Dianne Morrison?Beedy|Michael P. Carey|Xin Tu
Accuracy of Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI) and Self-Administered Questionnaires for the Assessment of Sexual Behavior
University of Rochester|Syracuse University|University of Rochester
study examined accuracy two retrospective methods assessment intervals recall sexual behavior assessed predictors recall accuracy using 2 mode audiocomputer assisted selfinterview acasi vs selfadministered questionnaire saq 2 frequency monthly vs quarterly design young women n 102 randomly assigned one four conditions participants completed baseline measures monitored behavior daily diary returned monthly quarterly assessments mixed pattern accuracy four assessment methods identified monthly assessments yielded accurate recall protected unprotected vaginal sex quarterly assessments yielded accurate recall unprotected oral sex mode differences strong hypothesized predictors accuracy tended associated recall accuracy choice assessment mode frequency based upon research questions population resources context data collection occur