[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27308-27309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10931]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30-Day 14-13AHL]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a) 
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the 
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and 
(e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or 
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be 
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written 
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Colorectal Cancer Screening Survey--New--National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) plans to conduct a study to 
improve understanding of the reasons that individuals do not get 
screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is the second leading cause 
of cancer related death in the U.S. and early screening can prevent 
deaths, but screening rates are low. Screening for CRC is recommended 
for adults starting at age 50. However, as of 2008, only 62.9% of 
adults aged 50-75 years were screened as recommended.
    CDC requests OMB approval to pretest and field the Colorectal 
Cancer Screening Survey, which will collect information on individuals' 
preferences for different characteristics of CRC screening tests; and 
how these preferences are affected by CRC risk perceptions, real-life 
experiences with CRC screening, and exposure to two different fact 
sheets on CRC screening.
    Information collection will involve a Web-based survey. Preferences 
for screening tests with different attributes will be measured using 
the stated-preference discrete choice experiment (DCE) survey approach 
(also known as conjoint analysis). The DCE format presents respondents 
with choices between hypothetical CRC tests that vary along key 
attributes. The attributes that will be assessed for CRC screening 
tests are: (1) What the test can find, (2) how often an individual can 
take the test, (3) whether the test can remove cancer and polyps (4) 
preparation before the test, (5), discomfort and activity limitations 
during and after the test, and (6) cost of the test. Results will be 
analyzed to quantify the rate at which respondents are willing to 
trade-off one attribute for another and to rank the importance of 
attributes and changes in attribute levels. The DCE questions will 
include the choice of not getting a test to explore the factors that 
influence the desire to get screening tests. The impact of respondent 
risk perceptions and experience with CRC screening on preferences for 
CRC screening tests and willingness to get a test in the future will be 
tested.
    The survey will also collect information to measure the impact of 
selected educational materials on preferences for CRC screening tests. 
Each respondent will be randomly assigned to one of three information 
treatments: (1) A control group that receives no additional information 
about CRC screening, (2) a treatment group that receives a ``No 
Excuses'' educational flyer designed to dispel many common reasons for 
not getting a colonoscopy, or (3) a treatment group that receives a 
two-page Fact Sheet about CRC and screening options. The flyer and fact 
sheet were developed in conjunction with CDC's Screen for Life program.
    Information will be collected primarily from a sample of 2,000 
adults aged 50-75 through a Web-based survey administered by GfK 
Knowledge Networks (KN). The estimated burden per response is 22-25 
minutes. Respondents will be randomly selected from the KN 
KnowledgePanel[supreg]. A pre-test of study procedures will be 
conducted prior to initiating the main study.
    CDC is authorized to conduct this information collection under the 
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 241) Section 301. Results from 
this study will enhance understanding of public preferences for CRC 
screening tests, and the impact of education materials, risk 
perceptions, and real-life experiences on CRC screening preferences. 
Such information will help CDC and other public health policy makers to 
design, develop, and implement more effective programs to improve rates 
of CRC screening among average risk individuals.
    OMB approval is requested for one year. Participation is voluntary 
and there are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total 
estimated burden hours are 812.

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                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                      No. of      Average burden
         Type of respondent                   Form name               No. of       responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent        (in hr)
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Pre-Test Participants..............  Colorectal Cancer Screening              10               1           22/60
                                      Survey--control group (no
                                      information treatment).
                                     Colorectal Cancer Screening              20               1           25/60
                                      Survey--information
                                      treatment groups.
Study Participants.................  Colorectal Cancer Screening             667               1           22/60
                                      Survey--control group (no
                                      information treatment).
                                     Colorectal Cancer Screening           1,333               1           25/60
                                      Survey--information
                                      treatment groups.
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the 
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-10931 Filed 5-12-14; 8:45 am]
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