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Random digit dialing in selecting a population-based control group.

P Hartge, L A Brinton, J F Rosenthal

    American Journal of Epidemiology
    |December 1, 1984
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    Random digit dialing phone surveys in over 30,000 households provide a cost-effective method for selecting participants in epidemiologic studies. This telephone sampling technique yields nearly random population samples when complete rosters are unavailable.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health Research Methods

    Background:

    • Case-control studies require representative control groups drawn from the general population.
    • Traditional sampling methods can be resource-intensive and may face challenges with incomplete population data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of telephone-based sampling for identifying control subjects in epidemiologic studies.
    • To discuss the methodologies and challenges associated with random digit dialing in population sampling.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted four epidemiologic studies across the United States.
    • Employed random digit dialing (RDD) to sample over 30,000 households.
    • Utilized identified households as control groups for case-control studies.

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    Main Results:

    • Telephone-based sampling successfully identified control subjects from the general population.
    • RDD sampling yielded nearly random samples of individuals in high-telephone-ownership areas.
    • This method proved more cost-effective than traditional dwelling-based sampling.

    Conclusions:

    • Random digit dialing is a viable and economical strategy for population sampling in epidemiologic research, particularly when complete population rosters are unavailable.
    • Telephone sampling offers a practical alternative for recruiting controls in case-control studies, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.