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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Public Health Ethics and
Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
has submitted the information
collection request titled ‘‘Assessing
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
(KAPs) of Hispanic/Latina Women of
Reproductive Age (WRA) about Folic
Acid Fortification and
Supplementation’’ to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval. CDC previously
published a ‘‘Proposed Data Collection
Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations’’ notice on November
22, 2022, to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. CDC
received one comment related to the
previous notice. This notice serves to
allow an additional 30 days for public
and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this
proposed information collection project.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agencies estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
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including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including, through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses; and
(e) Assess information collection
costs.
To request additional information on
the proposed project or to obtain a copy
of the information collection plan and
instruments, call (404) 639–7570.
Comments and recommendations for the
proposed information collection should
be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function. Direct written
comments and/or suggestions regarding
the items contained in this notice to the
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by
fax to (202) 395–5806. Provide written
comments within 30 days of notice
publication.
Proposed Project
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and
Practices (KAPs) of Hispanic/Latina
Women of Reproductive Age (WRA)
about Folic Acid Fortification and
Supplementation—New—National
Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD),
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Consuming 400 micrograms (mcg) of
folic acid daily in the periconceptional
period can reduce the risk of having a
pregnancy affected by a neural tube
defect (NTD), a severe birth defect of the
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brain and spine. To increase the amount
of folic acid consumed in the U.S.
population, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) mandated
fortification of enriched cereal grain
products with folic acid in 1998.
Although strides have been made in
preventing neural tube defects, ethnic
disparities remain. Hispanic women in
the U.S. have the highest risk of having
a child affected by a NTD, with birth
prevalence of approximately seven
NTDs per 10,000 live births. In addition,
prior studies have found that Hispanic
women: (1) have lower levels of folate
in their blood compared to nonHispanic white women; (2) are more
likely than non-Hispanic white and
non-Hispanic black women to have the
MTHFR C677T gene variant; (3) are less
likely to know about the benefits of folic
acid; and (4) are less likely to get folic
acid from fortified foods or take a
multivitamin with folic acid in it,
particularly those women who primarily
speak Spanish, were born outside of the
United States, and have lived in the
United States for a shorter period of
time.
To effectively reach Hispanic women
of reproductive age (WRA) and increase
their knowledge and intake of folic acid
for NTD prevention, a contemporary
understanding of cultural factors in the
decision-making process and how these
women obtain information is needed.
Previous research highlighted important
nuances in potential cultural beliefs
regarding folic acid. A study of Spanishspeaking Hispanic women in the
southwest U.S. found no cultural
barriers to incorporating folic-acid rich
foods into their diets; however, focus
groups of Mexican American women
did find several cultural barriers. These
included: (1) misperceptions of the term
folic acid as an illegal substance, as the
word ‘‘acid’’ is like LSD; (2) its
importance for NTD prevention since
their healthcare providers did not talk to
them about folic acid; (3) its absence in
injectable form at the pharmacy; and (4)
mistaken belief that birth defects are not
preventable (resulting from an act of
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God). Studies have found contradictory
findings, suggesting that Mexican
American women have increased
awareness of the association between
folate and birth defects compared to
English-speaking women. More research
is needed to determine cultural factors
in the decision-making process around
folic acid intake for Hispanic WRA,
though several studies have examined
beliefs and best practices for promoting
folic acid consumption.
The purpose of this project is to
conduct formative research with
Hispanic/Latina women of reproductive
age to examine folic acid and fortified
food awareness, food and supplement
use practices, as well as messaging and
channels to reach Hispanic/Latina
women. The resulting data are expected
to be used for developing new
messaging and communication products
to improve knowledge, awareness, and
practices regarding folic acid
fortification and supplementation
among Hispanic/Latina women of
reproductive age. Additionally, the
findings from the project will inform
future intervention activities to prevent
neural tube defects among Hispanic
women of reproductive age.
This information collection will
involve focus groups with Hispanic/
Latina WRA. CDC requests OMB
approval for an estimated 122 annual
burden hours. There are no costs to
respondents other than their time to
participate.
ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS
Form name
Hispanic/Latina Women of Reproductive Age (WRA).
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) of Hispanic/Latina Women of Reproductive Age: Focus
Group Moderator Guide (English/Spanish).
Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Public Health Ethics and
Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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0089]
Proposed Data Collection Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice with comment period.
AGENCY:
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of
its continuing effort to reduce public
burden and maximize the utility of
government information, invites the
general public and other Federal
agencies the opportunity to comment on
a proposed information collection, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995. This notice invites
comment on a proposed information
collection project titled Occupational
exposures to surgical smoke in
veterinary personnel which will
characterize occupational exposure to
surgical smoke and related respiratory
health effects in clinical veterinary
settings and provide guidance on
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engineering controls to improve air
quality in veterinary medicine/animal
care personnel’s work environment by
reducing exposure to surgical smoke.
DATES: CDC must receive written
comments on or before January 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. CDC–2023–
0089 by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Jeffrey M. Zirger, Information
Collection Review Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
Clifton Road, NE, MS H21–8, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
Docket Number. CDC will post, without
change, all relevant comments to
www.regulations.gov.
Please note: Submit all comments
through the Federal eRulemaking portal
(www.regulations.gov) or by U.S. mail to
the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request more information on the
proposed project or to obtain a copy of
the information collection plan and
instruments, contact Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Information Collection Review Office,
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS
H21–8, Atlanta, Georgia 30329;
Telephone: 404–639–7570; Email: omb@
cdc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520),
Federal agencies must obtain approval
from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for each collection of
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information they conduct or sponsor. In
addition, the PRA also requires Federal
agencies to provide a 60-day notice in
the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each new proposed
collection, each proposed extension of
existing collection of information, and
each reinstatement of previously
approved information collection before
submitting the collection to the OMB for
approval. To comply with this
requirement, we are publishing this
notice of a proposed data collection as
described below.
The OMB is particularly interested in
comments that will help:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected;
4. Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses; and
5. Assess information collection costs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information
collection request titled ``Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and
Practices (KAPs) of Hispanic/Latina Women of Reproductive Age (WRA)
about Folic Acid Fortification and Supplementation'' to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously
published a ``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations'' notice on November 22, 2022, to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies. CDC received one comment related to
the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days
for public and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information
collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly
interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Direct
written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in
this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management
and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202)
395-5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice
publication.
Proposed Project
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) of Hispanic/
Latina Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) about Folic Acid Fortification
and Supplementation--New--National Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Consuming 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily in the
periconceptional period can reduce the risk of having a pregnancy
affected by a neural tube defect (NTD), a severe birth defect of the
brain and spine. To increase the amount of folic acid consumed in the
U.S. population, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated
fortification of enriched cereal grain products with folic acid in
1998. Although strides have been made in preventing neural tube
defects, ethnic disparities remain. Hispanic women in the U.S. have the
highest risk of having a child affected by a NTD, with birth prevalence
of approximately seven NTDs per 10,000 live births. In addition, prior
studies have found that Hispanic women: (1) have lower levels of folate
in their blood compared to non-Hispanic white women; (2) are more
likely than non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women to have the
MTHFR C677T gene variant; (3) are less likely to know about the
benefits of folic acid; and (4) are less likely to get folic acid from
fortified foods or take a multivitamin with folic acid in it,
particularly those women who primarily speak Spanish, were born outside
of the United States, and have lived in the United States for a shorter
period of time.
To effectively reach Hispanic women of reproductive age (WRA) and
increase their knowledge and intake of folic acid for NTD prevention, a
contemporary understanding of cultural factors in the decision-making
process and how these women obtain information is needed. Previous
research highlighted important nuances in potential cultural beliefs
regarding folic acid. A study of Spanish-speaking Hispanic women in the
southwest U.S. found no cultural barriers to incorporating folic-acid
rich foods into their diets; however, focus groups of Mexican American
women did find several cultural barriers. These included: (1)
misperceptions of the term folic acid as an illegal substance, as the
word ``acid'' is like LSD; (2) its importance for NTD prevention since
their healthcare providers did not talk to them about folic acid; (3)
its absence in injectable form at the pharmacy; and (4) mistaken belief
that birth defects are not preventable (resulting from an act of
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God). Studies have found contradictory findings, suggesting that
Mexican American women have increased awareness of the association
between folate and birth defects compared to English-speaking women.
More research is needed to determine cultural factors in the decision-
making process around folic acid intake for Hispanic WRA, though
several studies have examined beliefs and best practices for promoting
folic acid consumption.
The purpose of this project is to conduct formative research with
Hispanic/Latina women of reproductive age to examine folic acid and
fortified food awareness, food and supplement use practices, as well as
messaging and channels to reach Hispanic/Latina women. The resulting
data are expected to be used for developing new messaging and
communication products to improve knowledge, awareness, and practices
regarding folic acid fortification and supplementation among Hispanic/
Latina women of reproductive age. Additionally, the findings from the
project will inform future intervention activities to prevent neural
tube defects among Hispanic women of reproductive age.
This information collection will involve focus groups with
Hispanic/Latina WRA. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 122
annual burden hours. There are no costs to respondents other than their
time to participate.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Type of respondents Form name respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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Hispanic/Latina Women of Knowledge, Attitudes, and 81 1 90/60
Reproductive Age (WRA). Practices (KAPs) of
Hispanic/Latina Women of
Reproductive Age: Focus
Group Moderator Guide
(English/Spanish).
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Public Health
Ethics and Regulations, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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