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Small-community-based surveys.

R R Frerichs1, M A Shaheen

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095-1772, USA. frerichs@ucla.edu

Annual Review of Public Health
|March 29, 2001
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Rapid surveys in the US are uncommon. A Los Angeles study used community volunteers for a rapid immunization survey, reaching families without home telephones.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Rapid surveys are common globally but less so in the US.
  • Effective public health strategies rely on timely data collection.
  • Understanding local health needs requires accessible survey methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a rapid survey methodology in a US setting.
  • To assess immunization status in a predominantly Hispanic Los Angeles region.
  • To highlight the importance of in-person surveys for reaching diverse populations.

Main Methods:

  • A two-stage sampling approach was used in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Community volunteers enumerated 718 children across 30 clusters.
  • In-person interviews were conducted with guardians of 270 children.

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Main Results:

  • Nearly a quarter of surveyed households lacked a home telephone.
  • This demographic would be missed by telephone-based surveys.
  • The survey successfully gathered data on immunization status and related factors.

Conclusions:

  • Rapid, in-person surveys are feasible and valuable in the US.
  • Such methods are crucial for accurate local program planning and evaluation.
  • Community engagement enhances the reach and effectiveness of health surveys.