[Value of public opinion polls for evaluating the acceptability of epidemiologic surveys in urban areas].
A prevalence study on non communicable diseases related to nutrition, alcoholism and tabagism is planned in French Polynesia. The methodology used, although complicated, has been successful in insular states of the South Pacific with either traditional or transitional ways of life. Acceptability level of the study in the urban area of Papeete (Tahiti) has been tested by a public opinion poll using the quota method in order to obtain valuable information on feasibility of the project. The public opinion poll showed that 75% of people would participate, 19.5% would be reluctant and 5.5% would hesitate. The good results must be carefully interpreted with regards to the multi-ethnic structure of French Polynesian population, and to the limits of the quota method.
Institut Territorial de Recherches Médicales Louis Malardé Papeete, Tahiti, Polynésie Française.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011114:Polynesia; D011639:Public Opinion; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population
Intérêt des sondages d'opinion pour évaluer l'acceptabilité en zone urbaine des enquêtes épidémiologiques.