Exploring recruitment, willingness to participate, and retention of low-SES women in stress and depression prevention

Judith E. B. van der Waerden*, Cees Hoefnagels, Maria W J Jansen, Clemens M H Hosman

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Recruitment, willingness to participate, and retention in interventions are indispensable for successful prevention. This study investigated the effectiveness of different strategies for recruiting and retaining low-SES women in depression prevention, and explored which sociodemographic characteristics and risk status factors within this specific target group are associated with successful recruitment and retention.

METHODS: The process of recruitment, willingness to participate, and retention was structurally mapped and explored. Differences between women who dropped out and those who adhered to the subsequent stages of the recruitment and retention process were investigated. The potential of several referral strategies was also studied, with specific attention paid to the use of GP databases.

RESULTS: As part of the recruitment process, 12.1% of the target population completed a telephone screening. The most successful referral strategy was the use of patient databases from GPs working in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Older age and more severe complaints were particularly associated with greater willingness to participate and with retention.

CONCLUSIONS: Low-SES women can be recruited and retained in public health interventions through tailored strategies. The integration of mental health screening within primary care might help to embed preventive interventions in low-SES communities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)588
JournalBMC Public Health
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Oct 2010

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Depression
  • Female
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Netherlands
  • Patient Dropouts
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient Selection
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Class
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Young Adult
  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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