A Research Group Is Using a Small Community to Study

question 16

Multiple Choice

A research group is using a small community to study the impact of professional dental care on oral health and hygiene. Participants will be studied for one year and the findings reported regarding probable benefits. For which reason is the study most likely to face poor participation?

• A) Mistrust about any services offered at no cost
• B) Suspicion of anyone who is from outside the community
• C) High levels of embarrassment about poor dental health
• D) Participants wanting to avoid feeling like research subjects

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