Abstract
This study examined adults' self-reported understanding and formatting preferences of medical statistics, confidence in self-care and ability to obtain health advice or information, and perceptions of patient-health-care provider communication measured through dual survey modes (random digital dial and mail). Even while controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, significant differences in regard to adults' responses to survey variables emerged as a function of survey mode. While the analyses do not allow us to pinpoint the underlying causes of the differences observed, they do suggest that mode of administration should be carefully adjusted for and considered.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1036-1045 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- adults
- communication
- learning
- methodology
- quantitative methods
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology