Conducting the Telephone Interviews

Interviews were completed with 69 CVAs in 12 states. These telephone interviews were recorded on tape (with the CVA's permission) for later transcription and coding. A total of 140 incidents were described by the CVAs. Table 4 presents the number of on-the-job incidents reported by gender and type of employer.

*Two subjects provided three incidents each.

Interviewers found that the original time estimate of 30-45 minutes per interview was generally accurate, though some interviews extended for longer periods of time. The interviews were transcribed in their entirety as they were completed.