2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2010.05.006
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Sample Design and Cohort Selection in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Abstract: PURPOSE The Hispanic Community Health Study (HCHS)/Study of Latinos (SOL) is a multi-center, community based cohort study of Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States. A diverse participant sample is required that is both representative of the target population and likely to remain engaged throughout follow-up. The choice of sample design, its rationale, and benefits and challenges of design decisions are described in this paper. METHODS The study design calls for recruitment and follow-up of a cohort of 1… Show more

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“…Summary statistics, prevalence estimates, and odds ratios (ORs) were weighted to adjust for sampling probability and nonresponse as previously described (4,5). All analyses account for cluster sampling and the use of stratification in sample selection.…”
Section: Statistical Analysesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Summary statistics, prevalence estimates, and odds ratios (ORs) were weighted to adjust for sampling probability and nonresponse as previously described (4,5). All analyses account for cluster sampling and the use of stratification in sample selection.…”
Section: Statistical Analysesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The category "other" was used for participants belonging to a group not listed or to more than one group. The sample design and cohort selection were previously described (4,5). Briefly, a stratified two-stage area probability sample of household addresses was selected in each field center.…”
Section: Study Participantsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Detailed methods on sampling and study design have been published elsewhere. 22,23 Participants were recruited using a stratified two-stage probability sampling design between 2008 and 2011 from defined geographical areas (census block groups) to provide a representative sample of the target population. Informed consent was obtained from all study participants and the study was approved by the institutional review board at study affiliated centers.…”
Section: Study Populationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In accordance with procedures commonly used in large population‐based studies, weights were trimmed and calibrated to 2010 US Census characteristics by age, sex, and Hispanic/Latino background in each field center's target population 12, 20. It has been described previously that adherence rates in the HCHS/SOL study differed by sex, age, marital status, and other covariates 20.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%