Using Social Network as a Recruiting Tool for Research on Substance Use in the Taipei Metropolitan Area: Study Design, Implementation, and Epidemiological Estimates

Using Social Network as a Recruiting Tool for Research on Substance Use in the Taipei Metropolitan Area: Study Design, Implementation, and Epidemiological Estimates

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the practical utility of respondent-driven sampling (RDS) among regular tobacco and alcohol users in Taipei, Taiwan. Methods: RDS was implemented from 2007 to 2010 to recruit seed individuals who were 18 to 50 years old, regular tobacco and alcohol users, an...

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Main Author: Te-Tien Ting
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2015-11-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
Subjects:
respondent-driven sampling (RDS)
illegal drug use
computer-assisted self-interview
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/25/10/25_JE20140229/_pdf

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https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/25/10/25_JE20140229/_pdf

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