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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2014

Considerations for conducting Web-based survey research with people living with human immunodeficiency virus using a community-based participatory approach.

Kelly K O'Brien, Patricia Solomon, Catherine Worthington, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco, Larry Baxter, Stephanie A Nixon, Rosalind Baltzer-Turje, Greg Robinson, Elisse Zack, HIV, Health And Rehabilitation Survey Catalyst Team

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Kelly K O'Brienkelly.obrien@utoronto.ca.
Patricia Solomon
Catherine Worthington
Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco
Larry Baxter
Stephanie A Nixon
Rosalind Baltzer-Turje
Greg Robinson
Elisse Zack
HIV, Health And Rehabilitation Survey Catalyst Team

Funding

Canadian Institutes of Health Research CDE 108127
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Abstract

backgroundWeb or Internet-based surveys are increasingly popular in health survey research. However, the strengths and challenges of Web-based surveys with people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are unclear.

objectiveThe aim of this article is to describe our experience piloting a cross-sectional, Web-based, self-administered survey with adults living with HIV using a community-based participatory research approach.

methodsWe piloted a Web-based survey that investigated disability and rehabilitation services use with a sample of adults living with HIV in Canada. Community organizations in five provinces emailed invitations to clients, followed by a thank you/reminder one week later. We obtained survey feedback in a structured phone interview with respondents. Participant responses were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using directed content analysis.

resultsOf 30 people living with HIV who accessed the survey link, 24/30 (80%) initiated and 16/30 (53%) completed the survey instrument. A total of 17 respondents participated in post-survey interviews. Participants described the survey instrument as comprehensive, suggesting content validity. The majority (13/17, 76%) felt instruction and item wording were clear and easy to understand, and found the software easy to navigate. Participants felt having a pop-up reminder directing them to missed items would be useful.

conclusionsStrengths of implementing the Web-based survey included: our community-based participatory approach, ease of software use, ability for respondents to complete the questionnaire on one's own time at one's own pace, opportunity to obtain geographic variation, and potential for respondent anonymity. Considerations for future survey implementation included: respondent burden and fatigue, the potentially sensitive nature of HIV Web-based research, data management and storage, challenges verifying informed consent, varying computer skills among respondents, and the burden on community organizations. Overall, results provide considerations for researchers conducting community-based participatory Web-based survey research with people living with HIV.

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Community-Based Participatory ResearchHIV InfectionsInternetAdultCanadaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsRehabilitation CentersSelf ReportSoftwareSurveys and Questionnairescommunity-based participatory researchhealth surveysHIV infectionsInternetquestionnairesself-report

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PMCPMC3971118

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