Journal article
Sample selection and reasons for non-participation in the predictors and outcomes of incident FRACtures (PROFRAC) study
AL Stuart, JA Pasco, SL Brennan-Olsen, M Berk, AG Betson, KE Bennett, EN Timney, LJ Williams
Journal of Public Health Research | Published : 2019
Abstract
Background. Fragility fractures, associated with osteoporosis, are an escalating public health problem. We aim to describe sample selection, recruitment methods and reasons for non-participation in The PRedictors and Outcomes of incident FRACtures (PROFRAC) study. Design and Methods. Barwon Statistical Division residents aged 20+ years, with a radiologically-confirmed fracture between June 1st 2012 and May 31st 2013, were eligible. Individuals identified as fracture cases were invited by mail to complete a questionnaire. Reasons for non-participation were documented. Logistic regression techniques were used to determine odds ratios for participation and non-participation reasons. Results. A ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This work was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), of Australia (1009367, 1162867). LJW and SLB-O were supported by NHMRC Career Development Fellowships (1064272, and 1107510, respectively). MB is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Principal Research Fellowship (1059660 and 1156072). The funding providers played no role in the design or conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of the data; or in preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript.