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Currently submitted to: Journal of Medical Internet Research

Date Submitted: Feb 17, 2026
Open Peer Review Period: Feb 18, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
(currently open for review)

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Enhancing Data Integrity in Online Health Surveys Through Multi‑Layered Security Measures: A Cross-sectional Study

  • Maria Mora Pinzon; 
  • Susana Fernandez de Cordova; 
  • Maichou Lor

ABSTRACT

A multi‑layered fraud‑mitigation approach is essential to ensure data integrity in medical survey research; basic measures alone (e.g. captcha) would permit widespread fraud.


 Citation

Please cite as:

Mora Pinzon M, Fernandez de Cordova S, Lor M

Enhancing Data Integrity in Online Health Surveys Through Multi‑Layered Security Measures: A Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Preprints. 17/02/2026:93703

DOI: 10.2196/preprints.93703

URL: https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/93703

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