Combining self-reported and objectively measured survey data to improve hypertension prevalence estimates: Portuguese experience

Combining self-reported and objectively measured survey data to improve hypertension prevalence estimates: Portuguese experience

Abstract Background Accurate data on hypertension is essential to inform decision-making. Hypertension prevalence may be underestimated by population-based surveys due to misclassification of health status by participants. Therefore, adjustment for misclassification bias is required when relying on...

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Main Authors: Irina Kislaya, Andreia Leite, Julian Perelman, Ausenda Machado, Ana Rita Torres, Hanna Tolonen, Baltazar Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Self-reports
Misclassification error
Bias correction
Multiple imputation
Survey
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00562-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00562-y

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