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Table 7 Responses to selected post recruitment follow-up questionnaire

From: The UAE healthy future study: a pilot for a prospective cohort study of 20,000 United Arab Emirates nationals

Question

Response

Did you read the Participant Information Leaflet?

50% in detail

40% quick look

10% no

Was the length of the visit?

50% Just right

50% too long

Was the amount of information you were asked during the visit?

10% too short

40% Just right

50% too long

What were your main reasons for taking part in the UAEUHFS?

To help to improve the health of future generations.

To have a health check.

Support medical research.

How would you answer if a close friend or family member were to ask you “should I participate in the UAEUHFS?”

80% definitely take part

20% not sure