Obtaining sensitive information from a wary population: A comparison of telephone and face-to-face surveys of welfare recipients in the United States

摘要: Recent studies reveal the benefits of technological developments such as audio computer assisted self-interviewing (A-CASI) in interview methodology, especially for surveys sensitive behavior and information. However, we believe that selection mode administration depends not only on technology available interest, but also specific population under study. We therefore assess survey effects reported rates alcohol drug use among welfare recipients, an important group scholars public health agencies. The sample consisted adult recipients Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Oklahoma, January 2001. Adjusting demographic characteristics, employment, education, employ odds ratios compare 30-day, 1 year, lifetime prevalence estimates from telephone face-to-face surveys. Telephone methodology yields similar or higher alcohol, marijuana, hard abuse, though lower recent use. discuss our findings relation underfunded agencies must efficiently respond local levels abuse conclude may depend upon