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We present a discussion of the literature addressing retention of ethnic minority samples in longitudinal studies. In addition, we describe the retention procedures implemented in the Parents Matter! Program (PMP), a community-based sexual risk reduction intervention for African American families. Finally, the results of PMP's retention strategies are presented.
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Armistead, L.P., Clark, H., Barber, C.N. et al. Participant Retention in the Parents Matter! Program: Strategies and Outcome. Journal of Child and Family Studies 13, 67–80 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JCFS.0000010491.03013.5e
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