@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of follow-up in a sample of urban crack users",
journal="Evaluation and program planning",
year="1996",
author="Ziek, Kristine and Beardsley, Mark and Deren, Sherry and Tortu, Stephanie",
volume="19",
number="3",
pages="219-224",
abstract="The study identifies factors associated with completing a follow-up interview in an AIDS out-reach/intervention research project targeting out-of-treatment crack smokers. Information on clients less likely to return for follow-up is important to determine generalizability of findings and to develop methods to increase follow-up rates. A street-based targeted sampling plan was used to recruit out-of-treatment crack cocaine users in East Harlem, NYC. Structured baseline (n = 409) and 6 month follow-up interviews (n = 288) were administered. Analyses comparing those followed-up and not followed-up indicated that clients less likely to be located for a follow-up were younger, male, using crack more frequently at baseline, and living on the streets or in shelters. This study demonstrated that street based AIDS prevention projects requiring follow-up can access hard to reach subjects such as crack users. Methods to enhance follow-up rates are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="0149-7189",
doi="10.1016/0149-7189(96)00014-6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0149-7189(96)00014-6"
}