[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 29 (Friday, February 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7856-7858]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3084]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60Day-11-11CC]
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 or
send comments to Carol E. Walker, CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer,
1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
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
Development and Evaluation of Eagle Books and Youth Eagle Books for
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs)--New--National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The development of effective diabetes prevention programs targeting
AI/AN youth is a compelling priority in education and public health.
AI/ANs develop type 2 diabetes at younger ages, experience more years
of disease burden and have a high probability of developing diabetes-
related complications. However, research shows that type 2 diabetes can
be prevented or delayed with healthy foods, moderate physical activity,
and social support. A number of health
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communication products have been developed specifically for AI/AN
youth. These include the Eagle Books, the Youth Books, and the Diabetes
Education in Tribal Schools (DETS) curriculum.
The Eagle Books are a series of four books that promote physical
activity, eating healthy foods, learning from elders about health, and
preventing type 2 diabetes. Almost 3 million copies of the Eagle Books
have been distributed. The Eagle Books have been incorporated into the
lesson plans for the Kindergarten (K) through fourth grades of the DETS
curriculum, ``Health is Life in Balance.'' Led by NIH and guided by
Tribal consultation, the project engaged eight Tribal Colleges and
Universities, CDC, and IHS to develop culturally-grounded,
scientifically sound lessons to promote awareness about diabetes and
lifestyle adaptations that can help prevent type 2 diabetes. CDC is
currently developing additional books for Native American youth ages
nine to thirteen (the ``Youth Books'').
CDC plans to conduct a descriptive evaluation of the Eagle Books
and the DETS curriculum, as recommended by the Indian Health Service
Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC), the CDC Diabetes Council
(sponsored by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors),
and NDWP staff. Information will be collected using ethnographic case
study methodology in selected AI/AN communities that currently use the
Eagle Books as well as the DETS curriculum.
Data collection will involve discussion groups and interviews
conducted during site visits to 12 American Indian communities over
three years. On average, information collection will occur in four
communities per year and will involve 33 respondents per community.
Each site visit will consist of: (i) Interviews with up to 3 community
health representatives (e.g., health department representatives,
community health workers, Tribal council members, etc.); (ii)
Interviews with up to 2 school administrators from a local elementary
school and a middle school; (iii) One discussion (focus) group with
teachers from a local elementary school and one discussion group with
teachers from a local middle school; (iv) Two discussion (focus) groups
with children: One group with younger children (grades K-1) and one
group with older children (grades 2-4); (v) Two discussion (focus)
groups with parents: One group with parents of younger children and one
group with parents of older children; and (vi) Observational tours of
the community.
During the site visits, respondents will be asked to provide
general feedback about the Eagle Books and how the Eagle Books have
affected knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about healthy eating and
physical activity. In addition, selected respondents will be asked
about how the planned Youth Books could be, or have been, incorporated
into or support the DETS curriculum. Community health representatives
will be asked about local diabetes prevention efforts and how Eagle
Books and the DETS curriculum have or could support these efforts. De-
identified information will be collected and analyzed by staff from
CDC's NDWP, with the assistance of a data collection contractor.
Findings will be used to enhance current and future community
outreach and technical assistance efforts designed to promote
sustainability of Eagle Books health messages and guide incorporation
of the Youth Books into the DETS curriculum middle school lessons.
Findings will also be used to identify ``best practices'' with regard
to implementation and use of the Eagle Books and DETS, such as school
and community engagement in Eagle Books and DETS, dissemination of
Eagle Books and DETS health messages beyond the classroom, and policy
or environmental changes made in response to Eagle Books and DETS
health messages.
Participation is voluntary. There are no costs to respondents other
than their time.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per Total burden
Type of respondent Form name respondents responses per response (in (in hours)
respondent hours)
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Community Health Interview Guide 12 1 1 12
Representatives. for Community
Health
Representatives.
Administrators................ Interview Guide 4 1 1 4
for
Administrators
Grades K-4.
Interview Guide 4 1 1 4
for
Administrators
Grades 5-8.
Teachers...................... Discussion Guide 16 1 75/60 20
for Teachers
Grades K-4.
Discussion Guide 16 1 75/60 20
for Teachers
Grades 5-8.
Parents....................... Discussion Guide 48 1 1 48
for Parents
Grades K-4.
Children...................... Discussion Guide 16 1 45/60 12
for Children
Grades K-1.
Discussion Guide 16 1 45/60 12
for Children
Grades 2-3-4.
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Total..................... ................ .............. .............. .............. 132
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Dated: February 7, 2011.
Carol E. Walker,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-3084 Filed 2-10-11; 8:45 am]
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