Reasons for exclusions and declining participation
| Screening for clinical comorbidity and recruitment criteria | Excluded, n (%)a | Declined participation | Declined, n (%)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetic | 8 (5) | Unable to contact | 17 (11) |
| Endocrine | 9 (6) | Declined via contact reply form | 13 (9) |
| Type 2 diabetes, parental | 7 (5) | Preference to see doctor/attend hospital | 6 (4) |
| Obesity comorbidity | 2 (1) | Access problems at PCC | 4 (3) |
| Overt eating disorder | 2 (1) | Unwilling to participate in research | 2 (1) |
| Iatrogenic | 1 (<1) | Unwilling to attend any clinic | 3 (2) |
| Outside age range | 2 (1) | ||
| Total | 31 (20) | Total | 45 (30) |
↵a Denominator for percentages is total referred, n = 152. PCC = primary care clinic.