Assessing smoking status in disadvantaged populations: is computer administered self report an accurate and acceptable measure?
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Assessing smoking status in disadvantaged populations: is computer administered self report an accurate and acceptable measure?
BACKGROUND Self report of smoking status is potentially unreliable in certain situations and in high-risk populations. This study aimed to determine the accuracy and acceptability of computer administered self-report of smoking status among a low socioeconomic (SES) population. METHODS Clients attending a community service organisation for welfare support were invited to complete a cross-sect...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Medical Research Methodology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1471-2288
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2288-11-153