CDC plans to collect information from office-based physicians and public-section family planning providers and clinic administrators through mailed surveys to monitor changes in provider and clinic attitudes and practices among family planning providers in the US related to recommendations included in national contraceptive guidelines and assess changes from previous data collections carried out prior to publication or soon after release of these guidelines. Findings will be used to identify targeted training needs in use of guidance and family planning service delivery.
The surveys will change slightly to eliminate unnecessary questions, add new questions of interest, modify response options, and improve formatting to skip patterns. There is a reduction in burden due to fewer respondents due to anticipated non-response and shorter survey response time.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.