[Federal Register: August 4, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 150)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-80-08BL]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960
and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar, CDC Acting Reports Clearance
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Rapid HIV Testing in Community Mental Health Settings Serving
African Americans--New--National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD
and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
Background and Brief Description
People with chronic mental illness, including those with substance
use disorders, are at increased risk of HIV compared with the general
population. However, not enough is known about the risk behaviors,
willingness to be tested for HIV and HIV prevalence among persons with
chronic mental illness. In addition, the interrelations among diagnosis
of HIV infection, compliance with medical care, subsequent risk
behaviors, and the course of mental illness have not been well-
described. Mental health clinics are an important setting for HIV rapid
testing and promoting prevention efforts against the transmission of
HIV infection.
The objectives of this project are to (1) demonstrate improved
access to HIV testing and linkage to care in participating mental
health care settings; and (2) describe the relationship between mental
illness, HIV risk behaviors, and access to testing and services, in
order to inform the development of optimal prevention interventions for
persons with severe mental illness. Staff at selected implementation
sites will offer testing for HIV to clients and administer a brief
survey to assess risk behaviors, previous access to similar testing
services, and mental health symptoms.
CDC is requesting approval for a 2-year clearance for data
collection. Data
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will be collected in 6 community mental health sites. This project will
collect data from clients using a brief survey administered on a
voluntary basis. Collection of data will provide information on client
demographics; current behaviors that may facilitate HIV transmission,
including sexual and drug-use behaviors; current psychiatric symptoms,
determined using brief rating scales; access and barriers to HIV
testing, prevention, and treatment services; and adherence to
psychiatric and medical treatment regimens.
CDC estimates the response rate will be approximately 90%. Of the
644 persons approached who agree to be surveyed, it is estimated that
95% of persons will meet the eligibility criteria and 98% will be able
to provide informed consent. Therefore, the goal will be to approach
716 persons annually for participation in the study. The structured
interview will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Participation
is voluntary. Data collection will provide important insights into the
relationship between HIV/STI risk behaviors and psychiatric illness.
There is no cost to the respondents other than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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No. of Average
No. of responses burden per Total
Type of respondent Form name respondents per response burden
respondent (in hours) hours
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Approached Individual............... Eligibility Screener.. 644 1 1/60 11
Eligible participant................ Consent Questionnaire. 612 1 10/60 102
Consented participant............... Core Questionnaire.... 600 1 20/60 200
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Total........................... ...................... ........... ........... ........... 313
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Marilyn S. Radke,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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