@article{ref1,
title="Estimating the proportion of homes with functioning smoke alarms: a comparison of telephone survey and household survey results",
journal="American journal of public health",
year="1999",
author="Douglas, M. R. and Mallonee, Sue and Istre, Gregory R.",
volume="89",
number="7",
pages="1112-1114",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study determined the proportion of homes with functioning smoke alarms in a low-income area experiencing a high rate of residential fire-related injuries. METHODS: An on-site survey of households was conducted to confirm the results of a telephone survey. RESULTS: In the telephone survey, 71% of households reported having functioning smoke alarms. In the household survey, 66% of households reported having functioning alarms; however, when the alarms were tested, the percentage dropped to 49%. CONCLUSIONS: Telephone surveys may overestimate the presence of functioning smoke alarms in some populations. Thus, the use of telephone surveys to establish baseline measures could significantly affect the evaluation of smoke-alarm giveaway programs.",
language="",
issn="0090-0036",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}