A mixed methods analysis of participation in social contact surveys

Nixon Emily, Silvonen Taru, Barreaux Antoine, Kwiatkowska Rachel, Trickey Adam, Thomas Amy, Ali Becky, Treneman-Evans Georgia, Christensen Hannah, Brooks-Pollock Ellen, Denford Sarah. 2022. A mixed methods analysis of participation in social contact surveys. Epidemics, 41:100635, 11 p.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2022.100635

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Résumé : Background: Social contact survey data forms a core component of modern epidemic models: however, there has been little assessment of the potential biases in such data. Methods: We conducted focus groups with university students who had (n = 13) and had never (n = 14) completed a social contact survey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative findings were explored quantitatively by analysing participation data. Results: The opportunity to contribute to COVID-19 research, to be heard and feel useful were frequently reported motivators for participating in the contact survey. Reductions in survey engagement following lifting of COVID-19 restrictions may have occurred because the research was perceived to be less critical and/or because the participants were busier and had more contacts. Having a high number of contacts to report, uncertainty around how to report each contact, and concerns around confidentiality were identified as factors leading to inaccurate reporting. Focus groups participants thought that financial incentives or provision of study results would encourage participation. Conclusions: Incentives could improve engagement with social contact surveys. Qualitative research can inform the format, timing, and wording of surveys to optimise completion and accuracy.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : enquête sanitaire, Enquête pathologique, maladie infectieuse, motivation, participation sociale, analyse de données

Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : Angleterre, Grande-Bretagne

Mots-clés libres : Social contact surveys, Epidemic modelling, Infectious disease, Mixed Methods, Focus groups, Research engagement

Classification Agris : S50 - Santé humaine

Champ stratégique Cirad : CTS 4 (2019-) - Santé des plantes, des animaux et des écosystèmes

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