Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2007):

The feasibility of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing in international settings.

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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the feasibility of using audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) for data collection in developing countries, and to compare responses to questions eliciting sensitive information about sexual behavior using ACASI versus computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) in five developing countries.

DESIGN:
A feasibility study determined whether ACASI could be used in populations in developing countries. A follow-up, randomized crossover study compared responses to questions eliciting sensitive information about sexual behavior using ACASI versus CAPI.

METHODS:
The NIMH Collaborative HIV/STD Prevention Trial conducted a feasibility study of ACASI in convenience samples in China, India, Peru, and Russia, then a randomized crossover ACASI versus CAPI study among volunteers in these countries plus Zimbabwe.

RESULTS:
Approximately equal numbers of men and women completed the feasibility study; the results suggested a high comfort level among participants. Married respondents in China and India appeared to give unreliable responses on sexual activity. In the crossover study, the pattern of responses to sensitive questions showed few differences. In China, higher rates of sexual risk were reported on CAPI. In Peru and Russia, differences by mode were found in the number of partners in the past year.

CONCLUSION:
Despite variable computer experience and literacy, feasibility study participants reported ease in completing ACASI, and preferred a computer to an interviewer for answering sensitive questions, or had no preference. In the crossover study, most participants gave similar responses on both modes of survey administration. ACASI appears to be feasible in these settings, although low literacy may pose problems if participants cannot clarify questions.

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Author information

Author/s: NIMH Collaborative HIV/STD Prevention Trial Group;

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: AIDS (London, England) (AIDS), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Apr; vol 21 Suppl 2 (issue ) : pp S49-58

Dates: Created 2007/04/06; Completed 2007/10/24; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17413264, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control; psychology China Community Networks Data Collection - methods Developing Countries Feasibility Studies Humans India International Cooperation Interviews as Topic

Interviews as Topic Multicenter Studies as Topic National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) Peru Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Risk Reduction Behavior Russia Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control; psychology United States Zimbabwe

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