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13.2.1.2 Adult Survey Conducted in 2007
Another adult Health and Lifestyle Survey was completed in Hull during early 2007
(Sheikh Iddenden, Porter et al. 2008). This provided more up-to-date information and
allows changes over time to be examined. A number of questions remained the same
so that comparisons could be made, but it was necessary to add or change some of the
existing questions. A different methodology was used (quota sampling), which aimed to
provide a final sample of survey responders who were more representative of the overall
population of Hull in terms of age, gender, area of residence and employment status.
As the questionnaire took approximately 20 minutes to complete, most people when
approached on their doorstep by the interviewer preferred to complete it at their leisure.
So the majority of the completed questionnaires were self-completed rather than
completed by interview. The questionnaires were collected by the interviewer at a
mutually agreed time to ensure a higher completion/return rate. A total of 4,086
residents of Hull completed the questionnaire. As this survey resulted in a sample that
was broadly similar to Hull‟s overall population, an estimate of the number of people
from different Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups can be obtained. Three specific
reports on obesity and exercise, alcohol and smoking have been written. Reflector
groups were also held following the survey (see section 13.2.2.2 on page 795).
13.2.1.3 Adult Black and Minority Ethnic Survey Conducted in 2007
As well as a Health and Lifestyle Survey completed which was broadly representative of
the Hull population, another adult survey was completed entirely for Black and Minority
Ethnic (BME) groups (Porter, Sheikh Iddenden et al. 2008). A further survey was
completed for Gypsy and Travellers (Sheikh Iddenden, Porter et al. 2008). The surveys
used the same questionnaire as the main survey. However, it was not possible to use
the same methodology, and potential BME Survey responders were approached
through community groups and the Gypsy and Travellers were approached using
existing contacts and networks. A total of 1,163 residents of Hull who were from
different BME groups, and a further 100 Gypsy and Travellers completed the
questionnaire. A BME reflector group was held following the survey (see section
13.2.2.2 on page 795). A summary of the findings from the BME Survey is given in
section 8.2.1 on page 239, and a summary of the findings from the Gypsy and Traveller
Survey is given in section 8.2.2 on page 242.
13.2.1.4 Adult Prevalence Survey Conducted in 2009
A smaller „Prevalence Survey‟ was completed during late 2009. The questionnaire
included questions to examine the prevalence of the main risk factors to update the
information collected in the 2007 Health and Lifestyle Survey. As well as questions on
smoking, exercise, 5-A-DAY, alcohol and height and weight to measure overweight and
obesity, the survey included a small number of questions to examine the survey
population (general health status, limiting long-term illness or disability, mental health
index, age, gender, ethnicity, and employment status). Quota sampling was used with
the target to interview 1,750 residents of Hull. Interviewers approached individuals at
their homes.
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