The researcher hand-delivered to each potential respondent identified (n = 200) a kit containing an information letter, the three-part questionnaire, an information pamphlet on ethical considerations, and a stamped return envelope.
Junior high school and high school children and their parents/guardians received an explanatory pamphlet and questionnaire package.
Data were collected by validated computer-based, self-administered questionnaires pre/post intervention (IG) (or pamphlet [CG]) at baseline, each booster session (3 and 6 months), and the 12-month follow-up.
The GP provided each participating women with an information resource (decision aid or pamphlet) and the first questionnaire, as well as written instructions, an information sheet and a copy of the consent form she signed.
At the baseline appointment, patients recruited received nine questionnaires (as part of the patient decision-support pamphlet) corresponding with the nine follow-up cycles (table 1).
After completing the first questionnaire, participants are randomized to receive either: (a) an educational pamphlet about genetic testing (intervention) or (b) a genetic counseling appointment at a family cancer center (standard care).
The information pamphlet explicitly stated that voluntary, anonymous return of the questionnaire constituted consent to participate in the research.
MI group consisted of a one-time mailing of pamphlets on PA and diet PA outcomes by using a questionnaire: at the 6 and 12 month follow-up, the EI group reported significantly more moderate (p=0.001) and vigorous (p=0.03) PA and there is no significant differences between EI and MI groups by using accelerometer at 6 and 12 months(p>0.05).
Following completion of the baseline questionnaire, control group participants will be directed to a PDF of a brief generic pamphlet on depression produced by beyondblue (National Depression Network), 'Understanding depression', which includes information about common symptoms of depression, criteria used to diagnose depression and treatments available.
The questionnaire, reproduced below courtesy of the Authors Guild, was sent to Hughes and fifty other authors who had been identified as suspected Communists in the pamphlet Red Channels.
