Which demographic characteristics are associated with willingness to take part in recontact studies? A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower rates of participation in research by ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically deprived populations has led to efforts to develop recruitment strategies which aim to address this imbalance. Little is known about participation in recontact studies (where existing research participants are recruited to further studies). Identifying factors which predict rates of participation and retention is crucial to ensure the benefits of diversified recruitment are realised upon study completion.

Methods

This secondary data analysis utilised data from the Multi-Ethnic Lifestyle Study (MELS) which was a multi-centre study. Modified Poisson regression models were applied in Stata version 18.0 to examine differences in demographic characteristics (age, gender, ethnicity,

SUBMITTER: Kayani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12585038 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature