV-positive).....................  Facilitator Guide--Adolescents                   24                 1                 2
                                                  (HIV-positive).
Adolescents (HIV-negative).....................  Facilitator Guide Adolescents                    48                 1                 2
                                                  (HIV-negative).
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    Dated: November 8, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E7-22637 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]
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