BMC Health Serv Res

Background Previous studies of methods to increase response rates on international postal surveys did not include providing return postage. We provided International Postage Vouchers – "Coupon-Réponse International" to cover this. The objective of this study was to see if these International Postage Vouchers had an effect on response rates. Methods Between-groups, randomized, after-only Results There was no difference in response rates between the group that received International Postage Vouchers and the group that did not. (p = 0.23) Conclusion International Postage Vouchers – "Coupon-Réponse International" have no effect on response rates for international postal surveys.

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