2014 NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH Field Interviewer Manual Field Interviewer Computer Manual Contract No. HHSS283201300001C Project No. 0213757 Prepared for: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland 20857 Prepared by: Research Triangle Institute September 2013 Field Interviewer:__________________________________________ FI ID No:__________________ 2014 NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH Field Interviewer Manual Contract No. HHSS283201300001C Project No. 0213757 Prepared for: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland 20857 Prepared by: Research Triangle Institute September 2013 2014 NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH Field Interviewer Manual Contract No. HHSS283201300001C Project No. 0213757 Prepared for: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland 20857 Prepared by: Research Triangle Institute September 2013 Research Triangle Institute MISSION To improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. VISION To be the world’s leading independent research organization, recognized for solving critical social and scientific problems. VALUES Integrity - We perform with the highest ethical standards of individual and group honesty. We communicate openly and realistically with each other and with our clients. Excellence - We strive to deliver results with exceptional quality and value. Innovation - We encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, creativity and independent thinking in everything we do. Respect for the Individual - We treat one another fairly, with dignity and equity. We support each other to develop to our full potential. Respect for RTI - We recognize that the strength of RTI International lies in our commitment, collectively and individually, to RTI’s vision, mission, values, strategies and practices. Our commitment to the Institute is the foundation for all other organizational commitments. Fiscal Responsibility - We operate with financial integrity and transparency. We are accountable for cost competitiveness and continuing financial responsibility. Objectivity - Our work is independent of undue influences by political, economic, or other factors. We maintain the highest level of scientific objectivity in our work. Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY ........................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Research Triangle Institute (RTI) ........................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Project Organization ............................................................................................ 1-1 1.3 Study Background ................................................................................................ 1-3 1.3.1 Brief History of NSDUH ......................................................................... 1-3 1.3.2 Current Design for NSDUH..................................................................... 1-4 1.4 Data Collection Schedule ..................................................................................... 1-5 1.5 Project Abbreviations and Terminology .............................................................. 1-8 1.6 Use of Manual ...................................................................................................... 1-8 2. YOUR JOB AS A FIELD INTERVIEWER ............................................................... 2-1 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Screening and Interviewing Process .................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Field Interviewer Responsibilities ....................................................................... 2-2 2.4 Professional Ethics and Respondents' Rights ...................................................... 2-6 2.5 Importance of Confidentiality .............................................................................. 2-7 2.6 Adherence to Procedures ..................................................................................... 2-7 2.7 Performance Expectations ................................................................................... 2-9 2.8 Materials, Supplies, and Equipment .................................................................... 2-9 3. LOCATING SAMPLE DWELLING UNITS ............................................................. 3-1 3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Definitions................................................................................................ 3-1 3.1.2 Overview of the Sampling Process .......................................................... 3-1 3.2 Inspecting the Segment Materials ........................................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 Locator Maps ......................................................................................... 3-20 3.2.2 Block Listing Map(s) ............................................................................. 3-20 3.2.3 Selected Dwelling Unit (DU) List ......................................................... 3-22 3.3 Locating the Segment and the Designated SDUs .............................................. 3-24 3.3.1 Housing Units ........................................................................................ 3-24 3.3.2 Group Quarters Units ............................................................................. 3-25 3.4 Determining the Status of Each SDU ................................................................ 3-25 3.4.1 Housing Units ........................................................................................ 3-25 2014 NSDUH Field Interviewer Manual September 2013 i Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) 3.4.2 Group Quarters Units ............................................................................. 3-28 3.4.3 Units That Do Not Qualify as Dwelling Units ...................................... 3-30 3.5 Checking for Missed Dwelling Units ................................................................ 3-32 3.5.1 Missed DUs in Regular Housing Units (e.g., houses, townhouses, trailers) .............................................................................. 3-32 3.5.2 Missed DUs in Apartment and Condo Buildings .................................. 3-33 3.5.3 Missed DUs in Group Quarters Structures (e.g., dormitories, shelters) 3-33 3.5.4 Dealing with Listed DUs That Should Not Have Been Listed .............. 3-34 3.6 Adding Missed Dwelling Units ......................................................................... 3-34 3.6.1 Adding Missed Housing Units ............................................................... 3-34 3.6.2 Reconciling Missed DUs ....................................................................... 3-38 3.6.3 Adding Missed HUs on the Maps .......................................................... 3-40 3.6.4 Adding Missed Units within a Group Quarters Structure ...................... 3-42 3.6.5 Adding Missed Units within an Apartment or Condo Building ............ 3-42 3.7 When to Call ...................................................................................................... 3-45 3.8 Importance of Sampling Activities .................................................................... 3-45 4. CONTACTING DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTS .................................................... 4-1 4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Scheduling Fieldwork .......................................................................................... 4-1 4.3 Assignment Materials .......................................................................................... 4-2 4.3.1 Case Identification Information ............................................................... 4-2 4.4 Record of Calls .................................................................................................... 4-3 4.4.1 Screening Result Codes ........................................................................... 4-3 4.4.2 Recording Comments ............................................................................. 4-10 4.5 Lead Letters ....................................................................................................... 4-12 4.6 Organizing Your Materials ................................................................................ 4-12 4.7 Initial Approach ................................................................................................. 4-14 4.8 Your Introduction............................................................................................... 4-14 4.9 Eligible Screening Respondent and Address Verification ................................. 4-15 4.10 Informed Consent............................................................................................... 4-16 4.11 Handling Language Barriers .............................................................................. 4-19 4.12 Handling Controlled Access Situations ............................................................. 4-25 2014 NSDUH Field Interviewer Manual September 2013 ii Table of Contents Table of Contents (continued) 5. OBTAINING PARTICIPATION ................................................................................. 5-1 5.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................