Using the STROBE statement: survey findings emphasized the role of journals in enforcing reporting guidelines
Using the STROBE statement: survey findings emphasized the role of journals in enforcing reporting guidelines
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.07.019
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发表时间：
2019-12-01
影响因子：
7.2
通讯作者：
Hren, Darko
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作者：
Sharp, Melissa K.;Bertizzolo, Lorenzo;Hren, Darko
目的：该研究的目的是确定影响加强流行病学观察性研究报告（STROBE）声明使用的因素，特别是作者对其的态度和经验。 研究设计和设置：使用有针对性的搜索策略，向通过社交媒体、个人网络滚雪球和群发邮件招募的观察性研究的作者分发在线调查。收集有关人口统计、意识、动机和使用的数据，并结合修改后的技术接受和使用统一理论 (UTAUT) 量表，并在该量表上进行验证性因素分析 (CFA)。 结果：1,15 位参与者完成了调查。其中，185 人（18.2%）表示从未听说过 STROBE，也从未使用过；195 人（19.2%）表示听说过但从未使用过；635 人（62.6%）曾使用过。推广 STROBE 的期刊既是关键的激励因素，也是意识机制；同伴和教育研讨会也是重要的影响因素，但程度较轻。修改后的UTAUT量表的内部一致性很强（Cronbach's alpha = 0.94）。 CFA 支持包含 23 个问题的四因素模型。结论：期刊对 STROBE 的认可是作者认识和使用该指南的关键。我们测试并验证了我们的量表，它可以指导未来的报告指南研究。 (C) 2019 年作者。由爱思唯尔公司出版
Objectives: The objective of the study was to identify factors affecting the use of the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement, specifically authors' attitudes toward and experiences with it.Study Design and Setting: An online survey was distributed to authors of observational studies recruited via social media, personal network snowballing, and mass mailings using targeted search strategies. Data on demographics, awareness, motivators, and usage were collected in conjunction with a modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) scale on which confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed.Results: One thousand fifteen participants completed the survey. Of these, 185 (18.2%) indicated they had never heard of STROBE nor used it previously, 195 (19.2%) had heard of it but never used it, and 635 (62.6%) had used it. Journals promoting STROBE were both key motivators and awareness mechanisms; peers and educational workshops were also important influencing factors to a lesser degree. The internal consistency of the modified UTAUT scale was strong (Cronbach's alpha = 0.94). CFA supported a four-factor model with 23 questions.Conclusion: The endorsement of STROBE by journals is key to authors' awareness and use of the guideline. We tested and validated our scale which can guide future research on reporting guidelines. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.