Table 2.
Description of the participants’ responses to the qualitative study
| No MV | At least one MV | All | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal letter |
|
|
|
| Potential reason for MV (given in writing) |
|
|
|
| Personal physical disorders |
5 |
3 |
8 |
| Personal psychological disorders |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Stressful life event |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Relative's disease or death |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| No potential reason for MV |
138 |
29 |
167 |
| Total (participants) |
149 |
34 |
183 |
| Interview study |
|
|
|
| Potential reason for MV (given orally) |
|
|
|
| Personal physical disorders |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| Personal psychological disorders |
2 |
3 |
5 |
| Stressful life event |
0 |
4 |
4 |
| Relative's disease or death |
3 |
4 |
7 |
| No potential reason for MV |
21 |
15 |
36 |
| Total (contacted) | 27 | 29 | 56 |
Abbreviation: MV, Missing Value.