A telephone survey of factors affecting willingness to participate in health research surveys

摘要: In recent years, reduced participation has been encountered across all epidemiological study designs, both in terms of non-response as well refusal. A low response rate may reduce the statistical power but, more importantly, results not be generalizable to wider community. a telephone survey 1413 randomly selected members Australian general population and 690 participants sourced from previous studies, we examined factors affecting people’s stated willingness participate health research. The majority (61 %) expressed research but percentage increased when provided with specific information about People were willing if they have personal experience disease under study, was funded by government or charity rather than pharmaceutical companies. Participants older people women groups most participate. Younger men preferred online surveys, written questionnaire, few any age sex questionnaire. Despite trend toward rates, their However, seeking participants, researchers should concrete nature want carry out. method recommended contact varies demographic characteristics.