Underreporting in HIV-related high-risk behaviors: comparing the results of multiple data collection methods in a behavioral survey of prisoners in Iran
Mirzazadeh, A.; Shokoohi, M.; Navadeh, S.; Danesh, A.; Jain, J.; Sedaghat, A.; Farnia, M.; Haghdoost, A.
Prison Journal 98(2): 213-228
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-8855 PMID: 30078913 DOI: 10.1177/0032885517753163Document Number: 263063
We explored the potentials of using three indirect methods including crosswise, proxy respondent method, and network scale-up (NSU) in comparison to direct questioning in collecting sensitive and socially stigmatized HIV-related risk behaviors information from prisoners (N=265). Participants reported more sexual contact in prison for their friends than they did for themselves (10.6% vs. 3.8% in men, 13.7% vs. 0% in women). In men, NSU provided lower estimates than direct questioning, while in women NSU estimates were higher. Different data collection methods provide different estimates, and collectively offer a more comprehensive picture of HIV-related risk behaviors in prisons.