Table 3 Reasons for not taking part in the interview study (N = 256)
A) Misunderstandings about the research | Â | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Yes (%) | No (%) | No box selected (%) |
I do not do enough activities to be useful for research | 55.5 | 18.1 | 26.4 |
I thought the purpose of the study was to encourage people to take part in different activities | 32.3 | 26.0 | 41.7 |
B) Concerns About Privacy | Â | Â | Â |
I do not want a research nurse coming to my home | 44.9 | 24.0 | 31.1 |
I do not want to be asked questions about my personal details/activities | 39.4 | 28.7 | 31.9 |
C) Personal Reasons | Â | Â | Â |
I am too old to take part in a study | 37.4 | 30.3 | 32.3 |
I am not well enough to take part in the study | 28.0 | 39.0 | 33.1 |
D) Not Interested In The Research | Â | Â | Â |
I am not interested in a study on activities of older people | 31.5 | 33.5 | 35.0 |
I am not interested in research | 27.4 | 35.6 | 37.0 |