title: Collection of socially sensitive data: A randomized study comparing the advantages and limitations of self administered questionnaire on computer vs. traditional paper based method.
abstract: This study assesses the response variation of self administered questionnaire (SAQs) on computer compared to traditional paper based SAQ. The study outcomes include response accuracy, consistency and variation based on , participants? perception of ease of use, and safety of storing their personal health information on computer . The study will help to understand, the acceptability of computer based SAQs in data collection of socially sensitive behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Mona
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Duggal
authors.forename: Amy C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Justice
authors.forename: Gowri
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ananth
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brandt
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires