[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66661-66662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23340]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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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

    Formative Research to Develop HIV Social Marketing Campaigns for 
Healthcare Providers--New--National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral 
Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    According to recent estimates, approximately 1.2 million people are 
living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States, 
and for the past several years, approximately 50,000 people have been 
diagnosed annually. It is well-established that certain populations are 
disproportionately affected by HIV, including men who have sex with men 
(MSM), African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and transgender 
communities.
    In part, to address these health disparities, CDC first published 
guidelines for HIV testing in health care settings in 2003. CDC updated 
this guidance to reflect changes in the evidence base in 2006. As the 
prevention landscape has evolved, so too has CDC's guidance for health 
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providers. Most recently, CDC published guidelines for health care 
providers on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and recommendations for 
HIV prevention with adults and adolescents with HIV. Despite clear and 
compelling guidance from CDC, past studies have shown that patient-
provider communication about HIV testing and prevention is uncommon and 
conversations that do take place tend to be brief.
    CDC has developed four social marketing campaigns to support 
patient-provider communication about HIV. These campaigns have made 
great strides in addressing health care providers' information needs, 
thereby building their capacity to discuss HIV prevention with their 
patients. At this juncture, particularly with the evolving HIV 
prevention landscape, more data are needed to deepen our understanding 
of providers' interpretation and understanding of existing and emergent 
HIV prevention science; how providers use guidance or evidence-based 
approaches in their practices generally as well with populations that 
have been largely overlooked (e.g., transgender individuals); and how 
to develop new or enrich existing provider materials to make them more 
informative, appealing, and usable.
    The three-year study proposes a series of in-depth interviews with 
600 healthcare providers (i.e., physicians, physician assistants, and 
nurses) identified by contractor staff and professional recruiting 
firms. Data will be collected through one-time, hour-long, individual, 
in-depth interviews accompanied by a computer-assisted personal 
interview (total of 1 hour and 15 minutes per person). We anticipate 
screening 1,200 individuals to obtain 600 individuals who will 
participate in a 1-hour, in-depth interview and complete a 15-minute 
computer-assisted personal interview (web-based) survey. All data 
collections will be conducted only one time. Respondents who will 
participate in these interviews will be selected purposively to inform 
the development of appropriate messaging and materials for healthcare 
providers. Topic areas addressed within the interviews may include HIV 
prevention, HIV treatment, and linkage and referral to services. Data 
will be securely stored on password-protected computers and in locked 
file cabinets.
    The information gathered through this data collection will allow 
CDC to develop timely, relevant, clear, and engaging materials that 
continue to support patient-provider communications related to HIV 
prevention. Participation of respondents is voluntary, and there is no 
cost to respondents other than their time.
    The total estimated annualized burden hours are 950.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                         Number of     Average
                                                                           Number of     responses    burden per
          Type of respondent                        Form name             respondents       per        response
                                                                                        respondent    (in hours)
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Health care providers.................  Screener........................        1,200             1        10/60
                                        Web-based survey................          600             1        15/60
                                        Interviews......................          600             1            1
                                        Exploratory guide--Prevention              50             1            1
                                         with positives and retention in
                                         care.
                                        Exploratory guide--Transgender             50             1            1
                                         health.
                                        Exploratory guide--HIV                     50             1            1
                                         prevention.
                                        Message testing guide...........          150             1            1
                                        Concept testing guide...........          150             1            1
                                        Materials testing guide.........          150             1            1
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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. 2016-23340 Filed 9-27-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P