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Best-friend reports: A tool for measuring the prevalence of sensitive behaviors

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  • Yeatman, S.
  • Trinitapoli, J.

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We introduce the best-friend methodology for using surveys to measure the population prevalence of sensitive behaviors. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this tool by comparing self-reports to best-friend reports of sexual behavior and abortion history among young women in Malawi (n=1493). Best-friend reports reveal higher and more believable estimates of abortion and multiple sexual partners. In contexts in which best friends commonly discuss such behaviors, best-friend reports are an inexpensive and easily implemented tool.

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  • Yeatman, S. & Trinitapoli, J., 2011. "Best-friend reports: A tool for measuring the prevalence of sensitive behaviors," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(9), pages 1666-1667.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300194_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300194
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