[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14253-14254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05478]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60-Day-14-0895]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-7570 or
send comments to LeRoy Richardson, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta,
GA 30333 or send an email to [email protected].
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Community-based Organization Monitoring and Evaluation of Respect
(OMB No.0920-0895 exp. 8/31/2014)--Revision--National Center for HIV/
AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
CDC began formally partnering with Community-based Organizations
(CBOs) in the late 1980s to expand the reach of HIV prevention efforts.
CBOs were, and continue to be, recognized as important partners in HIV
prevention because of their history and credibility with target
populations and their access to groups that may not be easily reached.
Over time, CDC's program for HIV prevention by CBOs has grown in size,
scope, and complexity to respond to changes in the epidemic, including
the diffusion and implementation of Effective Behavioral Interventions
(EBIs) for HIV prevention.
CDC's EBIs have been shown to be effective under controlled
research environments, but there is limited data on intervention
implementation and client outcomes in real-world settings (as
implemented by CDC-funded CBOs). The purpose of Community-based
Organization Monitoring and Evaluation of Respect (CMEP-Respect) is to:
(a) Assess the fidelity of the implementation of the selected
intervention at the CBO; and (b) improve the performance of CDC-funded
CBOs delivering the Respect intervention by monitoring changes in
clients' self-reported attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV and HIV
transmission risk behaviors after participating in Respect.
CDC funded four (4) CBOs to participate in CMEP-Respect for five
(5) years (September 2010-August 2015). From September 1, 2012 through
January 31, 2014, baseline surveys were conducted with 684
participants; 90-day follow up surveys were completed with 459
participants, and 180-day follow up surveys were completed with 343
participants.
CDC is requesting additional time to complete follow up surveys at
90- and 180-days for participants completing the intervention on or
before August 31, 2014. Following their participation in the Respect
intervention, participants will complete an 18 minute, self
administered, computer based interview at two follow-up time points
(90- and 180-days following the Respect intervention) to assess their
HIV-related attitudes and behavioral risks. CBOs will be expected to
retain 80% of these participants at both follow-up time points.
Throughout the project, funded CBOs will be responsible for
managing the daily procedures of CMEP-Respect to ensure that all
required activities are performed, all deadlines are met, and quality
assurance plans, policies and procedures are upheld. CBOs will be
responsible for participating in all CDC-sponsored grantee meetings
related to CMEP-Respect.
Findings from this project will be primarily used by the
participating CBOs. The CBOs may use the findings to: (a) Better
understand if the outcomes are different across demographic and
behavioral risk groups as well as agency and program model
characteristics; and (b) improve the future implementation, management,
and quality of Respect. CDC and other organizations interested in
behavioral outcome monitoring of Respect or similar HIV prevention
interventions can also benefit from lessons learned through this
project.
In this request, CDC is requesting approval for approximately 200
burden hours. There is no cost to respondents except for their time.
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Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per response (in Total burden
respondents respondent hours) (in hours)
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General Population............ 90-day Follow-up 320 1 18/60 96
Survey.
CMEP-Respect grantees......... 90-day SDN 4 12 5/60 4
Submission.
General population............ 180-day Follow- 320 1 18/60 96
up Survey.
CMEP-Respect grantees......... 180-day SDN 4 12 5/60 4
Submission.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 200
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LeRoy Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-05478 Filed 3-12-14; 8:45 am]
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