[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 32 (Thursday, February 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7694-7695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3493]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60-Day-09-09AU]


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 404-639-5960 or 
send comments to Maryam Daneshvar, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 
Clifton Road, MS-D74, 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

    Minority HIV/AIDS Research Initiative (MARI) Project--Preventing 
HIV Risk Behaviors among Hispanic Adolescents--New--National Center for 
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and 
Tuberculosis Elimination Programs (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Background and Brief Description

    CDC is planning to interview Hispanic adolescents and their parents 
at two high schools in Miami-Dade County to facilitate the development 
of targeted and culturally-appropriate HIV prevention materials for 
Hispanic youth in Miami-Dade County. The purpose of the proposed study 
is to assess the efficacy of Streamlined Familias Unidas, a 5-session 
version of a longer efficacious, parent-centered prevention 
intervention developed specifically for Hispanic families. 240 Hispanic 
adolescents and their primary caregivers (480 total participants) from 
two Miami-Dade County public high schools will be recruited and 
randomized into two groups: (1) The streamlined 5-session Familias 
Unidas intervention group, and (2) a group that receives routine 
information about HIV from the high schools. Four times over 2 years, 
both groups will respond to computerized questionnaires that explore 
family function, sexual behaviors, etc. These assessment questionnaires 
will be computer-based (ACASI). The assessments are for the purpose of 
developing and improving HIV prevention materials and interventions 
that are culturally appropriate to the Hispanic population in Miami-
Dade County. Family functioning, substance use, sexual behaviors, 
behavior problems, and community values will inform HIV intervention 
programs in this community.
    This study will address some of the goals of CDC's ``CDC HIV 
Prevention Strategic Plan: Extended Through 2010''. CDC plans to meet 
specific goals by increasing the number of behavior prevention 
interventions proven effective for Hispanic adolescents, and, 
increasing the number of Hispanic adolescents who consistently engage 
in behaviors that reduce risk for acquiring HIV. Additionally, the 
study data will provide important information that will aid in 
developing and improving HIV prevention interventions for Hispanic 
adolescents and their families.
    Questionnaires will take from approximately 45 min. (caregivers) to 
60 minutes (adolescents) to complete.
    There is no cost to respondents other than their time.

                                       Estimate of Annualized Burden Table
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                                                                                      Average
                                                     Number of       Number of      burden  per    Total burden
     Type of  respondents and questionnaire         respondents    responses per   response  (in    (in hours)
                                                                    respondent        hours)
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Hispanic Adolescent:
    Screening...................................             400               1            3/60              20
    ACASI--Baseline.............................             240               1               1             240
    ACASI-4-month follow-up.....................             228               1               1             228
    ACASI-12 month follow-up....................             217               1               1             217
Primary Caregiver of Hispanic Adolescent:
    Screening...................................             400               1            3/60              20
    ACASI--Baseline.............................             240               1           45/60             180
    ACASI-4-month follow-up.....................             228               1           45/60             171
    ACASI-12 month follow-up....................             217               1           45/60             163
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        Total...................................  ..............  ..............  ..............            1239
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    Dated: February 12, 2009.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E9-3493 Filed 2-18-09; 8:45 am]
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