Comparação de estimativas de inquéritos de base populacional

摘要: OBJECTIVE: To compare estimates obtained through household and telephone surveys for monitoring, intervention development of health policies. METHODS: The study analyzed data from 2,526 1,900 individuals aged 18 over, living in Campinas, SP, interviewed by the survey (ISACamp) (Vigitel), respectively. Sex, age schooling were used to characterize studied population. Prevalence 95% confidence intervals utilized analysis. sociodemographic characteristics population compared t-test two independent samples comparison other estimates, according type survey, was performed using Poisson regression. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences found between overall prevalence of: overweight/obesity, smoking status, mammography prior year Pap smear at least once life. However, worse perceived plan affiliation, life year, found, with a tendency overestimate except case status. CONCLUSIONS: These findings point need further studies, which may contribute better understanding differences, given that can provide quick essential information monitoring modifiable risk factors assessment interventions develop policies promoting Brazil.