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. 2017 Jun 12;12(6):e0178938. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178938

Table 1. Sample statistics for the interviews.

Absolute Relative
Gross sample 1 16000 100% = 16000
 Not used 0 0.0%
 Number not available 5728 35.8%
 Business number 267 1.7%
 Data tone 181 1.1%
6176 38.6%
Gross sample 2 9824 100% = 9824
 Answering machine 1296 13.2%
 Constant ringing tone 1290 13.1%
 Not target group 101 1.0%
 Appointment not kept 166 1.7%
 Just hung up 158 1.6%
3011 30.6%
Gross sample 3 6813 100% = 6813
 Interview declined 4797 70.4%
 Interrupted 12 0.2%
 Interview (direct) 1882 27.6%
 Interview (indirect) 122 1.8%
Total interviews 2004 29.4%

From a total of 16,000 phone numbers, 6813 numbers were suitable for interviews and 2004 individuals (29.4%) completed an interview