[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52011-52012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20718]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-14-0800]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of
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information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess
information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Focus Group Testing to Effectively Plan and Tailor Cancer
Prevention and Control Communication Campaigns (OMB No. 0920-0800, exp.
11/30/2014)--Extension--National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The mission of the CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
(DCPC) is to reduce the burden of cancer in the United States through
cancer prevention, reduction of risk, early detection, better
treatment, and improved quality of life for cancer survivors. Toward
this end, the DCPC supports the scientific development, implementation,
and evaluation of various health communication campaigns with an
emphasis on specific cancer burdens. This process requires testing of
messages, concepts, and materials prior to their final development and
dissemination. Communication campaigns vary according to the type of
cancer, the qualitative dimensions of the message described above, and
the type of respondents.
CDC is currently approved to collect information needed to plan and
tailor cancer communication campaigns (OMB No. 0920-0800, exp. 11/30/
2014), and seeks OMB approval to extend the existing generic clearance.
No changes to the scope of the clearance or data collection methodology
are proposed. There are small decreases in the annualized estimates for
the number of respondents and burden hours.
Information will be collected primarily through focus groups, and
will be used to assess numerous qualitative dimensions of cancer
prevention and control messages, including, but not limited to,
knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behavioral intentions, information needs
and sources, and compliance to recommended screening intervals.
Insights gained from the focus groups will assist in the development
and/or refinement of future campaign messages and materials.
DCPC plans to conduct or sponsor up to 80 focus groups per year
over a three-year period. An average of 10 respondents will participate
in each focus group discussion. Screening will be conducted to recruit
respondents for specific target audiences, e.g., the general public or
health care providers. The estimated burden per response for screening
is three minutes. Each focus group discussion will be facilitated by a
written discussion guide, and will last approximately two hours. CDC
will submit an information collection request to OMB for approval of
each focus group activity.
OMB approval is requested for three years. There are no changes to
information collection purpose or methodology. There are minor
reductions in the annualized estimates for the number of respondents
and corresponding burden hours.
Participation is voluntary and there are no costs to respondents
except their time. The total estimated annualized burden hours are
1,680.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hours)
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General Public........................ Screening Form.......... 960 1 3/60
Focus Group Guide....... 480 1 2
Health Care Professionals............. Screening Form.......... 640 1 3/60
Focus Group Guide....... 320 1 2
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Leroy A. 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. 2014-20718 Filed 8-29-14; 8:45 am]
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