Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS 4) (NCI)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 Cycle 1 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 2 Cycle 2 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	New
Form 4 Cycle 4 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form 3 Cycle 3 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified
FINAL PROTOCOL CHANGES_9-12-11-td.doc Supplementary Document	2011-09-30
Appendix M - FINAL Respondent selection pages_ 9-20-11.doc Supplementary Document	2011-09-30
Supporting Statement B_FINAL_9-20-11-2.doc Supporting Statement B	2011-09-30
Appendix M - Respondent Selection Variations.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix J - Theoretical Framework.doc Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix I - OHSR Exempt and IRB Approvals.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix H - Westat Confidentiality Pledge.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix G - Sources Reviewed.doc Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix F2 - Privacy Act Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix F1 - PIA.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix E - HINTS Publications.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix D - Health People 2020 Objectives.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix A - Evaluation Results.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Cover Memo.doc Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix K - Cover Letters in English.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix L - Letters in Spanish.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix L - Letters in Spanish.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix K - Cover Letters in English.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix L - Letters in Spanish.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix K - Cover Letters in English.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix K - Cover Letters in English.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Appendix L - Letters in Spanish.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-27
Supporting Statement A_6-27-11.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-06-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
7462	Cycle 1 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified
198508	Cycle 2 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	New
181324	Cycle 4 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified
181323	Cycle 3 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0925-0538	ICR Reference No: 201107-0925-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200802-0925-004
Agency/Subagency: HHS/NIH	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS 4) (NCI)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/17/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/14/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	14,066	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,034	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: HINTS provides NCI with a comprehensive assessment of the American public's current access to, and use of, information about cancer across the cancer care continuum from cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The content of the survey focuses on understanding the degree to which members of the general population understand vital cancer prevention messages. More importantly, this NCI survey couples knowledge-related questions with inquiries into the communication channels through which understanding is being obtained, and assessment of cancer-related behavior. HINTS collects data using a stratified random sample of the non-institutionalized adult population (18+) in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. HINTS 4 methodology will consist of a mail survey conducted in 4 data collection cycles between 2011 and 2014.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 412(285a-1) Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
   US Code: 42 USC 285(a) Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 22714	04/22/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 37356	06/27/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Cycle 1 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4)	1, 1, 1, 1	Cycle 1 Qx ,   Cycle 1 Survey Potential Questions ,   Full Survey ,   Short Survey
Cycle 3 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4)	3	List of Potential Question for Cycle 3 Qx
Cycle 4 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4)	4	List of Potential Questions for Cycle 4 Qx
Cycle 2 Qx for Health Information National Trends Survey 4 (HINTS4)	2	List of Potential Questions for Cycle 2 Qx

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	14,066	0	0	14,066	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,034	0	0	7,034	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This submission represents a reinstatement with changes that will provide data for comparison with the previous HINTS survey data. Previous HINTS data collections have had between 5,000-7,000 respondents every other year. HINTS 4 is planning for 14,066 respondents in 4 data collection cycles over the course of 3 years. Each data collection cycle will have up to 3,533 respondents. This is an increase in burden from the previous submission due to a slight increase in the number of respondents and an increase in the estimated time per response. Other changes in this submission that are new include having 4 data collection cycles rather than on a biennial schedule as was the past. This study design will allow HINTS to more quickly address emerging issues in the field of health communication, maintain the ongoing measurement of trends, and include additional topics and measures. Additionally, a Spanish version of the questionnaire is being developed to accommodate Hispanic respondents. As with previous rounds, HINTS 4 will include embedded methodological experiments designed to maximize response rates, reduce bias, and obtain the highest quality data. Experiments will include variations in the respondent selection process, the formatting and structure of questionnaire items administered by mail, and specific activities targeting Spanish-speaking populations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $944,905

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/14/2011

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