Application of the Respondent-Driven Sampling method in an online survey in Brazil: COVID-19 morbidity in the post-pandemic period

Key Points

• Increased reliability of estimates is achieved through respondent-driven sampling, contributing to the findings.
• The analysis reveals significant lifestyle changes impacting the control of chronic noncommunicable diseases, affecting health outcomes.
• The use of recruiter-recruitee pairs allows for a more accurate understanding of COVID-19 morbidity trends in Brazil.
• This analysis emphasizes the urgent need for targeted actions to promote healthier behaviors in the post-pandemic context.