Geographic Recruitment of Veteran-Partner Dyads
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RECRUITMENT
The consented dyads (n=364) reflect the geographic diversity of our recruitment sample. Specifically, our recruitment efforts led to dyads being recruited from 37 US states and 1 territory (Puerto Rico). The majority of dyads were recruited from the states where VA study sites were located, including Florida (n=104, 28.6%), Michigan (n=90, 25%), and Washington (n=34, 9%). The additional 136 (37.4%) dyads were recruited from 35 US states and territories. Of the 364 recruited dyads, most heard about the study through the mailer (n=325, 89.3%). The remaining consenters learned via flyers (n=3, 0.8%), multiple methods (eg, flyer+mailer; n=3, 0.8%), and 33 (9%) reported “other” methods (eg, provider referral). Using RUCA codes and VA Office of Rural Health guidelines, we identified 298 (81.9%) dyads living in urban areas. The remaining 66 (18%) dyads identified as living in rural areas. A diagram of dyad recruitment by geographic location is presented in State and US territories with number of participants (n=363). Participants' location identified by primary mailing address.