[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 57 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11101-11102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-05554]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-19-18AWP]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled ``Using social media for recruitment in 
cancer prevention and control survey-based research (SMFR Study)'' to 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC 
previously published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public 
Comment and Recommendations'' notice on September 18, 2018 to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC received five 
comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an 
additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly 
interested in comments that:
    (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]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice 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 notice publication.

Proposed Project

    Using Social Media for Recruitment in Cancer Prevention and Control 
Survey-Based Research--New--National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    This project involves formative research to assess the feasibility 
of using social media to conduct survey-based cancer prevention and 
control research for study recruitment. To achieve this goal, the 
project will field four online surveys for three distinct populations 
using Facebook, Twitter, and Google ads as tools for recruitment. 
Sampling bias and ability to use weights, among other statistical 
methods, to correct for potential bias will be assessed at the 
conclusion of the study.
    This project has two aims:
    Aim 1: To develop and launch surveys with three populations of 
interest to cancer prevention and control research using social media 
platforms for study recruitment. This will consist of using Facebook, 
Twitter, and Google ads to recruit participants from three groups: 
Cancer survivors, those at high risk for cancer, and the general 
population (for cancer screening). Survey questions will be taken from 
previously administered national surveys, such as NHIS, HINTS, and 
MEPS, in addition to questions specially developed for this study.
    Aim 2: To assess the extent of sampling bias associated with 
surveys using social media platforms and the internet as frames for 
non-proportional sampling and the ability to use weights or other 
statistical methods to correct for potential biases. Content for the 
social media surveys will include questions from nationally 
representative surveys (such as the National Health Interview Survey) 
to enable socio-demographic and health history comparisons with 
nationally representative populations. In addition we will explore the 
ability to use post-stratification weights, propensity scores, or other 
statistical methods to address issues of potential sampling bias.
    The first survey will target cancer survivors and focus on general 
health and well-being post-treatment. The second survey will target the 
general population, focusing on cancer screening and access to care. 
The third and fourth surveys will target those at high risk for cancer 
focusing on communication of genetic risk among family members and the 
tools and resources needed for risk communication.
    Individuals will be recruited to participate in the web survey 
through ads posted on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, 
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Google Analytics. Self-reported data provided on users' profile pages 
may be applied for targeting to maximize the value of each ad.
     Ads for the survivorship survey will be targeted toward 
users who `like', search, and/or visit web pages geared toward 
survivors, such as the National Cancer Survivors Day Facebook page. 
Individuals will be screened for eligibility until the target of up to 
1,000 completes is met. It is expected that to reach 1,000 eligible 
respondents for the survivorship survey, 3,000 individuals will need to 
be screened.
     Ads for the general population survey will be targeted 
toward users whose profiles indicate they are 40 or older. Individuals 
will be screened for eligibility until the target of up to 1,000 
completes is met. It is expected that to reach 1,000 eligible 
respondents for the general population survey, 1,500 individuals will 
need to be screened.
     Ads for the high-risk survey will be targeted toward users 
who `like', visit, or search for terms related to cancer and genetic 
testing. Individuals will be screened for eligibility until the target 
of up to 1,000 completes is met. It is expected that to reach 1,000 
eligible respondents for the high-risk survey, 2,000 individuals will 
need to be screened.
     Eligible high-risk participants will be invited via email 
to participate in the follow-up high-risk survey. Additional social 
media ads may also be placed, using the targeting methods described 
above. In order to survey 1,000 high-risk adults, it is expected that 
an additional 4,000 individuals will be screened.
    Participation in this project is completely voluntary. There are no 
costs to the respondents other than their time. The total estimated 
annualized burden is 1,567 hours.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Number of    Average burden
          Type of respondents                   Form name            Number of     responses per   per response
                                                                    respondents     respondent       (in hrs.)
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Adults at High Risk for Cancer........  Survey Screener.........           2,000               1            2/60
Adults over 40........................  Survey Screener.........           1,500               1            2/60
Cancer Survivors......................  Survey Screener.........           3,000               1            2/60
Adults at High Risk for Cancer........  Follow-Up Screener......           4,000               1            2/60
Adults at High Risk for Cancer........  High-Risk Survey........           1,000               1           19/60
Adults over 40........................  General Population                 1,000               1           22/60
                                         Survey.
Cancer Survivors......................  Survivorship Survey.....           1,000               1           15/60
Adults at High Risk for Cancer........  High-Risk Follow-Up                1,000               1           17/60
                                         Survey.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-05554 Filed 3-22-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P