[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,
and
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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]
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