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Viva Bien: Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in a Multiple-Risk-Factor Diabetes Trial
Methods : The study relied on project-initiated telephone calls as part of a multifaceted recruitment approach. Chi-square and t tests were conducted to compare participants and nonparticipants on a number of variables.
Results : From 4045 telephone contacts, 280 Latinas agreed to participate. Most were ineligible due to non-Latino ethnicity (89). Of eligible candidates, 61 took part. Few significant differences were found on participant vs nonparticipant characteristics.
Conclusions : Using appropriate recruitment procedures, a representative sample of Latinas can be obtained.
Keywords: Latinas; diabetes; heart disease; multiple health behaviors; participation
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1 Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR.
Publication date: 01 July 2010
The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.
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