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Table 1 Reasons for non-participation and drop-out in the Health under Construction Study.

From: Factors associated with non-participation and drop-out in a lifestyle intervention for workers with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease

Reasons

Cluster

NPWR

Drop-outs

  

(N)

(%)

(N)

(%)

Feeling healthy; already adopted/starting to adopt a healthier lifestyle; regular HRA is sufficient

Health

88

19.0

-

-

Dissatisfied with the OHS or not trusting the project

Distrust

13

2.8

-

-

No interest; not motivated

Motivation

104

22.5

17

28.8

Other health problems/currently receiving (para-) medical treatment

Treatment

96

20.8

11

18.6

Lack of time; expenses too high; travel distance too far

Time/Money

84

18.2

9

15.3

Retired or working in a different branch

Work

42

9.1

2

3.4

Other, e.g. personal reasons

Other

35

7.6

3

5.1

Disappointed in organization e.g. due to counselor change

Disappointment

-

-

9

15.3

Follow-up measurements planned too late or not at all

Organization

-

-

8

13.6

Total reasons

 

462

100

59

100

  1. NPWR: non-participants-with-reason. HRA: periodical health screening, OHS: occupational health service