This informstion
collection request is approved subject to the following: (1) NIDA
must develop a methodology for assessing non-response bias, to
assess this bias NIDA should initiate blind seroprevalence testing
at a minimum of two sites (one with a high infection rate and one
with a low infection rate), if there is a significant difference
between the infection rate for survey respondents and the blinded
blood samples, then additional steps must be taken to assess the
bias before data collection continues - including reconsideration
of the participation requirement that individuals be willing to
know their HIV status. NIDA should submit this analysis to OMB by
1/15/89. (2) NIDA must be ready to initiate the blind testing
discussed above before the third wave of the data collection begins
otherwise the data collection must be postponed. (3)Once the second
wave of the data collection has ended and the initial analysis of
the data has been completed, NIDA should submit a preliminary
report on its initial findings including discussions of response
rates, item response utility and recommended changes in the survey
instrument. This report is also due to OMB by 1/15/89. (4) NIDA
will make changes in the instrument as discussed in its February 9,
1988 memo to PHS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1991
02/28/1991
6,000
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0
6,000
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0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH AN
ONGOING MONITORING SYSTEM TO ESTIMATE THE EXTENT OF HIV INFECTION
AMONG INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS IN SELECTED CITIES AND TO PROVI
INFORMATION ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL VARIABLES OF THIS
POPULATION. THE STUDY WILL PROVIDE PREVALENCE RATES AND TRENDS IN
SUPPORT OF FEDERAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEM OF AIDS
AMON
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.