Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey

BRFSS 2013Tuesday, August 14, 2012

150 Room - 540A (10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)

Presented by:Judy Bass

Arizona BRFSS CoordinatorAnd with special thanks

to our U of A intern:James Blackwell

Announcements

• The BRFSS data sets for 2011 are posted online

• BRFSS dataset files from 2000 through 2011 have been formatted to import easily into any statistical analysis program

• Also for your convenience we have uploaded 5-year combined data sets

http://www.azdhs.gov/plan/brfs/

5-year combined data sets 

• Please note that 5-year combined data may vary depending upon which years were analyzed, and whether the questions were asked as the core, optional module or state-added questions.

– For example:  your core questions will have responses that are asked each year.

– However, optional module/state-added questions were most likely asked every other year.

5-year combined data sets • Health Conditions and Limitations  compiled data represent the

years that were extrapolated from 2006-2010.

• Health Risk Awareness compiled data represent years that were extrapolated from 2006-2010.

• Health Status and Life Satisfaction compiled data represent years that were extrapolated from 2006-2010.

• Healthcare Coverage and Utilization  compiled data represent years that were extrapolated from 2006-2010.

• Nutrition compiled data represent years that were extrapolated from 2001-2009. – Every other year. May change.

• Screening compiled data represent years that were extrapolated from 2002-2010. – Every other year.

Survey 

BRFSS FEEDBACK VOTNG TABULATION            

QUESTIONS YES NOCOMMENTS

 

One-on-one Training 6 5

Training is useful, although we do have analysts who have used BRFSS DATA IN THE PAST. This might be an opportunity for further training of students. There are EPIs and SAS users in our bureau, however, guidance my be needed for complex analysis, depending on who will be conducting the data analysis.

Prefer Voting on state-added & optional modules like we have done in the past 10 1

Continue publishing BRFSS Manual as it was done in the past 11 Current materials have been useful and appropriate

Would you like BRFSS Manual published, but using different format 3 Electronic

Was the July BRFSS Presentation beneficial? 8 3 not at meeting

Presentation sufficient and met your department's needs? 8 3 not at meeting

Today’s Discussion

• Cover the 2013 QUESTIONNAIRE» Core Questions » Optional Modules» State - Added Questions » JUSTIFICATIONS

• VOTING ON QUESTIONS» PROCESS-» OPEN COUNT» PROVIDE LIVE RESULTS » VOTE on Keeping or Discontinuing Published

Annual BRFSS Report» Voting Results

Number of Questions Asked

152

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JUSTIFICATIONS FOR STATE-ADDED/ OPTIONAL MODULE QUESTIONS

Optional Questions

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State Added Questions

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Total Number of Questions to be Asked

Core Questions101

Optional Questions54

State Added Questions15

Core Questions Optional Questions State Added Questions

Estimated BRFSS 2013 Cost

COSTS FOR STATE ADDED &

OPTIONAL MODULE •BRFSS has been in existence for more than a decade. It is the only source of its size able to provide prevalence data on Chronic Disease and High Risks behaviors.

• Making it an integral component for health promotion and intervention planning throughout Arizona.

•Recently BRFSS budgets have been cut and we are now looking at a $150,000 short-fall.

• *Note* for 2013 the shortfall could be as high as $200,000.

•If necessary in 2013, WOULD any of your programs be willing to contribute ADDITIONAL FUNDING?

COSTS FOR STATE ADDED &

OPTIONAL MODULE

State-added and Optional Module costs will increase from $2,000 to possibly $3,100 per question.

Thank You

• Any Questions?