Many of the
questions in this survey are designed to collect information also
being collected for the NIDA seroprevalence survey for IV durg
users (OMB clearance no. 0930-0128). During the next year and a
half, item response and utility should be reviewed and compared
between the two surveys. Based on this comparison, common question
and formats should be chosen to use on both surveys to facilitate
data comparisons.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1989
09/30/1989
09/30/1990
12,000
0
12,000
12,000
0
12,000
0
0
0
THIS STUDY IS DESIGNED TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION ON INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE, AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS OF
POPULATIONS AT HIGH RISK FOR AIDS AND TO TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH AND AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES IN
REDUCING THE SPREAD OF AIDS. THIS REVISION WILL ASSIST ON LOCATING
INDIVIDUALS FOR FOLLOWUP PURPOSES. SEXUAL PARTNERS, AND
PROSTITUTES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.