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Table 3 Preferred frequency and acceptable mode(s) of contact over 12 month period for register consenters (n = 1032)

From: A consumer register: an acceptable and cost-effective alternative for accessing patient populations

Preferences for participation

N (%)

Preferred frequency of contact in next 12 monthsa

 One contact

311 (30.1)

 Two contacts

304 (29.5)

 Three contacts

164 (15.9)

 Four contacts

91 (8.8)

 Five contacts

15 (1.45)

 Six or more contacts

129 (12.5)

Acceptable mode(s) of contactb

 Email

519 (50.3)

 Mobile phone

188 (18.2)

 Home phone

173 (16.8)

 Posted letter

270 (26.2)

Number of contact options selected

 1

888 (88.5)

 2

93 (9.3)

 3

16 (1.6)

 4

7 (0.7)

  1. a1.7 % of participants did not complete these questions. Less than 2 % missing data
  2. bParticipants were able to select more than one mode of contact and therefore proportions exceed 100 %