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E-M Berens1,2, J Riedel1, M Reder3
1Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften, AG Epidemiologie & International Public Health, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld.
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|September 25, 2015
Summary
Mailed surveys face challenges reaching migrant populations. Turkish migrant women in Westphalia-Lippe showed lower response rates and more unknown addresses in a mammography screening study.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Migrant populations are crucial for public health initiatives and mailed surveys.
- Reaching these groups effectively for health surveys and interventions presents significant challenges.
- Understanding response patterns is vital for equitable health research and outreach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess response rates and addressability differences in mailed surveys for women with and without a Turkish migration background.
- To inform planning for health surveys and invitational health measures targeting migrant women.
Main Methods:
- A postal survey on mammography screening was conducted among women aged 50 in Westphalia-Lippe at two time points.
- Turkish migrant women were identified using a name-based algorithm in the contact database.
- Differences in sample revision (unknown addresses) and response rates were analyzed between groups.
Main Results:
- Women with a Turkish migration background had significantly more unknown addresses (4.6% vs. 1.7%).
- Response rates were lower for Turkish migrant women compared to non-migrant women for both the first (14.3% vs. 35.9%) and second (70.7% vs. 85.6%) questionnaires.
Conclusions:
- Differences in address accuracy and response willingness must be considered when inviting Turkish migrants to healthcare measures or studies.
- Tailored strategies may be necessary to improve participation rates in mailed health surveys among migrant populations.
- Addressing addressability and response barriers is key for inclusive public health research and interventions.
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