Web-based data collection: an effective strategy for increasing African Americans' participation in health-related research.
The study sought to explore response modes (via web-based vs paper surveys) and rates to a follow-up health questionnaire and to examine respondent characteristics by response modes. 192 young adult African Americans responded online or by paper. We found observable differences in follow-up responses, with more participants completing the online version first. No statistical differences were revealed in response modes based on academic discipline, sex, income or health status. The 60% followup response rate supports web-based data collection as a viable means of assessing health information from African Americans. This research provides evidence of the Internet as a viable alternative for increasing participation of young African American adults, a relatively understudied group, to obtain data on health status and behaviors, over time.
Morgan State University, Department of Psychology, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA. pamela.scottjohnson@morgan.edu
Pamela E
PE
Scott-Johnson
Susan M
SM
Gross
Dorothy C
DC
Browne
D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection