A Comparison of Web and Telephone Responses From a National HIV and AIDS Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Response differences to survey questions are known to exist for different modes of questionnaire completion. Previous research has shown that response differences by mode are larger for sensitive and complicated questions. However, it is unknown what effect completion mode may have on HIV and AIDS survey research, which addresses particularly sensitive and stigmatized health issues.

Objectives

We seek to compare responses between self-selected Web and telephone respondents in terms of social desirability and item nonresponse in a national HIV and AIDS survey.

Methods

A survey of 2085 people in Canada aged 18 years and older was conducted to explore public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around HIV and AIDS in May 2011. Participants were recruited using

SUBMITTER: Jones MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4994958 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature