Factors influencing the response to postal questionnaire surveys about respiratory symptoms.

Factors influencing the response to postal questionnaire surveys about respiratory symptoms.
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10.3132/pcrj.2009.00001
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2009-09-01
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Primary care respiratory journal : journal of the General Practice Airways Group
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通讯作者：
Frank, Timothy L
Frank, Timothy L
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作者：
Hazell, Michelle L;Morris, Julie A;Frank, Timothy L

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BACKGROUND: Response rates to postal questionnaires have been falling in recent years.AIM: To examine factors affecting the response to five postal respiratory questionnaire surveys.DESIGN: Cross sectional study.SETTING: General practice.METHOD: Five surveys were conducted in all adults registered with two UK general practices using an ECRHQ-based questionnaire, with two reminders at 4-week intervals.RESULTS: Response rates declined over time (1993 - 71.2%; 1995 - 70.5%; 1999 - 65.5%; 2001 - 65.3%; 2004 - 46.9%). Age and gender of non-responders were available for 2001 and 2004: responders were older (mean 48.8 years vs 37.6, p