Four consent forms were used for this survey: a consent form for respondents aged 20to7979 years, for respondents aged 14 to 19 years and for parents/guardians of respondents aged 6 to 13 years, and an assent form for respondents aged 6 to 13 years [ 9].
The CHMS employed four forms: a consent form for respondents aged 20 to 79 years, for respondents aged 14 to 19 years and for parents/guardians of respondents aged 6 to 13 years, and an assent form for respondents aged 6 to 13 years [ 10].
Each factor was categorised in binary form - respondents either having or not having the risk factor.
In the evaluation form, 41 respondents noted that the guidance in the DOLBaPP optimal questionnaire was not optimal.
To preserve the anonymity of responses, the survey included a link to another online form, where respondents could also submit their email address if they were willing to be approached for interview.
Spicer and colleagues [ 25], however, argue that the PACIC is a formative measure and scores on the items cause or form the respondent's status with respect to the construct.
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After reviewing the consent form, the respondent signed the form along with the interviewer and an additional witness.
Participants were recruited between November 2005 and December 2008 using a modified form of respondent driven sampling (RDS) [ 24, 25].
