Table 1.
Frequency of Retention Survey Responses
| Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasons for staying in TODAY (ordered by % Agree + Strongly Agree)
| ||||
| I have a strong relationship with my TODAY medical team | 73.9 | 25.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| I can get care for my diabetes | 79.9 | 18.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| I am part of a large study to learn more about diabetes and help others | 75.9 | 21.4 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| I have flexibility in scheduling my TODAY visits | 69.8 | 26.7 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| I get diabetes medicine and supplies at no cost | 74.2 | 22.0 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| I can get medical tests and procedures | 67.6 | 28.3 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
| I have the support and encouragement of family and friends | 62.9 | 32.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| I stay motivated to take care of my diabetes | 55.1 | 39.8 | 4.8 | 0.3 |
| I get money for coming to TODAY visits | 49.3 | 37.7 | 7.1 | 5.9 |
|
Problems staying in TODAY (ordered by % Disagree + Strongly Disagree) | ||||
| I have difficulty interacting with the TODAY study staff | 1.2 | 0.9 | 30.9 | 67.1 |
| I have lost interest in TODAY | 0.9 | 2.9 | 32.1 | 64.6 |
| I am not interested in talking or thinking about my diabetes | 1.8 | 3.6 | 33.2 | 61.4 |
| Other activities and goals are more important or interesting to me than taking care of my diabetes | 1.8 | 5.1 | 38.5 | 54.6 |
| There are too many measurements, tests, procedures, and forms | 1.5 | 8.0 | 37.8 | 52.7 |
| I have medical problems to take care of other than my diabetes | 4.8 | 5.7 | 36.6 | 53.0 |
| I have difficulty attending TODAY study visits due to problems with transportation, length and time of visits, bad weather, and similar problems | 3.3 | 8.3 | 42.1 | 46.3 |
| I might disappoint the TODAY study team, family, or friends | 4.8 | 13.0 | 34.7 | 47.4 |
| I have scheduling conflicts with school, work, or family responsibilities | 5.6 | 13.4 | 42.4 | 38.6 |