Feasibility of a daily electronic survey to study prevention behavior with HIV-infected individuals

Res Nurs Health. 2010 Jun;33(3):221-34. doi: 10.1002/nur.20381.

Abstract

The daily experiences of persons living with HIV (PLWH) are important but under-studied as predictors of HIV prevention behavior. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is an intensive within-subjects data collection method that can be used to examine daily experiences. To determine whether PLWH would participate in EMA, we conducted a feasibility study with 21 PLWH. The method was acceptable to men and women from diverse backgrounds, with 81% (17/21) completing 2 months of daily surveys, and 67% (14/21) completing 6 months. Measures were completed on 72% of study days. Only 6% of records had missing data. Daily survey completion decreased over time. Participants reported that EMA was easy and did not influence their behaviors. Results suggest EMA is feasible with PLWH.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electronics*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Preventive Health Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*
  • Time Factors