Methodologic issues in a population-based health survey of Gulf War veterans

Bradley N Doebbeling; Martha F Jones; Daniel B Hall; William R Clarke; Robert F Woolson; James C Torner; Leon F Burmeister; Terri Snyders-Crumley; Drue H Barrett; Kenneth H Falter; James A Merchant; Sarah Nusser; Dianne Anderson; David A Schwartz

doi:10.1016/S0895-4356(01)00517-0

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Methodologic issues in a population-based health survey of Gulf War veterans

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Methodologic issues in a population-based health survey of Gulf War veterans

Bradley N Doebbeling, Martha F Jones, Daniel B Hall, William R Clarke, Robert F Woolson, James C Torner, Leon F Burmeister, Terri Snyders-Crumley, Drue H Barrett, Kenneth H Falter, …

Journal of clinical epidemiology, Vol.55(5), pp.477-487

05/2002

DOI: 10.1016/S0895-4356(01)00517-0

PMID: 12007551

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Abstract

This report describes the principal methods used in the development, conduct, and analysis of the research study "Health Assessment of Persian Gulf War Veterans from Iowa" (Iowa Gulf War Study). The methods presented include an outline of the organizational structure, study timeline, hypotheses, outcome definitions, and study design. Adhering to a strict timeline, the study protocol and instruments were developed, and a stratified sample of 3,695 military personnel (76% participation) was located and surveyed by structured telephone interview. The study tracked personnel from all service branches residing nationally and internationally, including those discharged from service. This study required development and implementation of methods appropriate to analysis of data collected in a complex sampling framework and methodological procedures to ensure scientific rigor in a highly public and politicized environment. Statistical analyses were conducted on a priori health outcomes and required development of methods to compute Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel adjusted rate differences. This environment facilitated rapid implementation, critique by scientific and public advisors, a high participation rate, and rapid publication.

Middle East

Outcome Assessment (Health Care) - methods

Cross-Sectional Studies

Humans

Male

Warfare

Health Surveys

Epidemiologic Methods

Adult

Female

Iowa - epidemiology

Veterans - statistics & numerical data

Research Design

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Title: Subtitle: Methodologic issues in a population-based health survey of Gulf War veterans
Creators: Bradley N Doebbeling - Department of Internal Medicine, SE 625 GH, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. brad-doebbeling@uiowa.edu
Martha F Jones - University of Iowa
Daniel B Hall
William R Clarke
Robert F Woolson
James C Torner
Leon F Burmeister
Terri Snyders-Crumley
Drue H Barrett
Kenneth H Falter
James A Merchant
Sarah Nusser
Dianne Anderson - Iowa State University
David A Schwartz
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of clinical epidemiology, Vol.55(5), pp.477-487
DOI: 10.1016/S0895-4356(01)00517-0
PMID: 12007551
NLM abbreviation: J Clin Epidemiol
ISSN: 0895-4356
eISSN: 1878-5921
Publisher: United States
Language: English
Date published: 05/2002
Academic Unit: Statistics and Actuarial Science; Occupational and Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Biostatistics; Surgery; Injury Prevention Research Center; Neurosurgery
Record Identifier: 9983995149002771

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