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. 2024 Dec 20;3(6):475-492.
doi: 10.1002/hcs2.125. eCollection 2024 Dec.

Study protocol: A national cross-sectional study on psychology and behavior investigation of Chinese residents in 2023

Diyue Liu  1 , Siyuan Fan  2   3 , Xincheng Huang  4 , Wenjing Gu  5 , Yifan Yin  6 , Ziyi Zhang  7 , Baotong Ma  8 , Ruitong Xia  9 , Yuanwei Lu  10 , Jingwen Liu  11 , Hanjia Xin  12 , Yumeng Cao  13 , Saier Yang  14 , Runqing Li  15 , Han Li  16 , Ji Zhao  17 , Jin Zhang  18 , Zheng Gao  19 , Yaxin Zeng  20 , Yixiao Ding  21 , Zhuolun Ren  22 , Yan Guan  23 , Na Zhang  24 , Jia Li  25 , Yan Ma  26 , Pei Wei  27 , Jingjing Dong  28 , Yajing Zhou  29 , Yong Dong  30 , Yan Qian  31 , Chen Chen  32 , Yujie Zhao  33 , Yimiao Li  34 , Yujia Zheng  35 , Rongyi Chen  36 , Xiaomeng Li  37 , Yuke Han  38 , Yaoyao Xia  39 , Huixin Xu  28 , Zhaolin Wu  40 , Mingyou Wu  41 , Xinrui Wu  42 , Junyi Hou  43 , Yuelai Cai  44 , Xiaofan Dai  45 , Wenbo Li  46 , Ting Nie  47 , Chongzhe Zhang  48 , Xiaoya Wang  49 , Dan Li  29 , Siyao Yan  50 , Zhiheng Yi  51 , Chenxi Liu  52 , Xinyue Zhang  53 , Lei Shi  23 , Haomiao Li  54 , Feng Jiang  55   56 , Xiaoming Zhou  57   58 , Xinying Sun  59 , Yibo Wu  59 ; Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents project team
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Study protocol: A national cross-sectional study on psychology and behavior investigation of Chinese residents in 2023

Diyue Liu et al. Health Care Sci. .

Abstract

Introduction: This study protocol specifies the primary research line and theoretical framework of the 2023 Survey of the Psychology and Behavior of the Chinese Population. It aims to establish a consistent database of Chinese residents' psychological and behavioral surveys through multi-center and large-sample cross-sectional surveys to provide robust data support for developing research in related fields. It will track the public's physical and psychological health more comprehensively and systematically.

Methods: The study was conducted from June 20, 2023 to August 31, 2023, using stratified and quota sampling methods. A total of 150 cities across 800 communities/villages were surveyed, selected from China (Despite extensive coordination, we have been unable to contact our counterparts in the Taiwan region of China to obtain relevant statistical data). The questionnaires were distributed to the public one-on-one and face-to-face by trained surveyors. The questionnaires included basic information about the individual, personal health status, basic information about the family, the social environment in which the individual lives, psychological condition scales, behavioral level scales, other scales, and attitudes towards topical social issues. Supervisors conducted quality control during the distribution process and returned questionnaires, logically checked and cleaned for data analysis.

Discussion: Data collection has been finished, and scientific outputs based on this data will support the development of health promotion strategies in China and globally. In the aftermath of the pandemic, it will guide policymakers and healthcare organizations to improve their existing policies and services to maximize the physical and mental health of the Chinese population.

Trial registration: This study was filed in the National Health Security Information Platform (Record No.: MR-37-23-017876) and officially registered in the China Clinical Trials Registry (Registration No.: ChiCTR2300072573).

Keywords: Chinese residents; cross‐sectional study; health behavior; physical and psychological health.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Sampling Process. (1) A total of 150 cities involving 800 communities/villages were sampled for this survey. (2) Equal probability sampling (stratified sampling) at provincial, municipal, district, county, township/township/street, and community/village levels, and non‐equal probability sampling (quota sampling) at the community/village to an individual level. Note: Despite extensive coordination, we have been unable to contact our counterparts in the Taiwan region of China to obtain relevant statistical data.
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Data collection flow chart.
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Figure 3
Questionnaire design flowchart.
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Figure 4
Flow chart of questionnaire collection.
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