This national sample survey of
physicians who treat patients with STDs in a wide variety of
clinical settings will provide baseline data necessary to
characterize infection control practices, especially partner
notification practices for syphillis, gonorrhea, HIV, and
chlamydia, and identify the contextual factors that influence those
practicies. Little is known about physicians' management practices
related to STD patients and their partners outside public STD
clinics. Without this information, CDC will have little information
about STD treatment, reporting, and partner management
services.
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.