Table 9 Reliability and validity studies of health risks related to sexual behavior, injury rick and partner violence
First author (year) | Focus of research | Research findings (confidence intervals) |
|---|---|---|
Santelli (2008) | Validity of BRFSS using comparison with NSFG | BRFSS and NSGF, respectively |
Not Sexually Active (16.5% and 12.5%) | ||
Vasectomy (7.7% and 6.3%) | ||
Use of the pill (21.9% and 19.6%) | ||
Rhythm (1.5% and 1.0%) | ||
Diaphragm (.5% and .2%) | ||
Withdrawal (.3% and 2.7%) | ||
Fahimi (2008) | Comparison of BRFSS and NHIS prevalence estimates | BRFSS (43.4-44.2)* |
NHIS (33.9-35.3)* | ||
Bonomi (2006) | Validity testing of BRFSS and WEB surveys | Agreement levels BRFSS/ WEB |
Any abuse (88.2%) | ||
Sexual abuse (93.6%) | ||
Physical abuse (90.7%) | ||
Fear due to threats (92.9%) | ||
Controlling behavior (91.9%) |