• Opinions, attitudes and behaviors are evaluated
  • Includes a representative sample
  • Should have a high response rate (recommended over 60%)
  • Non-respondents and missing data influence the validity of the findings
  • Characterization of non-responders decrease the bias

Structure:

  1. Abstract (max 250 words): Background, Material & Methods, Results, Conclusion
  2. Introduction
  3. Material & Method
  4. Results
  5. Discussion
  6. Conclusion(s)
  7. List of Abbreviations
  8. Statements
  9. References

CROSS reporting guidelines are recommended.

Format

  • Word limit: 3000 (Abstract not included)
  • Reference maximum: 50
  • Figures or tables limit: 5