Unit Response and Costs in Web Versus Face-To-Face Data Collection: Comparison of Two Cross-sectional Health Surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Potential is seen in web data collection for population health surveys due to its combined cost-effectiveness, implementation ease, and increased internet penetration. Nonetheless, web modes may lead to lower and more selective unit response than traditional modes, and this may increase bias in the measured indicators.

Objective

This research assesses the unit response and costs of a web study versus face-to-face (F2F) study.

Methods

Alongside the Belgian Health Interview Survey by F2F edition 2018 (BHISF2F; net sample used: 3316), a web survey (Belgian Health Interview Survey by Web [BHISWEB]; net sample used: 1010) was organized. Sociodemographic data on invited individuals was obtained from the national register and census linkages. Unit response rates c

SUBMITTER: Braekman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8783289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature