Cognitive Testing of Cigarette and Snus Perception Items
Principal Investigator(s): Anh “Bao” Zarndt
Funding Mechanism: Research Contract
ID number: HHSF223201110005B
Award Date: 9/12/2014
Institution: Research Triangle Institute International
Researchers will conduct cognitive interviews with eight tobacco users in May 2015 to test survey questions proposed for use in research on consumer perceptions, awareness, beliefs, and behaviors related to cigarettes and snus. The objectives of the cognitive interviews are: (1) to assess participants’ comprehension of survey questions; (2) to understand how new or revised questions affect the usability of existing surveys; and (3) to provide insights that may be used to improve the survey design as needed. Findings from these interviews will be used to inform the measurement of consumer perceptions, awareness, beliefs, and behaviors regarding tobacco use.