The purpose of this change request is
to seek approval for changes based on the pilot results. These
changes include: 1) changes in the language translations in which
study materials will be provided; 2) modifications to the screening
instrument and study questionnaire based on pilot feedback; and 3)
an increase in the sample size and burden estimates. This study
will assess the health characteristic, experiences, and needs of
women living in the United States who have experienced Female
Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) or are at risk for FGM/C because
they or their mothers were born in a country where FGM/C is
prevalent. Using a venue-based and respondent-driven sampling
method for recruiting hard-to-reach populations, women who are
eligible and consent will be asked to complete a one-time survey.
This is a request to increase the incentive amounts to improve
participation rates.
US Code:
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Revising the study's screener
helped to eliminates unnecessary questions and adds more explicit
interviewer instructions. We are requesting to increase to the
initially approved total sample size of 1,200 to 2,000 completed
interviews. Because 101 pilot interviews have already been
completed, we propose to interview 1,899 for the full study. In
order to obtain 2,000 completed interviews, assuming that 35% of
women screened will not be eligible and now including an estimated
refusal rate of 17% among eligible women, we would need to increase
the number of women screened from 2,000 to approximately 3,744
women. Overall, we estimate an annualized increase of 248 burden
hours (from 356 to 604 Total Annualized Burden Hours)
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.