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American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 120, No. 3: 436-448
Copyright © 1984 by The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health

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RECRUITMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN A LONG-TERM STUDY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: THE BOGALUSA HEART STUDY, 1973–1982

JANET B. CROFT1, LARRY S. WEBBER2, FRANK C. PARKER1,3 and GERALD S. BERENSON1,

1Department of Medicine, Louisiana State U. Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
2Department of Biometry, Louisiana State U. Medical Center Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
3Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State U. Medical Center. Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.

Send reprint requests to Dr. Gerald S. Bereneon, Specialized Center of Research-Arteriosclerosis, Dept. of Medicine, Louisiana State U. Medical Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112-2822

The Bogalusa Heart Study has been hlghiy successful in recruitment and screening of children and adolescents in Bogalusa, Louisiana. From 1973 to 1982 in four cardiovascular risk factor surveys, 80–93% of the biraclal pediatric population was examined. Overall participation rates compare favorably with those of simliar studies. The authors examine methods and strategies involved in obtaining community support, identtfying and contacting the eligible population, and implementing recruitment campaigns. Several of the more successful motivational efforts are described. Attrition and the broader problem of decreasing participation rates in older adolescents are examined. Recommendations are advanced tor dealing with this problem age group.

child; consumer participatlon; iongltudlnai studies; mass screening; motivation


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