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Is SMS text or email more effective for recruitment into sexual health research?
  1. Eric P F Chow1,2,3,
  2. Christopher K Fairley1,2,
  3. David M Lee2,
  4. Jason J Ong1,2,
  5. Rashidur Rahman2,
  6. Afrizal Afrizal2,
  7. Tiffany R Phillips1,2
  1. 1 Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  2. 2 Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  3. 3 Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  1. Correspondence to Associate Professor Eric P F Chow, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; eric.chow{at}monash.edu

https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2022-055436

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    Dear Editor,

    High rates of participation in epidemiological research (~90%) were observed in the 1950s, but the rates subsequently declined to 20%–30%.1 Researchers have attempted different approaches to increase participation, including web-based surveys, personalised emails and incentives.2

    Our ‘Geographical location of meeting Partners Survey (GPS)’ Study used an anonymous online survey to understand how individuals met their sexual partners in Victoria, Australia. Individuals aged ≥16 years, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, were eligible. Upon completion, individuals could participate in a lucky draw to win an AU$50 gift card.

    Two approaches—short message service (SMS) texts and emails—were used to recruit clients attending the Melbourne Sexual …

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