A Comparison of Survey Methodologies to Elicit Sensitive Information From Adolescents in Urban India

The goal of this study is to use three different survey methodologies to evaluate whether adolescents report on their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors on sexual and reproductive health issues differently based on the manner in which questions are asked.

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Key information

Conditions

Unmarried Male and Female Adolescents in the Age Group 15-19 Years in Pre-Identified Slums in Delhi, India

Age range

15 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Specific Aims and Research Questions Aim 1: To compare adolescents' levels of reporting of their own reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors using three survey methodologies: (1) Face-to-face interview (2) Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self Interview) and (3) a culturally appropriate interactive methodology.

The following hypothesis will be tested:

Overall, adolescents will be more likely to divulge their own reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behaviors with Audio-CASI and the interactive method as compared to face-to-face interviews. Levels of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors will vary by education, age and gender.

Aim 2: To compare respondents' levels of comfort, accuracy and honesty with the survey methodologies (i.e. face to face, audio-CASI and interactive methodology) to their reporting of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Unmarried male and female adolescents in the age group 15-19 in pre-identified slums in Delhi, India

Exclusion criteria

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Other

Collaborators

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Hopkins Population Center's Mellon Grant
The Woodrow Wilson- Johnson & Johnson Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Health.

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparison of Survey Methodologies to Elicit Information on Sexual and Reproductive Health From Adolescents in Urban India

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2004
First posted: Oct 5, 2005
Registry last updated: Oct 5, 2005

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.