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Reliability and validity of survey data on sexual behaviour
1Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Health Transition Review : the Cultural, Social, and Behavioural Determinants of Health
|December 9, 1993
Summary
Structured interview surveys are vital for monitoring risk behaviors in HIV control programs. While reliable in developed nations, data quality in developing countries varies, emphasizing the need for high survey standards.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Structured interview surveys are crucial for evaluating HIV control programs by monitoring risk behaviors.
- Assessing the reliability and validity of self-reported sexual behavior is essential for accurate data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on the reliability and validity of self-reported sexual behavior.
- To evaluate the contribution of structured interview surveys to HIV control program monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies assessing self-reported sexual behavior.
- Analysis of evidence from developed and developing countries.
Main Results:
- Evidence from developed countries suggests encouraging reliability and validity of self-reported sexual behavior.
- Studies in developing countries show more varied results, indicating potential challenges.
Conclusions:
- High-quality survey execution is paramount for trustworthy data, especially in sexual behavior surveys.
- Variability in developing countries underscores the need for rigorous survey design and implementation standards.