Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program.
Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (ACASI) has improved the reliability and accuracy of self-reported HIV health and risk behavior data, yet few studies account for how participants experience the data collection process.This exploratory qualitative analysis aimed to better understand the exp...
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doaj-8d429ee7fabd483aaed70e375a382cd02020-11-24T22:04:57ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032010-02-0152e914910.1371/journal.pone.0009149Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program.Larissa J EstesLinda E LloydMichelle TetiSheela RajaLisa BowlegKristi L AllgoodNancy GlickAudio Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (ACASI) has improved the reliability and accuracy of self-reported HIV health and risk behavior data, yet few studies account for how participants experience the data collection process.This exploratory qualitative analysis aimed to better understand the experience and implications of using ACASI among HIV-positive women participating in sexual risk reduction interventions in Chicago (n = 12) and Philadelphia (n = 18). Strategies of Grounded Theory were used to explore participants' ACASI experiences.Key themes we identified included themes that could be attributed to the ACASI and other methods of data collection (e.g., paper-based self-administered questionnaire or face-to-face interviews). The key themes were usability; privacy and honesty; socially desirable responses and avoiding judgment; and unintentional discomfort resulting from recalling risky behavior using the ACASI. Despite both positive and negative findings about the ACASI experience, we conclude that ACASI is in general an appropriate method for collecting sensitive data about HIV/AIDS risk behaviors among HIV-positive women because it seemed to ensure privacy in the study population allowing for more honest responses, minimize socially desirable responses, and help participants avoid actual or perceived judgment.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2818842?pdf=render |
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Larissa J Estes Linda E Lloyd Michelle Teti Sheela Raja Lisa Bowleg Kristi L Allgood Nancy Glick |
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Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program. |
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Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program. |
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Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program. |
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Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program. |
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Perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI) among women in an HIV-positive prevention program. |
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perceptions of audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (acasi) among women in an hiv-positive prevention program. |
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Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (ACASI) has improved the reliability and accuracy of self-reported HIV health and risk behavior data, yet few studies account for how participants experience the data collection process.This exploratory qualitative analysis aimed to better understand the experience and implications of using ACASI among HIV-positive women participating in sexual risk reduction interventions in Chicago (n = 12) and Philadelphia (n = 18). Strategies of Grounded Theory were used to explore participants' ACASI experiences.Key themes we identified included themes that could be attributed to the ACASI and other methods of data collection (e.g., paper-based self-administered questionnaire or face-to-face interviews). The key themes were usability; privacy and honesty; socially desirable responses and avoiding judgment; and unintentional discomfort resulting from recalling risky behavior using the ACASI. Despite both positive and negative findings about the ACASI experience, we conclude that ACASI is in general an appropriate method for collecting sensitive data about HIV/AIDS risk behaviors among HIV-positive women because it seemed to ensure privacy in the study population allowing for more honest responses, minimize socially desirable responses, and help participants avoid actual or perceived judgment. |
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