Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 19, 2025
08:25
Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Published on: December 6, 2024
758
An Approach to Reducing Problematic Data in an ACASI Sexual Behavior Assessment
Lance M Pollack1, John A Sauceda1, Paul D Cotten1
1Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California San Francisco.
Journal of Sex Research
|June 6, 2020
Summary
Improving sexual behavior surveys with conversational elements reduces errors and non-response. This enhances data accuracy for HIV and STI prevention interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Self-reported sexual behavior data is crucial for HIV and STI prevention research.
- Inaccurate data from surveys can lead to the rejection of effective interventions.
- Challenges include non-response, inaccurate estimates, and misclassification errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To improve the accuracy of self-reported sexual behavior data.
- To reduce errors in surveys assessing sexual behaviors among gay bathhouse patrons.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of conversational interviewing elements in surveys.
Main Methods:
- Incorporated conversational interviewing elements (alternate pathways) into 20 sexual behavior questions.
- Used Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) for an exit survey of 459 gay bathhouse patrons.
- Alternate pathways included confirmation follow-up questions, confidentiality assurances, and "don't know" options.
Main Results:
- Conversational elements were invoked by nearly 10% of participants.
- Approximately 74% of invocations resulted in usable numeric responses (87% for prevalence estimates).
- Most data issues (two-thirds) occurred in sexual contact questions.
Conclusions:
- Conversational interviewing elements can significantly improve the quality of sexual behavior data.
- This approach is particularly beneficial for critical filtering questions in surveys.
- Enhanced data accuracy supports more reliable evaluation of HIV and STI prevention strategies.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding
294
Confounding is a critical issue in epidemiological studies, often leading to misleading conclusions about associations between exposures and outcomes. It occurs when the relationship between the exposure and the outcome is mixed with the effects of other factors that influence the outcome. Given that, addressing confounding is of high importance for drawing accurate inferences in research.
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
294
01:05Data Collection III
3.8K
The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care plan. The purpose of physical assessment is a health status appraisal, which includes identifying health problems, and establishing a database for nursing intervention.
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the...
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the...
3.8K
01:19Autism Spectrum Disorder
807
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
807
01:03Data Validation
6.2K
Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more assessment data as it clarifies vague or unclear data. The process of checking and verifying the collected information is called data validation. The primary purpose of data validation is to ensure data is as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
6.2K
01:21Behavior Modification
467
Behavioral approaches have often been criticized for ignoring mental processes and focusing solely on observable behavior. However, these approaches provide an optimistic perspective for individuals seeking to change their behaviors. Rather than concentrating on intrinsic personality traits, behavioral approaches suggest that even longstanding habits can be modified by changing the reward contingencies that maintain them.
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
467
01:28Conduct Disorder
387
Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
387