Table 1.
Summary of Survey Methodology Across the 3 Cancer Centers and HINTS
| University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center | The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center | Health Information National Trends Survey 5, Cycle 1a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey design | Address-based probability sample purchased from commercial vendor | Address list with corresponding telephone number purchased from commercial vendor | Dual frame sample of cellular and landline telephone numbers purchased from commercial vendor | Address-based probability sample purchased from commercial vendor |
| Data collection method | Stratified mail survey | Introductory letter followed by telephone interview | Computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) | Stratified mail survey |
| Geographic catchment area | 54 eastern Kentucky counties (all are designated Appalachian) | All 88 Ohio counties (32 are designated Appalachian) | 29 western Pennsylvania counties (all are designated Appalachian) | USA |
| Total sample size | 3,200 | 3,160 | 17,370 | 13,360 |
| Valid Appalachian sample size | 798 (29% response rate) | 112 (51% response rate among Appalachians) | 981 (41% response rate) | 215 |
| Survey time frame | June-August 2017 | May 2017-February 2018 | April-August 2017 | January-May 2017 |
| Weighting methodology | 2011–2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2011–2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2011–2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2011–2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Data entry and quality check | Data were manually double-entered into REDCap. Key variables were cross-checked for data validation and incorrect values were imputed by valid values if available. | Data were collected in REDCap. Autovalidation on fields was used where possible and data were checked for internal consistency using SAS. | Data were collected via WinCati 6.0. Range and logic checks were hard-programmed into WinCati. Weekly unobtrusive monitoring was conducted to ensure interviewer adherence to protocols. | All completed questionnaires were scanned via Teleform and images stored in Alchemy. A 10% quality control check was performed. |
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Data from 2017 HINTS-FDA2 were used for the single question, “Cancer is most often caused by a person’s behavior or lifestyle.” Please see Reference 50 for more details.