This information collection request is approved as revised and supplemented by FDA in the attached documents responding to OMB comments. OMB notes that the sample is "nationally distributed, but not representative." Consistent with FDA's revised supporting statement, FDA will use the survey to assist FDA in better risk communication targeting health care providers. The data will not be used to modify or develop regulations or policy concerning food safety and nutrition.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
1,291
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225
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The proposed Survey of Food Safety and Nutrition Information Provided to Pregnant Women by Health Care Providers and WIC Educators is designed to provide information on what health care providers and educators from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are discussing with their patients about topics of interest to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CFSAN has oversight authority with respect to food safety and nutrition and dietary supplements. The topics addressed in the survey include: (1) nutrition advice, (2) methyl mercury and seafood consumption, and (3) food related illnesses.
FDA is interested in determining whether health care providers and WIC educators counseling pregnant women are aware of advice from FDA regarding the consumption of certain foods by pregnant women and whether they are educating patients and clients about information in FDA advisories for pregnant women, such as the advisory about methyl mercury in fish and shellfish. FDA is also interested in determining the preferences of health care providers and WIC educators use for materials and resources that could assist them in staying abreast of food safety and nutrition advice for pregnant women. This information will be used to improve FDA's effectiveness at reaching those who provide health care and education to pregnant women.
The proposed study will be conducted via a mailed questionnaire. A sample of 400 obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs), 200 nurse practitioners, 200 certified nurse midwives, 200 physician assistants, and 200 WIC educators will be included in this survey.
This is a new program. FDA is interested in determining whether health care providers and WIC educators counseling pregnant women are aware of advice from FDA regarding the consumption of certain foods by pregnant women and whether they are educating patients and clients about information in FDA advisories for pregnant women, such as the advisory about methyl mercury in fish and shellfish. FDA is also interested in determining the preferences of health care providers and WIC educators use for materials and resources that could assist them in staying abreast of food safety and nutrition advice for pregnant women.
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.
Mail Questionnaire 06-20-07.doc
Survey of Food Safety and Nutrition Information Provided to Pregnant Women by Health Care Providers and WIC Educators