Regarding survey research, BRS has the capability, in terms of resources and experience, to take a research project from the initial design to full implementation and summary of study outcomes. BRS has vast experience in conducting all types of surveys including telephone surveys, face-to-face surveys, intercept surveys, and mail surveys. In its fully equipped call center, BRS enforces high quality control through careful monitoring of interviewers’ work by field supervisors. Through response rate analysis BRS associates can identify respondent characteristics and accommodate call efforts to meet sample size requirements. Finally, BRS can access random digit dialing samples or random samples of targeted populations (e.g., Hispanic households in specific age range) for use in telephone surveys.
PROJECTS
Health Survey of San Elizario Colonia (2005)
Dr. Robert Anders, Co-Director
Hispanic Health Disparities Research Center
1100 N. Stanton, Ste. 401
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 747-8217
The purpose of this survey was to gather information about how acculturation impacts health disparities in the colonia of San Elizario. Over 200 face-to-face surveys were carried out, collecting data on acculturation levels and views about health within this population. Information obtained was used to compare with a matching population in the Juarez, Mexico area through a collaboration effort with the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez.
Non Type I Diabetes in Hispanic Children, Texas Tech Health Science University (2003)
Dr. Juan Zevallos
Director, Diabetes Research Center
Texas Tech Health Sciences University
Ageless Health Study (2001, 2003)
Julie Cummins, Ph.D., Director
Center for Aging
College of Health Sciences (UTEP)
(915) 747-7241
Email: jcummins@utep.edu
Conducted 1600 surveys (1300 telephone, 300 face to face) along the border counties, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in Texas, Otero and Dona Ana Counties in New Mexico, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua in Mexico. This study examined health conditions and practices among the 60 years and older population in the border area. This study was conducted in an effort to prevent isolation and promote independent living among individuals the 60+ years border population. The outcomes of this study were reported at the Paso Del Norte’s Health Foundation Report to the Community and are being used to identify and address service needs of the border elderly. Survey administered in English and Spanish.
Gordon Cook
Director of Regional Services
Rio Grande Council of Governments
(915) 533-0998
Email: g.cook@riocog.org
Conducted 410 face to face surveys in El Paso and Dona Ana counties. The study examined the prevalence of diabetes, its complications, risk factors, and the regional availability of health services for diabetes. The goal of this study was to decrease the impact of diabetes along the U.S. - Mexico border population over 18 years old. Interviewers trained intensively on survey technique, anthropometrical measurements and manual blood pressure measurement. Survey was administered in English and Spanish.
Peter Heller, PhD
Project Director
Texas Tech-Health Sciences Center
(915) 545 - 6831
Conducted 1200 face-to-face surveys which examined mental health conditions and practices among the elderly Hispanic and Anglo populations in the El Paso area. The survey tested for cognitive functioning, physical impairments, depression, and responses a person might have to these conditions. Interviewers underwent 3 days of intensive training on several gross neuropsychological tests that were conducted with each subject during the interview. Survey was administered in English and Spanish.