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survey, (3) decrease the data collection
burden for each PRC by decreasing the
number of questions collected on an
annual basis, and (4) revise some
questions for clarity or to reflect the
current needs and priorities of the
program.
CDC will continue to use the
information reported by PRCs to
identify training and technical
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will report the required information to
CDC once per year. The estimated
burden per response for the web-based
survey will decrease from six hours to
five hours, and the estimated burden per
response for each telephone interview
will decreased from one hour to 30
minutes. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time.
assistance needs, respond to requests for
information from Congress and other
sources, monitor grantees’ compliance
with cooperative agreement
requirements, evaluate progress made in
achieving goals and objectives, and
describe the impact and effectiveness of
the PRC Program.
There is no change in the number of
respondents (37). Each PRC program
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
respondents
Average
burden per
response
(in hours)
Total burden
(in hours)
Type of respondent
Form name
PRC Program ....................................
Survey ..............................................
Telephone Interview .........................
37
37
1
1
5
30/60
185
19
Total ...........................................
...........................................................
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204
Dated: December 13, 2012.
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity (OSI),
Office of the Associate Director for Science
(OADS), Office of the Director.
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The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of
information collection requests under
review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35). To request a copy of these
requests, call (404) 639–7570 or send an
email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written
comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806.
Written comments should be received
within 30 days of this notice.
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Proposed Project
Evaluation of the Get Yourself Tested
(GYT) Campaign—New—National
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis,
STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this data collection is
to evaluate the reach and impact of the
GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign.
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Evaluation of GYT will be based on data
collected from 4000 young adults. The
data will be collected through a 30minute, web-based survey. Data from
the survey will then be quantitatively
evaluated to determine the reach and
impact of the GYT: Get Yourself Tested
campaign.
This information needs to be collected
in order to evaluate whether the GYT:
Get Yourself Tested campaign is
reaching the appropriate target
audience, identify messages the
audience is taking away from GYT;
determine whether individuals who saw
the GYT campaign are more likely to
engage in target behaviors and their
mediators; and determine whether
perceived norms around testing,
treatment, and sexual health vary
between people who have seen the
campaign and those who have not. The
information obtained from the proposed
data collection will be used by CDC to
improve, update and decide whether to
continue the GYT campaign and to
determine whether GYT is able or
unable to impact norms and behaviors
related to STD testing. It will also be
used to inform future efforts to
communicate with the public about
STD/HIV testing.
Because the GYT campaign targets
young adults and minority youth,
populations with higher rates of STD/
HIV than the general population, it is
essential to examine the effectiveness of
this communication to determine
whether this campaign is addressing
these high STD/HIV rates. If the
campaign is not evaluated, there will be
no evidence-based criteria which can be
used to guide the future of the
campaign. Additionally, future efforts to
communicate with the public and
providers about STD/HIV issues will be
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hampered by the lack of evidence of this
campaign’s effectiveness.
CDC, National Association of City and
County Health Officials (NACCHO) and
Knowledge Networks will disseminate
the study results to the public through
reports prepared for/by CDC, NACCHO
and Knowledge Networks and through
peer-reviewed journal articles and
related presentations. All releases of
information will be reviewed and
approved by CDC and partner
organizations involved with GYT.
This evaluation study will rely on a
Web-based survey to be selfadministered at home or at work on
personal computers. Using the existing
research panel as a population from
which to draw a sample of participants
has many advantages. First, because the
panel is already recruited, consented,
and familiar with the technology, there
is no burden of recruitment and
introduction to the survey method. This
saves a great deal of burden on the
public and on CDC, as we need not
engage in random-digit dialing (RDD) or
other sampling procedures to accrue
participants, and we need not spend
time explaining how to complete the
survey. Second, Knowledge Networks
has conducted the research to validate
the sample and ensure its
representativeness. This enhances the
generalizability of the study, and thus
the value of the results is greater than
if we relied on a sample of phonerecruited volunteers. Third, Knowledge
Networks has conducted surveys of
sensitive and stigmatized topics in the
past, including an in-depth and explicit
sexual behavior survey. These surveys
have been extremely successful. This
allows us to proceed with confidence in
the method, the contractor, and the
survey design. The total annualized
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response burden is estimated at 2000
hours for 4000 web-based surveys.
There are no costs to respondents
other than their time.
ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Respondents
Form name
Number of
respondents
Number of
responses per
respondent
Average
burden per
response
(hrs.)
Young adults ...................................................
Web-based survey .........................................
4000
1
30/60
Dated: December 13, 2012.
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity (OSI),
Office of the Associate Director for Science
(OADS), Office of the Director, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Proposed Project
Million HeartsTM Hypertension
Control Challenge—New—National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
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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 404–639–7570 or send
comments to Ron Otten, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an email 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.
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Background and Brief Description
Cardiovascular disease is a leading
cause of death for men and women in
the United States, among the most
costly health problems facing our nation
today, and among the most preventable.
Heart disease and stroke also contribute
significantly to disability. High blood
pressure, also known as hypertension, is
one of the leading causes of heart
disease and stroke. Currently, about 67
million American adults have high
blood pressure but fewer than half
(46%) have adequately controlled blood
pressure. The costs of hypertension and
its associated diseases are estimated at
$156 billion annually, including the
cost of medical care and the cost of lost
productivity.
In September 2011, CDC launched the
Million HeartsTM initiative with the goal
of preventing one million heart attacks
and strokes by 2017. In order to achieve
this goal, at least 10 million more
Americans must have their blood
pressure under control. Toward this
end, Million HeartsTM is promoting
clinical practices that are effective in
increasing blood pressure control among
patient populations. There is scientific
evidence that provides general guidance
on the types of system-based changes to
clinical practice that can improve
patient blood pressure control, but more
information is needed to fully
understand implementation practices so
that they can be shared and promoted.
In May 2013, CDC proposes to launch
the Million HeartsTM Hypertension
Control Challenge to identify clinical
practices and health systems that have
been successful in achieving high rates
of hypertension control and to develop
models for dissemination. The most
successful clinical practices or health
plans will be recognized as Million
HeartsTM Hypertension Control
Champions and will receive a cash
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award of $5,000–$15,000. Recognition
will be provided to two groups of
practices: Those that represent fewer
than 50,000 covered lives, and those
that represent 50,000 or more covered
lives. Providers eligible to apply for
recognition include single practice
providers, group practice providers, and
healthcare systems. The Challenge is
authorized by Public Law 111–358, the
America Creating Opportunities to
Meaningfully Promote Excellence in
Technology, Education and Science
Reauthorization Act of 2010
(COMPETES Act).
CDC requests OMB approval to collect
the information needed to identify,
qualify, and rank applicants for
recognition through the Million
HeartsTM Hypertension Control
Challenge. Interested providers or
clinical programs may voluntarily selfnominate their practice or healthcare
system by completing a web-based
nomination form located on the
Challenge.gov web portal. The
nomination process will include
submission of the minimum amount of
data needed to provide evidence of
clinical success in achieving
hypertension control, including: (a) Two
point-in-time measures of the clinical
hypertension control rate for the patient
population, (b) the size of the clinic
population served, and (c) a description
of the sustainable systems adopted to
achieve hypertension control rates. The
estimated burden for completing the
nomination form is 30 minutes.
CDC scientists or contractors will
assign a preliminary score to each
submitted nomination form. Those with
the highest preliminary scores will be
further reviewed by a CDC-sponsored
panel of three to five experts in
hypertension control. The panel will
provide CDC with a ranked list of
nominees recommended for recognition
through the Million HeartsTM
Hypertension Control Challenge.
Finalists will be asked to participate
in a data verification process so that
CDC can verify the information
submitted on the nomination form. The
estimated burden to the respondent is
one hour, which includes time to review
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30-Day-13-12PS]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments
to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC
20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written comments should be received
within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Evaluation of the Get Yourself Tested (GYT) Campaign--New--National
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The purpose of this data collection is to evaluate the reach and
impact of the GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign. Evaluation of GYT will
be based on data collected from 4000 young adults. The data will be
collected through a 30-minute, web-based survey. Data from the survey
will then be quantitatively evaluated to determine the reach and impact
of the GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign.
This information needs to be collected in order to evaluate whether
the GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign is reaching the appropriate
target audience, identify messages the audience is taking away from
GYT; determine whether individuals who saw the GYT campaign are more
likely to engage in target behaviors and their mediators; and determine
whether perceived norms around testing, treatment, and sexual health
vary between people who have seen the campaign and those who have not.
The information obtained from the proposed data collection will be used
by CDC to improve, update and decide whether to continue the GYT
campaign and to determine whether GYT is able or unable to impact norms
and behaviors related to STD testing. It will also be used to inform
future efforts to communicate with the public about STD/HIV testing.
Because the GYT campaign targets young adults and minority youth,
populations with higher rates of STD/HIV than the general population,
it is essential to examine the effectiveness of this communication to
determine whether this campaign is addressing these high STD/HIV rates.
If the campaign is not evaluated, there will be no evidence-based
criteria which can be used to guide the future of the campaign.
Additionally, future efforts to communicate with the public and
providers about STD/HIV issues will be hampered by the lack of evidence
of this campaign's effectiveness.
CDC, National Association of City and County Health Officials
(NACCHO) and Knowledge Networks will disseminate the study results to
the public through reports prepared for/by CDC, NACCHO and Knowledge
Networks and through peer-reviewed journal articles and related
presentations. All releases of information will be reviewed and
approved by CDC and partner organizations involved with GYT.
This evaluation study will rely on a Web-based survey to be self-
administered at home or at work on personal computers. Using the
existing research panel as a population from which to draw a sample of
participants has many advantages. First, because the panel is already
recruited, consented, and familiar with the technology, there is no
burden of recruitment and introduction to the survey method. This saves
a great deal of burden on the public and on CDC, as we need not engage
in random-digit dialing (RDD) or other sampling procedures to accrue
participants, and we need not spend time explaining how to complete the
survey. Second, Knowledge Networks has conducted the research to
validate the sample and ensure its representativeness. This enhances
the generalizability of the study, and thus the value of the results is
greater than if we relied on a sample of phone-recruited volunteers.
Third, Knowledge Networks has conducted surveys of sensitive and
stigmatized topics in the past, including an in-depth and explicit
sexual behavior survey. These surveys have been extremely successful.
This allows us to proceed with confidence in the method, the
contractor, and the survey design. The total annualized
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response burden is estimated at 2000 hours for 4000 web-based surveys.
There are no costs to respondents other than their time.
Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (hrs.)
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Young adults........................ Web-based survey....... 4000 1 30/60
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Dated: December 13, 2012.
Ron A. Otten,
Director, Office of Scientific Integrity (OSI), Office of the Associate
Director for Science (OADS), Office of the Director, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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