Journal article
Initial nonresponse and survey response mode biases in survey research
Journal of public health dentistry, Vol.75(3), pp.169-174
06/01/2015
DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12090
PMID: 25706185
Abstract
ObjectiveWe evaluated survey response factors (particularly initial nonresponse and survey mode) that may be associated with bias in survey research.
MethodsWe examined prevention-related beliefs and outcomes for initial mail survey responders (n=209), follow-up mail survey responders (n=78), and follow-up telephone survey responders (n=74). The Pearson chi-square test and analysis of variance identified beliefs and behavioral outcomes associated with survey response mode.
ResultsFollow-up options to the initial mail survey improved response rates (22.0-38.0 percent). Initial mail survey responders more strongly believed topical fluoride protects teeth from cavities than others (P=0.04). A significantly larger proportion of parents completing a follow-up telephone survey (30.8 percent) refused topical fluoride for their child than those completing mail surveys (10.3-10.4 percent) (P<0.0001).
ConclusionMultiple mode surveys with follow-up improve response rates. Initial nonresponse and survey response mode may be associated with biases in survey research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Initial nonresponse and survey response mode biases in survey research
- Creators
- Donald L. Chi - University of WashingtonChao Ying Chen - University of Washington
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of public health dentistry, Vol.75(3), pp.169-174
- Publisher
- Wiley
- DOI
- 10.1111/jphd.12090
- PMID
- 25706185
- ISSN
- 0022-4006
- eISSN
- 1752-7325
- Number of pages
- 6
- Grant note
- DOI: 10.13039/100000072, name: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, award: K08DE020856; name: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH National Center for Research Resources, award: UL1RR025014
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2015
- Academic Unit
- Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283562702771
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