Year: 2006
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This conference paper discusses substance use in the 2002 NATSISS. After briefly reviewing the methods used for the collection of information in relation to alcohol, tobacco and other substances, they continue with a critical analysis of the NATSISS data. The authors argue that the questioning in the 2002 NATSSIS on alcohol and tobacco use was neither confidential not self-completed, which suggests that many respondents would have been unwilling to provide accurate estimates, therefore making the results dubious. The authors assert what is of most concern is the way in which the findings from this survey and similar others, quickly assume the mantle of authority. They advocate that all future discussions of the 2002 findings should acknowledge the atypical methods and results. The lack of corroborative evidence greatly reduces their confidence in the findings and increases their concern that poor data have the potential to adversely affect finding priorities, program planning and future policy making. (Conclusions, edited.)
Source: ANU Press eBooks
Authors: Tanya Chikritzhs, Maggie Brady
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W301964393