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BRFSS Annual Survey Data

BRFSS Forms

One or more documents on this Web page is available in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Acrobat Reader to view and print these documents.

For detailed information on using these forms, please refer to the BRFSS Operational and Users Guide.

BRFSS Protocol Self-Certification Form (2000)
The self-certification form is a tool to assist states to systematically review conformity to standard BRFSS protocols and practices each year.

Interviewer Monitoring Form (PDF–52K)
Monitoring is a valuable tool for ongoing training of interviewers and achieving uniform questionnaire administration. Interviewers should be monitored to ensure adherence to procedure, professional conduct, effectiveness, and to identify areas for improvement. Monitoring is usually done by a supervisor.

Verification Callback Form (PDF–46K)
The purpose of Verification Callbacks (VCBs) is to ensure that the survey is capturing consistent responses. This is an important quality control procedure that measures the integrity of data collection. VCBs are usually done by a supervisor or an experienced interviewer.




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