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Aneeka Ratnayake1, Patricia Kissinger
1From Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
|June 17, 2024
Summary
Qualitative condom use questions, asking if condoms are used "never," "sometimes," or "always," significantly reduce nonresponse rates in surveys compared to quantitative questions. This method improves data collection accuracy for sexual behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Sexual health research
- Survey methodology
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Accurate measurement of condom use is crucial for understanding sexual behaviors.
- A definitive criterion standard for condom use measurement in surveys is lacking.
- Investigating question types to optimize condom use reporting is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare nonresponse rates between absolute and relative frequency condom use questions.
- To determine if qualitative (relative frequency) questions yield higher response rates than quantitative (absolute frequency) questions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Check It study involving Black men (aged 15-26) in New Orleans.
- Employed surveys on sexual behavior, including condom use questions.
- Compared nonresponse rates between absolute frequency (number of acts) and relative frequency (never, sometimes, always) questions.
Main Results:
- The relative frequency question had a response rate of 92.7%, compared to 86.1% for the absolute frequency question.
- Generalized estimating equation modeling indicated significantly higher odds of response (OR=2.42) for the relative frequency question.
- This difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Relative frequency (qualitative) questions are more effective in eliciting responses for condom use in surveys.
- Using qualitative questions like "never," "sometimes," or "always" can minimize nonresponse.
- Researchers should consider qualitative condom use questions to enhance data collection in sexual behavior studies.
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