Open AccessComparison of self-report data and medical records data: results from a case-control study on prostate cancer
Author(s) -
Kangmin Zhu,
Barbara McKnight,
Andy Stergachis,
J R Daling,
Robert S. Levine
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
international journal of epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.406
H-Index - 208
eISSN - 1464-3685
pISSN - 0300-5771
DOI - 10.1093/ije/28.3.409
Subject(s) - prostate cancer , medicine , medical record , prostate , cancer
Self-report and review of medical records are the most common methods for the assessment of past exposures. However, information obtained from self-reports and medical records may not be consistent. This study compared information provided in a self-administered questionnaire with medical records data.
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