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Area of Science:

  • Health survey methodology
  • Digital health research
  • Rural health disparities

Background:

  • Tablet computers offer potential advantages for data collection over traditional paper-and-pencil surveys.
  • Limited research exists on the comparability of survey responses between digital and paper formats, particularly within underserved populations.
  • Understanding format equivalency is crucial for accurate health research and equitable data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare survey responses and usability perceptions between paper-and-pencil and tablet computer formats.
  • To assess whether established paper-and-pencil findings can be replicated using tablet technology.
  • To evaluate survey format preferences among a rural, low-income population.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 170 low-income rural residents in the southern US were recruited.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to complete health questionnaires (CES-DI, RFQ) and usability ratings via paper or tablet.
  • Post-survey, participants compared formats and reported preferences.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found in mean responses, scale reliabilities, or usability ratings between paper and tablet formats.
  • Participants overwhelmingly preferred using the tablet computer for survey completion.
  • Usability ratings were comparable across both survey formats.

Conclusions:

  • Tablet computers are a suitable substitute for paper-and-pencil methods in survey research for underrepresented rural samples.
  • Participants reported similar data quality and usability across formats but showed a strong preference for tablets.
  • These findings support the adoption of tablet technology for more engaging and efficient data collection in diverse populations.