Table 2 Response rate to participation in the Link-Up Study among existing participants in The 45 and Up Study, by area of residence and randomisation status
Group | Total | Participation rate ratio (RR) | P (χ 2 test) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N | n (%) | RR (95% CI) | ||
Total | 2340 | 762 (33%) | ||
Wagga Wagga | 1002 | |||
Group 1 Dedicated Clinic without fasting | 334 | 154 (46%) | 1.00 | |
Group 2 Dedicated Clinic with fasting | 334 | 156 (47%) | 1.01 (0.91-1.11) | Fasting vs. non fasting: p = 0.87 |
Group 3 Pathology Service no reminder | 334 | 100 (30%) | 0.64 (0.53-0.79) | Clinic vs. pathology service: p <0.01 |
Parramatta | 1338 | |||
Group 1 Dedicated Clinic without fasting | 334 | 103 (31%) | 1.00 | |
Group 2 Dedicated Clinic with fasting | 334 | 101 (30%) | 0.99 (0.86-1.13) | Fasting vs non fasting: p = 0.88 |
Group 3 Pathology Service no reminder | 334 | 72 (22%) | 0.69 (0.53-0.90) | Clinic vs pathology service: p <0.01 |
Group 4 Pathology Service with reminder | 336 | 76 (23%) | 1.01 (0.93-1.09) | Reminder vs no reminder: p = 0.74 |