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. 2013;42(3):198-213.
doi: 10.1080/02739615.2013.816590.

Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Families from Low-Income, Ethnic Minority Backgrounds in a Longitudinal Study of Caregiver Feeding and Child Weight

Erin E Brannon  1 , Elizabeth S Kuhl, Richard E Boles, Brandon S Aylward, Megan Benoit Ratcliff, Jessica M Valenzuela, Susan L Johnson, Scott W Powers
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Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Families from Low-Income, Ethnic Minority Backgrounds in a Longitudinal Study of Caregiver Feeding and Child Weight

Erin E Brannon et al. Child Health Care. 2013.

Abstract

Background: Children from low-SES and ethnic minority backgrounds are at heightened risk for overweight, yet are underrepresented in the pediatric obesity literature.

Methods: The current paper describes strategies employed to minimize barriers to recruitment and retention of African-American families receiving WIC services in a longitudinal study examining caregiver feeding and child weight.

Results: Seventy-six families enrolled in the study over 3.5 years, and 50% of the families completed the study.

Implications for practice: Despite effortful planning, unanticipated barriers likely contributed to lengthy recruitment and a modest retention rate. Future research should incorporate lessons learned to modify and develop effective strategies for increasing engagement of low-SES and ethnic minority families in research.

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Recruitment and Retention Based on Rescheduled Visits.
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