[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68885-68886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27351]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-15-14ARJ]
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 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
Clinic Context Matters Study--New--National Center for HIV/AIDS,
Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The daily use of specific antiretroviral medications by persons
without HIV infection, but at high risk of sexual or injection exposure
to HIV, has been shown to be a safe and effective HIV prevention
method. The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of
Truvada[supreg] for preexposure prophylaxis PrEP) in July 2012 and CDC
has issued Public Health Service clinical practice guidelines for its
use.
Because approximately 50,000 new HIV infections continue to occur
in the U.S. each year, with rates of HIV infection increasing most
rapidly for young MSM and because severe disparities in HIV infection
continue among African-American men and women, incorporation of PrEP
into HIV prevention is important. However, as a prevention tool in very
early stages of introduction and use, there is much we need to learn
about how to implement PrEP in real-world settings.
CDC is requesting OMB approval to collect data over a 3-year period
that will be used to conduct research among clinicians about their
knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to a new intervention
(PrEP) over the period of its initial introduction in their clinics.
The knowledge gained will be used to refine measurement instruments and
methods (for example, identify modifications to questions in the
current surveys that are unclear to participants), develop training and
educational resources and tools for use by CDC/DHAP (Division of HIV/
AIDS Prevention)-funded partners, and other organizations supporting
delivery of PrEP in clinical settings. The project will be conducted in
clinics in each of four cities (Houston, Newark, Chicago, and
Philadelphia) where PrEP has recently become available at local
community health centers. Once per year for 3 years, CDC will conduct
an online survey of clinicians at participating clinics to collect data
on the demographics of the respondents and their knowledge, attitudes,
practices, and organizational factors related to PrEP and its delivery
in their clinics. Surveys will be administered through an online survey
Web site.
There are no costs to respondents other than their time. The total
annual burden hours are 88.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of
Type of respondent Form name Number of responses per Average hours
respondents respondent per response
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Clinician........................... Clinician Consent and 175 1 30/60
Interview.
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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. 2014-27351 Filed 11-18-14; 8:45 am]
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