OMB approves
this ethnographic case study contingent upon CDC following through
with the changes outlined in the August 13 and 16, 1996,
correspondences. In particular, CDC agrees that this case study of
tuberculosis outreach worker activities will only illustrate the
activities that workers perform, including their interaction with
patients and other health care personnel. CDC will not, based
solely on this case study, extrapolate any of the findings to the
national population or make a determination of effective
tuberculosis outreach worker activities.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1998
06/30/1998
144
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0
78
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0
0
0
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Since the mid-1980s, tuberculosis has
re-emerged as a serious public health hazard--especially among
certain hard-to-reach populations such as the homeless, the poor,
and recent immigrant groups. The purpose of this research is to
observe the nature of outreach activities being conducted by
workers that impacts upon the TB levels among specific groups
deemed at greater risk for this disease.
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.