Web-Based Survey of US Health Educators: Challenges and Lessons
Methods: We developed a Web-based survey, entitled Health Promotion and Genetics/Genomics Survey, to assess health educators' likelihood to adopt genomic competencies into health promotion; 1924 health educators responded (adjusted response rate = 23.1).
Results: This study addresses challenges identified in the electronic surveying process: population identification, sampling, instrument design, survey implementation, and data preparation/analysis. Strategies for dealing with these challenges are proposed.
Conclusions: This practical example contributes to the further development and refinement of guidelines and best practices for Web-based surveying of US health educators.
Keywords: Internet; Web-based surveys; genomics; health educators; survey
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: January 1, 2010
The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.
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